The mirror, the mess, and the reset our profession needs
A hard look at culture, accountability, and the future standards of Australian real estate leadership
Fresh approach delivers seven-day sale after four-month listing stall
A targeted digital campaign and one-on-one inspection strategy turned a four-month listing into a seven-day sale for a Kettering property…
How data and repeat clients delivered a $1.66m off-market sale in Berwick
After spotting a stalled listing, Mahdi Tawakoli connected an active buyer with a one-of-a-kind French provincial home —…
Hollywood love story home: Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra’s retreat for sale
The mid-century home served as a sanctuary for the silver screen star during her marriage to Frank Sinatra
Property manager vacancies hit 5,300 as six-figure salaries fail to stem exodus
New data reveals the scale of the workforce crisis, with Victoria's 1,100 vacant roles reflecting the toll of…
Shane Hiscock walks client back to rejected Indooroopilly property for $3.9 million pre-market win
After initially dismissing the location, a repeat client secured 18 Graham Street, Indooroopilly for $3.9 million — guided…
What happens when a respected voice gets the keys to a 13,000-person network? We’re about to find out
Thomas McGlynn left one of Sydney's most admired businesses to take on something much harder. Here's why.
The AI Edit Ep. 8: You don’t need the biggest crowd you need the right one
Samantha McLean explains why AI-generated buyer personas are becoming the new competitive edge at vendor appraisals - and why agents who start with "who" instead of "how" are changing the conversation before they've even been appointed.
Do You Actually Know Who You’re Presenting To?
Off-market apartment sale saves vendor $15,000 while securing harbour views buyer
Jeremy McPherson turned database intelligence and neighbouring sale momentum into an $835,000 off-market result that saved his vendor $15,000 in marketing costs.
National vacancy hits 1% as rental market tightens further – what it means for PMs
National vacancy tightens further to 1.0% as supply shortages persist, pushing rents up 5.9% annually and keeping pressure on renters and agents across the country.
NSW to launch Smart Rental Bonds to ease renters’ upfront costs
NSW’s new Smart Rental Bonds system will allow tenants to transfer bonds between properties for $25, aiming to ease upfront costs and streamline the moving process.
National vacancy rate drops to 1.1% as rental squeeze tightens
Darwin and Hobart lead rent rises with double-digit annual growth, while Perth and Brisbane remain among the tightest markets nationally.
The three-person leadership model transforming agencies
Michael Nitschke says most principals are stuck in the weeds. The fix isn’t more hustle — it’s a tight leadership structure, disciplined weekly rhythm and…
AREC26 reveals top industry speaker line-up as it draws insights from the best in Australian real estate
From Vivien Yap to Alex Jordan, the nation’s leading agents and next-gen talent take the stage to reveal what’s driving success.
Rent roll growth has slowed. But not for the top 10%
AREC26 focuses on top agents for practical insights to drive growth
Brisbane tops commercial yields as most markets see declines
Industrial yields tighten, retail remains highest-risk, and Adelaide posts biggest declines as Brisbane leads the pack.
The mirror has many faces
If someone who’s spent 13+ years writing about this industry can be charmed into writing the success story, what chance…
Steady guidance through uncertain times
How calm, confidence, and clarity help real estate professionals guide clients and build trust, even…
The hidden cost of assumption: how one question can make or break a deal
Stop guessing what your clients know; a 30-second check-in could save thousands and close more…
The consequences of keeping 360kg gorillas
When a high-performing ‘gorilla’ threatens more than revenue: the hidden costs of big personalities in…
Stop chasing silver bullets and start stacking points
Consistency is the ultimate competitive advantage. When the market gets noisy, the best agents win…
Shorts
How to find your next hire in the age of AI
With AI tools making resumes and cover letters flawless, traditional hiring methods are breaking down.…
Is there enough of you online?
“Play the long game.” I’ve heard this phrase in real estate for years. Don’t chase…
The AI Edit Ep. 6: SEO just changed – are you a source AI can reference?
Traditional SEO was straightforward in principle: be the best answer on a single page. “Who’s…
The AI Edit Ep. 5: The digital letterbox drop – why paper was never the point
You sell a house. You put together a flyer “Just Sold” in big letters, your…
The AI Edit Ep. 4: Redesign the factory – the productivity paradox, applied to AI
In the 1890s, factories across New England replaced their steam engines with electric motors and…
The AI Edit Ep. 8: You don’t need the biggest crowd you need the right one
Do You Actually Know Who You’re Presenting To?
The AI Edit Ep. 6: SEO just changed – are you a source AI can reference?
The AI Edit Ep. 5: The digital letterbox drop – why paper was never the point
The AI Edit Ep. 4: Redesign the factory – the productivity paradox, applied to AI
