Auctions & Auctioneers

Auctions & Auctioneers have been around since the beginning of time because they are a highly efficient and effective business tool – and they meet the needs of the public. But, they also are fun, entertaining and theatrical. Most people who attend an auction keep wanting to go back again and again.

5 days ago

Speaker Spotlight for our Rome, GA meeting, April 23-26, 2020!

Trey Morris, CAI, BAS, CAS

2019 NAA International Auctioneer Champion

Trey is a native of Mayfield, Kentucky and a graduate of Murray State University (MSU) in Murray, Kentucky where he earned a bachelor of science degree.

Trey holds the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) designation from the National Auctioneers Association’s Education Institute. In 2016, Trey was awarded with the Pat Massart Award at the Certified Auctioneers Institute in Bloomington, IN.

Trey specializes in consulting with non-profits and associations to help them achieve their fundraising goals through live auction and special appeals. He has become a fixture for organizations like American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House Charities and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Trey has joined forces with A-List celebrities, professional athletes, country music stars and various non-profits with a shared vision to help raise millions of dollars for worthy causes. Comfort in front of crowds and with a microphone has come from many life experiences including his role as auctioneer and block announcer for Barrett Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, featured on the Discovery Networks.

With 14 years of experience in the industry, Trey also works equipment auctions, wholesale automobile auctions and maintains his own real estate auction practice.

Trey was recognized as the 2019 International Auctioneers Champion,
2014 Canadian Champion Auctioneer and 2012 Kentucky State Champion Auctioneer.

He is an active member and ambassador of the National Auctioneers Association and member of the Kentucky Auctioneers Association. ... See MoreSee Less

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Georgia Auctioneers Association

6 days ago

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Make Plans to Attend our Annual Convention, April 23-26, 2020!

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Georgia Auctioneers Association

7 days ago

Membership Monday

Name: Tim Yoder

Family: Wife Gina, Daughter Hailey, Son Jace.

Awards: -2017 GA State Champion Auctioneer
-2018 Big Peach Bid Calling Champion
-2018 International Livestock Auctioneer Rookie Champion
-2019 Greater Midwest Livestock Auctioneer Champion
-2019 International Livestock Auctioneer Champion

Company & Location: Merritt & Yoder Auction Company located in Montezuma, GA

Specialties: Contract Auctioneering and Farm Sales

Years in the auction business: 5

Best part about being a member of the GAA: The opportunity to Network with auctioneers from our home state.

Favorite Auction education topic:

How/when did you decide to become an auctioneer: I made the decision to become a auctioneer in 2013

Who introduced you to the GAA and when: Shane Merritt ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

GAA Member Seth Wiener speaking to the power of education!

Seth is one of our new members and we are glad to have him!How much more of an impact could you make as a Benefit Auction Specialist?

Register for BAS happening Dec. 2-4 at NAA Designation Academy in Las Vegas. Learn more at auctioneers.org/DesignationAcademy ... See MoreSee Less

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The Georgia Auctioneers Association is a strong trade association of professionals who have organized to promote and advance the auction profession.

The Georgia Auctioneers Association:

Promotes the mutual interests of its members.
Formulates and maintains the high ethical standards of its members.
Informs and educates the public on the advantages of the auction method of selling.
Strives to improve the business conditions affecting the auction profession.
Provides a forum through which its members can acquire the necessary continuing education to maintain licensure.