17 Nov, 2021
As the temperature gauge heads north in the summer months, something quite peculiar tends to happen at auctions, too. You see, as the weather heats up, on-site auction days start to resemble real estate musical chairs with any available shade in hot demand from bidders. In fact, it’s not uncommon as an auctioneer, to have … Continued
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14 Oct, 2021
For immediate release Auction clearance rates have remained strong throughout successive and lengthy lockdowns around the nation – with the evolution of the popular sales method part of the reason why, according to one of the country’s most successful auctioneers. Three-time winner of the Australasian Auctioneer of the Year, and Apollo Auctions Director, Justin Nickerson … Continued
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28 Jul, 2021
As market conditions have moved on from the unsustainable frenzy that was the first quarter of this year, bidders have changed their behaviours to suit. Now, I’m not saying that the market is not strong – excellent auction results are being achieved as a matter of course. However, potential purchasers are recognising that while some … Continued
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29 Apr, 2021
Auction clearance rates are at unprecedented levels across southeast Queensland as bidders battle it out to secure a property. With clearance rates consistently in the 80 to 90 per cent range, there are currently more people who missed out on a property compared to those who were victorious on auction day. It’s obvious that people … Continued
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22 Mar, 2021
Southeast Queensland has always lagged southern capital cities when it comes to auction volumes. That said, in the decade or so that I have been calling auctions in the southeast, they have been increasingly in number incrementally each year. Over the past few months, the number of auctions has jumped up significantly given they are … Continued
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4 Feb, 2021
Pre-pandemic the auction market in Southeast Queensland was still a relatively small part of the overall sales results. Part of the reason was selling by auction was still not as popular here as it has historically been in Sydney and Melbourne. Fast forward a year, though, and we are seeing increasing numbers of vendors using … Continued
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12 Mar, 2019
In the years gone by, successful real estate agents were usually the ones who consistently worked the hardest while also creating and nurturing networks and relationships.
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19 Feb, 2019
Auctions are a psychological battle, so it’s important to go in with a game plan, says Apollo Auctions auctioneer Justin Nickerson.
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4 Dec, 2018
A recent media story was a tale of auction woe and “helpfully” outlined the worst performing suburbs in Australia.
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