numerous charitable events and fundraising projects each year. From the annual “American SaddleTramp" auction that raises money for No Fault Kids, to our continued efforts to raise money for St. Judes Hospital throughout the year, we are proud to do our part.
Our customers know that having the RIGHT Auctioneer will pay for itself multiple times over.
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Max Sprague, our Auctioneer, was part of the first group of auctioneers in the Untied States to be certified by the National Auctioneers Association as a “Benefit Auction Specialist” and authorized to use the coveted BAS professional designation. This designation supplements his experience as the auctioneer of choice for many organizations throughout Florida and the U.S.
He is also a distinguished member in good standing with the National Auctioneers Association, Florida Auctioneer Association, The Association of Fundraising Professionals, The East Lake County Chamber of Commerce, and is a “Founding Father” of the Seminole Safe House in Sanford, FL. and a Guardian ADLitem for the 5th District Circuit Court.


When your goal is the best possible exposure and success for a cause you are passionate about, trust that SUNSTATE AUCTIONS will deliver BIG results!

Charitable organizations hire SUNSTATE AUCTIONS for their benefit auction galas to:
Raise More Money--Our clients often report a record-breaking auction event with a significant increase in revenue when Max Sprague becomes their auctioneer.
Raise Awareness- A charitable organization wants awareness of it' mission and accomplishments among it's supporters. Max Sprague, an entertaining and informed auctioneer, increases awareness about the organization while hosting the auction event.
Have Fun- A charity auction is supposed to be a fun and exciting event for your guests. Max Sprague is a true entertainer and keeps the guests focused on the auction and having fun. A happy supporter is a generous supporter.

SUNSTATE AUCTIONS teams with you to design a superior strategy for success, using both traditional marketing methods and up to the minute trends in direct marketing and event promotion. Every detail of planning is essential to reaching your goals, and we can handle everything in a smooth turn-key process. From promotion to event registration, emcee services, live and silent auction management , preparation and accounting services, we take care of each critical element so that you can be proud of your results!

The electric atmosphere of audience enthusiasm at a SUNSTATE AUCTION conducted event is unsurpassed!

The ability of the best auctioneers to motivate an audience is legendary, and the licensed auctioneers at SUNSTATE AUCTIONS are at the top of this elite group. Rest assured that your event will be personally conducted by Col. Max Sprague. Watch as talent and skill come together to generate excitement, participation, and generous spending from your attendees!

SO, WHO'S YOUR BENEFIT AUCTIONEER?
A recent auctioneer poll explains why I receive so many urgent calls from exasperated auction event organizers who are picking up the challenge and are desperate to change the direction of a prodding, boring or stale live auction event!

The results are revealing that 33% are utilizing the services of a professional benefit auctioneer. Good for you! However, 16% are using a celebrity/sports/radio personality to call their auction or are employing a general auctioneer. Sadly, a full one-third are using a volunteer, while another small percentage actually voted, "none of the above", (don’t know what that could be!)

Gala auction events are many months in the planning and are the centerpiece of a non-profit organization’s fundraising annual program with unlimited potential! With that said, it is paramount to place the auction in the hands of an auctioneer who specializes in benefit and fundraising auction events .

Ask yourself if you would seek out a non-professional for a multitude of professional service categories. You would never ask a celebrity/sports/radio personality or volunteer to prepare a legal document or your taxes, give you a root canal or a physical. You wouldn’t let that really funny guy in your organization replace the transmission in your car or repair your plumbing. You wouldn’t board an airplane piloted by a boat captain or a foundation member. No you would not!

Have you have ever made a similar mistake but with far less consequence and importance and regretted it? It ended up costing you more in the end and you probably kicked yourself afterward and realized the old adage, “You get what you pay for”!

Fundraising is serious business with lots of competition for donations and fundraising dollars.
Instead of hiring a local celebrity as in the past, many groups are learning that the professional Auctioneer can raise more money, provide greater
entertainment and protect the organization from problems.ol you have made the best

So what are you thinking?

Give us a call at 352.217.3169 or email us at msprague@bestauctioneer.com for more information about booking your benefit fundraising auction event.