Auction day can be one of the most exciting and intimidating parts of the home-buying journey.

One of the most common questions buyers ask is:

“How does buying at auction actually work?”

Auction day can be one of the most exciting and intimidating parts of the home-buying journey.

What you’ll learn in episode 7 of PRE-Purchase; Ben Thompson and Shane Pope walk through exactly what happens on auction day, from arriving at the property and understanding auction terminology through to bidding strategies, reserve prices and signing contracts after a successful purchase.

This episode focuses on what happens when you’re buying at auction and successfully purchase the property.

You’ll learn how auction proceedings work, the terminology you’ll hear, and practical strategies buyers use to approach auctions with greater confidence.

In This Episode

✅ What to expect on auction day
✅ Why arriving early matters
✅ Introducing yourself to the auctioneer
✅ Understanding auction terminology
✅ Vendor bids explained
✅ Reserve price explained
✅ What “on the market” means
✅ What a passed-in property means
✅ Auction bidding strategies
✅ What happens after you win

Need Help Buying At Auction?

Auctions can move quickly and often involve significant pressure.

If you’d like personalised guidance around your property search, auction strategy or negotiations, the team at Empower Wealth offers a complimentary initial consultation.

👉 https://empowerwealth.com.au/request-free-consultation/

Got A Question?

If this episode raised a question about your own property journey, send it through and we’ll answer as many as possible in our upcoming PRE-Purchase Q&A episode.

📩 Submit your question: https://thepropertycouch.com.au/contact

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
00:16 Why auction buying inspired this series
00:59 What this episode covers
01:23 How early should you arrive?
01:41 Why you should introduce yourself to the auctioneer
03:18 Where should you stand?
04:33 Understanding auction proceedings
05:33 What is a vendor bid?
06:40 What does “passed in” mean?
08:03 What is a reserve price?
08:38 What does “on the market” mean?
09:03 Trial closes explained
12:06 How auctions typically reach their end point
13:35 Two common bidding strategies
15:52 Exuding confidence at auction
16:31 Why couples shouldn’t stand together
17:32 What happens after you win?
18:06 Signing the contract
19:09 Paying the deposit
20:20 Celebrating your purchase

Watch more P.R.E. Purchase

📍 New here? 👉 Start here: The First Home Buyer Guide | PRE-Purchase
Previous episode here 👉 What Happens Once My Offer Is Accepted? | PRE-Purchase Ep 6
Next episode here 👉 What Happens When A Property Passes In At Auction? | PRE-Purchase Ep 8

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