Victorian wins Australasian Auctioneer of the Year title - for first time in a decade
Date: 4 Sep 15
The REIV is pleased to announce that Victorian Harry Li has been named the Australasian Auctioneer of the
Year at a gala event in Melbourne last night.
Mr Li, from McDonald Real Estate in Springvale, beat a field of 16 competitors to win the championships.
It is the first time in five years that an Australian has won the championships.
New Zealand contestants have won the title for the past four consecutive years, and seven of the last eight years, in the annual competition.
REIV CEO Enzo Raimondo praised the competitors who travelled from as far afield as the Northern Territory, Western Australia and New Zealand to compete.
“The standard of this year’s competition was particularly high and Harry’s win is a coup for both Australia and Victoria,” said Mr Raimondo. “It’s the first time in 10 years that a Victorian has won the coveted title.”
Auctioneers were tested on their knowledge of best practice and legislation as well as their performance in a simulated auction situation, complete with complex bidding sequences and questions.
Mr Raimondo said Mr Li impressed the judges with his professionalism, style and knowledge of best practice auctioneering techniques.