AuctionServices.com Launches Auction Community

(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 07, 2007 ) ROANOKE, VA – AuctionServices.com announced the launch of an online community aimed toward bringing the expertise of professional auctioneers to the buying and selling public, according to Richard Romanus, President and CEO.AuctionCommunity.com features auction industry discussion forums, news, and announcements, but rather than restrict membership in this new community site to auctioneers, AuctionServices.com opened participation to consumers and auctioneers alike. "We want everyone to be able to participate and discuss any auction-related topics as well as topics important to the auction industry such as real estate and the economy," said Romanus. “For the first time, there is a method available to bridge the communication gap between auctioneers, realtors and the public.”Romanus said, “Traditionally, auctioneer forums have only allowed auctioneers to participate. This online community bridges the gap between auctioneers, realtors and the public. We’re very excited about offering an opportunity for open dialog between these sectors, which is the first step toward understanding how to work together.”He explained that the public will be able to ask relevant questions of auctioneers and realtors that will dispel myths and provide educational opportunities, questions like “How do I sell my house at auction?” or “Can I auction my personal property to downsize for retirement?” and “What is the best and fastest way to sell my house and what should I ask for it?”Romanus also said the forum will feature an area where the public can posts pictures and descriptions of their items for estimates of auction value. “Sort of like an online version of Antiques Roadshow,” he explained. “Similarly, someone interested in listing their home with a realtor or auctioneer could post photos and descriptions of the home and get an idea from the professionals what the market is like in their area. This is really groundbreaking stuff!”The announcement of the new auction community follows the new product announcements already made by AuctionServices.com during their "Best Affordable Technology and Marketing" seminar at the 58th annual National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show in San Diego in July. The AuctionServices.com team announced new products, marketing tools, and services available to auctioneers to promote auctions and the auction industry. Along with new web site content management tools written specifically for the auction industry, AuctionServices.com Information Technology Manager Stuart Bain also demonstrated the new National Auction Broadcast Network site (nabnetwork.com) and dubbed it the "YouTube for auctioneers". "We want auctioneers to be able to display their content to consumers without having to worry about branding issues or links that take visitors away to other websites. The NAB Network now provides that capability," said Bain after presenting the new technology to a standing-room-only crowd that required the removal of the conference room divider to provide seating for additional attendees.For more information and to register as a member of the newAuctionCommunity.com website, visit auctioncommunity.com.To view a recording of the seminar presented on the NAB Network (nabnetwork.com/) and other new technologies, visit auctionservices.com/seminar2007.(YouTube is a registered trademark of YouTube, Inc.)("Antiques Roadshow" is a registered trademark of the British Broadcasting Corporation)### This press release was issued through GroupWeb EmailWire.Com. For more information on press release distribution, go to http://www.emailwire.com.

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