About holmes. Auctioneers

Holmes are a collective of experienced and established real estate auctioneers, utilising cutting-edge technology to create a highly competitive, global auction platform. The award-winning team share success in the auction arena across residential and commercial property and now forge ahead as industry leaders and online auction specialists. Holmes strategically calls auctions across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Northern New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory while their newly launched online auction platform removes all physical barriers creating a virtual auction environment, anywhere, anytime.   Founded by the current REIQ 'Auctioneer of the Year' David Holmes, the Holmes team comprise skill and manpower to deliver unrivaled auction services, high performance training, exceptional support, while leveraging their industry partnerships to diligently represent franchise brands and independent boutique agencies across the country with absolute professionalism.

The holmes. Team

David Holmes

Chief Auctioneer

  • AUCTIONEER OF THE YEAR — 2021 & 2023

  • INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE AUCTIONEER

Originally from Melbourne, David experienced the art of auctioneering first-hand in general auctions prior to moving into real estate sales and auctioneering before progressing to become the Chief Auctioneer for LJ Hooker Australia and ultimately, owner of holmes. Auctions and highly sought after independent auctioneer working across SE QLD, Northern NSW and the ACT.

Brocke Hambrecht

Independent Real Estate Auctioneer

Brocke learnt the craft of the ‘Call’ and the value of the ‘Negotiation’ from three valuable years spent auctioneering in Melbourne and then two further years in South East Queensland. This experience is enhanced by over a decade of both residential and commercial real estate experience as a selling agent and also sales manager - a key aspect in understanding the role the agent plays and how the auctioneer best fits in.

Trevor Tippett

Independent Real Estate Auctioneer

Trevor Tippett is an experienced Auctioneer with a remarkable track record of delivering top results. A revered property expert, he has exceptional prowess at transacting properties in challenging markets. Evidencing his profound success in the industry, whilst working in Mackay, Trevor achieved recognition as the number one  sales agent in North Queensland before turning his attention to the Auctioneering space after seeing a gap in the market.

Jeremy Grobben

Independent Real Estate Auctioneer

Jeremy joins the Holmes auctions teams with almost a decade of real estate experience to his name. A seasoned sales agent and successful auctioneer, Jeremy Grobben is passionate about nurturing relationships with clients with a distinct focus on delivering exceptional results and an enjoyable and stress-free experience. Having sold across residential property, rural property, vacant land and off the plan apartments, Jeremy has an extensive track record of success and a varied skill and knowledge base from which to draw.

Christie Turner

Marketing & Communications Manager

Christie Turner is a leading property marketer with over 20 years’ experience. Throughout her career Christie has held senior management and executive positions within fast paced and dynamic sales and marketing environments and has demonstrated success in business development, growth and overall profitability. Christie has a robust knowledge of the property industry teamed with a Masters degree in Marketing equipping her to provide dynamic and versatile support for the holmes team across digital, contemporary and traditional marketing mediums.

Benjamin Mizzi

Head of Content

Ryan Ellem

Industry & Public Relations