SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SCHEDULE
January 30, 2025
Additional fees for CE credits paid to Iowa Realtors Association onsite.
Buyer Representation - A class that all Realtors need, know the in and outs of Buyer Representation
With the July implementation of several Iowa administrative rule and code changes prompted by the proposed NAR settlement, this course will prepare real estate licensees for the future of real estate in Iowa including best practices on facilitating real estate transactions from start to end and how to best navigate client interactions going forward. - 2 Iowa Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Presenter: Justin E Hayes, General Counsel, Iowa Realtors
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch on Your Own
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Technology and Marketing - Build Your Social Media and Video Skills
This hands-on session will bring attendees up-to-speed on creating videos and using social media. Attendees will learn how to shoot and edit quality videos using just their smartphones. From there, we will transition into the latest social media trends building a comprehensive social media strategy. - 4 Iowa Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Presenter: Chris Snider, Associate Professor, Drake University School of Journalism & Mass Comm.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Board Meeting - Organizational meeting for convention
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Social Time at hotel lobby bar - Free Drinks provided
A time to debrief and talk about the upcoming days as well as plan for supper with friends
January 31, 2025
Business & Marketing 101 - This will be a class that will benefit new and established auction companies
Let's take a look at the basics from web page to social media and marketing - Refresh & Reorganize your operations - Ready for expansion?
Presenter: John Schultz, Incoming President of the NAA & Chief Marketing and Technology Officer at Grafe Auction
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Agriculture Land & Equipment Trends & Marketing, Q & A Session
A specialized panel brought in from across Iowa to discuss and answer all your questions in regards to trends, values and all things auctions
Panelists: Jim Huff, partner with Merit Auctions - David Whitaker, owner of Whitaker Marketing Group, and others
Moderated by: Corey Fraise, IAA President
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch on your own
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Leveraging workflow and marketing efficiencies - Q & A
A class presented by ATG/Proxbid
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Technology & Vendor Fair
Free Pop, Coffee, Cookies and cheese platter
2:20 PM - 3:00 PM
Maximizing Auction Success with Auction Flex & HiBid: Everything you need from Live to Online Auctions - Q & A
A class presented by HiBid & Auction Flex
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bid Calling Workout Session - Prepare to be your best - Q & A and Hands On Work - FFA Students are invited - Open to All Auctioneers
Before your competitions, we have arranged a panel of past champions to answer your questions and give you tips on competing.
Advisers: Paul C Behr & Hailey Behr along with JJ Wise, David Whitaker, Paul McCartan, and past IAA Champion Auctioneers
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Supper on your own
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Hall of Fame Inductee - New to Friday night - come out to see this years HOF Inductee
6:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Ringman Meeting - Drawing Order - Mic Check
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Ringmen's Competition - Grab your auctioneer and come out to display your skills in this fast paced competition
7:20 PM - 7:35 PM
Team Competition Mandatory Meeting - Drawing Order - Mic Check
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Inaugural Team Competition - Get your team ready! This may fill up fast! Auctioneer with Ringman Competition
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Hall of Fame Reception - All are welcome and encouraged to join the new Hall of Fame Inductee for a fun get together
February 1, 2025
AI Technology
John will be teaching an amazing class on AI and the uses of this powerful tool.
Presenter: John Schultz, incoming President of the NAA and Chief Marketing and Technology Officer at Grafe Auction
9:59 AM - 10:00 AM
Marketing Contest Items Deadline
ALL Marketing Contest items MUST be on the table by 10:00 AM.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IAA General Membership Annual Meeting
Please join us for the Annual Membership Meeting to discuss the previous year as well as the upcoming year - Vote for new board
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch will be served
Vendors will be able to speak for up to 10 minutes each - FFA students announced if in attendance
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
Rookie's Competition Mandatory Meeting - Drawing Order - Mic Check
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Rookie Bid Calling Contest
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Open Bid Calling Competition Mandatory Meeting - Drawing Order - Mic Check
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open Bid Calling Competition
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Social Hour
Come on out before the grand banquet to have a drink with friends and business associates
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Grand Banquet Dinner
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Grand Banquet Hall of Fame Inductee
Awards and Recognitions Program
7:45 PM - 9:00 PM
IAA Annual FUN AUCTION
Bring your items to sell and bring your check books! Fun with Friends!
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
President's Party
Join Corey Fraise for a night of drinks and conversation