Property auctions can be daunting. But did you know that there are things that can help you stack the odds in your favour and give yourself the best chance of succeeding?

Welcome to the Australian Property Investment Podcast. In each episode, we ask a guest expert to share their key insights for aspiring investors to make confident property choices.

In this week’s episode, Matthew Everingham, Auctioneer and Director of Richard Matthew’s Real Estate shares with us everything that you need to know about property auctions.

He talks about the difference between an auction and a private treaty, the pre-auction mechanics that need to happen and dealing with unethical agents. Matthew also walks us through what happens during an auction day,  gives some insights on using a buyer’s agent to bid, and a whole lot more nitty-gritty about property auctions.

If you want to learn some tips and tricks that can help you go in strong and hopefully win your dream property, then make sure to listen to this episode!

Looking for expert conversations that educate investors like yourself to help you build a quality property portfolio? You’re in the right place. Stay tuned!

Time Stamps:
00:00Intro
02:12What the Property Industry is Really All About
03:27Matthew’s Backstory
05:10Auction vs. Private Treaty
06:59Pre-Auction Mechanics That Need to Happen
10:12Why Some Buyers Aren’t Using All Their Energy to Get the Property
11:54Dealing with Unethical Agents
15:09Auction Day Walkthrough
19:59The Misconception During Auction
20:54Using a Buyer’s Agent to Bid
24:57Pass Ins & Clearance Rates
29:50Dealing with Disappointed Buyers
33:45Moments After a Successful Auction
37:04Final Thoughts
38:03Outro

About Our Host:

Aaron-Christie David is the founder of Atelier Wealth and a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years. With over 10 years in financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron’s decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

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