We are not getting rid of traditional real estate, rather we are providing a new innovative personalized solution. Our auction platform steers away from distressed homes and works with your everyday home up to luxury houses.
We want you to feel at home starting now, as we personally navigate you through the auction process. We are committed to offering personalized, passionate, innovative guidance through every step. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned seller, our mission is giving you the blueprint for absolute success. We are measured by your complete and utter peace of mind.
We aspire to be the leading name in home auctions in the United States and globally. We seek to completely redefine and reinvent auction by bringing an unparalleled level of expertise to every sense of the word. Built on transparency, trust, and a continuous drive for success, we will vastly surpass all others in our field.
Absolute honesty and clear communication are essential to us. Our seamless and straightforward auction process is crafted so you feel complete peace of mind from start to finish. We don’t just want you to feel secure. We want you to feel at home.
We are dynamic, and we are continually evolving to ensure we consistently deliver positive results. To us, results translate into much more than monetary value. Results are about you. Your complete satisfaction is absolutely essential.
Our platform is one you can trust with complete confidence. We’ve helped clients from all over the world successfully buy or sell homes with our proven platform, generating more than $4 billion in total property value. Built on more than 130 years of success, we bring a level of unparalleled skill and experience. But don’t take our word for it. Let us show you.
We see ourselves as a forward-thinking group of professionals with an innovative mindset paired with a relentless work ethic. With varied backgrounds in real estate, auctions, resale, and residential we are confident we can help you find your dream home.
CO-OWNER/ DIRECTOR OF AUCTIONS
DIRECTOR OF AUCTIONS
CHIEF OPERATIONS MANAGER
REGIONAL AUCTION DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR OF AUCTION ADMINISTRATION
REGIONAL AUCTION DIRECTOR
REGIONAL AUCTION DIRECTOR
REGIONAL AUCTION DIRECTOR
REGIONAL AUCTION DIRECTOR
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY
HEAD OF MARKETING
CO-OWNER/ DIRECTOR OF AUCTIONS
#01996266. When we say Ben is the leading auctioneer in the country, we aren’t joking. Before transferring to California, Ben was calling more auctions than any other auctioneer in the country – selling more than $4 billion’s worth of property over the past five years. Ben has been immersed in real estate for most of his life. At age 15, he started working as a personal assistant to the business owners of three Harcourts offices on the East Coast of Australia. In 2013, he was nominated as a finalist for Australia Auctioneer of the Year. Despite his continually growing list of achievements, his number one passion continues to be Harcourts. Continually striving for success, he is motivated by the belief that the sale or purchase of property is one of the most important decisions a person will make. He’s looking forward to meeting you.
DIRECTOR OF AUCTIONS
As an experienced auctioneer in Australia, Jason possesses a broad range of auctioneering and sales experience with knowledge well beyond his years. Honed through years as a high-performing sales agent and experience as office Broker/Owner, Jason's unwavering determination qualify him as an exceptional negotiator and someone you want on your team. Well known for his calm demeanor, frequent and effective communication at every stage, Jason has a genuine desire to provide a rewarding and stress-free experience of the Auction Process. Jason leads by example, working tirelessly to fulfill his reputation of professionalism through the delivery of premium results for his clients. Responsible for leading growth in Southern California, warm and engaging in his approach, Jason is a first-class asset to the Harcourts Auctions team.
CHIEF OPERATIONS MANAGER
Calista has an exceptional understanding of the auction process and appreciates the importance of vital communication required between all stakeholders. Her law background, combined with her commercial leasing and franchising experience, give her stellar customer relationship skills and a natural ability to cope with conflicting pressures. Constantly reviewing practices and procedures, Calista ensures the auction framework is thriving. She provides clear and concise direction to ensure results are achieved for all parties throughout the auction process.
REGIONAL AUCTION DIRECTOR
Jonathan has a vast understanding of business cumulated through his expansive experience in sales and marketing. His impressive resume comprises of management roles in Corporate Risk Mitigation, Real Estate Sales, Mortgage and Finance. His business acumen and awareness extend well beyond his years. Jonathan’s success at such a young age is a direct result of his rigorous work ethic and natural ability. He stresses the importance of forming business relationships through an attention to detail and his affable approach. It’s because of this attitude that Jonathan makes an exceptional team member and communicator. His dynamic character and impeccable captivation make him a remarkable resource out in the field. His goal is to further expand our market share by assisting each and every agent promote their professional diversity and highlight their unique ability to offer auction as weapon in their everyday business. His tenacious aspiration for auction growth and expansion makes Jonathan an unbelievable asset to our Harcourts Auctions team.
DIRECTOR OF AUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Heidi has an exceptional understanding of the auction process and appreciates the importance of vital communication required between Agents, Seller, the Harcourts Business Owners and the Auction team. With a degree in communications and a background in managerial customer service, Heidi possesses a high level of customer relationship skills and the ability to cope with conflicting work pressures while maintaining accurate auction registers and an effective delivery of client services. Heidi’s involvement in leading the delivery of auction administrator services provides agents and all clients with security and peace of mind when dealing with the Harcourts Auction Team.
REGIONAL AUCTION DIRECTOR
Daniel Hope is a dedicated and experienced auction professional and currently serves as our Regional Director of Auctions in Northern California. With a diverse skill set and a rich professional career that saw him have a stint as a teacher in London, to a highly regarded real estate professional in Australia, Daniel has consistently demonstrated his ability to adapt quickly to new environments without skipping a beat. Throughout his time in sales, Daniel spent three years working in one of the top-performing real estate teams in the area, consistently grossing over $1 million a year in commission. Living and breathing the auction process, Daniel is passionate in making sure everyone understands auction is an option when it comes to selling property. Daniel’s genuine compassionate nature has been an integral part of his success and ensures he continues to foster a reputation which is well respected by his industry peer. Daniel prides himself on his exceptional work ethic, ensuring Harcourts Auctions maintains an unrivaled reputation for outstanding sales results. His dedication and commitment to providing incomparable service means the company continues to achieve ongoing success across changing property markets. With his exceptional ability to think quickly, Daniel enjoys the fast-paced environment of real estate auctions and certainly thrives in it. Each and every day, he continues to demonstrate top-tier knowledge and expertise within the field, as well as extraordinary communication skills that allow him to facilitate real results for agents. Daniel has been instrumental in leading growth within the Northern California territory.
REGIONAL AUCTION DIRECTOR
Shannon believes that in the ever-changing environment of real estate you need to remain adaptable, evolve and keep ahead of trends to ensure continued success. Shannon attributes his own professional success to this same outlook, fortified by 3 simple factors - process, consistency and sincerity. Bred from the Harcourts Auctions Australia business, Shannon brings a wealth of knowledge in the realm of non-distressed real estate auctions and holds a laser-focus on structure and results-based processes. As a member of the Harcourts Auctions team since its formation, Shannon possesses many years of experience working closely with top-performing sales agents, refining business processes and strategies, and developing auction-specific tools, materials and technology. Operating with a realistic, compassionate and professional approach, Shannon gauges is performance against high personal standards and an extraordinary desire to achieve real results for his clients.
REGIONAL AUCTION DIRECTOR
Joining us all the way from New Zealand, Anna sees the move as a fantastic opportunity to challenge herself both personally and professionally, and still stay within the brand that she has been part of since beginning her career as a real estate agent in 2007. She joins the team following 4 years as Operations Manager with the No.1 Harcourts Office in the World for Revenue – Harcourts Gold Papanui. The professional grounding that she received as part of this forward thinking, auction focused and driven team was second to none.
HEAD OF MARKETING
Emilee joined the Harcourts Auctions team in 2017 and brings infectious enthusiasm and drive to her daily responsibilities. With a degree in marketing and a background in sports, Emilee thrives on creating a positive team environment while getting results across all aspects of communication. She has a passion for creating unique and creative social media content and is keen to go above and beyond for colleagues and clients.