Ask the Experts: What’s your most and least favorite part about being an auctioneer?
Scott Sykora, Sykora Auction Service, Inc.
There will always be things that we absolutely LOVE about our jobs… and other things, well, maybe not so much.
Even some of the most seasoned auctioneers in the industry have things they like and dislike about their jobs – believe us, we asked! Here’s what they had to say about the pros and cons of their careers.
“There are aspects to an auction. One, if you’re ADD, this thing moves. Whatever the scenery is, in a few minutes it’s gonna change and in most of the time in seconds. The faster it went the more I liked it. It’s not just the fast pace though. You have many things going simultaneously and that pleased me a lot. When you become experienced in your skill, you get to be able to talk to people and communicate in so many different ways, even when you’re calling the bid. You’re able to anticipate what’s going on in front of you even if it’s 400 people. Being a people person, I really enjoyed that part.” Barry Cole, United Country A.B. Cole & Associates Auction & Realty
“Every day we go out to work it is different. There’s nothing that’s the same. It’s an adventure every day. Our job is like a firefighter’s. We never know when that phone is going to ring and when it does, it’s a complete surprise. Most people would think that bad weather is the worst part, but surprisingly, rainy days have sometimes been my best days. Nobody thinks anyone will show up on days like that, but because the bad weather prevents them from doing other things, they go to a sale!”” Scott Sykora, Sykora Auction Service, Inc.
“Auction Day when your sale goes as planned.” “Two hours prior to an auction – the waiting time is painful.” Lamar Fisher, Fisher Auction Company
“The people we get to help and the art of the deal. I love planning your work and working your plan, and when everything comes together for the desired outcome it’s very satisfying. I also love working with my amazing team. Phenominal people! “Constantly having to correct preconceived notions about the real estate auction industry. Many people think that real estate auctions are only for distressed properties, and this drives me crazy!! It is somewhat gratifying, however, to watch the lightbulb turn on when you educate them to our amazing world and the truth.” John S. Nicholls, Nicholls Auction Marketing Group” John S. Nicholls, Nicholls Auction Marketing Group
“My favorite part of being an auctioneer is probably that we never, ever get bored with work. Because it’s always changing, something new to learn about and someone new to learn from. “Two hours prior to an auction – the waiting time is painful.” ” Stan Crooks, Auction America Inc.