Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
52 years
What is your primary product or service?
Real Estate & Auctioneering
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Fathers, sons, & grandsons, working together makes three generations of the Hahn family that comprise Phil Hahn & Associates, Realtors & Auctioneers. Roger Hahn began his auction company in 1964. Four years later his son, Phil, began working with him. In 1972, Phil decided to venture into the real estate business and in 1979 partnered with Shari Chapman to form their realty company. At a later date, Phil bought the business from Shari and in 1988 it became Hahn Realty. In 1993, his dad’s auction business and the realty joined hands which are now Phil Hahn & Associates, Realtors & Auctioneers.
Phil’s son, Jason, joined the company in 1994. He obtained his Auctioneer and Real Estate Licenses in that same year. Brian Wuthrich joined the Auctioneers in 1991 and received his Real Estate License in 1995. Phil, Jason, and Brian now comprise Hahn Auctioneers, Inc. and are also joined by Auctioneers, Gene Robinson, Jon Stepp and Clint Cripe.
On the Real Estate side of the business Phil’s wife, Karen, has been practicing Real Estate since 1982. Karen’s son, Scot Honeycutt, recently received his Real Estate License (2010) and will be joining the “Home Town Team” of real estate specialists. Jon Stepp has been a part of the real estate team since 1985, and in 1999 Jon acquired his auctioneer’s license as well. Since that time Jon has been assisting clients with both Real Estate and Auctioneering services. Brandi Kitson received her Real Estate license in 2003 and has specialized in residential sales. Laurie Sumpter has had her Real Estate license for the past 26 years and has been a multi million dollar producer. Laurie also specializes in the sale of foreclosure properties. Jill Shields is the office manager for both the Real Estate and Auction sides of the business.
The Real Estate portion of the business covers the Nappanee, Wakarusa, Milford, and New Paris areas; however, the auction side covers all of Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and other states. As far as Nappanee is concerned, we are the only home base realtors in town! The Hahn’s feel this unique niche is an asset to their clients. “Because we handle the majority of properties sold in Nappanee, we are more familiar with the area and can provide the best services to prospective clients who are either listing, selling or moving into our area. We are able to direct clients in all kinds of financing. We are proud and pleased to be Nappanee’s HOME TOWN TEAM.”
Phil Hahn & Associates Realtors & Auctioneers can meet any of your real estate or auctioning needs! Give us a call today!!
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are your "hometown team" ready to serve you in Real Estate and/or auctioneering
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Our corporate office is at 1203 E. Market St., Nappanee and our auction building is at 401 S. Oakland Ave., Nappanee
Provide detailed directions to your location
East of downtown Nappanee on US 6 right next to Burger King at 1203 E. Market St., Nappanee, IN 46550
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Check & some auctions accept credit cards
Which areas do you service?
WaNee school system, Northern Indiana & Southern Michigan
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Phil Hahn
What are your hours of operation?
9-12 and 1-5 daily Monday thru Friday
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Thank you for a job well done either auctioneering or listing/selling your home!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Philippians 3:8
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