Seattle Modern Auction Company
I was drawn to auctioneering several years ago when I was captivated by a
local auctioneer whose auctioneering style was engaging, entertaining and most
importantly, successful. She clearly liked what she was doing and as it turned
out was later "let go" because the owner of the auction company told
her that auctioneering should be less entertaining. I had been bitten by the
bug. She has gone on to become a successful Charity Auctioneer and his is no
longer in business.
After several years of buying and selling vintage midcentury modern furniture
(please visit this complete website) and having a wealth of non-profit and event
planning experience under my belt, I packed my bags and flew to the heartland to
attend the Missouri Auction School in October, 2000. After nine intensive days
of what I consider some of the best training I have ever received, by some of
the most interesting and successful auctioneers in this industry, I left
thinking graduate school was much easier, but not nearly as compelling, and that
counting numbers would never be the same....
As a graduate of the Missouri Auction School, considered the "Harvard of
Auction Schools" (Newsweek) I believe I have obtained some of the greatest
auctioneering and auction management skills necessary to be a successful
auctioneer. A combination of a rhythmic and clear auction chant, knowledge of
what I am selling and to whom I am selling, and a sense of humor combine for an
evening well worth any bidders time.
Presently, I serve as the auctioneer for Sunset Galleries, a monthly
consignment antique auction company located in Edmonds, Washington. Here I sell
over 400 lots of antiques to a full house of bidders, surpassing our total sales
goal each month.
According to auction attendee, Nancy Ballinger:
"I love auctions and was impressed with this young auctioneer, her
refreshing style ranks her among the best. She has a great voice and a wonderful
chant...a natural!"
In addition to consignment auctions, I am available for charity, fundraising,
and on-site estate liquidation auctions, am licensed and bonded, and am a card
carrying member of the National Auctioneers Association. With a deep
appreciation for the long history of auctioneering before me, a belief in the
auction method of selling, combined with my business, non-profit, and event
planning experience, I can guarantee a profitable and memorable auction event.
For more information on securing my auctioneering services:
Laura Michalek, Professional Auctioneer
Seattle Modern Auction Company
1108 Pike Street
Seattle, Washington 98101
206.464.0850
auctioneering@standardhomeseattle.com
