Paving the way as a young female auctioneer

Her journey into auctioneering began with the encouragement of directors, John Metaxas and Steve Gruevski, who saw her potential early on.

“From my start at Ray White Mernda, John and Steve encouraged me to pursue auctioneering. I began by reading the auction conditions and introduction, gradually building confidence to conduct full auctions,” Chloe said.

Chloe was a finalist in the 2023 Novice Auctioneer of the Year competition for the Ray White Victoria and Tasmania network. Reflecting on her experience, Chloe highlighted the thrill of auctioneering and the unique reactions she receives from vendors and buyers.

“I thrive on the controlled unpredictability of auctions and enjoy the unexpected reactions from vendors and buyers when I announce I’m the auctioneer - sometimes they think I’m joking,” she said.

Chloe encouraged young women considering a career in auctioneering to take the plunge.

“Just do it! Attend all training sessions, whether organised by Ray White corporate or another agent in your office. You won’t regret it, and it will change your career for the better,” she said.

As for her pre-auction rituals, Chloe keeps it simple but essential with two non-negotiables.

“Two things I always do before an auction are drink water and apply lip balm. Talking for 30 minutes straight always results in a dry mouth and dry lips, so I like to have that covered beforehand,” she said.