Mission and Values


If you are looking to sell property, an auction can maximize your sales revenue above any other method of selling.

The National Auctioneers Association promotes the auction method of marketing and enhances the professionalism of its practitioners.

NAA member auctioneers are at the top of their field in the auction business. Ethical, accredited and technology-savvy, NAA members are professionals well versed in the psychology of selling. Their education, experience and networking capabilities stimulate competition among bidders, securing you the highest price per sale.

  • An NAA auctioneer can bring you potential buyers through their experience with advertising, value and appraisal.
  • NAA members are trained to efficiently conduct sales of a wide variety of commodities from real estate to manufacturing equipment to antiques.
  • An NAA auctioneer utilizes traditional "live" auctions, online methods or a combination to effectively market your goods.

Founded in 1948, the NAA continues to build on more than 50 years of excellence. Approximately 6,000 NAA professionals internationally subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics, ensuring you a positive and worry-free sale experience.

NAA Mission Statement

To Promote the Professionalism of Auctioneers and Auctions through Education and Technology

NAA Vision

Competitive bidding will be increasingly utilized as a method to sell all types of goods in all segments of the economy. The National Auctioneers Association (NAA) will unify and lead the competitive bidding industry to fulfill this vision.