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Cates Auction & Realty Co., Inc.
1440 Iron StreetNorth Kansas City, MO 64157
Missouri: 816-781-1134
Kansas: 913-378-1134
Toll Free: 877-781-1134
General e-mail: sold@catesauction.com
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Contact Our Staff
JEFF CATES - President, Chief Auctioneer
jeff@catesauction.com
As the third generation owner, Jeff has been involved in the auction industry his entire life and has had the unusual opportunity to learn from the best. He is a former Missouri State Champion Auctioneer and has been a finalist in the International competition. Jeff served as an instructor at the Missouri Auction School and has earned coveted designations as "Certified Auctioneer", "Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate", and "Certified Estate Specialist". He is also a licensed Real Estate Broker in Missouri and Kansas.
GREG DUNCAN - General Manager
greg@catesauction.com
Greg adds 20 years of management and sales expertise to the Cates team. With a colorful background including university teaching, operations & executive management, corporate training, sales development, small business ownership and city government, Greg is very comfortable leading and growing the staff at Cates. Greg is a licensed auctioneer and real estate agent.
SHANE MAXWELL - Auction Coordinator, Auctioneer, Realtor
shane@catesauction.com
With auctions as merely a "hobby" initially, Shane built a successful career in sales and small business management. He completed licensing as an auctioneer and worked in the auction industry for many years as a bid assistant and bid caller. Eventually his love of the auction industry became his full-time endeavor and as Auction Coordinator for Cates he manages the many details preparing for and executing each auction event. In 2009 Shane was a top 5 finalist in the International Ringman's Championship. Shane also coordinates the contract members of the Cates staff.
CATRINA DUNCAN - Marketing Coordinator
catrina@catesauction.com
After years of professional experience as a graphic designer for advertising agencies in Florida and Missouri, Catrina now enjoys working "in-house" for Cates. She is responsible for the company web site and brand advertising, as well as media placing and managing each multifaceted month-long campaign that preludes each auction. Her expertise in print layout and graphic design ensures that Cates flyers, brochures, ads and postcards have that polished edge that makes them stand out in the crowded real estate market. Her Cates advertising pieces have won numerous industry awards.
KIM MANGUM - Administrative & Marketing Assistant
kim@catesauction.com
Kim is responsible for the smooth administration of the many details behind the scenes of a successful auction event. This includes front line customer service, document and file management, coordination of open houses, showings, and closings, and communication with clients throughout the sale process. Prior to joining Cates, she has worked as an office manager and administrative assistant as well as doing job costing for the largest heating & cooling company in the Metro area. Her attention to detail helps keep the administrative aspect of our auctions on track and running smoothly.
Gary Mullet
Auctioneer / Realtor / Sales Consultant
Cell phone: 816-529-7732
gary@catesauction.com
Jim Streu
Realtor / Sales Consultant
Cell phone: 816-769-2356
jim@catesauction.com
Ray Bucklew
Auctioneer / Realtor / Sales Consultant
Cell phone: 816-695-2163
ray@catesauction.com
John Adler
Auctioneer / Realtor / Sales Consultant
Cell phone: 816-813-2820
john@catesauction.com
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Contact Regarding Employment
Cates Auction & Realty Co., Inc. is Kansas City’s oldest and most experienced real estate auction marketing firm. Our business is growing and so is our need for talented staff! Successful auctions are the result of hard work by a dedicated team of professionals.
We’re always looking for energetic individuals to join us in working to exceed the expectations of our clients and customers. Below are some of our current opportunities. If you are up to the challenge and ready for the excitement of the real estate auction industry, contact the appropriate person listed.

Auction Support
There are a wide variety of part-time contract opportunities in the area of auction support.
Some examples are:
- Pre-auction clean-out
- Open house / Preview event hosting
- Auction-day set-up and take-down
- Cashiering and clerking
- Misc. auction labor
Auctioneers
We're always looking for talented auctioneers to assist with bid calling and ringing on a contract basis.
Contact information: jeff@catesauction.com
Sales
With $60 billion dollars in real estate to be sold at auction this year, get your share of the commissions! Full and part-time positions pay commissions based on developing new business. Candidates should have an entrepreneurial mindset, real estate license, and a minimum of 3 years of successful sales experience. Fully staffed office provides all necessary marketing and operations for each auction. Opportunities exist in the following areas:
- Residential - general
- Residential - estates, aging population
- Luxury properties
- Commercial
- Land
- Extended markets (beyond the KC metro area)
General
If you would like to submit a resume and letter of interest for us to keep on file, you may send it to greg@catesauction.com
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