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We'll always do our best to find a date and time that suits both you and your preferred auctioneer when you request a booking. However, we can't guarantee their availability, as this is subject to their existing schedule.

Yes. We are equipped to handle online auctions in certain circumstances. Please note online auctions incur an additional fee for technical setup and staffing. For more information contact the team.

While your auctioneer can provide general advice during your briefing calls, the time for this will be limited. If you'd like to upskill your team, we offer auction campaign training covering bidder qualification, vendor liaison, auction day processes and post-auction negotiation. See our training services page for more information on our programs.

Victorian legislation requires that auction rules be on display for 30 minutes before the auction begins. While our auctioneers carry a set of auction rules, we recommend having your own on hand to help ensure timeframe compliance.

Please get in touch with us directly to discuss your needs and we'd be happy to consider an arrangement that works in the best interest of both companies.

Yes. We auction both commercial and residential property. Commercial work includes office, retail, industrial, childcare, medical, mixed-use and development sites. Residential includes houses, apartments, townhouses, and rural/lifestyle.

Yes. We have the resource to handle setting up and running an online auction. Get in touch with us for more details. Additional fees may apply.

We are Melbourne based, and can travel across Victoria for on-site auctions. We also conduct boardroom and online auctions if an on-site auction is not practical. We are open to enquiry for interstate engagements.

While your auctioneer can provide general advice during your briefing calls, the time for this will be limited. If you'd like to upskill your team, we offer auction campaign training covering bidder qualification, vendor liaison, auction day processes and post-auction negotiation to name a few. See our training services page for more information on our programs.

Victorian legislation requires that auction rules be on display for 30 minutes before the auction begins. While our auctioneers carry a set of auction rules, we recommend having your own on hand to help ensure timeframe compliance.

If you'd like to recruit our services, head to our booking page and submit a booking request. Our team will get back to you within one business day. If you're someone looking to be an auctioneer with our team, please submit an inquiry form and one of us will contact you.

Please indicate your AV requirements at the time of booking, so we can notify our AV team and ensure they have enough notice to resource your auction.

Get in touch with our team via our contact form and we'll respond within 1 business day. Please give us as much information as possible to respond with an accurate quote and guidance on how we can best assist you.

Head to our booking page to submit a booking request. Our team will review the request, and get back to you within one business day. If any clarification is required, we will contact you directly for more information.

We'll issue an invoice with details for payment by bank transfer or credit card. Bank transfer details are included on your invoice.

We engage with you and the team from the time we are booked to provide support right up until auction day. For a detailed understanding of what your booking includes please go to our 'Auctioneer Services' page or contact us directly for more information.

Yes. If you are working with a real estate agency, ask your selling agent if they have used us before — we work with most of the established Melbourne agencies. If you are selling your own home via 'For Sale by Owner', please indicate this on your booking request form.

Please get in touch with us so we can explore possible solutions together.

Refer to your service agreement otherwise get in touch via our contact form for more information. See our Booking Terms & Conditions.

Refer to your service agreement otherwise get in touch via our contact form for more information.

For at least 30 minutes before bidding starts, at the auction site, the auctioneer must display: the correct set of auction rules (one of Schedules 1–4, depending on whether vendor or co-owner bids apply) + the prescribed information statement (Schedule 5) summarising the law + the contract of sale and any other special conditions

Please visit our Auctioneer Services page for a breakdown of inclusions or contact us by phone and one of our representatives can step you through each item.

Visit our Services page for a breakdown of fees and inclusions, or get in touch via our contact form.

Our operations team checks auctioneer availability against your date and time. We come back within one business day with availability and confirmation. Once confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation and calendar invite, and your allocated auctioneer will contact you.

Our standard service terms require full fees to be paid if a cancellation occurs within 28 days of the booked auction date, for any reason — including selling prior to auction.

Simply contact our operations team at admin@theauctioncompany.com.au or call us on 9834 6034 to let us know your requirements. We'll do our best to reschedule to a date and time that works for you, and we'll always try to keep the same auctioneer where possible. If that's not achievable, we may need to allocate a different auctioneer. Depending on the circumstances, a rebooking fee may apply. Get in touch with us to discuss.

Section 32 vendor statement and contract of sale finalised and available for inspection (min. 3 clear business days before auction) Correct Schedule of auction rules (1–4) selected and printed, plus Schedule 5 information statement (displayed side by side) Reserve price confirmed and agreed in writing with the vendor Vendor/co-owner bidding intentions clarified (affects which Schedule applies) Auctioneer briefed on special conditions, title issues, and any building/pest disclosures Marketing and price guide checked for underquoting compliance On-site logistics: signage, PA/sound system, seating/standing space, weather contingency Staff roles assigned: auctioneer, agent, penciller/scribe, registration table (if used) Identification/registration process agreed (even though not legally mandatory) Phone/online bidder arrangements tested in advance, with written authority on file Crowd safety and traffic management plan, especially for street-front auctions Contracts, pens, deposit payment facilities (EFT/cheque) ready for immediate signing

We recommend booking at least 4 weeks in advance. We accept shorter timelines where capacity allows.

Fees are due seven days prior to your auction date

Your auctioneer should arrive at least 20 minutes before auction, unless alternative arrangements have been made.

Real estate agents can book our independent auctioneers to work alongside their agency team. Vendors can also book an auctioneer directly, whether selling through an agency or independently. If you are selling independently, additional fees may apply if extra support or advice is required from the auctioneer during the campaign. Please contact us for more information.

Your auctioneer will be allocated at the time of booking. If a situation arises where your auctioneer cannot attend (e.g. your auctioneer is sick), we will advise you as soon as possible and work with you to allocate another auctioneer. Visit the "Our Team" section for more information on our auctioneers.

Your auctioneer will be allocated when your booking is confirmed. You are welcome to note a preferred auctioneer on your booking request and we will do our best to accommodate it, subject to availability. Whether you have a hand in choosing them or not, you can be confident that all of our auctioneers operate to The Auction Company's standard.

Yes, your auctioneer is available for vendor meetings by phone or video call. Please liaise with them directly to arrange a time.

All of our auctioneers are skilled in post auction negotiations. If you'd like support, simply let your auctioneer know beforehand so they can confirm availability and allow enough time to assist

By default, our auctioneers wear a dark suit and red tie in line with our company image.

Please get in touch with us at admin@theauctioncompany.com.au or call 9834 6034, and we'll be happy to help.