The start of a new year is always an exciting time for real estate agents – we get to start with a clean slate, a fresh energy and the opportunity to reinvent ourselves. It’s an exceptional time for setting new goals, reassessing strategies, devising new systems and processes and planning for a more successful year than the last.

If you have been in the market for a new home over the past few years, there is no way you would have escaped the frustration of property ads that don’t have a price guide. Properties are being marketed without a price and with instructions for interested parties to ‘contact agent’. Even if you haven’t experienced this as a buyer, you would, as an agent, have seen countless listings that protect the price and put the ownness on the buyer to seek price information. While the method of withholding price has become all too common and has been deemed a strategy designed to avoid putting a ceiling on the price and achieving top dollar, but does it accomplish that in a market that has so much access to sale data and so many tools that can reveal a property’s value to a certain extent?

At Holmes Auctions, we are delighted to share some wonderful news from our community. Our esteemed auctioneer, Trevor Tippett, and his wife Stefanie have welcomed a new arrival to their family. On 24th May 2024, Maisie Ellen Tippett was born, weighing a healthy 7 pounds 2 ounces.

When it comes to real estate, property and auctions, bigger doesn't always mean better. While some companies boast a large number of auctioneers, it's the quality of service and results that truly matter. This is where Holmes Auctions shines brightly in the industry, proving that success isn't measured by the size of the team, but by the dedication, expertise, and passion for what they do…

Recently, Holmes Auctions, renowned for its exceptional service and remarkable achievements, added another unique and exciting chapter to its success story. This time, the spotlight shone on Trevor Tippett, the seasoned Holmes auctioneer whose expertise and finesse led to the successful sale of Gold Coast influencer, Darling Shine podcaster, Covergirl collaborator and model, Ellidy Pullin’s Elanora home.

Navigating lowball offers prior to an auction can be a delicate dance for any real estate agent. It's a scenario that often tests their negotiation skills and strategic thinking. As an agent conducting an auction campaign, I approach these situations with a clear mindset: I'm not just looking for a quick buyer or any buyer; I'm searching for the best buyer.

As the calendar turns to a new year, the collective aspiration for self-improvement permeates both personal and professional spheres. For real estate agents looking to revamp their approach and thrive in the ever-changing property market, this sentiment of 'New Year, New Me' extends into the realm of innovative strategies, particularly the use of property auctions.

October 28th marked an extraordinary chapter in the journey of our modest team as David Holmes proudly clinched the highly coveted title of Auctioneer of the Year for 2023 for the second time (first being in 2021), awarded by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). In a fiercely competitive realm, this victory is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the dedication, skill, and teamwork that define our approach to auctioneering.

Anybody that has watched a competitive cooking show on tv knows that using quality ingredients can be the difference between creating a winning dish and falling by the wayside. It is drilled into us by the judges and the mentors throughout the process, that fresh, high-quality ingredients are the secret to any master chef! But did you know that same concept applies to cooking up auction success?