Hiring a professional auctioneer should be looked at as an investment, not an expense. A skilled auctioneering team can greatly increase the revenues earned at your event, as well offer a fun and entertaining evening for your guests.
Look for a full time auctioneering company with an auctioneer and business license. Review the auctioneer’s list of certifications, awards, and associations. Word of mouth is the best assurance that you have selected a qualified candidate. Ask for references and testimonials. Review video and audio samples their work. Your auctioneer should have a long track record of successful events. Look for a full service auctioneering company offering (list your services here). Make sure that you hire a team, complete with ring men, runners, and their own audio and video equipment.
In addition to looking for an experienced and well run organization, your auctioneer should be an entertainer. Auctioneering is an art. Hire an auctioneer that is a skilled and talented entertainer who can engage the audience with a sense of humor, an infectious chant style, and a keen sense of rhythm and momentum.
Avoid the temptation to use a celebrity auctioneer. Auctioneering requires a very specific set of skills. Using somebody without these skills can have a detrimental effect on your revenues.
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