Ashland made my first auction feel approachable. They walked me through every step, from registration to closing — even the paperwork I was dreading.
Real estate auctions, made simple.
For 25 years, we’ve helped buyers and sellers navigate auctions with confidence — and the people who make it work.
15,000+ users
- Properties sold
- 8,000+
- Transacted
- $250M+
Auctions feel complicated.
We’re the people who make sure they don’t stay that way.
How it works
Bidding made clear.
- 1.
Browse
Explore live and upcoming auctions across MD, DC, PA, VA, DE, and FL. Filter by type, location, or auction format.
- 2.
Inspect & ask
Book a self-guided visit, join an inspection tour, or call the team. Questions encouraged — we pick up the phone.
- 3.
Bid
Verify ID, place your deposit, then bid online or in person. Reserve prices and increments shown upfront.
- 4.
Close
Most deals close within 30 days. In-house financing and conventional partners ready to support the path.
Ready to bid?
Free to register · takes about 2 minutes.
Misconceptions
Most of what you’ve heard isn’t true.
Brand promiseWe pick up the phone.
Myth · Only foreclosuresFar more than distress sales.
Family homes, condos, luxury estates, commercial, mixed-use — auctions list every type of property from motivated sellers.
Myth · No financingFinancing is available.
In-house lending plus conventional mortgage partners. Get pre-qualified so you know your ceiling before you bid.
Myth · No inspectionsInspections are encouraged.
Book a self-guided visit, join an inspection tour, or call the listing agent. Questions are never penalized.
Myth · Too complicatedSimple, by design.
Browse, inspect, bid, close. Our team is on the phone the whole way — clarity is the brand.
Fast timeline
List today, close in 30–45 days. No drawn-out negotiations or stacked contingencies.
Certainty of close
Buyers come with deposits and verified financing. Auction day is the day of the deal.
Local expertise
25 years across MD, DC, PA, VA, DE, and FL. We know what your property will sell for.
We pick up the phone
Direct line to your assigned agent throughout. No call centers, no handoffs.
Why Ashland
We did it in Baltimore.
Now we’re doing it for the world.
Twenty-five years of building the most trusted auction house in Maryland. Today, we run live and online auctions across six states — and we’re just getting started.
- 25+
- Years in business
- 6
- States licensed
- 8,000+
- Properties sold
- $250M+
- Transacted
Testimonials
What our clients are saying.
From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, hear how Ashland Auctions helped people navigate the process with confidence.
After my mother's estate went into probate, Ashland handled the auction with care and professionalism. We closed in 38 days at a price that exceeded our reserve.
I've placed buyers in seven Ashland properties over the past three years. Their team picks up the phone, answers honestly, and treats agents as partners — not competition.
The financing options were what sold me. I didn't think I could buy at auction without 100% cash — Ashland connected me with a lender and made the impossible feel routine.
All questions
Frequently asked questions.
Common questions about how Ashland auctions work — from registration to closing. Don’t see your question? Our team picks up the phone.
Most of our properties are available for inspection before the auction. You can request a lockbox code through your account, or schedule a guided showing with our team. We strongly encourage every buyer to inspect in person before bidding.
Yes. While our contracts don't include a financing contingency, we connect buyers with owner-financing options, our in-house lending partners, and conventional lenders who work with auction properties.
Registration is free. We place a temporary credit card authorization to verify serious bidders — typically around $2,000 — which is released after the auction ends if you don't win.
Winning bidders sign a contract within 24 hours and submit a deposit, typically 10% of the purchase price. Closing then happens through a title company on a standard 30–45 day timeline.
Our team responds to messages and calls during extended business hours, seven days a week. For urgent auction-day issues, we maintain a direct line for active bidders that's monitored around the clock during live auctions.
Get in touch
Talk to a real person.
Hours · Mon–Fri 8am–6pm ET · Average response: under 4 hours.