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.

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Upcoming auctions from Bates Auction & Realty across Northern Indiana — farm equipment, land, and estate.

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Triton FFA Consignments

2026 Triton FFA Consignment Auction

📅 Saturday, April 11 · 9:00 AM ET

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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 — 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 — whether your property is a farm, land, equipment, or estate.

🔴 Live Auctions Real-time bidding conducted by a licensed auctioneer. On-site and online bidders compete head-to-head for maximum results. → 🔀 Hybrid Auctions The best of both worlds — live on-site bidding with simultaneous online participation. Broader reach means stronger results. → ⏱ Timed Online Auctions Bidders compete over a set window at their own pace. Auto-extend on final bids ensures fair competition nationwide. →

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Triton FFA Consignments

2026 Triton FFA Consignment Auction

📅 Saturday, April 11 · 9:00 AM ET

📍 Bates Corporation

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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.

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