SPOTLIGHT

Sydney Morning Herald

Saturday October 10, 2009

EFFIE MANN

Auctioneers and stock and station agents sell property at auction and advise and represent farmers in business transactions such as buying and selling livestock, rural property and goods and services.Communication skills are vital and employees need to be familiar with the property or goods they are offering for sale. It is important for auctioneers to maintain good relations with the public. Auctioneers may be required to travel to inspect properties or to visit prospective clients. They may also work irregular hours, including weekends. Of the 3200 auctioneers and stock and station agents in Australia, 90 per cent work full-time.You can work as an auctioneer without formal qualifications. The Real Estate Institute of Australia offers short courses in various areas of auctioneering.The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia, which will hold its annual conference on October 30 in Sydney, also offers courses in auctioneering and valuation practice.Source: myfuture.edu.auLINKavaa.com.au

© 2009 Sydney Morning Herald

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