Quinn’s Sr VP Matthew Quinn says ‘People first, then things’

Pictured at home in front of a Merton Simpson artwork, Matt Quinn says by focusing on people and what client’s needs are, he helps them through what can be a difficult time and maximizes their profit.
Pictured at home in front of a Merton Simpson artwork, Matt Quinn says by focusing on people and what client’s needs are, he helps them through what can be a difficult time and maximizes their profit.
Pictured at home in front of a Merton Simpson artwork, Matt Quinn says by focusing on the needs of his clients as people, not mere owners of ‘stuff,’ he helps them through what can be a difficult time while also maximizing their profits.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Matthew Quinn is quick to say he does not view himself primarily as an auctioneer. While firmly ensconced as senior vice president in his family’s auction business, Matt says when he goes on a house call, he is not as focused on “stuff” as he is on people and assessing the most expeditious way to assist them. It’s an approach that has served him well and helped transform Quinn’s Auction Galleries in Falls Church, Va., from a small auction company into a large, full-service antiques and fine art auction firm. Today, Quinn’s can sell everything in a home, get the house cleared and ready to list, and even sell it. Matt helmed the development of Quinn’s Realty & Estate Services division, which was established to help senior citizens with the downsizing process. He spoke with Auction Central News about auctions and finding joy in helping people through the process.

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