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Although many clients utilize our full service and item procurement package, our services are available on an individual basis. We provide only the services that you require.
Strategic Auction Alliance offers services for obtaining donated silent and live auction items. Groups are often surprised by the quality donations that are available from willing donors. With advanced planning and expert consultation, any worthy cause can successfully get great items for their auction. Many of the best donations come from existing relationships with members of the organization.
Hiring a charity auction professional is not an expense, it’s an investment that will pay dividends far in excess of your investment. Given the current economic climate, your non-profit cannot afford not to have the skills and expertise of a charity auction professional on your team. Charity auctioneers understand how to get the most from your auction event. In most cases, a professional will pay for their services long before they pick up a microphone.
This is one of the biggest misconceptions with auctions. The competitive bidding of an auction and the bidding of prospective bidders sets the price and market value of an asset. The item will not sell for more than the highest bid and will not sell for less than the high bid. You, the consumer, and other bidders determine the market value of an item when you buy at auction.
The person you see and hear working amongst the crowd of bidders is known as a ‘ringman’. This individual is part of the auction team and is an extension of the auctioneer. The job of the ‘ringman’ is to convey bids back to the auctioneer from the crowd. When bids are received in the crowd the ‘ringman’ will yelp to signal the auctioneer that they have received a bid and to increase the bid amount. These individuals are also there to help answer questions you may have while the auction is being conducted.
Absolutely! We encourage people to explore auctions by attending one as a spectator. There is no better way to learn about auctions then to watch one firsthand.
We hear this misconception a lot! In fact, to bid at an auction or for your bid to be received by the auctioneer, you typically need a bid paddle or bid card. You will receive this bid paddle or card at registration and it will have a number on it. This number allows the auction company to know who is bidding from their list of registered bidders. If you mistakenly bid or the auctioneer misinterprets your movement as a bid, immediately notify either the auctioneer or their staff.
This depends on what type of real estate auction is scheduled. If it is not a foreclosure auction but rather an owner/seller auction then yes. We encourage you to view the property before auction day. Due diligence on the part of the bidder is important with auctions. Contact the auction company managing the auction and inquire about times when open houses will take place, as well as any paperwork available on the property. Auctioneers want you to feel comfortable on auction day. Always feel free to call and ask questions. If on the other hand, it is a foreclosure or [...]
Cash payment is not required at auctions. Auction companies accept multiple forms of payment: cash, check, or credit card. When attending real estate auctions, auction companies may at times require a specific down payment on-site in the form of a cashiers check to qualify as a bidder. Financing is available on auction day with many auction companies where lenders can qualify you for loans on-site. It is important that prospective bidders read all documents regarding the sale prior to auction day.
