Auctioneering Competitions
Novice Auctioneering Competition

Novice Auctioneering Competition

Winner Announced

The REIV Novice Auctioneer of the Year Competition celebrates Victoria’s emerging auctioneering talent, providing a platform for aspiring auctioneers to showcase their skills, confidence and professionalism.

The competition recognises the next generation of auctioneers, highlighting their ability to engage bidders, command an audience and demonstrate the techniques essential to successful auctioneering.

Congratulations to Joseph Tilley from Barry Plant Doncaster East, named the 2026 Novice Auctioneer of the Year, and Oliver Redfern from Aston Commercial, who was awarded Runner-Up.

Joseph and Oliver will go on to represent Victoria at the Australasian Novice Auctioneering Championships, to be held in Auckland, New Zealand, in August 2027.

2026 Winner and Runner Up

Joseph Tilley - Winner

Barry Plant Doncaster East

Oliver Redfern - Runner Up

Aston Commercial

FAQ

The REIV competition brings together auctioneers from across Victoria, eager to learn, improve and grow. The competitions play a significant role in the development of Victoria’s leading auctioneers.

Some of the most respected names in auctioneering have competed in the REIV competitions and used that as a learning exercise to grow their careers. See the list of past winners.

"Be prepared to be coached and experience an emotional roller coaster ride which will sometimes disappoint but more often exhilarate. It is a personal achievement, not a team event. You don’t need to win in order to achieve a great personal development outcome." - Barry Plant, 2002 REIV Senior Auctioneering Competition Winner & REIV Master Auctioneer.

"It is the best form of training you can experience. It gives you an incredible learning opportunity by soaking up knowledge like a sponge from all of the other competitors" - Peter Batrouney, 1995 Australasian Auctioneering Championship Winner & REIV Master Auctioneer.   

REIV Auction competitions are open to REIV members only.  

Residential, commercial and industrial auctioneers are welcome to enter.

Some of the past winners and leaders of the industry share their experience:

“I entered the REIV competition striving to become a leading auctioneer and to challenge myself. It was an opportunity to meet other great auctioneers and learn the art of auctioneering from some real professionals. It is also very good for profile.” -Barry Plant, 2002 REIV Senior Auctioneering Competition Winner & REIV Master Auctioneer.

"Unquestionably a great advantage in the industry, for your personal and agency profile. It gave my company a marketing edge over our competitors. My sales team could now offer clients a distinct advantage over others; ‘Australasia’s No 1 Auction Champion’ to sell of their home. It has given me personal pride and credentials that very few have attained in the eyes of my clients.” - Peter Batrouney, 1995 Australasian Auctioneering Championship Winner & REIV Master Auctioneer. 

"A significant increase in profile of myself and Company greatly. It assisted business listings and turn over. Participating in the REIV competition improves your standing as a professional real estate agent and increases your learning curve by forcing to think out of the box. Great for company promotion." - Peter Hawkins, 1997 Australasian Auctioneering Championship Winner & REIV Master Auctioneer.  

The Senior competition can have two or three stages, depending on the number of competitors in that year.

  • The competitions are pre-scripted to ensure consistency for each competitor;

  • Each competitor auctions the same property (provided by the REIV);

  • Only REIV appointed bidders are permitted to bid;

  • Each stage of the competition is judged by a panel of experienced auctioneers. The REIV may invite guest judges from time to time;

  • All entrants receive detailed competition guidelines to help them train and prepare for the competition. This can include competition specific briefing session/s.

For further details on the Competition Conduct and Conditions please see the competition entry kit.

The REIV does not charge any entry fee. However, entrants are encouraged to train and engage with past competitors to prepare for this prestigious event.

past novice auctioneer of the year winners

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