2025 Senate Bill 536
2025 SENATE BILL 536. This bill exempts from the sales and use tax memberships sold to licensed real estate brokers who, pursuant to the membership agreement, offer to compensate or cooperate with other real estate brokers in brokering sales of properties. Under...
Senate Bill 84, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 38
Gov. Evers Takes Action on this bill: Senate Bill 84 is now 2025 Wisconsin Act 38 This removes a financial barrier to homeownership by exempting real estate transfers between grandparents and grandchildren from the real estate transfer fee, making it easier to keep...
Wisconsin DSPS Digital License Earns Another Award
Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has earned additional recognition for a digital license option offered to state license holders earlier this year. The Wisconsin Policy Forum announced its 33rd annual Salute to...
2026 Convention Speaker: John Schultz
A recognized leader at the intersection of auctioneering and innovation, John Schultz has dedicated over 25 years to advancing the profession. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the National Auction Association and as Partner and Chief Marketing &...
2026 Convention Speaker: Morgan Hopson
Morgan Hopson, CAI, is a nationally recognized real estate auctioneer, fundraising consultant, and the Marketing Director for Buford Resources Real Estate & Auction. With over 12 years of professional experience, this native of Bonham, Texas, and graduate of...
2026 Convention Regulation Speakers
Join us for an exclusive opportunity at the 2026 Wisconsin Auctioneers Association Convention! This year’s event will feature presentations from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Department of...
2026 Convention Speaker: Tanner Roberts
Tanner Roberts is a first-generation auctioneer from Kentucky, where he resides with his wife, Kaydi, and their two children, Rowan and Ramsey. His career is defined by hard work, versatility, and a deep passion for the auction industry. From heavy equipment and...
New at NAA
Starting January 1, 2026, National Auction Association will be launching our brand-new Community Champion Award! From January 1 through December 31, 2026, the state association that recruits the most new NAA members will earn this honor—recognizing outstanding...
Join Auction Professionals
Join auction professionals from across Wisconsin for an inspiring and action-packed weekend at the 2026 Wisconsin Auctioneers Association Annual Convention! This year’s theme, “Collaborating Together,” celebrates the power of connection, teamwork, and shared...
2nd Annual FFA Competition
Coming Soon to a WAA Convention near you!! The 2nd Annual FFA State Auctioneer Competition! Do you know any FFA students? Encourage them to participate! Thanks Hansen Auction Group for being a sponsor of this great event! We appreciate your support! The 2026 WAA...
Marilyn Betthauser Death
From Betthausers' Auction Service, Inc.: Hello Friends, It is with great sadness we mourn the loss of a great wife, friend & auctioneer Marilyn Betthauser on Friday, 8/29. Please keep Harry & the rest of her family & friends in your thoughts &...