Orlando, FL - Auctioneers Michael & Rachel Hoffman, of Michael Hoffman & Associates, attended the largest conference of Auctioneers in the world in July to attend educational seminars and network with colleagues from across the U.S. and around the world.

The National Auctioneers Association hosted the 57th International Auctioneers Conference and Show July 10-15th, 2006 in Orlando, FL. It featured more than 70 educational seminars, including those on technology, Internet auctions, selling real estate at auction, building a work team, and more. The Conference also featured marketing awards events, an International Auctioneer Championship contest and other highlights.

The Conference is a premier way that Auctioneers gain valuable education and business connections that help them be successful and leaders in their business communities.

Auctions are a growing part of the U.S. economy. Gross sales revenues from auctions by NAA members in the first quarter of 2006 increased 5.7% over the same time period one year ago, a study by the NAA has found. If this trend continues, this will translate into approximately $254.1 billion total revenue for 2006 for the entire auction industry, up from $240.2 billion in 2005, a 5.8% increase.

Michael Hoffman & Associates offers a variety of real estate and auction services in the central Ohio market, including traditional real estate listings and buyer representation, real estate auctions, estate auctions, business liquidations, personal property appraisals and fund-raising events.

For more information, you may contact Auctioneer Michael Hoffman directly at (614) 866-6512, or by visiting his Web site at www.spiffyauctions.com.