What is a primary goal of any auctioneer regarding the items sold?

One of the primary goals of an auctioneer is to ensure that every item receives competitive bids. This competitive bidding process is essential as it drives up the sale price, allowing sellers to achieve better financial outcomes for their items. By encouraging multiple participants to place bids on each item, the auctioneer can create an atmosphere of excitement and urgency that often leads to higher final sale prices. Competitiveness also reflects positively on the auctioneer’s reputation, as it is indicative of their ability to attract serious buyers and effectively market the items being sold.

By contrast, selling items below market value would undermine the auctioneer's credibility and negatively impact sellers. Focusing purely on high-value items could limit the auctioneer's customer base and the diversity of goods offered, potentially making the auction less appealing to a broader audience. Providing only a one-day sale event may not allow enough time to maximize exposure and interest in the items, limiting the potential for competitive bidding and sales success.