Alec Brown, Ray White Canberra

Australian Capital Territory

Alec began his career in real estate in 2010 as a Sales Agent and quickly developed a passion for the auction process. Today, aside from success in residential sales, he is also recognised as one of the country’s leading auctioneers, being the first to represent the ACT in the finals of the Australasian Auctioneering Championships. In addition to raising a young family, he enjoys volunteering his time and skills to local charities and community groups.

Anthony DeMarco, Harcourts Smith 

South Australia

Anthony began his real estate journey in 2015 and has developed into a specialist Auctioneer for Harcourts Smith, conducting majority of his business in the western and beachside suburbs of Adelaide. Extremely dedicated to the craft, his authenticity, charisma and passion are the pillars to his professional success and cult following. Serving as the current President of The Society Of Auctioneers and Appraisers, A perennial competitor in Auction competitions across Australia, he is determined to raise the profile of Auctioneers and the process of Auction in the industry and the general public. As a former well credentialled chef, he understands what it means to bring a plethora of ingredients together to create a masterpiece.

Bronte Manuel, Toop + Toop

South Australia

Staying true to his mantra that the only way to do great work is to love what you do, Bronte Manuel has forged a reputation as one of South Australia’s premier property auctioneers. As well as capturing a string of industry titles, he consistently achieves outstanding results on auction day, the most significant measure of his skillset. Bronte is also Owner and Director of Residential Sales of TOOP+TOOP Real Estate, where he leads a high-performing group of sales partners who deliver industry-leading outcomes for their clients.

Clarence White, Menck White Auctioneers

New South Wales

Clarence has been a staple on the competition auctioneering circuit over the last decade. He is a five-time NSW Champion, the 2022 Apollo Auction Competition winner and the 2022 Australasian Auctioneering Champion. Clarence spent 6 years calling within two leading networks before establishing his own independent auction business in 2018, subsequently joining forces with Paul Menck to form Menck White Auctioneers in 2020. Menck White Auctioneers are a team of four leading independent real estate auctioneers offering a premium quality auctioneering service for discerning clients across Sydney and Australia.

Jake McIntyre, Ray White Hobart

Tasmania

As Sales Agent & Auctioneer with Ray White Hobart, Jake is known as one of the area's up and coming consultants. Throughout his 5-year tenure in the real estate industry, Jake has earned a reputation of hard work, quick learning skills and ability to connect. What sets Jake apart is his infectious enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to integrity and honesty. Jake envisions his success at the championships as a catalyst for change in Tasmania's real estate landscape. By championing auctions in a region not typically associated with them, he aims to guide industry norms and open up new avenues for buyers and owners.

Luke Banitsiotis, Woodards

Victoria

Luke is a partner and auctioneer with Woodards Blackburn.   Competitive by nature Luke thrives under competition conditions. With almost 10 years of auctioneering experience he is always looking for opportunities to expand his skill set, one of the main reasons for competing.  A three-time winner of the REIV Senior Auctioneer of the year and three-time Australasian finalist, Luke is looking forward to the challenge to compete against Australasia’s best auctioneers and going one step further this year.

Mark McGoldrick, Harcourts

New Zealand

Mark McGoldrick has been an auctioneer for a decade and third attempt at winning Austros; 2nd time in 'Straya. Tasmania is significant because 15 years ago Mark's brother Phil, who taught him all he knows about auction, won here. No pressure, just pleasure at being here with the legends of the fraternity.

Nic Salter Harding, LJ Hooker Dickson

Australian Capital Territory

Nic always strives to be an advocate and ally for each and every one of his clients. This philosophy has stayed with him throughout his professional life, and has only grown stronger since the start of his career at LJ Hooker. Nic has been involved in sales from a young age, and has experience dealing with customers at all levels. This has given him a unique perspective when interacting with clients and potential buyers, and highlighting the benefits that are most relevant to them. In 2017, Nic was inducted into LJ Hooker's Captain's Club, which identifies the top 15% of Real Estate salespeople worldwide. He attributes this to always putting his clients' needs first, and working hard to ensure their success

Paul Hancock, McGrath Estate Agents

New South Wales
 
Paul is an exclusive auctioneer and partner at McGrath Estate Agents. Having competed in the REINSW Senior Auctioneering Competition 3 times, Paul has made the final the last 2 years - and is hoping to go one better in 2024. Paul calls hundreds of auctions every year and plays an important role within one of McGrath's largest groups to help coach and train agents in the auction process. Remaining incredibly upbeat and optimistic about Artifical Intelligence being unable to replicate what an auctioneer does - Paul is excited for both his and the real-estate auction industry's future.

Paul Tzamalis, The Auction Company

Victoria

Paul never considered real estate as a career growing up, but some sage advice from his mum led him into the industry. He did his apprenticeship with CBRE and during his time there, colleagues encouraged him to try auctioneering. 

Paul always pays particular attention to the human side of property sales. He takes a genuine interest in helping the agents he works with to grow and develop, and makes the time to really get to know vendors and gain their trust. 

He believes that we achieve the best results when we remember that real estate is a people business, and strives to do that every day with honesty, selflessness and empathy.

Prash Nayar, Perth Realty

Western Australia

Prashanth (Prash) Nayar is a senior property executive and a licensed auctioneer with over 10 years of experience in selling WA residential properties. Prash is highly passionate in auctions and loves being on stage with the top auctioneers of the nation to compete at the Australasians for the coveted title.

Richard Kerr, Apollo Auctions

Western Australia

Richard Kerr commenced his Real Estate career in Perth in 2003 and has ample auctioneering experience both here and overseas. As a Salesperson, he was drawn to the auction method and soon became an advocate and successful auction agent. Inevitably the leap was taken to learn the craft which all started by simply “having a go” in 2010 in Auckland, NZ – his hometown. Winning industry accolades early in his career encouraged him to train further and practice with the best auctioneers he could find. Richard has seen good markets, bad markets, and all in between in Perth, Auckland and in regional Tauranga New Zealand. He has been Group Auctioneer for large multinational franchises, standalone brands as well as working within a boutique Auctioneering group in New Zealand. Returning to Perth in 2021, he is the WA face of Australasia’s largest independent Real Estate Auctioneering group – Apollo Auctions. For years Richard has trained agents in the auction process – from beginner level to expert and still gets a buzz out of seeing agents realise the multitude of benefits an auction campaign affords them and their vendors. Richard brings a passionate belief and sound knowledge of the auction process, combined with the strength of the Apollo brand to ensure YOUR auction experience and auction education are second to none. He is thrilled to be able to represent WA in the Austros once again and to learn from the best real estate auctioneers in the world!

Robert Tulp, Apollo Auctions

New Zealand

Robert Tulp is a man who understands real estate. Since joining the real estate sector in 1992 Robert has filled many roles – Sales Consultant, Manager, Business Owner, Real Estate Mentor and Auctioneer – A career path that has taken him all the way to being the National Auction Manager for New Zealand’s largest real estate company. He has called auctions in the general goods, residential, rural, mortgagee and commercial fields. Robert is now a Director of Thronton Auctions (general goods) & Apollo Auctions NZ - part of the largest Independent Auction House in Australasia.

 

Chief Judge

 

A three-time REIACT competition auctioneering champion (2007,2011 & 2016), two-time ACT People's Choice Award winner (2011 & 2014) and six-time ACT competitor at the Australasian Championships, Peter is proud of these accolades and sees the many lessons learned and disciplines acquired from the auctioneer training involved, as the real benefits and rewards of competition auctioneering.

For Peter, the main attributes of elite auctioneering are the relentless pursuit of authenticity and integrity in any representations made; a gentle enthusiastic approach towards encouraging bidder participation via one-on-one conversations and the appropriate use of humour, all underpinned by an overriding respect for the bidders and the auction process.

Peter’s relaxed, calm, and conversational approach when auctioneering has seen him achieve many record sale prices for suburbs. Some sale prices achieved being in excess of $250,000 above the

reserve. What Peter sees as even more satisfying, is when many of the bidders at these same auctions, thank him afterwards for being so engaging, encouraging and settling their nerves during the bidding!

Andrew de Bomford

Tasmania

With a highly successful career spanning over 23 years in real estate, Andrew has established himself as one of Tasmania's leading Auctioneers. His impressive record includes being a multiple-time Top Auction Lister for the prestigious Harcourts Tasmania Group and is a former winner of the REIT senior auction competition.  Andrew is passionate about the training and development of new auctioneers utilising the valuable training offered through the REIT and is always on board to help with this process.  His dedication, expertise, and passion for his craft set him apart as a leading auctioneer, leaving an indelible mark on Tasmania's real estate landscape.

David Loy

Northern Territory

David is a former President and Life Member of REINT. An experienced Practitioner/Auctioneer. Currently the Managing Director of LJ Hooker Darwin.

Victoria

Having grown up in a family with a strong property investment culture, it is no surprise that Greg’s interest in the property market runs particularly deep. His path into the industry started at a relatively young age and has involved roles in all facets of the industry from administration, to property management, to office management and now property sales.  

 

With only just over a quarter of 2024 in the books, Greg has started out impressively by already securing the title of Apollo Auctions 2024 Auctioneer of the year as well as the Back to Back title of Ray White Vic/Tas Auctioneer of the year. In 2023, The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) crowned Greg with the title of 2023 REIV Senior Auctioneer of the Year, he also went on to win the Ray White Vic/Tas Auctioneer of the year. 

 

Greg is also a skilled negotiator and prides himself on clear and transparent communication to ensure that his clients are fully informed throughout the entire process from initial meeting through to settlement and beyond. Having grown up in the Bayside suburbs of Melbourne, Greg has a real passion for the lifestyle that the suburbs provide, along with a knowledge of this area that only a lifelong resident can provide, it’s no wonder that so many of Greg’s clients have come to value his advice and insights over the years.

Jason van Straalen

Western Australia

As Founder of Milestone Realty, I lead a team responsible for representing buyers and sellers of distinguished properties throughout Perth and the Pilbara. My story began as a young retail sales assistant who took a customer’s advice and channelled my enthusiasm for helping people with Real Estate.  In 2018 I decided to follow my passion and open my own new agency.  Since opening the doors, my goal was to create an agency built on Honesty, Professionalism, Transparency, Market Knowledge and Good Communication with my clients. I believe these are the foundations of building great relationships in business and in life.

Kaylene King

Australian Capital Territory

Kaylene King - ACT Sales Manager, Licensed Sales Agent & Auctioneer, ACT & NSW Since 2001, Kaylene has demonstrated her expertise as a high achiever, winning multiple awards recognised as a life member of the LJ Hooker Captains Club and Multi-Million Dollar chapter, placing her in the top seven percent of LJ Hooker agents internationally. She has been an auctioneer since 2005 and is passionate about promoting the development of auctioneering.

Mark Sumich

New Zealand

Mark is NZ’s judging representative this year and has been around the Competition scene for nearly 30 years. He is of the opinion that these annual inquisitions of callers all-round skills, are the very best litmus tests of an auctioneer’s attributes. He is delighted to be part of Tasmania’s chance at hosting, as their previous effort in 2009 was such a terrific occasion. Mark has been involved in the evolution of this event since his time as a successful competitor and hopes that the Event’s rejuvenation will see it carry on into the future. He wishes Michelle and her team at REIT all the best for these two days.

Matt Smith

South Australia

Matt Smith is South Australia’s premier residential salespeople and Auctioneer, awarded the prestigious REISA Salesperson of the Year on a remarkable three occasions. A director and co-owner of Klemich Real Estate, Matt offers over 18 years of industry experience, which has seen him sell well over 1200 homes and receive numerous accolades as one of the State’s top auctioneers.  Matt is currently a Board member of the Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) and is the past President of the State’s peak professional association, the Society of Auctioneers and Appraisers.

Ricky Briggs

New South Wales

A highly motivated individual with a wealth of maturity, Ricky Briggs offers a fresh enthusiasm and competitive instinct that perfectly fits the modern approach in the Real Estate Industry.
As natural communicator, Ricky’s success in the Real Estate industry is largely due to his Auctioneering talent that have led to such awards as the winner of the 2010 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition in the Central Coast | Hunter Valley | Newcastle Division which allowed him to then compete in the State Finals and most recently placing as a Finalist in the REINSW Awards for Excellence in Auctioneering. Ricky sits as the Deputy Chair on the Real Estate Institutes Auctioneering Chapter – the industry’s peak body where they continue to pave the way for a more reformed Sales process overall.
Ricky operates as an Independent Auctioneer under his company of ‘Advantage Property Group’ and is paving the way for an extremely successful career as one of the best auctioneers in the industry. Ricky will conduct over 600 auctions this year alone and continue developing his skills, knowledge and experience as a leading force in some of the country’s premier real estate marketplaces.

2023 | Ned Allison | New Zealand

2022 | Clarence White | New South Wales
2019 | Justin Nickerson | Queensland
2018 | Andrew North | New Zealand
2017 | Justin Nickerson | Queensland
2016 | Justin Nickerson | Queensland
2015 | Harry Li | Victoria
2014 | Andrew North | New Zealand
2013 | Daniel Coulson | New Zealand
2012 | Daniel Coulson | New Zealand
2011 | Mark Sumich | New Zealand
2010 | Jason Andrew | Queensland
2009 | Phil McGoldrick | New Zealand
2008 | Mark Sumich | New Zealand
2007 | Mark Sumich | New Zealand
2006 | Scott Kennedy-Green | New South Wales
2005 | Justin Long | Victoria
2003 | Peter Kakos | Victoria
2001 | Michael McCarthy | Victoria
1999 | John McGrath | New South Wales
1997 | Peter Hawkins | Victoria
1995 | Peter Batrouney | Victoria
1993 | Michael Brock | South Australia