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A History of Helping People find the Perfect Home
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The Richard T. Kiko Agency was established in
1970 by Richard Thomas Kiko, Sr. Dick's love for the Absolute Auction method of marketing,
instilled by his father, Russ Kiko, was the
motivation that led him to the Missouri School of Auctioneering in 1958, where he earned
the designation of Auction Colonel that same year. In 1958, Dick purchased Globe Auction
Company, which was founded by his father. For the next 10 years he and his wife, Pat,
operated the auction house in Canton, Ohio.
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License in 1961 and his Real Estate Broker's License in 1969. He opened Richard T. Kiko
Agency, Inc. in 1970. The company was originally located in the Citizens Savings Bank
building of Central Plaza South, serving his father, brothers and family. RT Kiko Agency
now has two active divisions:
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In cooperation with Russ Kiko Auctioneers, one
division sells real estate by the absolute auction method. The other division provides
complete real estate services to customers throughout Northeastern Ohio. This division is
managed by Lori Kiko, the 1997 International
Auctioneer Champion - Womens' Division.
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Dick has been an active member and contributor
to many auction and real estate organizations:
- In 1974, Dick was President of the Ohio Auctioneer Association (OAA).
- He was director of the OAA for six years.
- Dick served the State of Ohio as Auctioneer Commissioner for three years.
- He served on the National Auctioneer Association (NAA) Board for three years and is
currently serving a 6 year term on the NAA Foundation Board.
- He was inducted in to the Ohio Auctioneer Association's Ohio Auctioneers Hall of Fame in
1990.
- At the National Auctioneers Association Convention in 1997, he was inducted into the NAA
Hall of Fame for his service to the Auction Method of Marketing.
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In addition to his work with Auction
organizations, Dick is proud to be a member of the Little Flower Catholic Parish,
continually serving at various levels. As an upstanding member of the community, Dick
has worked with many organizations including the YMCA's Big Brother and Big Sister
programs, Stark County 4-H and the Boy Scouts of America, individually interacting with
young people and also serving as their auctioneer for various fund-raising activities. |
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