Learning Objectives
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of an auction researcher
- Explain the collaborative nature of an Auction Researcher's role
- Describe best practices for conducting thorough and accurate research in the auction industry
- Summarize the importance of networking, utilizing resources, avoiding biases, and maintaining authenticity in the research process
Course Description
This course is appropriate for auction personnel who study and document the history of items. Your research helps buyers, sellers, and the auction company to understand the stories behind the items up for auction. You are factfinders and collaborate with other roles, such as catalogers, photographers and auctioneers. Researchers are essential in crafting compelling item descriptions, helping set starting prices, and ensuring all relevant information is valid and available.
