Australasian Auctioneering Championships 2024
RAY WHITE CANBERRA ' S AUCTION ACE ALEC BROWN ON SHOW
BY ALEX TILBURY
For Alec Brown ( pictured below ), it was another year , another chance to flex his auctioneering muscle at the Australasian Auctioneering Championships ( AUSTROS ).
With a decade of competition under his belt , Alec took on the best auctioneers from Australia and New Zealand in Hobart .
But this seasoned pro isn ' t just in it for the trophies ; he ' s all about sharing the love for the craft .
With over 1,650 auctions to his name , Alec ' s got some wisdom to share with the rookies . “ Get out there and give it a go !”
Whether you ' re aiming for the gavel or just looking to sharpen your skills , Alec knows firsthand the transformative power of auctioneering .
This is his sixth year as a finalist in the AUSTROS , an annual event representing the most skilled and professional auctioneers that Australia and New Zealand has to offer .
JAKE MCINTYRE CEMENTS HIS POSITION IN THE TASMANIAN REAL ESTATE SCENE
BY ALEX TILBURY
Jake McIntyre from Ray White Hobart is not your average agent .
He ’ s got a flair for performance that ' ll make buying and selling houses feel like a blockbuster show .
Jake ' s journey from being a busker at the Salamanca Markets to representing Tasmania in the 2024 Australian Auctioneering Championships ( AUSTROS ) was as captivating as one of his magic acts .
With a childhood steeped in circus tricks and dance routines , Jake ' s transition into the world of real estate was just another act in his grand performance .
Raised amid his father ' s construction projects , he ' s got a solid foundation in the industry . And now , armed with intensive training and mentorship from auction legends , he was ready to take on the AUSTROS and make Tasmania proud .
For all you rookies out there dreaming of auctioneering greatness , Jake ' s got some golden nuggets of advice .
From counting number plates on his morning commute to sipping herbal tea for that auction-day voice , he ' s left no stone unturned in his quest for excellence .
“ It was the natural progression for me to become an auctioneer as it blends my love of performance and real estate ,” he said .