A. NO. O’Callaghan Auctioneers are highly motivated individuals who understand two very important factors. Timing and retention. Over the years we have developed our craft of auctioneering to move along in an entertaining and exciting manner, while breaking records at most events. We will maximize your window of opportunity to raise money. Amateur auctioneers or hobbyist auctioneers just don’t understand these factors. A bad auctioneer can turn a wonderful event into a disaster.

A. Celebrity emcees bring their own special talents to an event. However, most celebrity emcees are NOT auctioneers and simply don’t have the skills to be a productive at fund raising. In the end, most celebrity emcee/auctioneers end up costing the event a large amount of money.

A. A professional auctioneer knows when to speed up the auctioneers chant and when to slow it down. A professional auctioneer must possess three important skills in order to motivate people to bid at an auction. They are RYTHUM, CADENCE AND AN URGENCY IN THEIR TONE. These skills plus a sincere passion for the fundraising cause will always net the greatest results.

A. Our auctioneers will arrive no less than one hour before the doors open. If we are setting up sound or audio equipment we will arrive much earlier. You will have direct contact with the auctioneer months before your event. You will build a relationship of trust and confidence from early on. In addition, our staff is available to answer phone calls and emails from the moment you book our services.

A. A professional bid spotter or ring man as they are often referred to, are an extension of the auctioneer. In a large room, they are so valuable at acknowledging bidders and enticing them to bid again and to bid often. O’Callaghan Auctioneers hires the best bid spotters in the industry. They are not pushy, they are not obnoxious, but they are highly entertaining and worth their weight in gold. You will notice immediate results with our pros working the crowd.

A. Spotting or ringing an auction is a craft. Our professionals are full time bid spotters and auctioneers. They know instinctively how to build momentum and entice bidders. A professional auctioneer should be allowed to “gather money” using their skills. With volunteer spotters, the auctioneer spends wasted time directing these volunteers rather than gathering money. This results in lost income opportunity.

A. Probably the most important detail to a successful auction is the sound system. O’Callaghan Auctioneers does not leave this detail to chance. We work with the venue well in advance to assure that a state of the art sound system will be provided. If not, O’Callaghan auctioneers will provide the perfect sound system to cover your event.

A. Yes. We would encourage you to consult with us on everything from software needs, banking issues, advertising, procurement of auction items, theme development and a host of other valuable services. With the age of the internet, we are there for you at the stroke of a keyboard.

A. O’Callaghan Auctioneers travel nationwide to conduct auctions. We have a broad network of professionals throughout the United States and Canada. Remember, less than 20% of auctioneers work full time in the industry. You are more likely to end up with an amateur or hobbyist if you try to stay local. Why risk it?. Let O’Callaghan Auctioneers take the worry out of the most important aspect of your fundraising auction.

A. This world famous recording has spread more good will for the auction industry than any other single source. This song has motivated and inspired hundreds of thousands of people at auctions over the years. It single handedly brings the crowd alive just prior to the live auction. Without it, there is a warming up period in the first several items in any auction that end up costing the event money from inactive bidders. The auctioneer song puts everyone in the giving spirit. Give it a try at your next event!