Tim Mast on Real Estate Auctions, Market Shifts, and What to Watch in 2025
In this episode of The No Reserve Podcast, host Tim Peters is joined by Tim Mast, President and CEO of Tranzon, for an insightful look at his journey to leading one of the country’s top real estate auction franchises. Mast shares how a childhood auction experience sparked his passion for the industry, what led him to full-time auction work after years of side hustles, and how Tranzon helps auction companies grow with systems, technology, and national reach. He also announces a new venture: launching a Tranzon franchise with his son.
The conversation covers how to build trust with skeptical real estate sellers, creative strategies like sealed-bid auctions and multi-parcel setups, and why auctions often reveal market changes before anyone else sees them.
Key Topics Covered:
- Tim’s unique path from Amish roots to his role as President and CEO of Tranzon
- An overview of Tranzon, a nationwide real estate auction franchising company
- Launching a new Tranzon franchise with his son
- Building seller trust and educating clients about auctions
- Market trends in 2025: fear index and pricing shifts
- Why auctions are a leading indicator of real estate trends
- The value of serving first and letting money follow
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