Tip of the Week — Learn about real estate auctions
If you have clients or customers interested in real estate auctions, get trained through coursework offered by the National Association of Auctioneers (NAA) Education Institute (formerly the Auction Marketing Institute). In affiliation with NAR, the organization provides courses and offers four designations. Get course descriptions and schedules at www.auctioneers.org. Here are the four designations:
Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) — Designed for decision makers in an auction firm. Classes focus on the operation of the auction firm.
Accredited Auctioneer, Real Estate (AARE) — Designed for auctioneers and real estate professionals involved in the marketing of real estate at auction.
Graduate, Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA) — Designed for auctioneers and appraisers of personal property.
Certified Estate Specialist (CES) — Designed for the auctioneer who handles sales of estates.