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KIKO and Experts Realty have become one.

Experts Realty, a successful and long time real estate company has joined with KIKO Company. The office is located at 720 N. Wooster Rd. Dover, Ohio. Active Broker, Kathy Pietro along with 12 full time agents, is excited about the continued growth of her Sales team. By joining with KIKO, they can now offer even more options to their clients. Giving their clients a larger market to work with and proven service for buying and selling.

Many great things are happening in Tuscarawas County and Kiko Auctioneers and Realtors look forward to

KIKO Auctioneers of Canton, OH was honored to be the recipient of four 2012 Advertising Contest Awards at the Annual Ohio Auctioneers Association Convention in Columbus, OH.   Kiko won awards in the following four categories: Website, Catalogue Auction, Auction in Action, and Stationery.

KIKO’s advertising and marketing team produced all four awards in-house.  This team works hard to ensure that each and every auction receives personal attention.  “Advertising and marketing are key components in having a successful auction. Kiko is are proud to offer their clients these award winning services.”

The individual awards were presented to: (Catalogue Auction) Richard T. Kiko, Jr

Lori Kiko recently became the first woman and the third generation of her family inducted into the Ohio Auctioneers Association (OAA) Hall of Fame. The honor is the latest in a long line of awards, honors and recognitions for the Stark County, Ohio native. Lori joins her father, grandfather and uncle in the OAA Hall of Fame. The induction came as a surprise to Lori and was held at the annual OAA Winter Convention in Dublin, Ohio on Sunday, January 13, 2013.  

Lori is an auctioneer and Realtor with Kiko Auctioneers of Canton, Ohio and has been full time

KIKO is excited to welcome real estate agent, Jody Myers, to their growing team, as her expertise and friendly personality are a perfect fit for our growing company.  With this new addition KIKO is growing to now provide hometown service to the communities of Fairlawn, Bath, Richfield, and Medina.

Jody Myers lives in Bath and has been a resident of the area since 1995.

Myers has a background in construction engineering and property development enabling her to advise her clients in the real estate industry from all aspects.  Her experience as a buyer, seller, renovator, and investor in both residential and

Published: December 18, 2012

There was a time when selling real estate almost always entailed things that were seen above the ground or surface rights, and in the case of cities, air rights, but the oil and gas boom is changing all that, making the job of a realtor more complicated.

“Mineral rights involve a lot more than just oil and gas,” said Richard Kiko, Jr., chief executive officer, broker and auctioneer at Canton-based KIKO Realtors & Auctioneers, a full-service auction and realty company. “In northeast Ohio companies often buy land and sift through it, looking for other components that can

During the StarTrek Enterprise mission of exploring strange new worlds and seeking out new life and civilizations, a special shuttlecraft was used--the shuttlecraft, Galileo.  KIKO Auctioneers of Canton, Ohio is proud to be auctioning the original TV prop, Shuttlecraft Galileo from Star Trek, at absolute auction online starting June 18, 2012.

The Galileo prop first debuted in 1967 for the first season of the Star Trek TV series, in an episode entitled “The Galileo Seven.”  The shuttlecraft Galileo prop, known to many Trekkies as NCC-1701/7 and later as Galileo II, appeared in eight episodes. The shuttlecraft was used for transportation

In March KIKO Auctioneers conducted 79 auctions. Some of the highlights included:

The March 9 auction conducted by Rusty, Randall, and Rudy Kiko in Volant, PA featured highlights including: JD 7510 4WD sold for $57,500.00, JD 7210 2 WD sold for $44,500.00, 16’ Miller Pro silage wagons sold for $16,250.00 and $13,500.00, New Holland Round Baler BR7060 sold for $23,500.00, 3 pt Unverferth 4 shank Ripper sold for $10,000.00.

The March 15 auction conducted by Anna C VanDyke and George P. Kiko in Canton Twp., OH featured a great crowd who turned out for auto parts, Indian artifacts, pocket knives, &

In February KIKO Auctioneers conducted  39 auctions.  Some of the highlights included:

The February 18 auction conducted by Eugene R. Kiko in Ravenna, OH featured a Kubota L48 HST diesel tractor w/ TL1150 loader & BT100 backhoe that sold for $28,000; Kubota L3000 DT 4x4 tractor that sold for $7,750; ’07 Honda 500 TRX 4x4, 4 wheeler that sold for $5,900; Antique 49 hole wall seed cabinet that sold for $725; Edison Home cylinder phonograph that sold for $500.

The February 25 auction conducted by Eugene F. Kiko in Magnolia, OH featured a 2005 Chevy 2500 HD, 4x4 pick up that

REALTORS® Present Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Stark County Association of REALTORS® (SCAR) honored Richard T. Kiko Sr. and Michael Schmidt with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their outstanding accomplishments in the real estate industry and community.

Both were honored during the Association’s annual Installation Banquet on January 14 at The Fresco Room at LaPizzeria.  

Richard T. Kiko Sr. joined the Canton Board of REALTORS® in 1962 and received his broker’s license in 1969. From 1980–1982, Kiko served on the Association’s Board of Trustees and assisted in the ground breaking and completion of the Association’s new Munson Street office.

An auctioneer and broker for

The Ohio Auctioneers Association’s third annual Kid’s Fun Auction was held in Columbus, Ohio at the Marriott Hotel during the Ohio Auctioneer’s Association State Convention January 14-16.

Over 200 auctioneers and their families from throughout Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Pennsylvania attended the convention.

On Sunday January 15^th the children of the auctioneers were invited to try their chanting skills while selling donated toys to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The total amount raised was $700. The children were able to choose an item to auction, or bid in the crowd on items. It was impressive to hear the children do their

Russ Kiko Associates Inc., Auctioneers, of Canton, OH were honored to be the recipients of four 2011 Advertising Contest Awards at the Annual Ohio Auctioneers Association Convention in Columbus, OH.   Kiko won awards in the following four categories: Catalogue Auction, Newspaper or Trade Publication Advertisement, Auction in Action, and Seven Years or Less Experience for a new auctioneer.

The four awards were all produced in-house by KIKO’s advertising and marketing team.  This team works hard to ensure that each and every auction receives personal attention.  “Marketing is a key component in a successful auction.  These awards demonstrate our ability to surpass

Those antique and artworks collectors in the area who believe they have to go to New York City and Sotheby’s to find high-quality auctions may find a surprise if they attend one of the Kiko auctions held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Mississippi Street in North Canton. The building was recently purchased by The Bluecoats, a nonprofit youth music education organization.

Russ Kiko Auctions has held 30 auctions a year at the location since 1974, offering rare and expensive antiques and collectibles.

“We have sold some great stuff from that facility,” said Kiko auctioneer Bill Gill.

“In 2009 we sold

On Saturday, November 20, 2010 the auction crew from KIKO Classic Car Auctions hosted their Fall Classic Car Auction at the Buckeye Event Center in Dalton, OH.  Over 450 bidders, sellers, and curious classic car buffs watched in anxious anticipation as 35 classic vehicles were sold.

The auction began with memorabilia pieces and two classic pedal cars then the 35 classic vehicles were offered next at absolute auction.  Vehicles included something for everyone from a 1959 Volkswagen Dune Buggy to a two Chevrolet Tin Woodie to a 1974 Chevrolet Camaro and a 1947 Ford Pickup.

Highlights of the auction included a

KIKO Classic Car Auctions is please to announce they have partnered with Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events for their Spring & Fall 2012 Classic Car Auctions.  The Spring 2012 Auction will be held in Canfield, OH on Saturday, May 5, 2012 & the Fall 2012 Auction will be held in Canfield, OH on Saturday, September 15, 2012. 

Both the Spring & Fall auctions will be held indoors in a new buildings on the grounds of the Canfield Fairgrounds and will feature petroliana, automobile memorabilia, and classic vehicles 26 years and older.  These auctions will also offer options for those

On Saturday, July 16, 2011 the chant of KIKO Classic Car Auctioneers filled the Canfield Fairgrounds at the Dave & Ed’s Summer Auto Event as KIKO auctioned off Classic Vehicles 26 years and older to several hundred bidders.

The KIKO Summer Classic Collector Vehicle Auction offered bidders a variety of vehicles everything from a 1924 Ford T-Bucket Truck, 1946 Chrysler Windsor, 1949 Ford F-1, 1971 Honda CB350 motorcycle, 1976 Cadillac Seville Custom Opera Coupe, and a 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner.  This year’s auction also offered a number of project vehicles that were in varying degrees of restoration this included everything from

On Wednesday, June 22 the Champion Event Center in North Canton, OH was filled with not only the musical auction chant of Kiko Auctioneers, but it was joined by the strumming and plucking of musical instruments that were being auctioned off at the first KIKO auction to feature musical instruments and equipment exclusively.

Jack Kiko, third generation Kiko Auctioneer, and Bruce Peoples, professional musician and musical instrument curator, teamed up to put together this unique auction dedicated to musicians and musical instrument collectors.   Items were offered at the auction live and online with pre-bidding and live during the auction, opening

On Saturday, March 18 & 19 the Cleveland I-X Center was filled with the chant of an auctioneer as the KIKO Classic Car Team held their Spring Classic Car & Memorabilia Auction. More than 1,000 bidders, sellers, and curious classic car buffs attended the two auctions that took place in conjunction with the 45^th annual Cleveland Auto-Rama.

The much anticipated KIKO Spring Classic Collector Vehicle Auction offered bidders a wide variety, everything from a 1901 Rollsmobile, 1931 Ford Roadster Convertible Pick-Up, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette, 1921 White 1911 Truck, 1957 Ford Fairlane, to an international award winning 1956 Ford Thunderbird.  The

On Saturday, March 20, 2010 auction crew from KIKO Classic Car Auctions pushed classic vehicles 26 years and older in front of the KIKO auction block at the Cleveland I-X Center during the 44^th Annual Cleveland Auto-Rama, as over a 1,000 bidders, sellers, and curious classic car buffs watched in anxious anticipation of the first Classic Car Auction held at the I-X Center.

The auction warmed up with several memorabilia & petroliana pieces.  Bidders bid on items including signs, gas pumps and even pedal cars that had been donated with proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Akron

Kiko Classic Car Auctions is pleased to announce their Spring Premier Classic Car & Memorabilia Auction to be held at the Cleveland I-X Center, one I-X Center Dr., Cleveland, OH, in conjunction with the 44^th Annual Cleveland Auto-Rama on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 1:00PM.

The classic car community has warmly and enthusiastically welcomed Kiko to large scale classic car auctions.  While Kiko has been selling classic vehicles for single owners since 1945, in July of 2009 a change in the Ohio law enabled classic car owners a new option to sell their vehicles at large scale classic car auctions

Russ Kiko Associates Inc., Auctioneers, of Canton, OH were honored to be the recipients of four 2008 Advertising Contest Awards at the Annual Ohio Auctioneers Association Convention in Columbus, OH.   Kiko won awards in the following four categories:  In-Office Produced Advertising, Newspaper or Trade Publication Advertisement, Auction in Action, and Website.

While the company has won several state and national advertising awards, but it has been a few years since they were able to capture the Website category.  In the fall of 2008 the company revamped their entire website and was again able to capture this category.  “We pride ourselves

Robert J. Shearer, Chief Executive Officer for Shearer’s Foods, Inc., was voted to the Board of Directors of Russ Kiko Associates Inc., Canton, OH., a third generation auction company established in 1945 by founder Russ Kiko.

Mr. Shearer, like many of his fellow Russ Kiko Associates Board Members, began his career early in life working for the Shearer family business.  While continuing on in the family business Mr. Shearer attended Walsh University and holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance.

Mr. Shearer is a past Chairman of the Snack Food Association, winner of the 2007 Entrepreneur of The Year Award.  Currently,

Overland Park, Kan. –  Lori Kiko, of HARTVILLE, OHIO has completed courses to receive the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) Education Institute’s Certified Estate Specialist (CES) designation. 

Lori is a 25 year experienced real estate broker and auctioneer with Russ Kiko Associates Inc. and Richard T. Kiko Agency, Inc.  Both family owned businesses since 1945, located at 2805 Fulton Dr. NW Canton, OH 44718.  Specializing in the sale of real estate at auction and converting assets into cash.  In 1997, Lori was the International Auctioneer champion, women’s division.

The CES program educates auctioneers on how to best handle the settling of estates;

George P. Kiko, auctioneer/realtor, was voted Chairman of the Board of Directors of Russ Kiko Associates Inc., Canton, OH., a third generation business established in 1945 by founder/grandfather Russ Kiko.  George has served the past 6 years as a member of the Board of directors with Russ Kiko Associates. He is the first of the third generation to become Chairman.  George is joining Richard T. Kiko, Jr., the Chief Executive Officer of the company, to establish the third generation in the top leadership positions of Russ Kiko Associates Inc.

George Kiko is a graduate of the Missouri Auction School (1992)

Beachwood, OH. - On Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 5:30PM the home of Ivan Kleiman will be sold at Absolute Auction to the highest bidder.  Mr. Kleiman decided it  to sell and move closer to family out of state and chose the Auction Method of Marketing to help do this in the quickest possible way.  Auction has been a growing favorite among those downsizing or those wishing to make a move out of state because the property will be sold on a date chosen by the seller.  What could be more convenient?

The sale manager, Brooks E. Ames who is