We bring the whole team to give you a powerful advantage
Learn More
News

How to bid at auction – top tips from the experts

By Samantha Krimotat

Most people are totally blind-sided when it comes to bidding at an auction, Elliott Placks Director at Ray White Double Bay gives you his advice on 5 of the most effective auction strategies:

  1. Stand tall

Take a position in the centre of the room, it is very important to look determined, with strong body language. It is vital to show the other bidders that you will not be beaten.

  1. Don’t be afraid to make the first bid

If you start the process, then experience shows us you’ll have a better chance of still being there at the end.

  1. Try making a strong bid early

This has been known to take the competition by surprise.

  1. Counter immediately

This strategy gives the other bidder the impression that you’re going to keep going (and going, and going).

  1. Take your agents’ advice

Give careful consideration to what the agent recommends particularly about the reserve price on the day.

For further advice contact Elliott Placks or your professional and friendly agent at Ray White Double Bay.

Up to Date

Latest News

  • Dan White Addressing Recent Anti-Semitic Comments

    “Last Thursday night (30/10), I was made aware of an offensive anti-Semitic social media comment made by Andrew Dimashki before he joined the Ray White Group. The language used was completely unacceptable. Discrimination or vilification of any kind has no place within our network or the broader community. We … Read more

    Read Full Post

  • A New Chapter: Julie Feller and Danny Taylor Join Ray White Double Bay

    Ray White Double Bay is excited to welcome renowned Property Management leader Julie Feller, together with respected sales agent Danny Taylor and their team, in a merger that brings outstanding talent into the business. For Elliott Placks, Managing Director of Ray White Double Bay, this is more than a … Read more

    Read Full Post