JOE WILSON
Executive Broker | Lead Auctioneer |
NAA Hall of Fame Auctioneer | CAI Designee|
Past President of the National Auctioneers Association
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Joe Wilson is one of America’s most accomplished and respected auctioneers—a celebrated industry leader with over 50 years of experience in real estate auctions, business leadership, and professional service. As Executive Broker at Wilson Auctioneers, Inc., Joe has been instrumental in building one of the South’s premier auction firms, known for its integrity, client success, and market innovation.
Joe began his professional journey in 1972, graduating from the Fort Smith Auction School, launching a career that would become synonymous with excellence in auctioneering. His relentless commitment to professionalism and ethics earned him the elite CAI (Certified Auctioneers Institute) designation, the highest level of education and recognition available to auction professionals.
In 2005, Joe was inducted into the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) Hall of Fame, a prestigious honor recognizing his decades of outstanding service and leadership in the auction industry. Joe also served as President of the NAA, where he championed education, transparency, and growth for auction professionals nationwide. Joe is also a past President of Arkansas Auctioneers Association. Joe was inducted in the Arkansas Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame in 2003.
Joe’s leadership and expertise have also been recognized at the state level. He was appointed to the Arkansas Auctioneers Licensing Board by then-Governor Bill Clinton. In this role, Joe helped shape policy, promote accountability, and uphold the standards of auctioneering throughout Arkansas.
Among his most notable professional milestones was the historic sale of President Bill Clinton’s boyhood home in Hope, Arkansas—a nationally significant property that underscored Joe’s reputation for handling high-profile, sensitive, and historically important real estate transactions.
A lifelong resident of Hot Springs, Joe has earned a reputation for his distinctive auction style: energetic, clear, commanding, and always professional. Whether he’s calling bids on the auction floor or guiding complex real estate deals behind the scenes, Joe brings passion, precision, and a personal commitment to client success.
Today, Joe continues to lead as Executive Broker at Wilson Auctioneers, working alongside his family and colleagues to deliver unmatched results for clients across Arkansas and beyond. A mentor, innovator, and statesman in the world of auctioneering, Joe Wilson’s legacy continues to shape the industry he has served with distinction for over half a century.
Joe has been married for 41 years to Susan Wilson. Joe and Susan have 2 daughters, Sarah Kathryn and Meredith, and a son, Spencer. The family has grown to include Sara Kathryn’s husband, Matt, and grandchildren, Charli Ann, Olivia & Corbete. Meredith’s husband David and grandson’s Owen and Ethan.
