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AVAA Business Resources

Tools For Valuers & Auctioneers

Professional valuation and auction businesses succeed when clients have confidence in their expertise, professionalism, and processes. The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) provides practical resources that support recognised best practice, helping member businesses and professionals who hold the respected AVAA Certified Valuer (CVAu) and AVAA Certified Auctioneer (CAAu) credentials demonstrate their commitment.

Professional resources help valuation and auction businesses operate with greater consistency, confidence, and efficiency. Covering areas such as client engagement, reporting, compliance, risk management, ethics, and professional conduct, they provide practical guidance that supports sound business practices and professional service delivery.

Clients increasingly expect transparency, accountability, and professional standards when engaging valuers and auctioneers. Access to recognised frameworks and guidance helps demonstrate a commitment to quality, giving clients confidence that services are being delivered using established methodologies, professional judgement, and documented processes.

Standard Agreement for the Engagement of a Valuer —

The AVAA Standard Agreement for the Engagement of a Valuer provides a consistent framework for valuation businesses to manage client engagements, clarify instructions, define responsibilities, and reduce risk. Available to AVAA Corporate Members and professionals holding the AVAA Certified Valuer (CVAu) credential, it supports best practice, strengthens client confidence, and promotes clear, professional relationships throughout the valuation process.  [More Info]

Australian Online Auction Compliance Program —

The Australian Online Auction Compliance Program provides practical cyber risk and compliance resources for auction businesses, including policy templates covering privacy, information security, cyber security, and payment card standards. The program helps members strengthen risk management, improve compliance, and build client confidence in their online auction operations.  [More Info]

Australian Economic Updates —

AVAA publishes two monthly economic resources, the AVAA Australian Economic Snapshot and the AVAA Composition of the Australian Economy, providing certified valuers and auctioneers with a concise overview of the economic environment influencing markets and asset values to support informed decision-making and provide useful context for valuation and auction activities.  [More Info]

AVAA continues to invest in the development of professional standards, guidance materials, and practical business resources that support both members and the broader profession. These initiatives assist businesses in responding to changing regulatory expectations while strengthening professionalism, credibility, and public confidence across Australia.

These resources provide a valuable professional advantage to AVAA Corporate Members and professionals with the respected AVAA Certified Valuer (CVAu) and AVAA Certified Auctioneer (CAAu) . Combined with ongoing education and industry engagement, they help practitioners strengthen client relationships, improve business practices, and demonstrate their commitment to professional excellence.

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Interested In Finding Out More?

For further information on these member-driven initiatives, please send an email to standards@avaa.com.au or telephone 1300 928 165.  You can also stay up to date by following AVAA on LinkedIn, X/Twitter and Facebook.

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— Related Information

◾ AVAA Valuers Agreement
◾ AVAA Auction Compliance

— Apply For Certification

◾ Certified Valuer
◾ Certified Auctioneer
◾ Corporate Membership

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Australian Valuation & Auction News Updates

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October 1st, 2026|

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Specialising In Valuing Sporting Memorabilia

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Valuation & Auction Events

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Interest in the professional valuation of sporting memorabilia is increasing as collectors, insurers, legal advisers, estates and investors seek informed advice on value, authenticity, condition and provenance. This webinar explores sound valuation practices for [...]

Workplace Relations Interest Group (8/10/26)

The AVAA Human Resources Interest Group brings together members with responsibility for managing people, workplace practices and employment matters across the valuation and auction industries. This meeting will provide a practical forum to discuss [...]

Valuers As Expert Witnesses Webinar (19/8/26)

Professional valuers are increasingly being asked to assist courts, tribunals, insurers and legal practitioners by providing independent expert evidence. This webinar explores the practical realities of acting as an expert witness and the professional [...]