Member Feature
Charl Thompson - C&D Thompson
One thing from Auctioneering that brings a lot of people great joy is the chance to meet new people and travel around to new cities and towns. You meet many different people on the auction floor, and this one of the best parts of being an Auctioneer according to this week’s feature – Adriaan Michiel (Charl) Thompson of C&D Thompson Auctioneers.
Who knows the world of Agriculture better than a farmer? Charl acquired a Diploma in Agriculture and began his farming career in 1994. “Denise Thompson and I wanted to diversify farming and build a real estate portfolio,” he said. They completed the EAAB exams and qualified as registered real estate agents and started buying and selling properties in 2006.
When asked about the inspiration behind starting his own Auction business, Charl credited the process of selling and asset trading. “In the agricultural and residential sector, we were fascinated with the manner in which properties were sold and how assets are traded,” and this is what inspired them to build their own auctioneering company, which has been going strong for almost 16 years. Mentors to Charl have been Hedley Harris (Founder of the South African College of Auctioneering), Jose de Silva (of Park Village Auctioneers), Jan Maree (Director of Schoeman Maree inc) and Mike Killassy (world-renowned Auctioneer).
The company was unfortunately hit by a loss when Denise passed away in May 2021, but Charl intends to keep their lifelong dream alive. “The journey has been outstanding! Unfortunately, Denise passed away [last year] but it has been a dream career since day one and will continue to be going forward,” he said. Other challenges the company has faced include establishing a footprint in the Auction Industry as well as getting proper feedback and responses from the EAAB.
Specialising in agriculture, real estate properties as well as movable assets, Charl enjoys being an Auctioneer. “Firstly, being an Auctioneer in general and having the ability to host auctions. Secondly, meeting new people, seeing new places and experiencing different attendees on the auction floor. Lastly, to be able to work with a fantastic team,” is what Charl says are his favourite parts about being an Auctioneer.
Based in Central Free State, C&D Thompson Auctioneers hosts auctions all over the country but have more plans to expand their business. Their biggest accomplishment thus far has been to still be able to operate as a successful company despite the difficult times the country has faced the past few years.
On behalf of SAIA, we wish Charl all the best for the business as he continues to honour his and Denise’s plans and dreams.
C&D Thompson
https://www.cdthompson.co.za/
https://www.auctioneering.co.za/auctioneer/c_and_d_thompson_auctioneers-8866/
Charl Thompson
Phone: 056 515 1181
Cellphone: 0823351320
Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
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