History in the Making!

Wade C. Baer, CAI, AMM Conference Speaker

Nov 26, 2023

Wade C. Baer, CAI, AMM Conference Speaker

Wade is a third-generation auctioneer, real estate broker, a member of Baer Auctioneers – Realty, LLC. and Co-Owner / Auction Operations Manager for Rogers Community Auction, Inc. He specializes in the sale of real estate, heavy and farm equipment and firearms. He...

Paul Conrad Obituary

Mar 19, 2025

Paul Conrad Obituary

May 7, 1955 - March 5, 2025 Paul Conrad, 93, of Westby, Wis., passed away peacefully on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Norseland Nursing Home in Westby. Paul married Joan Weibel on May 7, 1955, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cashton, Wis. Together, they...

Complete List of Legislation to Monitor

Jul 23, 2023

Complete List of Legislation to Monitor

Legislation that has been introduced in Wisconsin this year that may be of interest to those in the Auction Industry. Proposal: AB399 (-3361) View Bill Historyrelating to: a sales and use tax exemption for various items used in the care of babies. 9/6/2023: Read...

Wagenson Elected as President of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association

Feb 9, 2017

Wagenson Elected as President of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association

Carol Wagenson of New Lisbon, WI was recently elected President of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association at their 2017 Convention that was held in Stevens Point, WI in January. Wagenson, a native of New Lisbon, has been conducting professional auctions for over...

Going, going, gone. Auctioneer Pat O’Brien will be missed

May 22, 2019

Going, going, gone. Auctioneer Pat O’Brien will be missed

Written By: Colleen Kottke, Wisconsin State Farmer EDEN - Pat O'Brien has been a familiar fixture on the auction block for over half a century, calling out for bids under tents, inside barns, gravel pits, banquet rooms and fairground arenas. The Eden resident's...

Christopher Carter Keynote

Jan 4, 2023

Christopher Carter Keynote

Christopher Carter is the body language expert that helps leaders and entrepreneurs build relationships.Christopher believes that everybody is in sales. And, regardless of what business you’re in, the most important thing you sell is yourself.With an academic...

Robert “Bob” Brandau Obituary

Dec 8, 2019

Robert “Bob” Brandau Obituary

The golden voice of a prominent auctioneer in Monroe County is now silent. Robert Brandau has passed away. Robert “Bob” R. Brandau, 90, of South Ridge peacefully passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, surrounded by his family, on the home farm where he was born. Bob was...

Amendment update for the tax exemption for the sale of gun safes proposal.

Mar 2, 2025

Amendment update for the tax exemption for the sale of gun safes proposal.

Proposal: AB10 (-0901) View Bill History relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of gun safes. 2/27/2025: Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representative Neylon Proposal: SB12 (-1464) View Bill History relating to: a sales and use tax...

Conference Speaker: Rich Schur

Jul 1, 2024

Conference Speaker: Rich Schur

Rich Schur, MS Ed., CAI, AMM, BAS, CMEA, MPPA COO | Master & Champion Auctioneer | Master Appraiser | Employing Broker Rich@SchurSuccessGroup.com (719) 210-6230 There’s a lot of alphabet behind my name! It simply means I love learning. My wife Shannon and I own...

Have you heard the news?

Nov 28, 2024

Have you heard the news?

Have you heard the news? It's as simple as 1, 2, 3! 1. Join WAA 2. Register for the convention. 3. Compete in the State Championship for FREE! And, as an added bonus, WAA will even supply the items you need to sell for the competition! There is no better time to...

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