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We are now accepting application for our next session of Auction School, which runs from June 7 - June 18, 2010

The next two sessions of Auctions School will be September 13th to the 24th, 2010 and November 29th to December 10th, 2010

Curriculum

Real Hands-on InstructionWalton and Associates School of Auctioneering has developed a unique and proven curriculum designed to ensure your success as an auction professional . The trainers and auction professionals at The Walton School of Auctioneering have applied their years of experience conducting thousands of auctions, selling millions of dollars in real and personal property to develop a comprehensive auction curriculum.

We measure our success as an auctioneer training organization by the success of each of our graduates. We are proud to say that our graduates are among the leaders in the industry. What sets us apart from other auctioneer training facilities is our emphasis  is not only teaching you the mechanics of auctioneering, but the intricacies of the business.  We'll help you hit the ground running and achieve success in the auction business.


2010 Class Schedule

February 1 - February 12
June 7 - June 18
September 13 - September 24
November 29 - December 10


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The curriculum is as follows:

1.  State laws pertaining to auctions (10 hrs)

2.  Federal and local laws pertain to auctions (2 hrs)

       A. Federal Firearms Auction Laws (2 hrs)

3.  Ethics and professionalism (4 hrs)

4.  Auction Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Promotion (9 hrs)

5.  Contracts and legal (4 hrs)

6.  Evaluating real or personal property (2 hrs)

7.  Consignment auctions and auction galleries (2 hrs)

8.  General business practices (2 hrs)

9.  Real estate at auction (2 hrs)

10. Public speaking and public address systems (1 hr) – Day 1, 4:15 – 5:15

11. Accounting procedures (3 hrs)

12. Working the ring (1 hr)

13. Bid Calling & Voice Control (20 hrs)

14. Internet auctions (1 hr)

15. Farm Equipment and Livestock Auctions ( 3 hrs)

16. Getting Started as an Auctioneer, Selling Intangible Services (3hrs)

17. Writing Winning Sales Proposals (2 hrs)

18. Industrial & Heavy Equipment Auctions (2 hrs)

19. Auto Auctions, both dealer and public (2 hrs)

20. Estate and Bankruptcy Auction (2hrs)

20. Exams and Reviews (7 hrs)