Creative and Dignified Logo Needed for Consulting Startup

AuctioNexus

I am an auctioneer who for the last 15 years has specialized in the sale of real estate throughout North America and abroad via the traditional auction method of marketing.

I currently do consulting work for new auction companies and numerous auction technology firms.

I am looking to expand the business model into online auctions.

The clients for the new firm will be auction companies and real estate agent looking to list their properties online, as well as, developers, banks and owners of real estate.

We will also be attracting prospective bidders and buyers of real estate nationwide.

I am looking for an original logo to represent my startup company.

Most traditional auction companies incorporate a gavel into their design. I do not mind this but prefer it not be prominent or be incorporated in a fashion that highlights our use of technology.

A few thoughts:

1. AuctioNexus is one word. Since that is the case I would like to highlight the 'N' so people do not misspell my url.

2. Nexus means a connection or link. In our case we are using technology to link sellers and buyers via the auction method.

Feel free to experiment with colors. I prefer to stay away from red, yellow and green. I tend to like orange, gold, silver, black and blue.

The files we will require are:
Print file format - .ai (CMYK)
Web file format - .jpg and layered .psd (RGB)

Please do not use any stock images or clip art in the logo