Barrett Street Auction Center (BSAC) is owned by Tom and Sandra Giroux. Tom and Sandra are Auctioneers, Appraisers and Realtors who have been serving the Hampton Roads community since 1985. They have the education, experience, and skills, as well as a professional, knowledgeable and courteous staff to assist you with all of your buying, selling, estate, appraisal and real estate needs.
The Girouxs’ appreciate education and professional certifications and have earned the respect and trust of attorneys, trust officers, government officials, financial planners, and accountants by being licensed and bonded and possessing the following achievements:
- University of Virginia, B.S., McIntyre School of CommerceOld Dominion University, Masters of Public Administration
- Mendenhall School of Auctioneering Auctioneer
- A Graduate Certified Auctioneer Institute (CAI)
- Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate (AARE)
- Auction Technology Specialist (ATS)
- Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS)
- Certified Estate Specialist (CES)
- Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA)
- Master Personal Property Appraiser (MPPA)
- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Designations (USPAP)
BSAC has 10 additional professional employees that currently hold the following educational designations in the field of Appraising by the National Auctioneer’s Association (NAA):
- University of Virginia, B.S., McIntyre School of Commerce
- Old Dominion University, Masters of Public Administration
- Mendenhall School of Auctioneering Auctioneer
- A Graduate Certified Auctioneer Institute (CAI)
- Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate (AARE)
- Auction Technology Specialist (ATS)
- Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS)
- Certified Estate Specialist (CES)
- Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA)
- Master Personal Property Appraiser (MPPA)
- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Designations (USPAP)
Designations:
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CERTIFIED AUCTIONEERS INSTITUTE (CAI)
The professional designation awarded to practicing auctioneers who meet the experiential, educational and ethical standards set by the NAA Education Institute. In order to be granted the CAI designation, auctioneer scholars must have been practicing full-time auctioneers for at least two year (prior to attending the institute), attend all three years of CAI with more than 120 classroom hours, complete all special projects and complete 24 hours of continuing education every three years.
ACCREDITED AUCTIONEER REAL ESTATE (AARE)
The professional designation awarded by the NAA Education Institute to qualified real estate auctioneers who meet the educational and experiential requirements of the Institute and who adhere to a strict code of ethics and standards of practice. In order to be designated with the AARE, auctioneer-scholars are required to complete 42 classroom hours, a detailed written auction summary report, proof of at least 10 real estate auctions, and 24 hours of continuing education every three years.
AUCTION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (ATS)
A professional designation awarded by the NAA Education Institute to help professional auctioneers understand today’s technology and how to use it to improve their business. ATS auctioneers gain experience in conducting live and online static auctions. In order to be designated with the ATS, auctioneer-scholars are required to complete 21 classroom hours, proof of at least three online auctions and 24 hours of continuing education every three years.
BENEFIT AUCTIONEER SPECIALIST (BAS)
A professional designation awarded by the NAA Education Institute designed to teach professional auctioneers the planning techniques that create successful benefit auctions. BAS auctioneers learn marketing skills and create a business strategy to build their clientele and profits. In order to be designated with the BAS, auctioneer-scholars are required to complete 21 classroom hours, a detailed written auction summary report, proof of at least six benefit auctions and 24 hours of continuing education every three years.
CERTIFIED ESTATE SPECIALIST (CES)
A professional designation awarded by the NAA Education Institute to help professional auctioneers understand how to properly conduct and deal with the settling of estates. The course also educates professional auctioneers on working with family members and dealing with lawyers and accountants. In order to be designated with the CES, auctioneer-scholars are required to complete 21 classroom hours and complete 24 hours of continuing education every three years.
GRADUATE, PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISER (GPPA)
The professional designation awarded by the NAA Education Institute to qualified property appraisers who meet the educational and experiential requirements of the Institute and who adhere to a strict code of ethics and standards of practice. In order to be designated with the GPPA, auctioneer-scholars are required to complete 35 classroom hours, a detailed written appraisal report and proof of at least two affidavits of appraisals. This designation also requires 24 hours of continuing education every three years.
MASTER PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISER (MPPA)
A professional designation awarded by the NAA Education Institute to help professional auctioneers learn the responsibilities of appraising assets. Designees are taught to conduct a complete and appropriate appraisal, as well as taught to know the various factors that affect the value of appraised items. MPPA designees specialize in one or more of the following areas: antiques & estates, plant machinery & equipment, construction & agricultural equipment or small business valuation. In order to be granted an MPPA designation, the auctioneer must already be credentialed with the GPPA.