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Unlock More Consignments with DSTs

Speaker: Cameron Rafati & Mike O’Toole

Learn how Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) can turn hesitant sellers into ready consignors. This session shows auctioneers how to use DSTs as a tax-deferral tool to overcome seller objections, win more consignments, and grow revenue. Give your clients a smarter exit strategy—and give yourself more deals.

After completing this session attendees will:

  1. Understand DST Basics – Learn what a Delaware Statutory Trust is and why it matters for land and property sellers.
  2. Overcome Seller Hesitations – See how DSTs solve capital gains tax concerns that often prevent sellers from consigning.
  3. Win More Consignments – Discover how offering DST solutions positions you as a trusted advisor and attracts more deals.
  4. Grow Auction Revenue – Apply DST knowledge to increase consignments, close larger properties, and boost your commissions.
Mission & Vision

The National Auction Association serves auction professionals by providing services built on four cornerstones: Advocacy, Community, Education, and Promotions.

Our vision is to be the unified voice of the auction profession, championing the interests of auctioneers everywhere.

Values Statement

We intentionally welcome all auction professionals. We do this without adherence to any social, religious, and/or political affiliation or creed.

We endeavor to foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with each other.

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