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Resources for the Auction Industry—and Those Who Work With It

Whether you’re an auction professional, considering hiring one or simply looking to better understand the auction industry, the National Auction Association offers resources to help you find reliable information, industry perspectives and professional guidance.

Understand Auctions

For anyone considering buying or selling at auction, start with the fundamentals and learn what a professional auctioneer brings to the process.

Why Hire an Auctioneer?
Learn how modern auctions work, what auction professionals do before the bidding begins and how to choose the right professional for your needs.

Explore the Auction Advantage


Navigate the Profession

Auction laws and licensing requirements vary by state. Find information to help you understand the regulatory landscape and where to go for current requirements.

State Licensing
Explore auction licensing requirements and resources by state.

View State Licensing


Stay Informed

Follow the issues, ideas and people shaping the auction industry through NAA’s editorial and audio channels.

The Auctioneer Magazine
Read NAA’s flagship publication for industry perspectives, member stories, professional insights and news.

The Auction Advocate Podcast
Hear conversations with auction professionals and industry leaders about the topics affecting the profession today.

NAA Blog
Find timely articles, NAA updates and perspectives from across the auction community.

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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