About Our Company
Century Auction Group is a team of consummate professionals with more than 50 years of collective experience and a track record of completing more than 1,000 transactions with a settlement rate of 98% (one of the highest in the industry). We are experienced in selling all types of real estate including residential, commercial, farm, and waterfront properties. Our team’s extensive knowledge is the main reason we are successful at selling all types of properties. Two reasons why we have one of the highest settlement rates in the industry are, 1) our focus on high quality auctions and, 2) our use of marketing techniques that get sellers’ properties in front of the widest range of “right” buyers.
The unique and creative marketing processes we conduct when listing an auction property creates a competitive environment that ensures a quick, date-certain sale for the most money possible. Our expansive marketing model (including MLS listing, plus direct marketing and more) puts the seller’s property in front of the widest range of “right” buyers. In fact, our extensive and proprietary list of qualified buyers is a key ingredient in creating our successful buying and selling environment. Our marketing practices also bring the widest variety of buying groups to our auctions and help to ensure our sellers get the most for their property.
The unique and creative marketing processes we conduct when listing an auction property creates a competitive environment that ensures a quick, date-certain sale for the most money possible
Jay Palmisano
Jay’s professional experience includes over 30 years working in real estate: auctions, new home construction, acquisitions, sales, and property management. He is a licensed auctioneer, realtor and the Owner of Century Auction Group. He has firsthand knowledge of auctions, sales, marketing as well as investing and conventional sales.
Memberships & Associations:
- Anne Arundel Co. Board of Realtors
- National Association of Realtors Member ID 95347
- National Auctioneers Association
- Maryland Real Estate Salesperson License #650452
- Licensed Real Estate Auctioneer
Susan Gibson
Susan has been in the Auction Industry for over 15 years. She has worked for Century Auction Group for over 11 years helping hundreds of families auction their homes, land and businesses. Working with Century Auction Group has allowed her to fill a large gap in the senior community when it comes to helping loved ones get the money they need for moving into their next stage of life.
Susan can help in all situations with creative solutions, patience, care and understanding.
Memberships and Associations
- Senior Providers Group
- Coalition of Geriatric Services
- Baltimore County Providers Council
- Harford Geriatric Assistance and Information
- Pro Aging Network
- Auction Associate for Century Auction Group
John Harman
John has been involved in real estate for over 30 years. His love of Real Estate and his desire to work with and help people selling their As-Is Properties utilizes his knowledge and passion.
He is a Licensed Maryland Real Estate Agent and has worked in the auction business for 7 years. He is passionate about helping people on the best way to sell their property.
Members and Associations
- Anne Arundel Co. Board of Realtors
- National Association of Realtors Member ID 460003646
- Maryland Real Estate Salesperson License #659481
- Auction Associate for Century Auction Group
Kirsten Sitnick
Kirsten has been working in auctions since 2008. She has been a licensed Realtor since 2010, and is a member of GBBR (Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors). She has represented sellers in hundreds of auctions, and is an expert on the Baltimore/metropolitan real estate market. Kirsten looks forward to helping people sell their real estate as quickly and easily as possible.
Members and Associations:
- Anne Arundel Co. Board of Realtors
- National Association of Realtors
- Maryland Real Estate Salesperson
- A member of Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors
- Auction Associate for Century Auction Group
Mary Jane Kowalchuk
Mary Jane Kowalchuk (MJ) holds a Maryland Real Estate License, LLC and is a Lead Realtor in both Retail Sales and Acquisitions. She is a Certified Senior Residential Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and is a trusted source for the 50+ Community. She is an active member of the Women’s Council of Realtors.
Her experience also extends into the investment side of real estate, having a vast knowledge of the Baltimore-Washington market with connections to the investor community.
Members and Associations:
- Anne Arundel Co. Board of Realtors
- National Association of Realtors
- Womens Council of Realtors
- Maryland Real Estate Salesperson License
- Auction Associate for Century Auction Group
Stacey Ingerson
Stacey is a licensed realtor.
In 1996 she started a non-profit. Her goal was to begin buying, renovating, and selling homes affordably to veterans and first responders. She also launched a rental program for Veterans.
Stacey worked closely with the tenants and uncovered that most had little to no furniture to move into their new homes. So, in 2017 another department was added to the non-profit. Some of the proceeds from the sale of renovated houses is used to provide furniture for previously homeless veterans.
Pat Stevens
Pat’s professional experience in bookkeeping spans over 37 years. Pat is currently the Bookkeeper for Trusted Home Buyers and Century Auction Group and has worked directly with the owner, Jay Palmisano, for the past five and ½ years. Pat Stevens handles all the accounting for renovation and construction, acquisitions, sales, auctions, and property management.
Note from Ms. Stevens: I love working with the experienced people at Century Auction Group associate has the expertise and care for their clients selling their real estate properties.
Jordan Ward
Jordan’s professional experience includes 5 years working in marketing, real estate acquisitions, and social media. Mrs. Wards expertieses are in social media advertising and website development. She has helped many investors with marketing their properties to be sold.
Mrs. Ward has been working on the marketing team for Century Auction Group since 2017. Mrs. Ward graduated from Salisbury University with a bachelor's degree in Marketing and sales.
Michael Ward
Michael is a new face to real estate. He has spent the last 5 years serving in the United States Coast Guard as a machinery technician all over the East Coast.
In the last year, Michael has developed the ability to comp properties, access the amount of repairs needed to bring properties to the top of the market, thus being able to have a better understanding of the as is value of every property. Michael works directly with the owner of the company.
