Deregulation Update 2020
Wishing you a Happy New Year and a safe, progressive start on all the challenges and opportunities that will appear as we focus on 2020. As we move forward in looking at the new Legislative Session for 2020, there is a reminder of the recent past and the 2019 DBPR “workshop” called on short notice... Continue reading→
Florida Auctioneers 2019 Conference Schedule
The 2019 Fall Winter Conference is approaching fast. If you haven't registered yet, you can register HERE. This year we are pleased to feature educational seminars from NAA President Jason Winter CAI, AARE and marketing guru John Schultz, AMM of Grafe Auction Company. Jason's seminar topics are; ”The Proposal” and ”Grit, Metal Toughness and Courage, the Passion to Persevere, What Do You Want”. John... Continue reading→
“The Legacy Auction Business” Panelists Announced
This panel discussion and Q&A session will dive into what it takes to build an auction business that spans a lifetime. This is a “must attend” for first time conference attendees and those who are build a lasting business. This session will also be a great opportunity for veteran auctioneers to gain insights from industry... Continue reading→
2019 Florida Auctioneers Bid Calling Contest
The Florida Auctioneers Association announced today their 2019 bid calling contest would carry a $1,000.00 prize. This year’s competition will be held at 6:30pm, October 27th at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs 350 Northlake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701. Contestants must hold a State of Florida Auctioneer or Auction Apprentice License, be a current member of... Continue reading→
Florida Auctioneers Association 2019 Fall Conference and Annual Membership Meeting
We hope you will join us for the 2019 Fall Conference and Annual Membership Meeting. We have an exciting, educational and relevant program planned! The Conference will begin on Sunday, October 27 at 12:30 pm and wrap up the afternoon of Monday, October 28. The President’s Reception, Dinner, Lewis C. Dell Award, Florida Bid Calling... Continue reading→
Auctioneer Licensing Deregulation Heads to House Floor
The House Commerce Committee on Thursday, April 4th, 2019, advanced a professional deregulation bill (HB 27). The bill included language to deregulate the auction industry. Florida Auctioneers Association Secretary Treasurer, Chad Johnson was in attendance representing the association. Chad was granted time to address the committee and voice concern about eleminating license law and the effect it... Continue reading→
Craig Fleming To Host NAA iSeries Seminar
Join FAA President Craig Fleming for iSeries Seminar "Auction Sales: Developing Your Personal Brand" Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 3:00 PM Eastern If you would like to grow your income in 2019 as a professional auctioneer, you must learn to build your personal brand. What makes you unique, different and more qualified is all part of selling... Continue reading→
Legislative Day “Day on the Hill” 2019
Hoping that you’re doing well in the New Year and are busy with plans for the Spring and Summer. As we move forward in looking at the new Legislative Session for 2019, there is some reflection on previous times when we were dealing with the uphill battle of fighting a House Bill that would attempt... Continue reading→
Why Should You Join The Florida Auctioneers Association?
We have always maintained that FAA members, through their membership, have have elevated themselves and their businesses to a level above their competitors. That's why FAA members are considered the preferred auction professionals in the marketplace. The words "education", "comradery", "networking", "value", connections", "training", "referrals", are recurring themes and the list goes on... Our active... Continue reading→
A Holiday Message From FAA President Craig Fleming
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Florida Auctioneers Association we wish you a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year as we enter into 2019. Over the past several months since our Fall Conference your Board has been working on the 2019 Annual Strategic Plan for the Association. We are currently... Continue reading→
2018 Summer Newsletter
The Florida Auctioneers Association is the organization for the professional licensed Auctioneer and licensed Auction Business who performs Auctions in the State of Florida. Membership is also open to employees of Auctioneers/Auction Businesses that are not Auctioneers as well as individuals and businesses that have an interest in the Auction industry and in sync with... Continue reading→
FAA Winter Magazine
The Florida Auctioneers Association is the organization for the professional licensed Auctioneer and licensed Auction Business who performs Auctions in the State of Florida. Membership is also open to employees of Auctioneers/Auction Businesses that are not Auctioneers as well as individuals and businesses that have an interest in the Auction industry and in sync with... Continue reading→
2017 FAA Annual Winter Conference
We are thrilled to have NAA CEO Hannes Combest, AMM instructor John Schultz, and 2016 IAC Champion Beth Rose be among the speakers for this year's conference. We will be hosting a legislative panel to talk about the recent deregulation bill and what your association is doing to protect the license law with special guest,... Continue reading→
NAA 3rd Quarter Newsletter
Here’s the deal – it ended up being pretty cloudy in Lawrence, KS today (no one saw anything) and it is raining here in Jacksonville. I guess what I am trying to say is that Robert Burns was right “the best laid plans of mice and man often go awry.” I’m sure you can appreciate... Continue reading→
Sara Rose Bytnar Wins International Auctioneer Championship
Sara Rose Bytnar of Naples, Florida was recently crowned winner of the Women’s National Auctioneers Association (NAA) 30thAnnual International Auctioneer Championship in Columbus, Ohio. The 31 year old Rose Bytnar, a third generation auctioneer, grew up with four female auctioneers in her family to guide and mentor her, to which she credits much of her... Continue reading→
Florida Auctioneers Day On The Hill
The annual Day on the Hill: our “Trip to Tallahassee” is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, 2017. This event is for ALL members of the association and provides an opportunity for you to visit your Senator and Representative in his/her Tallahassee office, as a part of the organized trip. Given the current bills in both... Continue reading→
Quick-Look comparison between Real Estate Licensees and Auctioneers
Quick-Look comparison between Real Estate Licensees and Auctioneers Agency The Supreme Court of the United States in 1921 said “auctioneers are to represent sellers,” regarding a real estate auction. However, an Auctioneer represents the seller in most situations other than Real Estate. Just as required by real Estate Agents to state the Agency Relationship, Auctioneers do as well when... Continue reading→
Florida Senate Bill 802 / Florida House Bill 7047 Impact Auctioneers
(by Chad & Angela Johnson) Fellow Auctioneers! There is a bill in the Senate, SB 802, and a companion bill in the House, that deregulates the auction industry. This bill is Sponsored by Senator Passidomo of Naples, and was filed on February 8. SB 802 passed the Regulated Industries Committee on Wednesday March 8. Three... Continue reading→
Roll Call of the Presidents, Hall of Fame, Top Speakers at FAA abounds with Florida Auctioneers
The Florida Auctioneers started the annual conference with the Roll Call of the Presidents. To put it another way, the 50th annual conference rolled in with two pioneers of the Florida Auction Industry positioned to speak. Marty Higginbotham and Benny Fisher calls roll for 50 past presidents of the association. The announcements start the annual... Continue reading→
Can Land Be Sold Divided in a Florida Commercial Real Estate Auction
The term that is used many times over are multiple tract auctions or multi-par for short. The meaning is that there are multiple parcels within one tract of land. The divisions or parcels that are to be sold within that certain tract may be governed by local ordinances. Simply put selling real estate divided at... Continue reading→