Thank you for
visiting our website. You will find information here outlining the
experience and services our firm provides, our company history,
staff, and contact information.
L.W. Benton Company,
Inc. (LWBC)
offers Traditional Listing Services and Auction Services to meet all
of your Real Estate needs. We judge our
success by the success of the clients we serve. Our philosophy is
solidly based on offering the best services possible. The values of
honesty and integrity are the most important characteristics that
have made our Company successful and help us continue to grow.
LWBC has used
the auction method of marketing to successfully market residential
Real Estate, commercial Real Estate, estates, antiques, business
liquidations, equipment, Government Surplus and other assets since
1995. We have a proven track record of consistently attracting
qualified buyers and obtaining maximum results for our clients. LWBC
has the requisite size and experience to meet the demands of
conducting large auctions, yet it is small enough to give unmatched
personal service.
Our auction team
handles all the details from start to finish including pre-auction
consulting, marketing, advertising, site preparation, setup,
auctioning, accounting and site cleanup. Our commissions/fees
depends on the size of the auction and services required.
We appreciate the
opportunity to work with you. If you have any questions, please give
me a call at (478) 744-0027.
L.W. "Bo" Benton Jr.
President
Administrative Staff
L.W. “Bo” Benton Jr.,
President
Bo Benton is a third
generation auctioneer and took over as President of the company
after the death of his father, L.W. Benton Sr., in 2003. He is a
1998 graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in
Agricultural Economics, as well as the Missouri Auction School and
holds his Georgia Auctioneers License, Georgia Real Estate License
and Georgia Used Motor Vehicle Dealers License. Bo holds his
Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate Designation (AARE), which is
the highest recognized designation for the Auction of Real Estate.
Less than 1% of Auctioneers throughout North America hold the AARE
designation. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors for
the Georgia Auctioneers Association and the Georgia State Fair, and
is a member of the National Auctioneers Association, the Gray
Chamber of Commerce, the National Exchange Club of Macon, the Middle
Georgia Association of Realtors®, National Association of Realtors®,
Realtor® Land Institute (RLI), Georgia Independent Automobile
Dealers Association and the Georgia Multiple Listing Service. Bo is
proud to continue the legacy of his father and the continued
reputation of L.W. Benton Company for fair, honest and exceptional
service.
Vann Collins,
Vice-President of Operations
Vann Collins, who joined
L.W. Benton Company in 1995, has over 25 years experience in the
auction and real estate industries. He holds his Georgia Real Estate
License and is a former Georgia licensed auctioneer. Vann recently
retired as a District Chief for the Macon/Bibb County Fire
Department, where he had served since 1973, to take on the full-time
responsibilities of managing L.W. Benton Company’s auction yard and
facility. Vann serves as an advisor and set up manager for many of
our real estate, auto and heavy equipment auctions. On most sale
days, however, Vann can be found in the auction ring serving as our
senior ring-man and assisting in the taking of bids.
Ben Roberts,
Vice-President of Marketing and Sales
Ben Roberts began working
with L.W. Benton Company in 2003 as a ring-man and assisting in
general auction day operations. In late 2005, he took over the
direction of the company’s municipal sales division and in early
2007, Ben earned his Georgia Auctioneer’s License (GAL#3502),
attending the Southeastern School of Auctioneering in Greenville,
SC. A former newspaper reporter with over five years experience
covering county and city government, as well as numerous law
enforcement agencies, it is Ben’s extensive knowledge of government
bodies and his understanding of the constraints under which they
must work, that makes him an asset to both L.W. Benton Company and
the municipal clients we serve.
Jenni Benton, Office
Manager
While an integral part of
the family business since 2003, Bo’s wife, Jenni, left Delta Air
Lines in late 2005 to work full time as L.W. Benton Company’s office
manager and to oversee the company’s day to day operations. She
holds her Georgia Real Estate License and is a member of the Middle
Georgia Association of Realtors, where she serves on the Hospitality
Committee and the Education Committee. Jenni is a 1996 graduate of
the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Education,
specializing in Middle Grade Math.
Linda Collins, Real
Estate Broker
Linda Collins joined L.W.
Benton Company in 1995. She has held her Georgia Realtors License
since 1980 and is GRI certified. She is a member of the Georgia
Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.
Linda serves as the company’s financial director on auction day
overseeing the registration and check-out of buyers and consignment
sellers alike. Linda also works closely with potential buyers during
real estate auctions to answer any questions or concerns they may
have during the sale.
James L. Turner, Estate
Specialist
James Turner is a retired
Marketing/Sales Manager and has been involved with antiques and
collectibles for the past 25 years, both as a hobby and a business.
Since joining L.W. Benton Company in 1997, James’ expertise and
knowledge of antiques has been invaluable, both to our buyers and
sellers alike.
Wade McCord, Auction
Advisement
Wade McCord has worked
with L.W. Benton Company since 1995. He earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Georgia
College and State University in 1993. He served as a member of the
United States Army Rangers from 1986 to 1989 and is a current member
of the U.S. Army Reserves. Wade is employed as the Deputy Tax
Commissioner for Bibb County and is an active member of the National
Exchange Club of Macon. He is also a past president of the Big
Brothers and Big Sisters. Wade’s enthusiasm and expertise as a
ring-man makes him an indispensable part of the L.W Benton Company
team on auction day.
