What are Auctioneer Schools?

Auctioneer schools are training workshops designed to teach students the fundamentals of auctioneering. The length of the school varies, but most last a few weeks, and cover a wide variety of topics. The classes are usually small, so that each student is sure to get personal attention if needed. All of the basic skills needed to become an auctioneer are explored in-depth and often include an or all of the following: • Contract Writing • Developing your own chant • Advertising • Keeping records • Clerk and Cashier practices • Experience with a live auction Most auctioneer schools encourage students to participate in public auctions near the school, and learn from local auctioneers. This usually involves the student actually putting their newly-learned skills to use as they auction off real items. For auctioneers who want to specialize, the majority of auctioneer schools provide classes that teach the specific areas of expertise, such as real estate, art, livestock, antiques, and ...  more