THE WALTON SCHOOL OF AUCTIONEERING
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Walton
School of Auctioneering is a subsidiary of Walton and Associates Inc.. Walton
and Assoc. Inc. formed in 1976 as a Management Development, Consulting and
Training organization has been involved in training over 20,000 people in over
50 of Fortune's Top 100 Companies. The firm has conducted seminars on an
international basis since its inception.
In
1978, Walton and Associates diversified its operation into the auction
profession. Since that time we have conducted 3000 auctions in the Industrial,
Heavy Equipment, Government, Real Estate, Auto and Antique fields. We are not
just teaching theory, we know and understand the Auction business.
We
offer the unique service of a fully qualified and professional training
organization plus the hands-on experience, expertise and proven ability to
ensure that our students will succeed in their auctioneering careers.
We are
approved by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the
Our
school and students have been featured on national television coverage. We were
covered on NBC national affiliated news and nationally on P.M. Magazine.
Television coverage also includes ABC Local News. We have been featured many
times in multi state newspaper articles.
The Present and
Future of the Auction Profession
The
following information resulted from a survey of 321 auctioneers. The
auctioneers were members of the Auction Marketing Institute. The survey was
conducted at the University of Indiana.
Finally...
answers to those questions you've been asking!
Since
respondents to the survey were not identified in any way, 97 percent gave
answers to the questions which is a very high number. The results of the survey
are as follows:
Age,
Income, Education and Principal Line of Business of participants.
Age
ranged from 20 years to 71 years old. Average age was 42.8 years.
AGE
under 35 years................22.0%
36 -- 45
years..................36.0%
46 -- 55
years..................34.0%
55 and
over.......................7.0%
INCOME
under $35,000..................36.7%
$35,000-- $49,999.............23.55%
$50,000 -- $99,999...........23.1%
$100,000 -- $149,999.........9.3%
$150,000 -- $199,999.........3.2%
$200,000 and over.............3.9%
EDUCATION
no High School Diploma......1.0%
High School Diploma..........19.0%
some
college......................41.0%
college
degree....................27.0%
some graduate work..........12.0%
PRINCIPLE LINE OF BUSINESS
real
estate..........................46.0%
household / estates...........20.0%
antiques.............................16.0%
equipment..........................15.0%
livestock...............................2.5%
Great Career Opportunities!
An
article by the Wall Street Journal cited auctioneering as one of the top ten
highest paying professions in the
An
astounding amount of people attend auctions every year. Last year, in the U.S.
alone, over 30 million people attended auctions.
Auctions
are fastest growing segment of the Real Estate Industry.
Corporate
Location
Our firm is located in Medina, Ohio,
a historic small town about 25 miles South of Cleveland. If you have any
questions about our school or would like additional information please feel
free to contact us E-Mail: wauction@neo.rr.com or Phone: (330) 416-3119.
Our
class enrollment is limited. The smaller class size allows for maximum
personalized attention. With us, you are a person and an individual student,
not just another one of the crowd of 85 -- 100 students being put through a
diploma mill auction school.
You
will be videotaped from the first to last hour in our school. These tapes will
be reviewed with you and suggestions made for improvement. Following your
graduation, the tapes go home with you as a constant reinforcement and home
study guide.
You
will sell at live auctions during the school.
In
addition to selling the auctions, you will also learn the how to of
handling all the paperwork from start to finish including; sales contracts,
advertising, clerking and cashiering and final settlement procedures. You will
gain the experience and confidence to completely manage the entire auction
process. Learn how to get off to a rapid successful start in the profession.
Classroom
Location
Our
classroom is located in professional conference facilities in the
Full
airline service is available through both
Our
location makes it just a short drive away from many major auction facilities.
Formal
Curriculum
1. Bid
calling and voice control -- 25.0 hours
2.
History of auctions -- 3.0 hours
3.
Federal and state laws regulating the auction profession -- 8.0 hours
4.
Getting started as an auctioneer -- 5.0 hours
5.
Consignment auctions and auction galleries, bookkeeping -- 5.0 hours
6.
Auctions of antiques and furniture -- 2.0 hours
7.
Marketing, advertising and promoting the auction and public relations-- 6.0
hours
8. Farm
equipment and livestock auctions -- 5.0 hours
9. Real
estate auctions -- 6.0 hours
10.
Auto auctions both dealer and public -- 3.0 hours
11.
Industrial plant and large equipment auctions -- 2.0 hours
12.
Exams and reviews -- 7.5 hours
13.
Estate and bankruptcy auctions -- 5.0 hours
14.
Federal firearms auction laws -- 5.0 hours
STAFF
BIO-SKETCHES
MAX K. WALTON, CAI
Dean, Walton School of Auctioneering
Member - Ohio and National Auctioneers Associations
Member, Graduate - Auction Marketing Institute
Graduate, Ohio University, University of Kentucky
Mr.
Walton, President, Walton and Assoc., Inc., formed in 1976 as a Management
Consulting Firm; specializing in conducting Training Seminars for Industry and
Government. Mr. Walton has been involved internationally in training over
20,000 people at all levels of the corporate organization in over half of The
Fortune's Top 100 Corporations.
Walton
has held an Ohio Auctioneer's License since 1979 and has been involved in
2,500+ auctions of all types and sizes including weekly Antique and Auto
Auctions, Large Industrial Plants, Commercial, Chattels and many types of Real
Estate Auctions.
His
background includes executive positions with the following firms: VP Marketing
- Sterling Institute, Washington, D.C.: VP Sales - The Center for Organization
Development, Rochester, NY: and Regional Director - Kepner Tregoe, Inc.,
Princeton, NJ.
HAROLD R. FARNSWORTH, CAI
Instructor, Walton School of Auctioneering
Member - Ohio and National Auctioneers Associations
Member, Graduate - Auction Marketing Institute
Member - Medina Board of Realtors
Mr.
Farnsworth received his Ohio Auctioneers license in 1968. Since that time he
has conducted over 2,000 auctions. His experience includes a wide range and
scope of diversity with specialties in Farm Equipment and Livestock, Commercial
auctions, Industrial, Estate and Real Estate. His expertise includes antique
furniture, glassware and quilts.
In
addition to his auction activities, Farnsworth is also a licensed real estate
agent. He has been selected to sell at the Kidron Equipment Auction, one of the
largest in Ohio, and has also sold at the Mennonite Relief Quilt Auction. The
Walton school of Auctioneering is proud that he is a member of the staff.
Harry Hofmeister, Instructor
Graduate - Ohio University 1972
Graduate - The Walton School of Auctioneering 1990
Public Educator - 1972 to 1978
Started Auction Division in 1991 specializing in Real Estate, Chattel, and
Bankruptcy Auctions.
With
over 20 years as a real estate agent, broker, and auctioneer, Mr. Hofmeister
brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. As a former educator
Mr. Hofmeister is a sought-after speaker on the Auction method of selling real
estate. Active in civic and church organizations, Harry and his wife reside in
Salem, Ohio. And with four of his five children in college -- he's been there!
Richard L. Estes, Instructor
Graduate - The Walton School of Auctioneering 1990
Real Estate Agent
Specialty - Radio Auctions, Weekly Consignment Auctions
Mr.
Estes and his firm, Estes Auctions, are recognized the world over for their
expertise and professionalism in the specialized field of radio auctions. In
fact, he set the world record for the sale of an individual radio at auction
with the $49,000 sale of a Marconi 101 which he sold for the Henry Ford Museum.
Mr.
Estes received his auctioneers license in 1991 and his Real Estate license
shortly thereafter. In addition to his Vintage Radio and Real Estate auctions,
Mr. Estes also runs a weekly consignment auction at the Seville Antique
Auction.
Stuart Holman, Instuctor
Graduate - The
Mr.
Stuart Holman, graduate 1990
Following
this he was a Blacksmith on the Thorobred farms in the vicinity of
In
search of a new career,and having frequented many Auctions and antique shows he
began a career of extensive buying and selling. This led him to a position with
a major Auction Gallery. His association with this gallery lasted for three
years.
Mr.
Holman then decided to secure an Auctioneers license. This has led to his own
very successful auction firm in Cincinnati, OH.
MARK S. WALTON, DIRECTOR
Member -- Ohio and National Auctioneers Associations
Graduate -- University of Akron, Marketing
Mr. Walton,
has been involved in the Auction business on a weekly basis since 1980, born
1968, he has literally grown-up in the business. He is familiar with all phases
of the business. He received his Ohio Auctioneers license in 1986.
Mr.
Walton has also auctioneered at Dealer Auto Auctions. His experience includes
sales at Bankers Motor Vehicles, a Cleveland, Ohio firm specializing in the
weekly auction of repossessed vehicles of all types, Fleet Autos and Matured
Lease Vehicles.
His
interests also include Real Estate and he is completing requirements for a Real
Estate License. He is the school Drill Sargent and our students have enjoyed
his dedication to details in putting them through the paces of bid calling and
chanting drills to ensure they gain the necessary confidence to successfully
sell at auction.
TYPICAL SCENES
FROM THE SCHOOL....
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Schedule
School Dates Updated May 6, 2008
2008
June..................2 -- 13
September.......15 -- 26
Dec. 1 -- Dec. 12
Our graduates may return to our class for skill
updating sessions, tuition free - for the balance of their Auctioneering
Careers!
Lodging
Lodging at a discounted rate is available at Local Motel. We will gladly make reservations for you when you enroll.
Tuition
The tuition cost is $895.00 $U.S. payable prior to the intensive two-week experience. However, there is a discount of $50.00 for full advance payment, provided that we receive the full tuition, in our office, 30 days prior to the date of the upcoming session. All funds are payable in U.S. currency.
How to Enroll
Step 1. --Complete the registration form below.
Step 2. -- Take advantage of our $50.00 discount off the regular tuition cost of $895.00 by sending funds in the amount of $845.00 so that they will be received a minimum of 30 days in advance of the starting date of the class you wish to attend.
or
Step 3. -- If you cannot take advantage of the discount you may either pay the full tuition of $895.00 on the first day of School or, if you wish to insure a reservation, send a $50.00 non-refundable deposit and pay the remaining balance of $845.00 on the first day of class.
MAIL TO:
Walton School of Auctioneering
3860 Paradise Road
(order only) Call: 1 -- 800 -- 369 -- 2818
Walton School of
Auctioneering Registration Form
Push this button to go to the registration form.
Refund Policy
The $50.00 enrollment deposit is not refundable. If you are unable to attend your scheduled class, you may transfer the deposit fee to another class term. If you pay your full tuition in advance and cannot attend, refund will be made upon written request from the student for the tuition amount less the $50.00 enrollment fee.
Frequently Asked
Questions
1.Q.---What do I have to do to get an auctioneers licence?
Each state, province, and
country has different requirements regarding education, apprenticeship terms,
and examinations. In the United States there is no uniform, central
informational clearing house.
2.Q.---Can I learn to talk fast and sound like an auctioneer?
Having trained thousands of
students, the answer is a confident YES! Every student, is of
course unique, and learns at a different pace -- our motto is -- Practice
Only Makes Permanent, Perfect Practice Makes Perfect!
3.Q.---Am I too old/young to become an Auctioneer?
We have trained many successful
students who started the auctioneering profession after retirement. Many of our
pupils have started when in their early 70s. We do require a student to be a
minimum age of 18 years. This is due to basic contract law requirements.
4.Q.---What is proper school attire?
Our classroom dress is casual.
You will, however, need to bring a change to proper business attire for a
one-day photography session. You will receive the photos and may use them later
to promote your business.
5.Q.--What is the class schedule?
8:30 a.m. EST to 5:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday the first week. No Sunday classes. Second week -- 8:30
a.m. -- 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday course completed 4: 00 p.m. on
FrIday.
6.Q.---How do I handle motel reservations?
Allow us to make them for you by
indicating proper box in our registration form. If you prefer to handle the
reservations yourself you may contact us and we will provide the phone number
of local motel.
7.Q.---How do I get directions to school site?
These are automatically sent to
you when you register as part of our confirmation packet.
8.Q.---Are there school examinations?
Yes, there are three written
exams and one oral exam. All must be successfully passed to receive
certification.
9.Q.---Is your school veteran's approved?
No. Not at present. We had
veterans approval for 10 years but due to complexity of paperwork etc. we chose
not to renew.
10.Q.--Does the school offer job placement?
No, due to the entrepreneurial
nature of our profession, it is not to feasible for any Auction school to offer
this type of service.
11.Q.--Can I learn and absorb the classroom
material?
Yes, we stress hands-on
practical skills presented in a straightforward no-nonsense approach. While we
do teach the concepts and theories of our business, we stress the how-to
of being able to apply them in areas of the Auction business.
12.Q.--Is the auctioneering field too crowded --
are there too many Auctioneers?
No, the Auction method of
marketing is over 2,500 years old and still growing at a rapid pace. There will
always be room for competent skilled Auctioneers.
13.Q.--what happens if I move or change my State of residency?
You will need to contact your new
regulating body. In the U.S. many States recognize and honor each other's
licensing.