So you want to be a real estate auctioneer? Here’s everything you need to know about the best auctioneer course Melbourne and Sydney agents have access to.

Competing for a property through open bidding is one of the most effective ways to sell a residential or commercial property.

To be a successful real estate auctioneer, there are a few skills you need. One of them is speaking confidently in front of a large group of people. An entertainer mindset is also useful, as generating excitement and keeping potential buyers interested is essential. Reading body language is important too, as it ensures you understand the dynamic among bidders – as well as predicting their interest in the property.

However, the best real estate auctioneers rely on a wide range of skills, most of which are best learned through completing a nationally recognised auctioneer course. If you live in NSW, the government requirement is completion of the Auctioneer Accreditation course.

The auctioneer course is composed of three units of study taken from Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419). To be eligible to enrol in this course in NSW, you must hold a Real Estate Licence (Class 2), or have completed 15 units of the CPP41419 certificate course.

The three units cover the pre-auction process, conducting the sale by auction, and completing the post-auction process including properly executing the contract of sale.

During the course we focus on the practical components of running an auction including displaying a home for auction. The course also addresses the legal requirements of an auction from setting up on the day to closing the sale.

On completion of the course, you should have the knowledge and skills required to conduct an auction that both achieves a successful sale and meets legislative requirements. To help you achieve this, we run two mock auctions during the auctioneering course.

Auctioneer Accreditation course – NSW & VIC

You can enrol in the Auctioneer Accreditation course as soon as you’re ready. All you need to get started is reliable internet and access to a computer. The course is entirely online with high-level student support both within office hours and outside office hours – even weekends.

Our online student portal keeps you connected to your tutor and working through the three units of work at your own pace. We keep our admin processes simple and straightforward because we want to focus on providing the best learning experiences available.

Becoming a qualified auctioneer with Entry Education

If you live in NSW, the department of Fair Trading requires all auctioneers to complete an Auctioneer Accreditation course.

The auctioneer course is composed of three units of study taken from Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419). To be eligible to enrol in this course in NSW, you must hold a Real Estate Licence, or have completed 15 units of the CPP41419 certificate course.

The three units cover the pre-auction process, conducting the sale by auction, and completing the post-auction process including properly executing the contract of sale.

During the course we focus on the practical components of running an auction including displaying a home for auction. The course also addresses the legal requirements of an auction from setting up on the day to closing the sale.

On completion of the course, you should have the knowledge and skills required to conduct an auction that both achieves a successful sale and meets legislative requirements. To help you achieve this, we run two mock auctions during the auctioneering course.

If you’re ready to become a qualified auctioneer and dominate the property game, get started with Entry Education today.

Frequently asked questions

What will the Auctioneer Accreditation enable me to do?

In Victoria, your real estate auctioneer course will enhance your qualifications and reputation. It will provide you with greater knowledge of the auction process and enable you to conduct professional auctions with increased proficiency.

In NSW you can register as an accredited auctioneer with Fair Trading and work as a professional auctioneer in a real estate agency. Your competence as an auctioneer is grounded in your formal qualification. Certificate holders note: Completing this course will satisfy your annual CPD requirements.

What skills are required to become an auctioneer?

Aside from the obvious qualifications, there are several key traits that any successful auctioneer will be able to draw upon. These include:

• Problem solving skills, drawing on complex legislation to sell someone’s home correctly.
• Solid people skills, in order to appreciate the mindsets of buyers, sellers, and the crowd present for the auction.
• Strong leadership skills and able to market both themselves and properties effectively.
• Independent worker and able to accomplish targets without direct assistance.
• Driven by the increasing population of migrants looking to purchase property in Australia, auctioneers with a command of a language other than English is a massive benefit.
• Comfortable working with people with diverse backgrounds and individual personalities and flexible to their interests.
• Calm mind, allowing you to stay composed when negotiating the sale to provide the best possible outcome for all parties involved.
• Outgoing, with a confidence personality what is able to bring life to the process of bid calling.
• Clear voice and strong communication skills, and able to command the attention of a group of up to hundreds of interested buyers.
• Knowledge of the industry and workings of a good property marketing campaign.

How is the course delivered?

Part of what makes our course the auctioneer course Melbourne and Sydney agents love, is that it is delivered completely online. You can complete the course in its entirety from the comfort of your own home! Whether you’re balancing the course with full time work or other commitments, you’ll be able to balance this with coursework at night or on the weekend.

Entry Education’s online student portal has a messaging system that facilitates communication between students and their tutors, so it’s easy to get help when you need it while studying to become a qualified auctioneer.

How long do I have to complete this course?

You have as long as you need. Entry Education will never pressure students to complete the different components of their courses. Regardless of whether this is part of your Auctioneer Course in NSW, VIC, or another state, you can work through the course at your own leisure. The only deadline is your required completion date.

What does Entry Education provide?

We’re a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41529) and a leading real estate institute. We believe we provide the best real estate courses available in Victoria and NSW, and across the rest of Australia.

As a student, you’ll have unlimited support throughout your course. A direct message system in the student portal provides you with support whenever you need it, including outside office hours and on weekends.

Who issues my statement of attainment or transcript of results?

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41529), we issue students with their statements of attainment, certificates, and transcripts of results.

Students receive PDF copies of their statement of attainment or transcript of results within 48 hours of completing their course. This documentation is accepted by the government and associated agencies. Hard copy versions can be printed and posted to you for a fee.

Is Entry Education accredited in Victoria and NSW?

We certainly are! Entry Education is accredited and registered in every Australian state and territory to deliver real estate courses, including the Auctioneer Accreditation course.

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41529) we’re recognised by relevant bodies that issue real estate licences across Australia.