About Us

Western Real Estate Auctions combines the real estate experience of Ted Potter, Merle Booker and John B. Byers resulting in over 90 years of collective real estate knowledge and experience.

As a result, Western Real Estate Auctions can provide individual and institutional clients valuable real estate insight and marketing strategy on nearly every property type located in the western region of the United States.

Ted Potter: CCIM Designated Broker - Kennewick, WA

A professional and accomplished real estate broker, consultant, and appraiser of commercial and agricultural properties since 1976, Ted Potter and Associates partnered with Booker Auction Company six years ago which created the most successful real estate auction business in Washington and eastern Oregon. Ted’s vast real estate knowledge and wisdom is available to provide clients with valuable services that will help maximize real estate marketing efforts.

Merle Booker: CAI Auctioneer - Connell, WA

An auctioneer for over 29 years, Merle Booker is President and owner of the nationally recognized Booker Auction Company. Powerful marketing programs, high-tech Power Point presentation, state of the art sound systems, and professional staff creates a high energy sale-day atmosphere and experience for buyers and sellers. The proof is evident by the steady increase in the number and volume of successful real estate auctions over the last 20 years.

John B. Byers: Associate-Broker - Spokane, WA

A diverse real estate career began as a residential salesman in 1972 and expanded over the next 30 years. John’s experience and knowledge base includes brokerage, development, appraisal, as well as finance of residential, commercial and recreation properties located throughout the United States.

We look forward to hearing from you. All calls will be held in confidence.