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LEADERSHIP
Real estate leadership is changing – and agents are calling the shots
The era of command-and-control leadership in real estate is fading fast. Today’s agents want more than KPIs and top-down directives — they’re looking for empathy, collaboration, and leaders who prioritise wellbeing as much as performance. According to Laing+Simmons CEO and REIA President Leanne Pilkington, leadership that truly connects with teams now looks very different to what it did a decade ago.
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TECH + SOCIAL
NSW bets on AI to unclog housing approvals backlog
As NSW rolls out its 2025–26 Budget, one of the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW budget repositions commercial property with $30b infrastructure plan and developer guarantee
The 2025–26 NSW budget lays the groundwork for a decentralised…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Budget delivers boost for first home buyers, REIQ welcomes reforms
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has endorsed the LNP…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ratio Rajput opens Harcourts Evolution
Harcourts Queensland is proud to announce the opening of Harcourts Evolution under the exceptional directorship of seasoned real estate expert…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Da Nang adventure for the best of REMAX
This year REMAX Australia took its selected elite to Vietnam to experience three days of professional stimulation at the Platinum…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Queensland announces Kobe Rae as Auction Growth Manager
Harcourts Queensland has announced the appointment of Kobe Rae as its new Auction Growth Manager.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Let go to grow: Why micromanagement holds back great real estate leadership
Jarita Rayasam knows that real leadership isn’t about holding the reins tighter—it’s about knowing when to let go. As Head…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How BresicWhitney built a brand-first property platform beyond the portals
In a real estate industry that leans heavily on third-party portals, BresicWhitney has taken a different path - investing in…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
State of Origin, real estate, and the business of mentorship
As Origin fever builds, one initiative is helping Queensland’s top players win off the field. Backed by Former Origin Greats…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
FOUNDIT launches with $2M in backing to help buyers, and agents, move faster in a complex market
New property platform FOUNDIT launches with $2M in funding to transform Australia's real estate market by connecting buyers with expert…
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TECH + SOCIAL
Smarter rent reviews. More revenue. Less burnout
Leesy's IRIS system transforms the time-consuming task of rental reviews into an automated process, delivering data-backed recommendations in seconds rather…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Stop renting leads: How to own your customer data
The agent had a choice: spend another $3,000 on portal upgrades for a failed listing, or try something different. She…
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OPINION
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Mindset and Personal Development
The real reason your sales team isn’t performing (yet)
“Talent wins deals. But structure wins seasons.” Real estate veteran Aaron Chuah exposes what really powers top-performing sales teams, and…
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OPINION
Why we need to stop over-complicating real estate
In a field cluttered with AI tools, scripts and training programs, the fundamental elements remain deceptively simple: building trust and…
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OPINION
When buyers go quiet: Why pausing beats pitching every time
When homebuyers go quiet after inspections, it's rarely disinterest, it's decision fatigue. Modern real estate requires agents to abandon scripts…
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AREC 2025
Global trade wars create unexpected property boom for Australia
Global trade tensions and tariffs are expected to create a property boom in Australia as redirected Chinese goods flood the…
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AREC 2025
How real estate agents are using personality-driven AI to outpace the robots
Real estate agents can combat AI replacement by leveraging human connection and personality-driven strategies, using custom chatbots to enhance client…
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AREC 2025
Australia 2035: migration, density and climate risk will reshape the future
Australia's property market by 2035 will be shaped by significant migration from India, urban densification, and climate risk. With a…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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Elite Agent
Could ChatGPT Hijack Your Next Deal?
What happens when your clients (or their parents) second-guess every recommendation you make with ChatGPT? This telling comment from a…
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Elite Agent
Motivating Agents: Rewards That Work with Dion Besser
TL;DR: Today we’re releasing a new episode of our Thought Leaders podcast that unpacks the practical side of growing a…
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Elite Agent
From Pain Points to Profit: Curtis Thomson on Property Management Automation
Curtis Thomson is something of a systems whisperer for industries bogged down by manual processes. Having cut his teeth in…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
How Kristen Porter Built A Different Kind Of Real Estate Law Firm
How to build systems to protect your business for the long term.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courage and Career Change: Angela Avgerinos’ Inspiring Journey
After a successful 13-year career in sales, Angela Avgerinos made the unexpected decision to walk away from selling. But rather…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
The Trust Factor: What’s Really Disrupting Real Estate in 2025
Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell explains the importance of personal relationships in today's technology-focused market.
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
18-car garage, yacht dock and a waterfall: Alex Guerrero’s $113m Miami build hits the market
Former Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Alex Guerrero has swapped baseball diamonds for beachfront builds, listing his latest ultra-luxury project in…
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Celebrity Homes
Jake Paul purchases Georgia hunting ranch for US$39 million
YouTube personality and boxer Jake Paul has acquired a 5,653-acre sporting ranch in Georgia's Decatur County for a record US$39…
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Celebrity Homes
Historic Drysdale estate hits the market
A rare opportunity to own a piece of Australian art history has emerged with the listing of Bouddi Farm, the…
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CONTRIBUTORS
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Mindset and Personal Development
Sidekick launches free 21-day challenge to help property managers beat burnout
Sidekick launches a free 21-day challenge to combat the burnout crisis sweeping Australia's property management industry. Starting June 9, the…
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BEST PRACTICE
Creating a workplace that people want to be in
Despite remote work capabilities, Ben Kingsberry invested in a state-of-the-art office space, believing that culture thrives where people want to…
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OPINION
Styling for downsizers: how to appeal to the empty nester market
Empty nesters are becoming an ever-increasing portion of the market, and Justine Wilson explains how you can appeal to them…
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EVENTS
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Real Estate Agent Events
Industry Leader Fiona Blayney Launches PM/ONE: Australia’s Premier Property Management Conference
Two-day national event puts property management centre stage, recognising the profession's critical role in housing one-third of Australian households
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INDUSTRY NEWS
AUSTROS finalists get set for the Auctioneering Championships
The 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) will feature novice auctioneers for the first time, marking a significant expansion of the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
More choice, flexibility and support ahead for agents, says REA Group
Agents can expect “more choice, more flexibility, more value than ever before” in 2025, with REA Group rolling out a…
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LISTING + MARKETING
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Ailo’s Ben White and Elite Agent’s Samantha McLean launch free course to guide Property Management into a new era of growth
Industry veterans Ben White and Samantha McLean launch a free five-day course…
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Why asking the right questions beats making the perfect pitch
It’s easy to assume that success in sales comes down to a…
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Agents’Agency partners with realestate.com.au to deliver bigger, better results
realestate.com.au has announced a new national partnership with Agents’Agency, which is set…
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The soft skills closing hard deals
Every agent knows the script. Build rapport. Handle objections. Present your value.…
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Are family-sized apartments the future?
For years, Australian apartment living has been synonymous with young professionals and…
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Should you ever negotiate your commission as a real estate agent?
Commission negotiation is a hot topic in real estate, but the truth…
LEADERSHIP
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Why big-city agents should start thinking small(er)
When it comes to shaking up your real estate playbook, the instinct…
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Coaching that clicks: Why one-size-fits-all training fails real estate agents
How do you really get through to someone? Laing+Simmons’ Angela Avgerinos says…
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Unleashing your true motivation
Sustainable real estate success begins not with commission targets but with discovering…
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The property management metric stuck in the 90s (and why it needs to go)
The 1990s have called and want their most popular PM metric back,…
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What real estate agents can learn from an FBI hostage negotiator
Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss has spent decades perfecting the art…
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Why character skills could be the missing piece in real estate training
Real estate agents have endless options when it comes to skills training.…
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UK house prices show resilience despite stamp duty changes
UK house prices dropped 2.7 per cent in April, the largest monthly…
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Rentvesting could be an option for younger buyers
Rentvesting has become an increasingly viable option for millennials and Gen Z…
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Queensland overtakes WA as Australia’s top investor market
Queensland has emerged as Australia's leading property investor market, overtaking Western Australia…
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A wake-up call for property managers is needed
Kylie Walker believes that property managers need to change the way they…
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Sydney and Brisbane leading the recovery in 2025
Australia's capital city markets are showing strong signs of recovery with Sydney…
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NSW Government unveils new infrastructure delivery pathway for developers
The NSW Government has released a draft guideline allowing developers to build…
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Buyer power grows in US property market as sellers cut prices
The latest data out of the US points to a shift that…
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Bethenny Frankel secures multi-million dollar off-market sale in Connecticut
The multimillion-dollar off-market sale of a nearly 300-year-old Connecticut estate underscores the…
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Quality counts: European banks told to watch risky real estate loans
The European Central Bank is urging lenders to tread carefully, particularly when…
INTERNATIONAL
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Celebrity Homes
NBA luxury: Jim Pallotta lists $57 million estate with cinema, basketball court and a room full of Santas
Former Boston Celtics co-owner Jim Pallotta has listed his epic Weston, Massachusetts estate for USD $38 million (around AUD $57.4…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
London just beat every city on earth for property investment
Over the past decade, London has cemented itself as the undisputed global magnet for commercial property investment, drawing in an…
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INTERNATIONAL
China’s home prices dip again in May, extending prolonged property slump
China’s property market remained under pressure in May, as fresh data showed home prices fell for a second consecutive month.
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