AUCTION SERVICES

When you make the decision to sell by auction, the most important thing you must do is hire a qualified and experienced auctioneer to handle your auction.  Basin Brokers has two licensed auctioneers for household, agricultural and personal property.  Lee Halvorson and Butch Haugland provide auctioneering services.  Lee Halvorson can be reached at (701) 774-2923 and Butch Haugland can be reached at (701) 965-6234.  Both are experienced auctioneers and Lee Halvorson is a member of the National Auctioneers Association.

There are thousands of auctioneers throughout the United States who offer a wide range of auction services to consumers. So what do you look for when hiring an auctioneer or an auction firm?

First, look for someone who specializes in selling the type of property you want to sell. All auctioneers have specialty areas and most have more than one. What do they know about the products or goods you are selling?

Experience is another critical element. How long has the auctioneer or the auction company been in business? What is their reputation? Look at their web site, if they have one.

Also, look for an auctioneer who is a member of the National Auctioneers Association. The NAA is the largest professional association for auctioneers in this country, working for the betterment of the auction industry. It offers continuing education programs for auctioneers to help them keep up-to-date on the latest trends and technology for the auction industry.

All members of the NAA abide by a code of ethics that guarantees high standards to customers and fair business practices.