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There are many auctioneers out there. What makes them all different? A professional benefit auctioneer is going to have his own style, his own way of doing things that conveys his attitude. The way guests at a benefit auction perceive him is very dependant on his style. You are making him a spokesperson for your nonprofit organization; make sure he represents you well.

The professional benefit auctioneer is an entertainer, and should look and dress the part. Even a livestock auctioneer, selling in a dusty barn full of stinky cows, should look like a professional — in boots and a cowboy hat, of course. The audience has an expectation to go with every auction specialty and benefit auctions are no exception. Benefit auctions are an event not just a sale and the guests are there for a fun night out. Continue reading ‘Benefit Auctioneer Qualities – Number 4 Style’ »

Listening to a benefit auctioneer without skills is like tuning your radio to the emergency broadcast system test. It is literally hard for your ears to listen to an auctioneer with poor skills for any amount of time. You just want to turn it off. On the contrary, the audience of a skillful auctioneer can listen to him for hours without tiring.

A benefit auctioneer must be trained to have a quality chant. It is a skill that must be improved by much practice. A beautiful rhythmic chant is like music and changes the atmosphere of the event. Often times, there are feet tapping to the melodic rhythm. Continue reading ‘Benefit Auctioneer Qualities – Number 3 Skill’ »