About Us

Houghton’s Auction Service has been dedicated to the auction industry since 1979

About Us

Houghton’s Auction Service has been dedicated to providing Professional Auction Service since 1979. Houghton’s Auction Service is a full-time, full service auction company that conducts over 100 auctions per year.

  • Conducting Successful Equipment Auctions without Last Minute Surprises with your Best Interest in Mind
  • Complete Experienced Auction Preparation and Auction Setup
  • Product Knowledge with Targeted Marketing
  • State of the Art Clerking System
  • Huge Email and Direct Mail Mailing Lists with a Strong Auction Following
  • Award Winning Auctioneers

Our Commitment​

Offering Complete Auction Service On Site or at one of our
Large Equipment Auction Sites in Minnesota or Wisconsin

Award Winning Auctioneers

Guaranteed Settlement

Complete appraisal service

World Class Marketing

Our Team​

Todd Houghton

  • Auctioneer, Real Estate Broker
  • 1986 Graduate of Western College of Auctioneering - Billings, Montana
  • Past Board of Director for the Minnesota State Auctioneer Association (MSAA)
  • 2000 President of the Minnesota State Auctioneers Association
  • 2016 Inductee into the Minnesota State Auctioneer Association (MSAA) Hall of Fame
  • Member of Minnesota State Auctioneers Association (MSAA), Wisconsin Auctioneer Association (WAA), National Auctioneers Association (NAA)
  • Holds a Minnesota Real Estate Brokers License

Brian Sander

  • Auctioneer
  • 2008 Graduate of Western College of Auctioneering - Billings, Montana
  • Member of Minnesota State Auctioneers Association (MSAA)