Becoming an auction whizz

Australia’s top auctioneer shares insider tips for blitzing the big day. In this episode, host and Hills Finance director Leigh Paliwal sits down with Andy Reid, a leading Melbourne auctioneer and straight-talking property pro. Andy reveals why knowing your state legislation can give a savvy buyer the upper hand and put you in a strong position to negotiate. He weighs up the benefits of lowballing bids versus coming in strong, and shares why vying with the auctioneer for the “alpha” position can shoot a buyer in the foot.