The latest Game Day event reinforced Ray White A T Realty’s position as one of New Zealand’s leading auction businesses. With buyers continuing to engage and compete, the results demonstrate that well-positioned properties and motivated vendors remain capable of achieving strong outcomes in today’s Auckland property market.
Ray White A T Realty — Auction Results
Nearly 600 Bids Placed as Auckland Buyers Compete at Game Day
$17.8M in sales. 97% bidding engagement. One unforgettable day of Auckland property auctions.
598
Bids Placed
$17.8M
Total Sales
97%
Bidding Engagement
56%
Clearance Rate
23
Properties Sold
Buyers remained highly active at Ray White A T Realty’s latest Game Day auction event, with 598 bids placed across eight hours of auctions and active bidding recorded on 97 per cent of properties called.
The event generated $17,849,500 in property sales, with 23 properties sold under the hammer or prior to auction from 41 auction opportunities, resulting in a 56 per cent clearance rate.
However, it was the level of buyer engagement that stood out most, with active bidding recorded on 37 of the 38 properties called throughout the day.
Buyer Demand Remains Deep in the Auckland Market
Ray White A T Realty auctioneer Robert Tulp said the results highlighted the depth of buyer demand still present in today’s market.
The standout statistic for us wasn’t just the clearance rate, it was the level of buyer participation. We recorded active bidding on 97 per cent of the properties called. In a market where many auction rooms are seeing significantly lower levels of engagement, that tells us buyers are still very much active and ready to compete.
– Robert Tulp, Auctioneer, Ray White A T Realty
Standout Sale: Glen Eden's $1 Reserve Auction Proves the Strategy Works
One of the standout campaigns of the day was 109 Roser Road, Glen Eden, marketed by Charlie and Liam Brothers under a $1 reserve auction campaign — a bold strategy that generated enormous buyer interest.
🏆 Featured Sale
109 Roser Road, Glen Eden
A $1 reserve auction strategy drew massive buyer interest and delivered a strong result in just 17 days on market.
The property belonged to Charlie Brothers himself, who had held it as an investment — making the result a genuine vote of confidence in the $1 reserve strategy.
With the market the way it is, I thought this was the best strategy. Even my partner said I was crazy, but I said you have to practice what you preach. I tell people all the time that they should sell their homes with a $1 reserve, so a big reason I wanted to do this was to put my money where my mouth is and show people I really believe in this strategy.
– Charlie Brothers, Sales Agent, Ray White A T Realty
Most Competitive Auction of the Day: 78 Bids in 13 Minutes
The day’s most competitive auction was 28 Church Street, Otahuhu, marketed by Ben Palavi and Harold Kavapalu.
🔥 Most Competitive Auction
28 Church Street, Otahuhu
78 bids in 13 minutes — an extraordinary auction that showcased just how fiercely buyers are willing to compete.
Vendors Meet the Market — $680,000 in Reserve Adjustments
Throughout the day, vendors collectively adjusted reserve prices by more than $680,000 as negotiations unfolded, helping facilitate successful transactions and maintain momentum in the room. Sales activity was strongest during the morning sessions, with 13 properties sold between 9am and midday.
What the Results Mean for Auckland Property Sellers
Ray White A T Realty CEO Adam Thomson said the results reflected a market that continues to reward sellers who are prepared to engage with buyers and meet the market.
Markets evolve, but one thing remains constant — buyers compete when they’re given the opportunity. The level of bidding we saw throughout Game Day reinforces that confidence, and activity remains strong across our markets. Nearly 600 bids across a single day demonstrate there is still significant depth in the market. When vendors create competition and commit to the process, buyers respond.
— Adam Thomson, CEO, Ray White A T Realty
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$17.8M
Sold at Game Day
97%
Buyer Engagement Rate
#1
Ray White Group in NZ
598
Bids in a Single Day