Auctioneering Competitions
Senior Auctioneering Competition

Senior Auctioneering Competition

This prestigious competition brings together the state’s most accomplished auctioneers to demonstrate technical skill, control, presence and professionalism under live competition conditions. Recognised as the ultimate test of auctioneering excellence, it is a proven pathway to state and Australasian recognition.

The winner and runner-up will represent Victoria at the 2026 Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS), hosted at REIV HQ in Melbourne from 19–21 May 2026. With AUSTROS being held here in Victoria, this is a rare opportunity to progress from the state stage to the national championship on home ground, competing against the best auctioneers from across Australia and New Zealand.

REIV 2026 Senior Competition

Finals: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

AUSTROS

19 - 21 May 2026

REIV HQ, Abbotsford VIC

Australasian Auctioneering Championships

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2026 Finalists

Joseph Horton - Nelson Alexander

Paul Tzamalis - The Auction Company

Greg Brydon - Apollo Auctions

PATHWAY TO AUSTROS

The winner and runner-up will progress to the 2026 Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS). The annual championship representing the highest standard of auctioneering across Australia and New Zealand.

Run inconjunction with the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) and Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), AUSTROS brings together the winner and runner-up from each State REI Auctioneering Competition.

This elite field creates a true championship environment - testing composure, technical precision and performance under pressure at the highest professional level.

KEY DATES:

  • AUSTROS Draw: 19 May, 2026

  • AUSTROS Heats: 20 May, 2026

  • AUSTROS Finals: 21 May, 2026

  • AUSTROS WINNER PRESENTATION: AUSTROS winner will be annouced at the National Awards for Excellence, hosted at Centrepiece, 21 May, 2026

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2026 Highlights Video

Australasian Auctioneering Championships

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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 senior auctioneer of the year winners

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