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Bendis Company
Forfeit Property Auctions 
Estate Sales of Oregon 

 

Trusted Experts in Estate Sales, Auctions, Appraisals & Real Estate
 

Backed by 40+ years of experience serving government agencies, financial institutions, and private clients nationwide.

Unified expertise. Three companies. Serving coast to coast.
 

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Our Services

Delivered through our network of integrated companies

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Estate Sales of Oregon

40+ years of helping families downsize, liquidate, and transition.

  • Onsite & Online Estate Sales

  • Appraisals

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Forfeit Property Auctions

California’s premier auction team

  • Bankruptcy & Seized Property

  • Heavy Equipment & Vehicles

  • Online & Live Auctions

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Bendis Realty Services

Residential & Commercial Real Estate Solutions

  • Licensed Real Estate Brokerage

  • Listings, Sales, and Consultation

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Certified Appraisals

Insurance Claims, Estate Valuation, and more

  • USPAP-Compliant Reports

  • Accredited Specialists

  • Court-Defensible Documentation

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Why Choose Bendis

Three proven reasons

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Exceptional Service Since 1984

Combining certified appraisals, technical innovation, and unmatched attention to detail.

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Family-Owned & Client-Focused

Personalized support you only get from a family-run team.

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Trusted by Government & Industry

IRS, FDIC, Homeland Security, SBA, and top financial institutions. 

About Us

Bendis Company offers a rare all-in-one solution for real estate, estate sales, and property auctions—consolidating services that are usually fragmented across multiple vendors.

With Bendis Companies, you can liquidate, list, or acquire property through a single trusted team with deep regional experience. The combination of licensed real estate professionals, certified estate sale experts, and auctioneers under one brand ensures seamless transitions and maximum value for both sellers and buyers.

Our Founders

Jan and Diane Bendis lead Bendis Companies with decades of industry experience and nationally recognized credentials. As a family-run team, they combine hands-on professionalism with a personal touch—ensuring every sale, auction, and appraisal is handled with integrity and precision.
 

Vice President | COO | Lead Auctioneer

Jan T. Bendis
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  • CA State Bonded Auctioneer

  • CAI, GPPA, CES Certified

  • 40+ Years of Nationwide Operations Experience

President | Auctioneer | Senior Appraiser

Diane L. Bendis
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  • Strategic Oversight, Operations & Compliance

  • GPPA, CES, ATS Certified

  • Retired ISA Member & Industry Leader

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Trusted by families, professionals, and institutions alike

"Other companies can’t match the integrity of Bendis."

– Vince Coury, FDIC (Retired)

"Bendis always performs to get the best return possible."

– Jeff Hamilton, Omni Bank

"Thank you, Diane and Jan, for all your help and work. Without your dedication to seeing the sale through, and especially the estate sale which made any progress possible, the place may have still been on the market. Thanks for the initial phone calls which helped get everything on track. You were the most helpful and dedicated person throughout this entire experience."

– John and Marianne Groh

"Bendis Company is always doing whatever it takes to meet my needs."

– Charles Been, Been Realty

"I really appreciate how easy Bendis is to deal with. They are always available to provide assistance."

– David Jimenez, Jimenez & Small Law Firm

Credentials

Backed by National Accreditation

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