Auctioneer career guide
Auctioneers organise and conduct property auctions, advise sellers, market properties and manage competitive bidding processes.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does an Auctioneer do?
Auctioneers organise and conduct property auctions, advise sellers, market properties and manage competitive bidding processes.
- Auction houses
- Office
- Properties
- Client meetings
- Auction houses
- Estate agencies
- Property consultancies
- Property developers
- Self-employment
How to become an Auctioneer
Many auctioneers begin in estate agency or surveying before specialising in property auctions.
Most auctioneers qualify through property industry experience, with additional training in auction practice and valuation.
Skills and progression for Auctioneer
- Public speaking
- Negotiation
- Sales
- Communication
- Commercial awareness
- Senior Auctioneer
- Auction Manager
- Branch Director
- Regional Director
- Business Owner
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