2008-05-01

Dear Charles, John and Staff,

I write this letter on behalf of my departed loved one, my husband, David A. Major, Sr. and my family.  The manner in which you prepared, handled and conducted the auction of farm equipment, vehicles and tools of the estate of my late husband made it less stressful for his family.  Your staff was most considerate of my grief, and parting with equipment that David treated with tender loving care.  Death is so final!  So many decisions have to be made as a  result, but I feel blessed to have had you conduct the auction at Cedar Oaks Farm.

You took the burden off my shoulders, and the Christian man that you are is representative of Galatians 6:2, "Carry each other's burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."  I can never thank you enough for the dignity and respect you showed to the estate items and the memory of my late husband.  Please convey our appreciation to your staff for all the kindness shown to our family.

God Bless,

Sissy Major

Genevieve "Sissy" Major

2008-02-01

Dear John,

On behalf of the Gourmet Gala Committee, I would like to thank you for bring a part of our event.  We were thrilled to have you and Kelly back to lead the live auction.  Because of your efforts, we were able to raise over $600,000.  We truly appreciate everything you do to help the kids at St. Jude.

All the Best,

Jeanie Torchio

Jeanie Torchio
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

2007-11-01

Lee Thornton

2007-09-01

Dear Kelly and Nicholls Auction Team:

Thank you so much for handling the auction of my father's home in Northern Virginia.  All procedures were conducted in a very professional manner, and both you and your staff were readily available to answer my questions or reassure me regarding the process of selling the house.

I so enjoyed working with you.  Your forthright manner and staying in contact with me to communicate details was very comforting.  I felt supported throughout the entire process.  My father was very happy with the results of the sale, though he misses the home he shared with my mother for 43 years.

Our family has many fond memories of the home, and we wish the new owner much satisfaction in her new home.

Beth Oakes

Beth Oakes

2006-11-01

Dear Mr. Nicholls:

It has always been a pleasure to do business with you and your capable and professional staff in our various real estate dealings over the years.  Your family and staff at all times demonstrate the utmost honesty and integrity.

My wife and I have recently completed another successful transaction orchestrated through your auction of the Bloomsbury Drive property in Spotsylvania on October 6; and we would like to commend and thank Mr. Kelly Strauss for his very pleasant and able assistance.  Mr. Strauss was most helpful in answering or obtaining answers to our questions, and working with our bank's financial officer and Mr. Goodpasture, our settlement attorney, to aid in our financing and the timely settlement of this sales contract.

May God continue to bless your family, staff, and business.

Looking forward to possible future associations.

Sincerely,

James C. Bondurant

James C. Bondurant

2006-11-01

Dear John:

This is to thank you, Kelly Strauss, Charles Nicholls and all your colleagues at Nicholls Auction Company for the fine job everyone did in recently auctioning and closing the sale of my late mother's home in Fredericksburg.

The transaction involved a difficult property in a challenging market and a less than straight forward closing process.  Any of these problems might have nixed a sale, but Nicholls Auction Company's efforts and dogged follow through resulted in a transaction that was probably the most satisfactory result possible under the circumstances.

All of your recommendations and advice proved to be correct.  Nicholls Auction Company took a substantial burden off my shoulders, and the execution of the entire process was first rate.  Specifically:

• After my initial contact, you promptly went to the house, made an accurate assessment of the situation and proposed a comprehensive process to market the property;
• The promotion of my property, including a well done internet posting, was effective in attracting a number of prospective buyers to the actual auction;
• Several security and maintenance measures were needed to protect and properly show my property, and you took responsibility to engage contractors who did the necessary work in a timely and cost-effective manner;
• Throughout the entire pre-auction and closing process you and Kelly Strauss always took the initiative to keep me regularly updated on relevant events;
• Nicholls Auction Company's forms, contracts and post-auction paperwork were clear, complete and timely;
• During a challenging closing process, Kelly Strauss kept on top of the situation in a manner that completed the transaction on time and exactly as I wished.

Your father, Charles, founded your company many years ago and created a reputation for honesty, professionalism and effective results on behalf of clients.  That reputation--and the evidence of it that I experienced in my own transaction--was especially important to me as an out-of-state seller.

Finally, I must note that although the value of my property was substantially less than many of the properties that Nicholls Auction Company handles, you and Kelly always treated me as if I was consigning a $1,000,000 estate to your care and responded promptly and with great courtesy to all my inquires.

I wish you, Kelly and Nicholls Auction Company continuing and, in my opinion, well earned success.

Charles R. Ryan

Charles R. Ryan

2006-10-01

"....The professionalism, friendship, and concern exhibited by you throughout the process was greatly appreciated.

You will be highly recommended when the occision arises for me to promote your skills and organization.

May God richly bless you, and make all your dreams and wishes come true."

J. Michael Gouldman

2006-04-01

Dear Nicholls Auction,
I wanted to thank you for the wonderful job you did with handling the Beard/Shiflett Estate auction.

Through the years I have attended numberous auctions and have seen countless auctioneers, and I can tell you the March 18th sale was by far the most organized and professionally run sale I have witnessed.

The food was delicious, the setting lovely, and the entire crew and sale was perfection. Thank you for a memorable day.

I was a good friend and customer of Reese Beard, and I can tell you he would have been extremely pleased.
Thank you.

Carter K. Hanback

Carter K. Hanback

2006-03-01

Nicholls Team,
I just wanted to let you know that we were thrilled with the auction of my Uncle's estate. The venue was the perfect setting for the collection of antiques, and I think added to the success of the sale. Your assistants did an excellent job of helping those of us who were novices to the bidding process, and your comments about the family meant a lot to us.

Sincerely,

Jan Hayes

Jan Hayes

2006-03-01

Dear Charles,
I have never attended an auction before yesterday, and I wanted you to know how impressed I was with you and your staff. It was an awesome experience, and you all were very professional.

Great job to you and your entire team.

Sincerely,

John Coker, Jr.

Dr. John Coker, Jr.