meet our staff
CHARLIE WATTS
Cell (434) 942-0840 • charlie@wattsara.com
Charlie Watts has extensive education and knowledge of auctions and appraisals. He graduated from the Auction Marketing Institute (AMI), the Mendenhall School of Auctioneering in High Point, NC and is a graduate of Personal Property Appraisers (GPPA) for construction, plant machinery, farm equipment and for antiques and estates.
Charlie is also a member of the Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI), National Auctioneers Association (NAA), and the Virginia Auctioneers Association (VAA). Charlie is also a licensed Realtor, and Appraiser.
RODERICK C. 'Roddie' BALDWIN
Office (540) 743-3889; Cell (540) 843-3914 • roddie@wattsara.com
Roddie started becoming involved in real estate as a sales person in 1975. He later received his Virginia real estate license in 1976, and then his associate broker license in 1985.
Roddie graduated from Missouri Auction School in Kansas City, MO in 1984, and then graduated from Certified Auctioneers Institute at Indiana University in the early 1990's. He also earned his AARE designation during that time.
Roddie then worked with Smeltzer's Auction and Realty, Inc as a sales person and associate broker from October 1984 until 2006 when he received his principal broker license. He is currently a member of the local, state and National Auctioneer's Association, and has professional designation of CAI, AARE, and is a realtor.
ALVIN WATTS
Al has been selling real estate since 1980. He has as Associates degree in accounting, and a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Averett College. He is currently working on a Masters degree from Longwood. Al grew up in Charlotte County, VA. He graduated from Randolph Henry High School, and served in the U.S. Army. Al is very knowledgeable with farms and residential real estate. He has been happily married for 36 years, and currently resides in Evington VA.
DANIEL LANIER
Cell (434) 509-8530 • daniel@wattsara.com
Daniel Lanier is an experienced auctioneer who graduated from the Mendenhall School of Auctioneering in June of 2004. He gets lots of practice selling livestock at Lynchburg and Blackstone Livestock markets during the week. On the weekends though, things change a little. The cowboy boots and hat come out, and he leaves for the rodeo working as an entertaining Barrelman Clown and Announcer. Sometimes he goes just to watch his family's bulls buck off the contestants... Either way, he is always looking for an Auction or Rodeo near you! Daniel Lanier recently won the 2009 Rookie Auctioneer of the Year Award given by Virginia Auctioneers Association! Click here to see the article.
ED EADES
Cell (434) 546-0945 • ed@wattsara.com
Ed Eades grew up in Gladys, VA where he developed a knowledge of and an interest in heavy, industrial, and manufacturing equipment. Today he uses his skills as an Auction Salesman for Watts Auction Realty Appraisals, Inc. Ed specializes in farm, land, and equipment sales. He conducts his business with integrity and excellence, and has been in the auction business since 2005. Ed attended the Mendenhall School of Auctioneering earlier this year, and cannot wait to use his experience and expertise to help you bring in the most for your real estate, personal property, equipment, and timber!