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Rex Software announce innovative integrated AI that unlocks real estate agents’ databases

Rex Software launches AI suite to streamline CRM workflows, boost prospecting and turn agent databases into active growth engines

People Moves

Four commercial property veterans launch Western Sydney-focused agency

The new firm brings together directors with a combined 80 years of experience to service the region's growing…

Franchise News

Nutrien Harcourts taps Andrew Brien as CEO to lead expansion push

The appointment comes as the rural and regional network signals active interest in acquiring other brands to grow…

Cameron Kusher has joined Herron Todd White. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Cameron Kusher joins Herron Todd White as Chief Economist

The prominent housing market analyst brings two decades of property economics experience to Australia's largest valuation firm.

Elite Agent TV

The AI Edit Ep. 11: Your vendor isn’t online – here’s how AI can still help

Samantha McLean introduces the "empathy analysis" - a framework for using AI to prepare for vendors who have…

OBrien Real Estate Carrum Downs has expanded. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

OBrien Real Estate Carrum Downs expands into Langwarrin

The Melbourne agency adds a second location as it looks to deepen its presence in the city's south-east.

Neil Zheng, Hans Liu, Mingfeng Tang, Henry Lin, Jichen Quan and Emma Yu). Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Ray White Burwood doubles footprint with Blackburn office launch

The expansion creates a combined team of more than 30 staff across Melbourne's eastern corridor, with the new…

People Moves

Christie’s International Real Estate launches in NSW with 10-year licence

Property entrepreneur Scott Michaelson will lead the luxury brand's expansion into Australia's largest prestige market, backed by a…

Heather Edwards, Mark and Sarah Sheppard, Tom Donnelly, Con Kavooris. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

NAI Harcourts launches commercial arm in South Australia

The Adelaide venture marks the network's latest expansion as commercial property investors prioritise advice-led transactions over volume.

HX 2026
Real Estate Agent Events

Performance gap widens – HX 2026 sets out to close it

As market pressure rises, Harcourts’ HX Conference brings together industry leaders to sharpen skills, lift standards and turn…

Kashka Hardy with Coburg Lions. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Barry Plant Coburg extends Lions partnership with jersey sponsorship

Barry Plant Coburg has expanded its partnership with the Coburg Football Club, adding jersey sponsorship for the 2026…

Marty Haynes with Jennifer and Daniel Norris. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Illawarra radio icon Marty Haynes swaps mic for real estate career

The breakfast radio veteran and Illawarra Convoy founder is joining a new Ray White venture focused on off-the-plan…

Harcourts Ignite opens fifth office. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Harcourts Ignite opens fifth Wide Bay office in five years

The Queensland agency has expanded from a single location to five offices across the region, now backed by…

Move-in ready strategy delivers sale in one week for Cessnock family home
Agent Stories

Move-in ready strategy delivers sale in one week for Cessnock family home

Bryce Gibson's compressed marketing strategy and move-in ready presentation delivered 12 groups to the first open and a…

First-home buyer snaps up Aberdare unit after strategic campaign delivers $525,000 result
Agent Stories

First-home buyer snaps up Aberdare unit after strategic campaign delivers $525,000 result

A first-home buyer secured this two-bedroom Aberdare unit after Bryce Gibson's strategic campaign pivot from off-market to open…

Social media pre-launch drives five-party competition in Muswellbrook
Agent Stories

Social media pre-launch drives five-party competition in Muswellbrook

Dominic Pike's organic social media pre-launch generated five competing parties and a sale $25,000 above guide in just…

Highland has obtained an Affordable Housing Property Management Licence in New South Wales. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Highland secures NSW licence to manage affordable housing stock

The property group's new capability allows it to support developers from project marketing through to long-term management of…

OBrien Real Estate have pledged $35,000 to Good Friday Appeal. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

OBrien Real Estate pledges $35,000 to Good Friday Appeal

The network-wide donation to the Royal Children's Hospital reflects a growing trend of real estate groups using their…

Janey Pagels' twilight approach secures buyer who'd been waiting months for Breelya Rise return
Agent Stories

Janey Pagels’ twilight approach secures buyer who’d been waiting months for Breelya Rise return

A twilight photography approach and premium positioning delivered multiple interested buyers for Janey Pagels' architecturally designed Livingston Park…

Perfect buyer match delivers a record result for Forster's Solaris complex
Agent Stories

Perfect buyer match delivers a record result for Forster’s Solaris complex

An interstate retiree relocating to Forster found the perfect three-bedroom apartment in their preferred building before it hit…

Alice in Wonderland garden seals Chisholm sale
Agent Stories

Alice in Wonderland garden seals Chisholm sale

Abbey Morris' database targeting and presentation-first approach delivered a quick sale in Chisholm, proving that turnkey properties attract…

REA Executive Manager – Sales, Gerard Connell. Image: Supplied
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Customers to join REA Group Hackdays event to accelerate industry innovation 

REA Group opens its flagship Hackdays innovation event to customers, inviting real estate businesses to co-design AI-driven solutions…

Buyer's agency platform FOUNDIT expands its Eastern Suburbs team with Mark Amos. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

FOUNDIT doubles Eastern Suburbs presence with second buyer’s agent partner Mark Amos

Mark Amos brings two decades of property acquisition experience as the platform responds to demand in one of…

Harcourts Property Centre expands with three Brisbane acquisitions. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Harcourts Property Centre expands with three Brisbane acquisitions

The South East Queensland agency is adding two Bayside businesses and opening a New Farm office as part…

Tim Fraser has joined Ray White Upper North Shore. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Tim Fraser brings $1.8 billion track record to Ray White Upper North Shore

The luxury market specialist, who has dominated the $10 million-plus segment between Wahroonga and Turramurra, joins after two…

Sam Borner, Matt McCabe, Peter Ludbrook, Matt Agterhuis, Will Munro & Nick Grylewicz Front: Katie Hewitt, Holly Boyd, Lauren Lubeek & Kate Brandenburg. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Ray White Ballarat opens satellite office in Lucas growth corridor

The agency has partnered with land developer Integra Group to establish a presence in the master-planned community seven…

Robert Tulp joins Ray White A T Realty. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Back-to-back auctioneering champion joins Ray White A T Realty

Robert Tulp, who won REINZ's top auctioneering title in 2024 and 2025, will work exclusively with the Auckland…

Franchise News

Belle Property opens new Central Coast office in Blue Bay

Local agents Josh Froud and Ricky Cavarra launch the new office, targeting buyers seeking coastal lifestyle properties in…

Tom Ainsworth - Rex CRO. Image supplied
Partner Content

Findings from PropTech AI Advisory Board reveal the biggest challenges to estate agents

New advisory board reveals how AI is reshaping agent productivity, data quality, and prospecting workflows

News

Budget needs to focus on action, not talk to fix housing crisis

LJ Hooker calls for Budget action to redirect property tax revenue into housing supply, affordability and mobility amid…

People Moves

Knight Frank bolsters franchise team with new operations hire

Mary McLean joins from CBRE as the network expands through its McGrath partnership.

REMAX has bought togehter its top agents for an exclusive Brisbane summit. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

REMAX gathers top agents for exclusive Brisbane summit

More than 40 of the network's million-dollar-plus performers gathered at The Calile Hotel for professional development sessions with…

Natalie Deep, Virginia Chick, Joanne Hall, Lachlan Pellow, Bev Pellow, Danielle Phillips. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

McGrath expands with 120-year-old Cootamundra agency in Riverina

The Pellow family's regional franchise group adds its sixth office, bringing Ron Loiterton Real Estate's property management portfolio…

Bondi Rescue's Harrison Reid has joined Harcourts. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Bondi Rescue’s Harrison Reid swaps lifeguard tower for real estate

The longtime TV lifeguard has joined New Zealand's top Harcourts franchise to work alongside agent Cameron Bailey.

Elisa McMahon delivers $4 million Clayfield result in 21 days after strategic campaign reset
Agent Stories

Elisa McMahon delivers $4 million Clayfield result in 21 days after strategic campaign reset

Elisa McMahon's strategic reset of a previously listed Clayfield character home delivered a $4 million result in just…