Licensed Auctioneers - Licensed Auction House                                                                    

Certified Personal Property Appraisers                                                                       

Licensed Auctioneer School  & Continuing Education Providers                                                               

Table of Contents

1. How do I get an Indiana Auctioneer License?
2. Can I learn how to do the Auctioneer Chant?
3. Am I too Old to become an Auctioneer ?
4. Can I learn and absorb the classroom material?
5. Do you offer job placement?
6. Do I have to pass any tests ?
7. What is the class schedule?
8. What is proper school attire?

How do I get an Indiana Auctioneer License?

In the state of Indiana the Law (IC 25-6.1) sets forth all the requirements to become a licensed auctioneer. 
You must attend an approved course provider, such as Smith Auction Services.  A course provider should offer not less then 80 actual classroom hours of instruction. You must pass the state required tests to graduate the course. The tests include 3 during the initial course and one for the Indiana State Auctioneers Commission. 

Back to Top

Can I learn to do the Auctioneer Chant?

Having worked with many students and listened to countless auctioneers, the answer is a definite  YES!  
Each person must decide what they want their chant to sound like and then Practice, Practice, Practice!  
Oh, by the way Smith Auction Services main motto is -- Practice, Practice, Practice! 

Back to Top

Am I too Old to become an Auctioneer?

NO! There have been many successful students who started their auctioneer profession after a company downsize, 
career change and even retirement.  Due to the Indiana Law requirements Smith Auction Services requires that the
student will be the age of 18 years old or older to graduate the 80 Hour Pre Licensing Course, 
but being too old  - there is no such thing! 

Back to Top

Can I learn and absorb the classroom material?

Yes!  We maintain small classes for this very purpose. Our classrooms are stress free and focus on practical skills 
presented in a straightforward no-nonsense approach. We do teach the concepts and theories of auction business,
and show you the how-to of applying them in the areas of your Auction Business interests.  

Back to Top

Do you offer job placement?

No, due to the independent entrepreneurial nature of the Auctioneer profession, it is not feasible for any Auction school to offer this type of service. However, from time to time we are contacted to refer an auctioneer in a specific area. Charitable organizations have requested referrals on numerous occasions.  

Back to Top

Do I have to pass any tests?

Yes!  During the 80 Hour Pre Licensing Course there are three written exams. All must be successfully passed to receive certification. Then you will have to pass the Indiana State Auctioneers Examination to receive your professional license. 
 

Back to Top 

What is the class schedule?

This depends on the class you choose to attend. If you choose a day class the hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
giving you 1 hour for lunch each day. If you choose an evening class the hours are 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Evenings do not have a meal break.  Weekend classes are Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 

Back to Top 

What is proper school attire?

Our classroom dress is casual. We want you to be comfortable and relaxed.

Back to Top
  

Copyright © 2006  [Smith Auction Services]. All rights reserved.
Revised: September 19, 2007 .

This website was created and is maintained by Kimbra Smith of Smith Auction Services, LLC.
Send mail to webmaster@smithauctionservices.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Copyright © 2006, 2007, 2008 Smith Auction Services, LLC
Last modified: April 29, 2008 07:08 PM