The Jones Swenson Auctions’ president, Scott Swenson started in the auction business in 1983 after graduating from the Britten Auction Academy. Since then, the team has conducted over 2,000 auctions across Texas and in 27 other states and Mexico.

Yes—auctioneers must be licensed through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. A firm like Jones Swenson would not legally operate without this. Since 1983, our Texas License number is 7809.

Typically:

• Business liquidations
• Manufacturing & Industrial machinery
• Specialized Commercial Equipment
• Vehicles & Rolling Stock
  Real estate

Yes—full liquidation is standard:

• Equipment + inventory + vehicles
• Real estate is usually handled in a separate auction.

Yes, equipment & inventory appraisals are available for a fee. The lead appraiser is Scott Swenson, CAI, GPPA. All appraisals are USPAP compliant.

Yes, equipment & inventory appraisals are available for a fee. The lead appraiser is Scott Swenson, CAI, GPPA. All appraisals are USPAP compliant.

Yes. In some circumstances the seller is allowed to set reserve prices on a few items. It is best to meet with one of the auction staff to discuss your goals and how best to accomplish them. A well advertised auction will determine what the market will bear at a given time.

Over the last 40 years, the staff at Jones Swenson Auctions has determined that it is not possible to be competitive in the auction industry using a set commission rate. This is due to the fact that all auctions are different and the services required are different as well. For simplicity, the more total value the auction has, the lower the commission rate. The smaller the auction, the higher the commission rate. An auction proposal will lay out the commission rate and any other fees and is provided under no obligation.

No, most equipment sells best in the location where it was used. The vast majority of auctions conducted by Jones Swenson take place on location at the business site.

Usually negotiable:

• Seller may clean and stage
• Auction company may offer prep services (for a fee)

If an item does not sell in the auction, the Jones Swenson staff will attempt to sell it private treaty during the removal period.

Yes—this is a core service for which Jones Swenson Auctions is widely known. The marketing team at Jones Swenson has won over 25 auction marketing awards from the Texas Auctioneer’s Association. A custom marketing plan and budget will be provided for every auction.

• No warranties or guarantees
• Buyer accepts condition and location
• All risk transfers at purchase

• No warranties or guarantees
• Buyer accepts condition and location
• All risk transfers at purchase

Typical steps:

• Create account
• Provide ID/business info and a credit card
• Accept terms
• Sometimes submit deposit

Typical steps:

• Create account
• Provide ID/business info and a credit card
• Accept terms
• Sometimes submit deposit

Typical steps:

• Create account
• Provide ID/business info and a credit card
• Accept terms
• Sometimes submit deposit

Handled per rules from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles:

• CJones Swenson Auctions often facilitates some paperwork
• Buyer is responsible for registration/taxes

Yes, unless buyers provide a Texas Resale Certificate or Exemption Certificate that is signed and dated for each auction. Sales tax is not charged on titled vehicles as the buyer will pay the sales tax when they transfer ownership into their name.

Common:

• Wire transfer
• ACH transfer
• Cashier’s check
• Cash (up to $10,000)
• Sometimes credit card (with limits/fees)
• Yes, unless buyers provide a Texas Resale
• Certificate or Exemption
• Certificate that is signed and dated for each auction.
• Sales tax is not charged on titled vehicles as the buyer will pay the sales tax when they transfer ownership into their name.

Common:

• Wire transfer
• ACH transfer
• Cashier’s check
• Cash (up to $10,000)
• Sometimes credit card (with limits/fees)
• Yes, unless buyers provide a Texas Resale
• Certificate or Exemption
• Certificate that is signed and dated for each auction.
• Sales tax is not charged on titled vehicles as the buyer will pay the sales tax when they transfer ownership into their name.

Common:

• Auction platforms syndicate listings globally
• SEO + email + equipment marketplaces
• Foreign buyers can find the auction when they search for similar equipment

Typically:

• Proof of ownership
• Titles (if applicable)
• Equipment lists/serial numbers
• Lien releases

Typically:

• Proof of ownership
• Titles (if applicable)
• Equipment lists/serial numbers
• Lien releases

Typically:

• Proof of ownership
• Titles (if applicable)
• Equipment lists/serial numbers
• Lien releases