Erkelens and Olson
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- 50 Years Experience
- Nationwide
- Small
- CAGA · Verify
About
Erkelens and Olson is a third-generation auction, appraisal, and marketing firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with nearly 50 years of industry expertise. The firm holds the CAGA designation through the Certified Appraisers Guild of America. Specializing in surplus inventory, unclaimed freight, and liquidation, the company operates PalletAuctions.com, which draws over 900 bidders weekly.
Services & Specializations
Erkelens and Olson provides appraisal and auction services for surplus inventory, unclaimed freight, and liquidated assets. The firm offers equipment valuations, timed online sales, and live webcast auctions. Services include accurate equipment valuations for financial planning and asset liquidation with nationwide online exposure.
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Full Bio
Erkelens and Olson is a third-generation auction, appraisal, and marketing firm headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. With nearly 50 years of proven industry expertise, the firm specializes in appraising and auctioning surplus inventory, unclaimed freight, and liquidated assets. The company holds the CAGA designation through the Certified Appraisers Guild of America. The firm operates PalletAuctions.com, a dedicated online platform that conducts weekly auctions, attracting over 900 bidders and 300 buyers. Erkelens and Olson provides accurate equipment valuations, estate sales services, and business liquidation support using flexible auction formats including timed online sales and live webcasts.
Notable Engagements
Serves individual sellers and business owners for liquidations, estate sales, and surplus asset management. Operates weekly online auctions with over 900 bidders nationally.
Credentials & Verification
Credentials held by Rob Olson, each independently verifiable:
- VerifyCAGAIssued by Certified Appraisers Guild of America

