How many auctioneers are there?
We attempted to calculate how many auctioneers there were in the United States in 2010. At that time, we estimated …
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Can anyone auction their own property?
Yes, people in the United States can sell (by auction or otherwise) their own property themselves. In other words, without …
Should I go to auction school?
Many people who attend auctions, buy and sell otherwise including real estate, grow up in an auction family or environment, or are looking for a change in career consider becoming an auctioneer. For most, the question, “Should I go to auction school?” is one question they all ponder.
First, many states in the United States require a license to act as an auctioneer. And, most of those license states require pre-licensure schooling. However, we would suggest no matter any state’s requirements, auction school is a good idea for anyone pursuing a career as an auctioneer.
Auctioneer bid calling: Want? Sold! Have & Buyer
At auction schools across the United States, one bid calling technique is almost universal at every school: How the auctioneer ends his bid calling for an item, and declares the item, “Sold!”
For those attending live auctions, it may seem that every auctioneer has their own technique, while actually the contrary is true. Almost all auctioneers learn to end their bid calling this way, and almost all do it exactly the same.
What makes someone an auctioneer?
What makes someone an auctioneer?
Auction School — A Great Investment
Is attending an auction school prudent for someone wishing to become an auctioneer? We think it could be the single most important investment they can make.
Mike Brandly, Auctioneer Blog 