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Elite Auctions
"The Real Estate Auction Company"
Meet Our Team:
Randy Grigg - President
Being involved with real estate transactions since 1977, Randy discovered the benefits of using the auction method to purchase property after attending a luxury home auction in his home town. The auction seemed to eliminate the time-consuming negotiation process and allowed all of the buyers to see who they were bidding against. Randy has bought and sold numerous properties and believes that the auction process is the most efficient way for buyers to purchase property without all of the hassles, negotiations, and under-motivated sellers. Randy thanks you for your interest in our company and hope you better understand our stance on purchasing property by auction.
Mike Grigg, AARE - Chief Auctioneer
Mike graduated from the prestigious "World Champion College of Auctioneers." He has participated in charity and real estate auctions and handles agent/broker relations. He has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix in Business Marketing. Mike serves as Vice President on the board for the California State Auctioneers Association (CSAA). He has been designated AARE, which means he is an Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate appointed by the National Auctioneers Association.
Mike has called a variety of real estate auctions in California and understands that the buyers determine the true value of real through the bidding process. He is one of the 2004 California State Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Champions. Mike began his career in the real estate auction business in 2002 and believes that real estate auctions are the purest form of price realization. Learning real estate exclusively through the auction method is an advantage to potential clients and makes Mike one of the leading auction experts in California.
Professional Memberships:
- On the Board of Directors for the California State Auctioneers Association (CSAA)
- Member of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA)
- Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate (AARE) designated by the National Auctioneers Assocation
- Member of the Bakersfield Association of Realtors, Arcadia Association of Realtors, and the MRMLS (A Multiple Listing Service for Southern California)
- Member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR)
- Member of the California Association of Realtors (CAR)
Connie Waddell - Marketing Director / Ringman
Connie knows what it takes to properly inform potential bidders about how the auction process works. She recently won first place for brochure design from the California State Auctioneers Association. Connie has also graduated from the Professional Ringmen's Institute (PRI) which has provided her the skills needed to get bidders excited to continually bid during the auctions.
With over ten years of real estate experience, Connie has the knowledge and expertise to properly inform auction bidders before and during the auction.
Tenille Domaleski - Office Manager / Agent
Tenille has the skills necessary to make sure Elite Auctions' day-to-day transactions run smoothly. She coordinates and handles escrows, directs clients to the proper associate, provides information to potential bidders, and assists with marketing projects. Tenille also handles accounting for each auction and manages the auction event planning.
She has received extensive training on how to explain the auction terms to potential bidders. She is licensed by the Department of Real Estate in California, which enables her to speak directly to potential bidders about the auction properties.
Rick Werner - Auction Coordinator / Agent
Rick's professional career includes over 25 years of executive level sales and management experience. He has an innate ability to think "outside to box" and is well known as a "problem solver with integrity." Rick recently returned from a 3 year sabbatical with missionary trips to Africa and India. He is detail oriented and believes trust and follow through should never be compromised.
When asked: "Why should property owners use Elite Auctions to sell their property?" He responded: 1. "We have an excellent reputation of honesty, trust and follow through." 2. "We do our homework to identify the specific needs of the property owner and take the extra steps necessary to customize a marketing package to sell their property quickly, efficiently and professionally." 3. "We are good at what we do and we get the job done."
Rick is a member of the National Auctioneers Association, the National Association of Realtors, and serves on the Board of Directors for the California State Auctioneers Association. Rick and his wife Monte Jean reside with their daughter Journey in Anaheim Hills, California
Mark Fink - Agent / Auctioneer
Mark is an agent for Elite Auctions. He graduated from U.C.L.A. with a major in Economics, and he has held a real estate license for over 15 years. He started his real estate career sub-dividing a 100-acre farm into luxury home lots with his father. Ever since, he has been a successful real estate agent and investor. He has extensive real estate knowledge, and has personally owned residential homes, vacant land, and income properties. He came to Elite Auctions after selling his own home via absolute auction, and truly believes there is no better way to sell real estate. Mark is a member of the National Auctioneers Association and the California State Auctioneers Association..
Linda Marchbanks - Agent / Auctioneer
Linda has been involved with real estate since 1984. She is a Certified Auctioneer and strongly believes that auctioning one’s home is the quickest and best way to sell. She treats every auction as if it were here own. Linda has an extensive marketing background and is very adamant about the importance of marketing your property well. She brings high energy and a great attitude to every project she works on. Linda was voted most professional female auctioneer by her instructors at auction college.
Linda is a member of the National Auctioneers Association, the National Association of Realtors, and the California State Auctioneers Association. Linda and her husband Tom reside with their dog Jhoey in Murrieta, California.
Tom Marchbanks - Agent / Auctioneer
Tom has been involved with real estate since 1988. He is a Certified Auctioneer and believes that the auction process is the best way to sell a home. His technical expertise and his eye for ‘curb appeal’ and presentation are assets that will help you get top dollar for your property. He brings humor and optimism to every project he works on. Tom is a member of the National Auctioneers Association, the National Association of Realtors, and the California State Auctioneers Association. Tom and his wife Linda reside with their dog Jhoey in Murrieta, California.