Ray White Commercial introduces first female auctioneer
BY CASSANDRA GLOVER
Chantel completed her auctioneer ’ s course through Complete Property Training on the Sunshine Coast . The training covered all the legal and technical aspects plus practical coaching to develop her unique auction call .
“ The trainers were amazing – now I feel confident to keep moving forward with it ,” she said .
“ I am yet to call my first auction which I ’ m both excited and terrified about .”
Chantel is unfazed by entering the male-dominated auctioneering domain , with the team at Ray White Commercial Noosa & Sunshine Coast North and the broader auction team offering support every step of the way .
Ray White Commercial has its first female auctioneer after Sunshine Coast agent Chantel Dielwart successfully completed her auctioneer training .
Chantel has smashed the glass ceiling in the usually male-dominated auctioneer space , obtaining her accreditation late last year .
After starting her real estate career as a residential agent in Rockhampton in 2008 , Chantel moved home to the Sunshine Coast in 2015 to work at Ray White Noosa .
“ I have been tailing another successful auctioneer and have watched him call over a hundred auctions , as well as doing mock auctions of my own , which is a great way to learn and prepare ,” Chantel explained .
“ I am also doing follow-up training with Ray White Queensland chief auctioneer Gavin Croft , who is known as one of the finest auctioneers in the country , so I ’ m eager to learn from a master of the craft .”
Chantel continues to strive to set the bar higher . With numerous customer service and sales awards already under her belt , Chantel looks forward to finding her voice as an auctioneer and achieving more exceptional outcomes for her clients .
Deciding it was time for a new challenge following 13 years in residential real estate , Chantel moved to Ray White Commercial Noosa & Sunshine Coast North , where she has built a reputation for her enthusiasm and outstanding results .
The ambitious , high-achieving agent has always loved to sell property and entertain people , so becoming an auctioneer was an obvious next step in an already successful career .
“ There weren ’ t many female auctioneers , so I saw a challenge and thought , ‘ I need to do this !’,” Chantel said .
“ It was always on my mind when I was working in residential . However , fear held me back so I never moved forward . Now life is going by quickly so whenever I feel that fear , I try to run towards it .”
“ Auctions are dynamic , interesting and fast-paced and every auction is different . I am so excited to keep growing and expanding this part of my career ,” Chantel said .
Chantel is hopeful that although she is the first female auctioneer at Ray White Commercial , she won ’ t be the last , and that other women in the commercial property sector will feel encouraged to give auctioneering a shot .
“ There aren ' t many female auctioneers in general and especially not in the commercial sector ,” she said .
“ A female presence in the industry presents a thrilling opportunity , bringing a fresh approach , bucketloads of empathy , and strong attention to detail .”
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