5 Tips for Successful Bidding at Auction

Professionals Armidale Auctions | Local News 18th February, 2023 No Comments

by Stephen Ramage, Inhouse Auctioneer

If you haven’t bid at an auction before you may feel a little intimidated at first. You can make the process a simple one by following a few simple tips:

  1. Arrive early to register for the Auction or pre-register a day or two prior to the Auction
  2. Don’t be afraid to open the bidding
  3. Make your first bid a strong figure that reflects the market value
  4. Counter-bid quickly and confidently
  5. And remember an Auction is a participation sport

Upcoming Auctions

Find out more about our upcoming auction dates and properties going under the hammer. To pre-register to bid at our our next auction or to discuss the benefits of selling via auction contact us at (02) 6772 4549 or via reception@proarmidale.com.au

About Stephen

Stephen has more than thirty years experience, working in the Armidale Real Estate Industry since 1989. Stephen is licensed in real estate, auctioneering, strata management, and stock & station.

He describes himself as an outdoorsy kind of person with a love for caravanning, fishing, and mountain bike riding. Stephen participates in an annual charity fundraising cycle for the Great Cycle Challenge Australia.

The Great Cycle Challenge is a national Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) fundraising initiative held throughout the month of October.

Stephen says that the key to his success is honesty.

Be honest with people and don’t try to hide anything or make up answers to questions you don’t know. Tell it how it is.

Stephen Ramage

Stephen grew up in Guyra, once married he moved to Armidale where he started a family of his own.

Read more about Stephen in our Spotlight Interview.