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About Atterberry Auction & Realty Company

Atterberry Auction & Realty Company has been managing, marketing and conducting successful auctions since 1970. We built our company upon a strong conviction to uphold the highest ethical standards while providing the best possible customer service. We’re passionate about what we do and committed to going the extra mile for each and every seller. The relationships we build through this philosophy are what have helped us become one of Missouri’s most successful auction firms. Our team works together to provide customers with successful results. We take nothing for granted, work hard every day and truly appreciate each customer we do business with. We’re confident in our track record of client success, and would be more than happy to answer any questions you have about our process.

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Atterberry Auction & Realty Company History

A Family Tradition of Integrity & Excellence

1970

The Beginning

Larry Atterberry Sr. and his wife Judy founded Atterberry Auction & Realty Company with the goal of operating a full-time, full-service auction business. They achieved this goal and the company successfully liquidates real estate, estates, businesses and personal property.

1987

Following In Family Footsteps

Larry Atterberry Jr. joined the family business. After he took ownership of Atterberry Auction & Realty Company, he worked diligently to uphold the impeccable reputation and high standards set by his father to continue the company’s success and provide its customers with excellent service.

2019

A New Era of Atterberry Auction & Real Estate

Tim and Crystal Elliott purchased Atterberry Auction & Realty Company with the goals to own a local business, spend more time with their family, and put their years of customer focus and excellent workmanship to good use. Tim grew up in a family business that always stressed great customer service and hard work on a daily basis. He has spent years providing the service and knowledge to customers that the Atterberry's have become known for in the community. Tim and Crystal are proud to carry on not only their own family traditions and ethics, but also the Atterberry Auction & Realty Company traditions of high standards, professionalism, old-fashioned customer service, and integrity.

2020

Celebrating 50 Years

Atterberry Auction & Real Estate Company celebrates 50 years of serving families in mid-Missouri with real estate and personal property auctions.

2024

Growth & Expansion

Atterberry Auction & Realty Company broke ground on a new location for their headquarters and moved to 7855 E Progress Pl in Columbia, MO on Monday, June 24! In addition to serving Columbia, Atterberry now proudly serves the mid-Missouri area, including: Ashland, Boonville, Centralia, Fulton, Hallsville, Jefferson City, Mexico and Moberly. Atterberry Auction & Realty Company continues to expand throughout mid-Missouri in 2024 and beyond.

Supporting Local Non-Profits in Columbia, MO

Atterberry Auction & Real Estate is proud to support local non-profits like Welcome Home, Tigers on the Prowl, Lizzy's Walk of Faith Safe Families for Children, Norm Stewart Classic and more. We also proudly support Boone County FFA, OLLIS and Tolton. Follow us on Facebook to see our involvement in the Columbia, MO community and beyond.

Atterberry Auction & Realty Company | True North of Columbia Sponsor
Atterberry Auction & Realty Company | Safe Families for Children Sponsor
Atterberry Auction Supports Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries in Columbia, MO.
Atterberry Auction Supports Sophie Cunningham Classic in Columbia, MO.
Atterberry Auction & Realty Company Supports Lizzy's Walk of Faith

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Atterberry Auction & Realty Company in Mid-Missouri Supports True North of Columbia.
Atterberry Auction & Realty Company | Norm Stewart Classic Foundation Sponsor
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Atterberry Auction & Realty Company | Rally for Rhyan Sponsor
Atterberry Auction Proudly Supports Missouri Girls Town!
Atterberry Auction & Realty Company Supports the Central Missouri Honor Flight

Crystal & Tim Elliott from Atterberry Auction & Realty Company Receive Distinguished Alumni Award from Columbia College

Crystal and Tim Elliott were recently honored with a distinguished alumni award from Columbia College. This recognition highlights not only their professional accomplishments, but also their unwavering commitment to service, leadership, and the community they call home.


From guiding clients through life’s biggest transitions to mentoring the next generation of leaders, Crystal and Tim have always believed that business should be about more than transactions — it should be about people. Their award reflects the values that define Atterberry: integrity, dedication, and a passion for helping others succeed.

Ready to do business with the auctioneers at Atterberry Auction & Realty Company? Get in touch to discuss your personal property or real estate auction.
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