Northern Indiana’s Trusted Auction & Realty Firm

Farm, Land &
Estate Auctions

Bates Auction & Realty is a trusted, family-owned auction company located in Bourbon, Indiana. As the sister business to Bates Corporation, we handle auctions for antiques, equipment, land, real estate, and more.

About Bates Auction & Realty
Family Owned & Operated
Since 2017

Bates Auction & Realty is a trusted, family-owned auction company located in Bourbon, Indiana. As the sister business to Bates Corporation, we specialize in farm equipment, land, real estate, and estate auctions across Northern Indiana โ€” bringing buyers and sellers together with integrity and transparency.

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How We
Run Auctions
Auction Formats
We offer three auction formats designed to maximize competitive bidding and reach the right buyers โ€” whether your property is a farm, land, equipment, or estate.
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Triton FFA Consignments
2026 Triton FFA Consignment Auction
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, April 11 ยท 9:00 AM ET
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Why Sell
With Bates?

Why Choose Us

For over 25 years, Bates Auction & Realty has been Northern Indiana’s most trusted name in farm, land, and estate auctions — bringing buyers and sellers together with transparency and integrity.

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Competitive Bidding
Our auction format creates a competitive environment that consistently achieves strong market results.
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Live & Timed Online
Buyers participate from anywhere. Our platform ensures maximum reach and competitive results.
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Full-Service Marketing
Photography, ads, print, and signage — we handle everything from first listing to final closing.
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Licensed Auctioneers
Decades of hands-on experience with Northern Indiana farm and land assets.

Ready to Hold an Auction?

Contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.

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