About Us:

For more than 25 years, Bill Tillett & Craig Damewood Auctioneers has been Northern Virginia's choice for selling property at auction. Their team has sold millions of dollars in personal property, real estate and equipment in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. From small antique auctions, to estate sales valuing several hundred-thousand dollars, Tillett & Damewood has maximized profits for hundreds of clients.

Tillett & Damewood joined together in 1985. They host live auctions on location, or at Tillett's Auction Barn on Belmont Ridge Road in Ashburn, Va. This 4000 square foot facility provides ample parking in a location easily accessed by bidders in a densely populated portion of Loudoun County, Va.

As the Washington D.C. area has grown and evolved over the last quarter century, Tillett & Damewood Auctioneers has continued to be a pillar in the area's auction industry and promises to remain one for years to come.

AUCTION TEAM:

Bill Tillett

Since 1963, Bill Tillett has been calling bids and selling property at auction. Born and raised in Loudoun County, Tillett has deep roots in the Northern Virginia area. Tillett's Auction Barn sits on the same property Bill and his family used to farm until recent years.

Bill is a member of the Virginia Auctioneers Association and graduated from Superior Auction School. He lives in Ashburn, Va with his wife Val.

Craig Damewood

Craig Damewood is as comfortable selling automobiles at some of America's largest car auctions as he is marketing real estate across Northern Virginia. A Virginia State Champion Auctioneer, Craig has sold property at auction since 1978. Throughout his career he has always kept a firm knowledge on the value of real estate, antiques and equipment.

Craig is proud to be a member of the Virginia Auctioneer Association's Hall of Fame. He has served two terms on the Board of Directors of the Virginia Auctioneers Association, and was proud to be the association's president in 2004. Damewood was also awarded the Virginia Auctioneer of the Year award in 2002. He is a member of the Virginia Auctioneer Association and National Auctioneer Association. A graduate of Reppert's School of Auctioneering, he lives in Hillsboro, Va with his wife Laura.

Ike Swart

Ike Swart joined Bill Tillett & Craig Damewood Auctioneers in 1996 after attending Long and Foster School of Auctioneering. Swart is an integral part of the auction team, having set-up and called bids at hundreds of successful sales. He also sells cars for one of North America's largest auto auction companies. He is a member of the National Auctioneers Associaion and Virginia Auctioneer Association, having served on the latter's Board of Directors.

Swart lives in Leesburg, Va with his wife Heather and daughter Abbie.

Brian Damewood

After spending several years working as a television news reporter, Brian Damewood picked up the auction gavel. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in Communication and a minor in Real Estate. Brian is in charge of managing Tillett & Damewood's online & print marketing. He also helps manage the partnership's Wednesday Night Auctions and online sales.

In January 2012 Brian Damewood was named Auctioneer of the Year by the Virginia AuctioneersAssociation. He is also a member of the National Auctioneers Association. He graduated from World Wide College of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa. He's now living in Leesburg with his wife Catherine.

OUR SERVICES:

Our clients auction their property with us for a variety of reasons. But they all come to Bill Tillett & Craig Damewood Auctioneers for one result: to get the most money for their property. Our auction team has the ability to sell all types of property at many different kinds of auctions. Whatever your needs are, Tillett & Damewood Auctioneers has an auction service for you.

Estates • Appraisals • Real Estate • Personal Property • Equipment • Fundraising/Benefits

Estates - Settling the estate of a loved one is a difficult process and liquidating his or her property can be just as challenging. Our company has the experience to organize estate property, market it, and maximize its value at auction so you can concentrate on more important matters. From real estate to equipment, all the way to flatware and furniture, Bill Tillett & Craig Damewood Auctioneers has the know-how to handle an entire estate.

Appraisals - Bill Tillett & Craig Damewood Auctioneers also can meet your personal property appraisal needs. We can appraise furniture, antiques, collectibles and equipment. Also keep in mind that in many cases, an auction held within a certain period of time will serve as an estate appraisal. Please consult your estate attorney for more information.

Real Estate - In today's challenging real estate market, traditional listings may not always get the job done. The auction method of selling real estate is the way to motivate interested buyers and create a competitive bidding environment. We will list, advertise, auction and close on your property within a predetermined period of time. No more waiting around for offers to trickle in. All prospective buyers will be motivated to bid on your property at a predetermined time and place.

We sell property as is, where is and to the highest bidder - without contingencies. Imagine the front of your house or business filled with bidders eager to openly, and competitively, bid on your most valuable asset. It's the only way to sell with a good possibility of obtaining a higher price than the original asking price. Auctions create action, and that's what you get with Bill Tillett & Craig Damewood Auctioneers.

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Personal Property - Your personal property has value, and Bill Tillett & Craig Damewood Auctioneers can turn that value into cash. We gladly accept consignments for all types of items including, but not limited to, antiques, collectibles, coins, furniture, art and other household items. So if you're downsizing to a smaller home, moving, redecorating, or just looking to get some cash in hand, our company can help you achieve your goals.

Equipment - From combines to backhoes, our company has successfully achieved top dollar for farming and construction equipment. Our equipment auctions have typically been some of our highest grossing auctions. If you're a farmer trying to convert your tractors into cash, a contractor who needs to sell a skid loader, or a business in-transition liquidating its trucks and machinery, Bill Tillett & Craig Damewood Auctioneers has a proven record for fetching the highest price possible for equipment.

Fundraising/Benefit Auctions - If you're a member of a community organization or non-profit group, there's always one resource in short supply - money. Holding a live fundraising auction is the best way to bring in money to support your organization, or fund an initiative that will improve your community. Our auction team will counsel your group on what to do, and how to do it, to create a fun and fast paced auction for your next fundraiser. If you choose Bill Tillett & Craig Damewood Auctioneers for you next fundraiser/benefit auction, not only will you have more money to last you through the year, but memories that will last a lifetime.