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02 Oct
Booming Auction Industry to Hold Annual Convention in St. Augustine
October 2, 2007 – In a quarter trillion dollar a year industry, it pays to stay up to speed when it comes to the fast-paced, fast-talking world of auctioneering. Auctioneers throughout the state will take time away from the auction block on November 12th & 13th to attend the annual Florida Auctioneers Association State Convention in St. Augustine at the St. Augustine Historic Bayfront Hilton.
The annual convention provides its members with insightful programs and seminars to help their businesses. Seminars at this year’s convention range from programs on enhancing your auction business in today’s real estate market, to managing successful on-site auctions. The highlight of this annual convention is the bid calling competition with Auctioneers from across the state competing for the title of Florida’s best Auctioneer.
Events Open to the Media:
“Real Estate Auctions”
Monday, November 12, 2007 – 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bid Calling Contest & Fun Auction
Monday, November 12, 2007 – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
In 2006, the auction industry grew by 7.1% in the United States with over $257.2 billion in goods and services sold. Automobile auction is the leading area of the industry with over $87.3 billion in vehicles sold last year. The combined revenue generated through real estate auctions (land/agricultural, commercial/industrial, residential) exceeded $56.3 billion in 2006. The newest segment of the auction industry is benefit auctions with $15.6 billion raised for charity last year.
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About the Florida Auctioneers Association
The Florida Auctioneers Association (FAA) represents the interests of over 550 Auctioneers throughout the state. The mission of the FAA is to promote the auction method of marketing and enhance the professionalism of its members through education. In 2006, the auction industry grew by 7.1% in the United States with over $257.2 billion in goods and services sold. To learn more about the FAA and the auction industry visit: www.floridaauctioneers.org.
