We wrote about issues with auctioneers using an opening bid to suggest a minimum bid a few months ago. That post is here: The Opening...

Quite simply, auctioneers use the word “Absolute” to attract maximum buyer interest. Yet, it is nothing less than misrepresentation when...

We ask here, “What is collusion at an auction?” Collusion at an auction can involve bidders (buyers), sellers, and/or auctioneers. ...

The auctioneer goes out to the auction location on Monday, May 17 to take some pictures and finish up the inventory. The neighbor comes...

That amendment granted voting rights to those 18 years or older, altering previous statutes that generally required someone to be 21 to...

Almost all states have auctioneer contests where auctioneers complete based upon their bid calling ability; annually the National...

Today, with wireless technology, the auctioneer can wear a lightweight headset which allows for hands-free operation, (or use a cordless...

A question we’re asked in auction school quite often is, “How many staff will I need for my auction?” The answer is, generally, in...

Many studies over the years have concluded that people are generally more happy with experiential purchases than material purchases. One...

The word auc·tion·eer is obviously the word, “auction” with the affix “eer.” The “eer” in the English language means someone associated...

There are auction houses (locations where auctions are held, typically a type of commercial facility, on some regular basis, as compared...

When I attended auction school, decades ago, I remember distinctly (the very first day) that we were taught to say, “Sold!” when we...

As we have attempted to count the number of auctioneers in the United States, and so far have estimated about 85,000, another question...

Will McLemore wrote on his blog about how to erode the credibility of real estate auctioneers with no-sales. You can read his blog here:...

Here, we hope to shed some light on this mystery, and possibly get closer to solving it. How many auctioneers are there? This is of...

In this case, the plaintiff won on the testimony of an associate who “overheard” the deals details, while the defendant was prohibited to...

National Public Radio (NPR) recently conducted a radio show from an auction where bank owned homes were being offered to the public at...

Being careful is paramount. Only one case need be talked about to remind all auctioneers that selling guns at auction requires strict...

As Executive Director of The Ohio Auction School, I’m asked frequently if our school can train someone to “talk fast” Yes, we do such...

Scott Musser, current National Auctioneer Association President, said recently:“I think in five years that 50 percent of auctions will be...