Contract property auctioneer for agencies

Real estate agencies and agents, who pay you a fee for each auction you call. The seller usually covers it through the agent's costs.

A set fee per auction, often a few hundred dollars, with extra for premium or high-value properties. Busy weekends can mean several auctions in a day.

• Confident public speaking
• Staying calm and fair under pressure
• Reading a crowd and managing bidders
• Knowing contract and auction rules

• Licensing differs by state and territory, so check what you need before you take any paid work
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, so check what agencies expect
• Strict conduct rules on bidding, such as vendor bids and reserve disclosure, which carry serious penalties if broken
• Work is concentrated on weekends and depends on the property market, so income can swing

Startup costs are typically around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the licensing and insurance you need and how you set yourself up. Licensing differs by state and territory, so check before taking paid work.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many auctions you call and the fees agencies pay. Work is concentrated on weekends and depends on the property market, so income can swing.

Licensing differs by state and territory, so check what you need before taking paid work. Also check the insurance agencies expect, and the strict conduct rules on bidding, such as vendor bids and reserve disclosure, which carry serious penalties if broken.