Auctioneering

The company has two practising auctioneers, Dave Summerton and Ivan Edelson, both of whom commenced their auctioneering apprenticeship in the early 1970s, with local established auction houses.

Our approach to all valuations is professional and relies on our vast experience.

The company has two practising auctioneers, Dave Summerton and Ivan Edelson, both of whom commenced their auctioneering apprenticeship in the early 1970s, with local established auction houses.

Auctions in the 70s and 80 were extremely popular and well attended and was the preferred method to dispose of unwanted goods, including household furniture, kitchenware, crockery, garages tools and motor vehicles.

In recent years’ technology, has played its part, with the advent of online auctions and various websites where items can be sold out of hand. Notwithstanding the above, there is nothing better than a live auction, conducted by a skillful auctioneer, where two potential bidders endeavor to out-bid each other and sometimes end up paying a premium for the item concerned!

Notable successes in the case of the movables, include the sale of bookmaker’s rights, plant and machinery, gliders, yachts, the contents of hotels, motor vehicles, antiques, household furniture and livestock.

THE PROCESS

“On the spot” auctioneering of movables, involves the following:

 

  • Preparing a list of goods for advertisement purposes;
  • Setting the auction date;
  • Advertising the items on existing databases, social media and in local newspapers;
  • Lotting up, displaying and numbering the items to be sold;
  • Preparing a catalogue;
  • Setting a viewing day;
  • Registering bidders on auction day;
  • Conducting the auction, the collection of monies and the control of delivery;
  • Accounting to the seller.

OUR APPROACH AND BENEFIT

  • Two trained auctioneers, each with over 30 years of experience.
  • Both auctioneers, qualified valuers and appraisers and can assist with pricing of fixed property or movables.
  • An associate real estate company with national and international links.
  • Existing database of auction clients.
  • Competent administration team.

Auctions in the 70s and 80 were extremely popular and well attended and was the preferred method to dispose of unwanted goods, including household furniture, kitchenware, crockery, garages tools and motor vehicles.

In recent years’ technology, has played its part, with the advent of online auctions and various websites where items can be sold out of hand. Notwithstanding the above, there is nothing better than a live auction, conducted by a skillful auctioneer, where two potential bidders endeavor to out-bid each other and sometimes end up paying a premium for the item concerned!