The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) publishes the Australian Auction & Valuation Sector – Artificial Intelligence in Valuations Report, which explores one of the most important professional issues now emerging across the valuation sector. As artificial intelligence becomes more visible in business systems, drafting tools, research processes, and market analysis, the report provides a thoughtful and practical framework for understanding how these technologies should be approached within professional valuation practice.

At its core, the report recognises that artificial intelligence can support efficiency, organisation, and access to information, but it does not replace professional judgement. Valuation is a discipline grounded in evidence, reasoning, context, and accountability. Whether assessing fine art, collectables, machinery, vehicles, or other specialist assets, the responsibility for the final opinion remains with the valuer. That principle is central to the report.

The report has been developed to help valuers, businesses, clients, and stakeholders think carefully about the role of AI in contemporary professional work. It considers how AI-generated material may be used, where caution is required, and why proper review and verification are essential before any information, analysis, or narrative is included in a valuation report. It also highlights the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, professional standards, and sound risk management.

Importantly, the report is not written to resist innovation. Rather, it reflects AVAA’s commitment to ensuring that innovation is adopted in a way that strengthens, rather than diminishes, professional practice. It supports the idea that technology should be used with care, transparency, and human oversight, particularly where clients, courts, institutions, and the public rely on valuation reports to make significant decisions.

The Australian Auction & Valuation Sector – Artificial Intelligence in Valuations Report is available to download free of charge from the link below:

This report forms part of AVAA’s broader thought leadership agenda and its work to support professional standards across the auction and valuation sector. As the national peak body representing specialist auctioneers and valuers, AVAA is committed to providing practical guidance on issues that affect the credibility, reliability, and future development of the profession.

With strong interest from professional valuers, this report is an important contribution to that work. It helps ensure that the profession remains forward-looking, trusted, and well positioned to engage confidently with new technologies while maintaining the high standards expected of professional valuers.

The Australian Auction & Valuation Sector – Artificial Intelligence in Valuations Report will be a key discussion point at the AVC26 Conference on the Gold Coast over 7-8 May 2026, so be sure to book your tickets for this key industry event.
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For further information on this report, please send an email to government.affairs@avaa.com.au or telephone 1300 928 165.  You can also stay up to date by following AVAA on LinkedIn, X/Twitter and Facebook.