A T REALTY GROUP
Auckland’s Auction Experts
Where competition meets confidence. From first homes to development sites, we’re the Auction leaders turning property goals into sold signs.
Auction Hub
When it comes to real estate auctions, results speak louder than promises.
At A T Realty Group – home to Ray White Manukau, Manurewa, Mangere, Mangere Bridge, and 360 Property Management – our Auction room is where momentum meets market knowledge. We’re proud to be Ray White New Zealand’s #1 Auction Business and the #1 Real Estate Agency of the Year nationwide.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply curious about how Auctions work, this is your central hub for all things property.
Why Sell Your Home by Auction?
Choosing to Auction your home is choosing clarity, competition, and control.
With Ray White A T Realty’s award-winning Auction process, sellers achieve faster, stronger, and more certain results.
Speed
Auction properties sell in an average of just 32 days – far faster than the Auckland average.
Over years of refinement, we’ve perfected our Auction campaigns and found that a three-week campaign consistently delivers the best results, keeping days on market low and momentum high.
In fact, 60% of properties marketed by Auction sell within 90 days, compared to just 25% of private-treaty sales.
Competition
Auctions create real urgency and emotional bidding, often driving prices beyond expectations.
People rarely know what they’ll pay until they’re faced with the question in the room – and that’s where our auctioneers thrive. Our team is skilled at reading the room and knowing when to push, pause, or pivot to achieve the best outcome for our sellers.
In the past 12 months, our Auctions have averaged five registered bidders per Auction – more than double the national average – and over 97% of our Auctions have active bidding on the day.
Certainty
When the hammer falls, the deal is done – unconditional, immediate, and secure.
There’s no cooling-off period, no drawn-out finance clauses, and no second-guessing. The buyer pays the deposit on the spot, and contracts are legally binding the same day.
For sellers, that means peace of mind – your sale is confirmed, your price is achieved, and you can move forward knowing the result is real.
Transparency
Buyers compete publicly, giving sellers complete clarity and confidence in every offer. There’s no confusion, no hidden negotiations, and no frustration from multi-offer processes – just an unconditional sale where every buyer has a fair chance and every seller knows exactly where they stand.
Control
You set the reserve, terms, and timeline – keeping you in control from start to sold. We work with Ray White New Zealand’s Head Auctioneer, Sam Steele, who meets with every seller before Auction day to set the reserve and ensure you feel confident, informed, and ready when the bidding begins.
Backed by the Best
Our team are consistently recognised as Ray White New Zealand’s #1 Auction Business and #2 Office Nationwide. We’ve called more than 790 Auctions in the past 12 months with a 70% clearance rate – proof that experience, structure, and skill make all the difference when it counts.
THE CLOSE
1 in 4 South Auckland homes are sold by our team.
That market share isn’t luck – it’s the result of strategy, structure, and a team committed to delivering exceptional Auction outcomes, week after week.
WITH YOU ALL THE WAY
Meet Our Award-Winning Auction Team
Behind every successful Auction is a team built on skill, energy, and experience.
Sam Steele
Head Auctioneer for Ray White New Zealand & A T Realty Group
Richie Lewis
Sales Director | A T Realty Group
Adam Thomson
CEO | A T Realty Group
Glenis Shirely
Performance Director | A T Realty Group
Tom Rawson
Director | A T Realty Group
Ben East
Guest Auctioneer | A T Realty Group
Thinking of Selling? Here’s How Auction Works.
Selling your home by Auction is straightforward when you’re backed by specialists. Here’s how we make it happen:
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Start your auction journey
Book an Appraisal & List
Meet your agent, confirm value, and sign your listing so we can get moving. We’ll outline the strategy, timeline, and what to expect as we prepare for launch.
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Get market-ready
Prepare for Market
Photos, video, copy, and marketing are organised. Your agent connects with qualified buyers from our extensive database who may be a strong match.
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Go live with impact
Launch & Build the Campaign
Go live across web, social, portals, email, and marketing distribution channels — building momentum and exposure from day one.
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Build buyer momentum
Open Homes & Enquiry
Consistent open homes, proactive follow-up, and transparent feedback keep you informed.
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Where results happen
Auction Day
Award-winning auctioneers deliver a premium, unconditional result.
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Celebrate the sale
Post-Auction & Settlement
Deposit paid, contracts signed, and guided to settlement and handover.
Book an Appraisal & List
Prepare for Market
Launch & Build the Campaign
Open Homes & Enquiry
Auction Day
Post-Auction & Settlement
AUCTIONS MADE SIMPLE
How to Buy a House at Auction
Buying at Auction is transparent, fast, and unconditional once the hammer falls. Follow these steps to get Auction-ready and bid with confidence at our Auckland property Auctions.
Before Auction day, review the full Auction pack – title, LIM, and the Particulars & Conditions of Sale. Ask your solicitor to check anything that affects you (easements, chattels, settlement dates).
Note: If a LIM is supplied, treat it as information only – seek your own legal advice and any reports you require.
Tell your A T Realty Group consultant you’re keen. This ensures you’re notified of updates – including if a pre-Auction offer brings the auction forward – so you don’t miss the chance to bid.
Auctions typically require you to be in a cash/unconditional position. On the fall of the hammer, you’ll sign the agreement and pay the deposit (often 10%) unless varied in the contract. Arrange transfer of funds with your bank ahead of time.
If you need variations (e.g., settlement date, deposit amount, chattels), discuss them prior to the Auction. Any changes must be agreed in writing by the seller and recorded in an addendum.
Book a quick session with your real estate agent to cover the Auction process, bidding strategy, and alternatives such as phone or online bidding (by prior authority). If you’re new to Auctions, we can walk you through a live in-rooms event first.
Arrive early and settle in. Set your limit and plan your increments – it’s wise to keep a small buffer in reserve. Once the reserve price is met, the highest bid wins and the sale is unconditional.
You may hear the auctioneer place a vendor bid (clearly identified) below reserve to start or move bidding.
If a property passes in, the highest bidder will usually have first opportunity to negotiate immediately after the Auction.
Why Buy at Auction?
Auctions give you speed, transparency, and certainty.
Every bid is public – no silent multi-offers – so you always know where you stand. The timeline is short, the paperwork (title, LIM, contract) is upfront, and when the hammer falls the sale is unconditional.
If a property passes in, you’re often first in line to negotiate. It’s the smartest way to secure a home at our Auckland property Auctions with confidence.
Auckland Property Auctions: Upcoming & Recent Results
Planning to buy at Auction or researching before you sell your house? Scroll inside the box to view upcoming Auctions and recent results.
Ready to Make Your Next Move?
Sell with certainty. Buy with clarity. Talk to A T Realty Group’s auction specialists in South Auckland and get a clear plan for your property goals.