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Hire an Experienced Appraiser: Look for a;
Q: What is a GPPA?
A: GPPA stands for Graduate Personal Property Appraiser. It is a designation offered to
Auctioneers, appraisers and sellers, and dealers of specialty items, that helps them enhance
the services they offer to their customers.
Q: What is required to earn the GPPA designation?
A: To earn their GPPA, participants must complete two 14-credit hour courses (one in the
specialty area of their choosing; antiques and estates, construction and farm equipment, or
plant machinery and equipment). They also must pass written exams on appraisal writing and
research, and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), a set of
standards of practice for appraisers and users of appraisal services set forth by The Appraisal
Foundation.
Q: Who coordinates the GPPA program?
A: The program is coordinated by the National Auctioneers Association Education Institute,
based in Overland Park, Kansas. The Institute specializes in offering a wide range of
educational and professional designation programs for auction professionals nationwide.
Q: Are GPPA designation courses open to anyone?
A: GPPA courses are open to Auctioneers, appraisers, and dealers who appraise, sell or
purchase antiques, farm and construction equipment, and plant machinery and equipment.
Q: Do a large number of Auctioneers hold the GPPA designation?
A: Less than one percent of auction professionals throughout North America hold the GPPA
designation.
Q: Why should consumers hire an Auctioneer with the GPPA designation?
A: The reason is simple. GPPA means professionalism and expertise. Auctioneers with a
GPPA designation have the background and knowledge it takes to successfully meet the needs
of consumers when it comes to appraising personal and specialty property. They know industry
trends and how to identify and properly valuate property.
Q: How can I find a GPPA Auctioneer in my area?
A: The National Auctioneers Association is a great resource for finding GPPA Auctioneers
in all areas of the country. Log on to www.auctioneers.org and click on “Find an Auctioneer.”
Key in your city and state and search through the list of Auctioneers to find one near you who
has a GPPA designation.
Q: Where can I get more information on the GPPA designation?
A: Go to the National Auctioneers Association web site, www.auctioneers.org, and click on
“education.” There are details about the GPPA and other designation program offerings for
Auctioneers.
