Our Auctioneers
Shane Carter
Auctioneer
Shane Carter is a native Greene Countian. He and his wife Lorri reside in the Mosheim Community. Shane has been around the auction business most of his life. His Dad, Hadley and Shane’s Uncle Grady owned Carter Brothers Real Estate & Auction Company for many years.
In 1986 Shane passed the state exams and became a Licensed Professional Auctioneer and a Licensed Affiliate Real Estate Broker . In that same year he joined his Dad and Uncle at Carter Brothers Real Estate and Auction Co.. In 2004 he and his brother Gale founded The Brothers Real Estate and Auction Company. After 8 years they both agreed and decided to change careers. At that point Shane decided to become a Certified Residential Appraiser.
Today he is getting back in the business that he truly loves and enjoys. He now is a licensed Real Estate Broker, Certified Residential Appraiser and, a Licensed Professional Auctioneer. He also donates his time and talents to many worthwhile causes. He is widely recognized for his honesty, knowledge and, professionalism in the auction business.
Wayne Bettis
Auctioneer
Wayne Bettis was born and raised in Greene County, Tennessee. He and his wife Judy reside on their farm in the Camp Creek Community.
Wayne worked his first auction in August 1970 as an assistant. He continued to assist various auction companies as ground man and bid spotter. While doing so he learned the ins and outs of how to conduct a productive and successful auction while also acquiring a passion to become a professional auctioneer. In 1975, he decided to attend and graduated from the Nashville Auction School in Nashville, Tennessee. In February 1976, he passed the state exam and became a Professional Licensed Auctioneer. Since then he has auctioned in more than 400 auctions in 16 states. He also contributes his time and talents to many worthwhile charitable organizations.
With almost 5 decades of experience as a professional auctioneer, he has become well known for his professionalism, honesty, and the ability to conduct a professional, successful and productive auction for his clients.
Larkin Clemmer
Auctioneer
Larkin Clemmer is a proud native Greene County resident. He and his wife Kaitlyn & son, Fowler, live in the Willoughby community in the western part of Greene County. There they raise registered and commercial cattle. He has been a local high school educator for a decade and now brings that same level of professionalism, respect, and attention to detail to the auction business.
Larkin grew up in the shadow of his grandfather, Wayne Woolsey, who was a well known Greene County auctioneer. He started out helping his grandfather and Mr. Phil King, another well known Greene County auctioneer display items and work as a ground man. From those simple beginnings he inherited a love for listening to auctions and developed an appreciation for the art. The “auctioneer’s cry” became a deep found interest. For many years he helped with charity and community auctions around East TN. Until he finally enrolled in the Walters State Community College Auctioneer’s course. After, he obtained his Affiliate license and shadowed under Dwight Thornburg at the Greenshed Auction. There he gained an abundance experience.
Now with a Principal license, he is excited and grateful to continue developing from two highly respected & experienced professional auctioneers in the Carters & Bettis firm.