Paul Benson is the licensed partner and owner of 28 Engel & Völkers shops located in Utah, California, and Nevada and has been named the No. 1 agent by the Park City Board of REALTORS® seven years running. He is ranked 45th of 250 real estate agents on the Top Sales Professionals by Volume list and No. 1 in Utah, with more than $136 million in sales volume.
How were you first introduced to Concierge Auctions?
I was first introduced to Concierge Auctions after clients inquired about the auction process. After interviewing various companies, I found that Concierge Auctions was the only one willing to offer flexibility and transparency. Since then, I have done several auctions with Concierge Auctions, and they have proven to maintain transparency and trust, but most importantly, they offer flexibility for the client who wants options when it comes to selling an important asset.
What is your greatest success story with Concierge Auctions?
My greatest success story was a property owned by a lady who had amassed a huge taxidermy collection from her hunting trips to Africa. The property had a life-size, two-story giraffe she brought back after a trip, making this a less-than-desirable Park City listing. Concierge Auctions was able to come in, bring buyers from afar, and very quietly and quickly sell the home for above what the client expected. This was a unique situation and Concierge Auctions came through.
Have you sold any properties with Concierge Auctions that had previously sat on the market for several years?
Yes! A close friend and client of mine from Park City also had a home in Florida that had been on and off the market for six years. Multiple realtors, price-reductions, and marketing efforts had come and gone, all with no results. After introducing him to Concierge Auctions, we were able to sell within a month and exceeded his expectations. This experience improved my overall relationship with the seller and helped me do even more business with him afterwards.