ALL THE SERVICES FOR A SUCCESSFUL AUCTION
When it’s your turn to sell, you want every advantage possible. And that’s what Hodgins Auctioneers provides … the highest level of professional service available. We have become one of the nation’s largest and most successful auction companies by providing a superior level of client service. Our Gold Standard Service Package offers everything you need to get the maximum value for your assets. And for maximum choice, we also offer Service Plus – a variety of optional services to help ensure the success of your auction day.The Hodgins Gold Standard Service Package
Your site or ours
Hodgins Auctioneers will conduct auctions on-site anywhere in North America. If you prefer, you can bring your equipment to our modern office and auction facility, where our staff will handle all the pre- and post-sale details.
Set-up Supervisor
When you’re ready to start setting up your auction, one of our qualified set-up supervisors will visit to answer all your questions and concerns. With his advice, you will be able to line up your equipment and display all your items for the best selling advantage.
The Auction Team
A team of experienced auctioneers – generally 2-3 auctioneers for each auction, depending on size – handles your auction. They work closely with our fully trained clerks and cashiers to ensure your auction is conducted in the most professional manner.
Bidder Cards
Trained staff will register bidders and collect sales proceeds. Personal bidder ID cards help make the entire registration process go quickly and efficiently.
Mobile Office
Our networked computer system takes all the hassle out of processing sales information at the auction site. Within minutes after the auction is completed, the auction is balanced and printed preliminary records are ready for your review.
Professional Sales Tools
Our enclosed auction toppers are fully equipped with computer system, built-in PA system and audio recorder. Hodgins Auctioneers pioneered wireless clerking in Canada. The clerk enters the bid information, and it is sent directly to the cashier’s trailer via wireless modem. Successful bidders can pay for the item immediately – with no waiting for tickets to be delivered to the cashier’s office from the auctioneer.
Audio & Video Records
Audio and video recordings of the auction give you extra protection against mistakes or fraud.
Proxy/Cellular Bidding
We offer an absentee/proxy bid service for buyers who are unable to attend the auction in person. What’s more, every auction site is equipped with multiple cellular phones, so buyers can phone in their bids (in locations where cellular service is available).
Signage
On sale day, we post large, bright signs at various strategic locations to ensure buyers can easily locate your auction site. Colourful banners, flags and parking signs are set up to direct buyers to parking and sales areas.
On-site Transportation
We provide a quad & trailer to transport buyers and their purchases from the auction ring, to their vehicles and back to the auction site.
Portable Seating
One of our newest and most popular features: portable seating. Sturdy aluminum bleachers set up at the auction site help encourage bidders to spend the day at your auction.
Comfort Stations
We look after all the details, right down to portable toilets at the auction site.
Financial Services
When the auction is over, Hodgins continues to work for you.

• We take care of the financial arrangements related to the sale, ensuring all paperwork is handled accurately and efficiently.
• You get a comprehensive written report detailing the final results of your auction.
• Total peace of mind: The proceeds from your auction are held securely in a trust account until payout.

SERVICE PLUS
Talk with us about the variety of optional services we provide, including:

Complete turnkey setup
In some cases sellers may not have the time or the manpower to set up their own auction. We have the staff and equipment to organize, arrange and display sale items for maximum buyer appeal. Remember, presentation is a major factor in achieving top dollar for your assets.
Tents
We can’t control the weather, but we’re prepared in case of rain. Our bright, attractive, roomy tents can be set up quickly to ensure buyer comfort.
Cleaning & Detailing
Our high-pressure hot water cleaning and complete detailing service is available to ensure your equipment is sparkling clean and shiny on sale day.
Catering
We have a team of professional caterers, ready to travel with us to any auction location

.Equipment Delivery
Our tractor-trailer unit, picker truck and sliding deck tow truck can handle even the largest farm equipment. We can deliver purchases to the buyer or bring consignment items to our permanent auction site.
Live Internet Bidding
Live Internet bidding services are available. Ask us about broadcasting your auction live on the Internet.

BROKERAGE SERVICES
Since we are licensed real estate brokers as well as auctioneers, we can handle all the details involved in any type of sale. We will:

• Prepare all advertising.
• Conduct open houses and land tours.
• Provide subdivision consulting and assistance.
• Ensure the accurate completion of all required legal documents.
• Establish and staff toll-free buyer inquiry lines.
• Assist prospective purchasers with financing.
• Prepare instructions to solicitors for the buyer and the seller.
• Follow up with solicitors until the closing of all transactions.