Our Team
Anne Nouri, AARE, BAS, CAI, GPPA
Anne is a seasoned Real Estate, Appraiser & Benefit Auctioneer with a passion for helping clients reach their goals. She studied Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh and continued her education at Harvard University while managing a successful business in Boston. With a love for new challenges, Anne attended the prestigious Missouri Auction School and continues to expand her knowledge by participating in National & International Conferences and networking with the very best in the Auction field, Real Estate, Marketing & Technology Specialists.
Anne believes that Knowledge, Passion, Expertise & Integrity are the key elements to building relationships in order to properly represent Sellers & Organizations for successful Auction events. These exact characteristics were the reason why, for over a decade, Anne and her sister were regularly invited and featured on Television Networks Worldwide, NBC, HSN (Home Shopping Network), Rodgers Network (Canada), TVSN (Australia) and Ideal World (England) for their successful home décor brand, generating sales of over $100 Million Dollars worldwide.
As a successful Broker, Appraiser & Benefit Auctioneer, Anne has the expertise and knowledge to turn Auctions into highly publicized and attended events, resulting in successful high-dollar sales. She is a seasoned Marketing Consultant and uses the latest technology to benefit her clients, having traveled bi-monthly for decades to her offices in Hong Kong, China, Italy & Spain.
In 2018, Anne completed a three-year program at the Certified Auctioneers Institute, a designation of the National Auctioneers Association, and became one of only 120 women worldwide to receive the coveted “CAI” designation. She is a member of various organizations, including the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors, National Auctioneer Association, Virginia Auctioneer Association, National Association of Realtors, Asian Real Estate Association of America, Multi Million Dollar Club, Top Producer, Palm Beach, Miami Dade Realtors Association, and Florida Auctioneers Association.
Anne is a GPPA certified Personal Property Appraiser who has decades of experience as a product designer and manufacturer in furniture and home decor. Her specialized knowledge in personal property items has provided her with a strong foundation to accurately appraise various items. Due to her expertise in this area, she is able to work with attorneys and fiduciaries in Collaborative Law cases as an expert witness and provide court testimony regarding personal assets and real estate. Additionally, Anne is USPAP compliant.
As a trained Benefit and Fundraising Auctioneer, Anne has a unique ability to guide non-profit organizations of all sizes to grow their fundraising events into massively successful occasions. With years of experience, Anne has developed the necessary skills to craft the appropriate language and messaging for maximum results in a Fund A Need auction, ensuring that each organization can achieve their fundraising goals. Her expertise in this area has allowed her to raise millions of dollars for various non-profit organizations throughout her career, with many being able to double or triple their goals by following the strategies provided by Anne by growing sponsors, gifting levels, and expanding their fundraising success. By working closely with each client, Anne is able to create a customized fundraising plan that maximizes results and meets the unique needs of each organization. Her dedication and passion for helping non-profit organizations thrive make her an invaluable asset to any fundraising team.
With offices in McLean & W Palm Beach, Anne and her team are perfectly situated to serve clients nationwide. As a proud mother to two young adults studying Economics and Data Science at NYU, Anne is also an advocate for education as well as the Arts and has served the community as the past President of the Loudoun Symphony Orchestra & Loudoun Youth Symphony Orchestra, along with being a Board of Directors with the Virginia Auctioneers Association. She also serves as the Vice President of the Florida Auctioneers Association and serves as an Educational Trustee with the National Auctioneers Association.
With her love for new challenges, Anne launched a radio show titled "Downsizing Your Home & Life Radio" in 2021, along with the brand "The Downsizing Coach." The show provides valuable insights and tips on downsizing and monetizing assets to a worldwide audience. Anne's passion for education and the arts has also led her to serve as the past President of the Loudoun Symphony Orchestra & Loudoun Youth Symphony Orchestra and as a Board of Directors member with the Virginia Auctioneers Association.
Anne's dedication to continuing education is a testament to her commitment to providing the best possible service to her clients. She is constantly seeking out new opportunities to expand her knowledge and expertise in the auction, real estate, marketing, and technology fields. Her passion for learning has led her to attend national and international conferences and to network with and interview the very best in the industry.
Anne's extensive reach to buyers and brokers who are local, national, and international makes her well-prepared to help sellers and organizations of all sizes. She believes that knowledge, passion, expertise, and integrity are the key elements to building strong relationships and properly representing her clients for successful auction events. Her commitment to her clients and dedication to her craft make her the ideal partner for any fundraising or real estate endeavor.
Member:
- Northern Virginia Association of Realtors
- Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
- National Auctioneer Association
- Virginia Auctioneer Association
- National Association of Realtors
- Asian Real Estate Association of America
- Multi Million Dollar Club, Top Producer
- Palm Beach, Miami Dade Realtors Association
- Florida Auctioneers Association
2015 Virginia Reserve Rookie Auctioneer Champion
2017 - 2020 Board of Directors, Virginia Acutioneers Association (VAA)
2020 - 2023 Educational Trustee, National Auctioneers Association (NAA)
2022 Florida Reserve Bid Calling Champion
2023 Vice President, Florida Auctioneers Association (FAA)
Wayne Wheat
Wayne Wheat serves as Senior Auctioneer and has been conducting Real Estate, Personal Property and Domain Name (Virtual Real Estate) auctions for 26 years throughout the United States as well as 9 Countries around the world. Wayne attended the New Mexico Military Institute and as a distinguished military graduate and was commissioned as a US Army officer. Wayne continued on to graduate from Texas A & M with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. In 1990 Wayne attended the prestigious Missouri Auctioneer School and has a long standing career as a leader in the Auction industry as a lifetime member of the National Auctioneer Association & former Goodwill Ambassador. As a licensed realtor in multiple states and with an unsurpassed global experience, Wayne has sold over 25,000 homes at auction in the U.S. and in Puerto Rico. Wayne holds multiple titles and is globally recognized for his achievements as the International Auctioneer Champion and All Around World Champion Auctioneer. Wayne has recently reach global success as the #1 Best Selling Author of "Bid & Grow Rich" available on Amazon.
Member:
- National Association of Realtors
- Texas Association of Realtor
- National Auctioneer Association
- Texas Auctioneer Association
- Virginia Auctioneer Association
#1 Best Selling Author, Bid & Grow Rich
World Champion Auctioneer
International Auctioneer Champion
All Around World Champion Auctioneer
Avisha Kassir
Avisha studied MIS (Management Information Systems) at George Mason University. After completing her B.S. Avisha joined the family business and launched the successful Sorelle brand for HSN (Home Shopping Network). Having sold over a Hundred Million Dollars on Television Networks worldwide as a home design expert, has prepared Avisha to work with clients with all of their Real Estate marketing needs. As a Licensed Realtor and a member of NVAR (Northern Virginia Association of Realtors), the networking and expertise in advanced technology provides Avisha the needed expertise to create the needed Accelerated Marketing Campaign for a successful Auction. A passion for understanding the precise needs of clients and the skill to guide Buyers and Sellers down a complex path for a seamless transaction. Working closely with her sister Anne in providing clients a well crafted marketing campaign with a belief and passion for Integrity, Knowledge and Expertise.
Member:
- Northern Virginia Association of Realtors
- Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
- National Association of Realtors
- Asian Real Estate Association of America
- Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club
