WAA Magazine Deadline

If you are interested in writing an article for the WAA magazine, have pictures to share, or would like to advertise in the next issue, please submit it by this date. Please also let us know of any work milestones, anniversaries, or items of particular interest that we can recognize in the next magazine.

Multi-Parcel Process and Thinking Outside the Box to Generate Revenue

Virtual

Join Scott Shuman, CAI to dive deep into this 2021 Conference & Show session where you can extend your knowledge on how selling via the multi-parcel process can be an effective way to generate additional revenue for your business. Do you know the process well enough to explain it to a potential seller or buyer? You’ll walk away from this session with a clear understanding of the process, it’s benefits, and other avenues of revenue it may afford, using an actual auction case study from 2021. If you missed the original session in Minnesota or have unanswered questions about the Multi-Parcel process, register and sign on to this free iSeries event.

Auction Marketing Management (AMM)

Marriott Northwest 5605 Blazer Parkway, Dublin, OH, United States

The OAA is proud to be hosting the NAA Designation Course Auction Marketing Management (AMM).  Instructors will be John Schultz and Sara Rose Bytner. The course will be held at the Marriott Northwest in Dublin, OH., October 9-11, 2023. Please click this link to register. This is a 2-1/2 day course. Course will run from 8:00am – 5:00pm on Monday and Tuesday, 8:00am – 12:00pm (noon) Wednesday. The fee to attend is to cover coffee, lunches and snacks. The course fee is being funded  by the Auction Education Fund through the Ohio Department of Agriculture/Ohio Auctioneer Commission. This is over a $500.00 savings. Should you choose to obtain the AMM Designation there will be an application fee of $150.00 that will be payable to the NAA and you will be required to complete the post class project within a two (2) year period. There is a room block at the Marriott for $169/night plus taxes.  To book a room please click here.  This room block is limited so book now! Auction Marketing Management (AMM)  Making your marketing more effective and relevant is key to advancing your auction business – from exposure to profits. You must create and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy with modern techniques. This course […]

85-Hour Pre-Licensing

Best Western GranTree Inn 1325 N 7th Ave, Bozeman, MT, United States

This course is offered in a hybrid format with both live and online instruction and is geared towards individuals new to the auction industry. The curriculum is designed to meet most state licensing requirements. Visit our resource tab to view specific state licensing information.

2023 MA Auctioneers Association Conference

Cape Codder Resort & Spa 1225 Iyannough Road, Barnstable, MA, United States

Get ready for the MA Auctioneers Association October 2023 Conference, where we'll dive into Marketing Auctions with John & Billy Jo Schultz. This is a 2-Day event at the famous Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Hyannis MA Networking and educational opportunities. Grow your business! Open to Auctioneers, Teams and Guests Speakers: NAA Vice President John Schultz, Billy Jo Schultz

TAA Convention & Contests

The Inn at Opryland 2401 Music Valley Dr, Nashville, TN, United States

More information to come!!! Hotel Information: The Inn at Opryland, 2401 Music Valley Dr., Nashville, TN 37214 TN Auctioneer Association Annual Convention, Inn at Opryland: Nov 4-7, 2023 Start Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023 End Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Last Day to Book: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: •    The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel for 150 USD – 170 USD per night Book your group rate for TN Auctioneer Association Annual Convention, Inn at Opryland: Nov 4-7, 2023 

NAA Women’s Forum 2023

Ambassador Hotel Kansas City 1111 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, United States

Back after a too-long break, the Women’s Forum is going to be the place to be in November! Join fellow female NAA members November 5–7, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. From the opening speed-networking reception to conversations taking place everywhere, the opportunities to network will be many. Meet new people, connect with good friends, and share your story of being a woman in the auction industry. But wait! It's not just networking! Forum sessions have been created with you in mind. Discover a new way to take care of yourself or maybe just learn a different way to do something you already have in place. Hear about communication tactics, verbal and visual, that can put success into the palm of your hand. Hear from fellow women warriors who have had to learn how to advocate for themselves during rough times as they share their stories and wisdom. And not to be forgotten, the journey through life is full of transitions. They can't be avoided, but the path can be smoother when we learn that others have words of wisdom, we just have to listen! Join Maria Milagros during Monday’s keynote address and workshop on Work/Life Balance. Be ready to be […]

WAA Board Meeting

Zoom

The Wisconsin Auctioneers Association Board of Directors will be meeting via Zoom. If you have anything that you would like the Board to discuss, please email it to info@wisconsinauctioneers.org so it can be added to the agenda.

Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

Virtual

USPAP 15 hr - $525 / USPAP 7 hr update - $365       Registration includes class materials The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is the generally recognized ethical and performance standards for the appraisal profession in the United States. USPAP is updated every two years so that appraisers have the information they need to deliver unbiased and thoughtful opinions of value. To become a personal property appraiser in the United States, appraisers must take the 15-Hour National USPAP Course (or its equivalent). This is also a requirement to earn your GPPA designation. After taking the 15-Hour National USPAP Course, personal property appraisers must take the 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course (or its equivalent) once every two calendar years. This is also a requirement to maintain your GPPA or MPPA designation. The Appraisal Foundation has granted NAA a non-exclusive license to offer the USPAP courses to the NAA community. Click here to learn more about USPAP and The Appraisal Foundation.

Auctioneers LIVE Training Program

Continental Auctioneers School Mason City, IA, United States

Through the Continental Auctioneers School intense, one-week course, you will learn from instructors who earn their living in the auction industry. You will gain the skills, tools and processes to become a successful auctioneer. Skills Auction school students learn the art of bid-calling. Students spend a significant amount of the course sharpening their bid-calling skills through tongue twisters and number drills. Students then go through the step-by-step process of building the auction chant. Instructors create real-world simulations to help students prepare for performing in an actual auction environment. In addition to bid-calling, students learn other important skills required to become an auctioneer. Instructors help students develop skills in sales prospecting, Marketing, Auction Setup and Design, Business Planning and much more… Tools and Processes Auction School students will learn about the tools required to begin a career in the auction profession. Continental instructors provide tools such as contract and proposal templates, budget templates, Website tools and more. Students learn about other tools required to reach their individual business goals and where to find those tools. We teach processes. From taking a prospective call to listing an auction to auction setup, our instructors provide step-by-step instruction in the processes students will encounter in the auction profession. […]

Personal Property Appraisal Course

Continental Auctioneers School Mason City, IA, United States

One Day Course (8 instructional hours) Not only can appraising be a stand-alone business to increase your income, but it can also be a building block to a successful career as an auctioneer. The PPA stand alone course is great for auctioneers already in the business looking to add personal property appraisals to their list of services offered. For those learning the auctioneering trade, the appraisal course offers great information on valuing items to become a successful auctioneer. Course Contents Learn how to value personal property by finding comparisons and researching your conclusions Create a Professional Appraisal Report Understand the factors that affect value Analyze trends in the marketplace Learn how to write a USPAP certified appraisal report Appraisal requirements for government agencies, banks, courts, estates   Tuition: $495* *receive a $100 discount if registered and tuition paid at least 14 days in advance or if tuition is paid online *this course is included in both the Live Auctioneer Training program and the Interactive Online Program You will learn from the best and benefit from hands-on learning with your instructors who are recognized professionals in the appraisal field. Our course can help you build a rewarding appraisal business regardless what […]

WAA Board Meeting

Zoom

The Wisconsin Auctioneers Association Board of Directors will be meeting via Zoom. If you have anything that you would like the Board to discuss, please email it to info@wisconsinauctioneers.org so it can be added to the agenda.

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