West Virginia

West Virginia Schedule 

West Virginia accepts online education.
There is an online class in May/June 2024 beginning Monday evening, May 27.
The class is a mix of online LIVE sessions via Zoom and on-demand lessons.
The student will receive a Missouri Auction School diploma for completing the online course only.  The online class includes LIVE chant improvement small group video conferencing via Zoom with Missouri Auction School instructors and auctioneers.  Instructors will include champion auctioneers.
Online auction school class - Monday Evening, May 27 to Friday, June 7, 2024
This Schedule is for Residents of West Virginia.  West Virginia Resident means the student has a West Virginia driver's license.

Cost of School for West Virginia Education requirements:

Online auction school class - Monday Evening, May 27 to Friday, June 7, 2024. This is an online class. See below for more information.  Early Bird tuition for West Virginia for the online auction school is $1,495 if paid before 6 pm on Tuesday, May 7. After May 7, regular tuition is $1,795.
This Schedule is for Residents of West Virginia.  West Virginia Resident means the student has a West Virginia driver's license. 
West Virginia has reciprocal agreements with these states (West Virginia residents can get an auction license in these states based on their West Virginia auctioneer license): Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia   Source: West Virginia Department of Agriculture   https://agriculture.wv.gov/licenses/Pages/Auctioneer-Licenses.aspx
Note: We are not a licensing agency.  Always confirm with your state about licensing requirements.
For more information about auctions in West Virginia or the auction profession email us at info@auctionschool.com  Please include your first name, last name, state, and phone number.

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The blue button below is for the May/June 2024 online auction school course application only.

Application for May/June 2024 online auction school:

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ONLINE CLASS INFORMATION: The dates for West Virginia will be Monday evening, May 27 through Friday, June 7. This will include both on-demand video lessons available for listening anytime during the course (24 hours a day) and LIVE small group sessions with prominent auctioneers including champion auctioneers from throughout the United States.
The student will need to join a zoom meeting for the LIVE small group sessions. You can join a zoom meeting via Windows PC computer, Apple computer, Chromebook, Android smartphone, iPhone, iPad, or Android tablet for the LIVE small group sessions.
LIVE small group required sessions are:
Monday Evening, May 27 (Required) and Wednesday Evening, May 29 (Required)Time for Zoom small group chant classes will be assigned.
Sunday, June 2 through Friday, June 7 (starting at 4pm Central Time - Required) Time for Zoom small group chant classes will be assigned.
For more information about auctions in West Virginia or the auction profession email us at info@auctionschool.com Please include your first name, last name, state, and phone number.
The student must be available on the following days:
May 27 (Monday) through June 5 (Wednesday)The student will be expected to listen to the online lessons which teach the basics of a good chant. The student can take these on-demand lessons anytime day or night. The student will need to practice these beginning chant principles after listening to that day's lessons. The student needs to allow between 1-3 hours for practicing the principles in each of the lessons. These days will be listening to lessons and practicing. These sessions are required.
May 27 (Monday Evening) and May 29 (Wednesday Evening). These two days will include a small group chant class (group video conferencing via Zoom) each day with an auctioneer instructor. The remainder of the time on these two days, the student should practice the chant on their own for a few hours to prepare for the next small group chant class (small group video conferencing via Zoom). The student will be assigned a group video conferencing time each day. Instructions will be provided for the student with directions on how to attend the group video conferencing via zoom. These sessions are required.
May 30 (Thursday) through June 7 (Friday) The student will have access to all of the on-demand videos covering all aspects of the auction business. The student may take these on-demand video lectures any time day or night during the week. These on-demand video lectures are available online 24 hours a day. Listening to these on-demand video auction business lectures is required. The student should allot 2-4 hours daily to listen to the videos. The student can also listen to all the videos all at once (binge watch) if the student prefers. These sessions are required.
June 2 through June 7 (Sunday - Friday) Starting at 4pm Central Time, required small group chant improvement small group video conferencing via Zoom with several Missouri Auction School instructors and auctioneers. Instructors will include champion auctioneers.  The student is required to participate in these sessions. The student will be assigned to the small group video conferencing chant improvement sessions. These sessions are required. SEE BELOW for information on the required small group video conferencing sessions.

 

Required Sessions

Instructor: Paul Dewees, President of the Missouri Auction School - Topic: Chant Improvement

Paul is a nationally known auctioneer and auction educator. He has conducted auctions in 29 states and has been a featured speaker on auctions across the United States and in several countries around the world. He has sold autos, US customs auctions, real estate, business liquidations, and equipment. He is also an instructor for the Certified Appraisers Guild, the largest personal property appraiser organization in the United States.

From Monday, May 27 to Friday, June 7 you will need to take the following required sessions.  Each instructor will hold their session on one day during that week.

Instructor: Ron Kreis from Ohio - Topic: Chant Improvement

Ron is a former World Livestock Auctioneer Champion.  Ron also sells purebred livestock.  In addition, Ron has sold many heavy equipment auctions across the US and Europe.  He has also sold at the largest annual Barrett-Jackson classic car auction in Scottsdale.  His family owns a consignment auction.
This session will concentrate on developing the auction chant.

Instructor: Sean Fraley from California - Topic: Antique Auctions &/or Government Auctions - Chant

Sean conducts large government auctions across the country.  These government auctions sell seized government property.  Sean also has extensive experience selling art, collectibles, and antique auctions.

Instructor:  Dwayne Craig from Arkansas - Topic: Real Estate Auctions, Auto/Heavy Equipment Auctions, Antique Auctions - Chant Improvement

Dwayne is a former Arkansas State Champion Auctioneer. Dwayne has owned several Real Estate Auction companies in Oklahoma & Arkansas. He has sold real estate at auction across the U.S. working as a contract auctioneer for a New England real estate auction company.
In addition, Dwayne has sold auto auctions for over 10 years.  He has sold heavy equipment auctions in the US, Europe, & the Philippines.
Dwayne has sold estate auctions and antique auctions.

Instructor:  Rob Nord from Illinois - Topic: Government Auctions, Real Estate Auctions & Consignment Auctions - Chant Improvement

Rob has owned and operated a prosperous auction company for decades.  His consignment auctions include general merchandise. Other auctions are specialty auctions, like antique toys.
He also has a Real Estate Auction Service.  He has traveled across the US selling government auctions.  He has been featured on national TV shows about high-value government seizure auctions

Instructor: Densil Allen from Missouri - Topic: Farm, Household, Estate Auctions, Consignment Auctions, Charity Auctions - Chant Improvement

Densil has successfully conducted farm, household, and estate auctions for decades.   He has owned an auction company that has sold auctions in many states.
Densil has extensive experience selling charity auctions.

Instructor: Jarett Bramley from California- Topic: Auto

Auctions, Equipment Auctions, Contract Auctioneer, Government Auctions – Chant

Jarett has extensive experience selling auto auctions including for Mannheim and other auto auctions.  He has worked many heavy equipment auctions including for Richie Brothers.  He also works many government auctions.
This session will concentrate on developing the chant.

 

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For more information about auctions in West Virginia or the auction profession email us at info@auctionschool.com  Please include your first name, last name, state, and phone number.