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Multi-segment campaign drives seven offers and a $180,000 negotiation lift in Wandin North
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Multi-segment campaign drives seven offers and a $180,000 negotiation lift in Wandin North

A multi-segment marketing approach and independent building reports delivered seven offers and a $180,000 price lift for Carl Payne of Barry Plant Lilydale.

Gardens and patience deliver $700,000 result for Westbury country cottage
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Gardens and patience deliver $700,000 result for Westbury country cottage

Wayne Riethoff's patient 350-day campaign for a niche English cottage in Westbury proves the right buyer is worth…

Franchise News

OBrien Real Estate takes leadership team to Bali for annual reset

The four-day conference brought together business owners and senior leaders to focus on culture, accountability and execution standards.

Simon Withers and Fahim Kabir. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

REMAX expands Perth footprint with Willetton franchise

Former business development manager Fahim Kabir steps into ownership with new southern suburbs office.

Franchise News

PRD expands Victorian footprint with Geelong office launch

The franchise network adds its first Greater Geelong presence as it approaches its 50th anniversary in Australian real…

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Franchise News

HTL Property hires Mark Durran to lead hotel capital markets

The veteran dealmaker behind $6.5 billion in hotel transactions joins the national brokerage firm as Managing Director Hotel…

Franchise News

Real+ appoints Sean Scoffield as General Manager in next phase of national growth

Real+ has announced the appointment of Sean Scoffield as General Manager, marking a significant step in the national…

Emma Orchard sells Hamilton Hill home in eight days with five-offer competition
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Emma Orchard sells Hamilton Hill home in eight days with five-offer competition

Emma Orchard's strategic staging and subdivision pitch secured five competitive offers in just eight days for a Hamilton…

Cultivated buyer database delivers penthouse sale in 21 days at Warners Bay
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Cultivated buyer database delivers penthouse sale in 21 days at Warners Bay

John Church's two-phase campaign and cultivated buyer database delivered an unconditional sale in three weeks for a penthouse…

Franchise News

Geelong agent takes on New York Marathon for local hospital

Harcourts North Geelong director Joe Grgic is training along the Barwon River ahead of the 42-kilometre race, with…

Reapit General Manager ANZ Simon Berglund
Sponsored Content

How did your state perform? Compare various sales metrics for 2025-2026

New data from Reapit’s Real Estate Intelligence Report 2026 shows Queensland outperforming the national average across commission rates,…

Real Estate Agent Events

LAUNCH’26 Returns to Brisbane Focusing on Growth, Leadership and Performance

LAUNCH’26 will return to Brisbane on Tuesday 21 July 2026, with Apollo Auctions Australasia bringing together leading agents,…

Partner Content

Building a referral network that works on autopilot

How top @realty agents use smart CRM automation to turn every settlement into a stream of warm, ongoing…

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Franchise News

Helen Yan marks decade at Ray White with new Balwyn office

Victoria's top-ranked principal for eight consecutive years opens new premises while renewing franchise agreement with the group.

Mark Blit. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Veteran Bayside agent Mark Blit joins Ray White

The 17-year industry professional joins Ray White The Bayside Group.

Greg Brydon. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Greg Brydon wins 2026 Australasian Auctioneering Championship

Apollo Auctions' general manager takes top honour after years of competition, crediting mentors and a phone screensaver as…

Thorburn Property Group has a new look office. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Thorburn Property Group unveils new look office

Thorburn Property Group's new Burleigh headquarters ditches corporate real estate styling for a moody, music-filled space designed around…

People Moves

Professionals Mandurah relaunches under local agents turned co-principals

Vicki Bredendeck and Sharon Anderson take the reins of the Peel region office, reuniting after years apart to…

Andrew McCann and Alicia Loxley. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Jellis Craig urges homeowners to upgrade at its bi-annual Property Event

CEO Andrew McCann told 350 clients and investors that federal budget changes make now the time to upgrade…

Three contracts, two setbacks, one unconditional result in Mackay CBD
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Three contracts, two setbacks, one unconditional result in Mackay CBD

When two contracts fell over on a Mackay CBD development site, Shirlz Russell went back to market —…

Franchise News

Tense Venneri appointed Barry Plant Head of Growth

After more than three decades in regional real estate, including 16 years leading the highly successful Barry Plant…

Williams Morley Real Estate’s six-week auction strategy delivers a $2.2m result in Berowra Heights
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Williams Morley Real Estate’s six-week auction strategy delivers a $2.2m result in Berowra Heights

Katie Williams and Bryce Morley guided a local multi-generational family to secure a five-bedroom Berowra Heights home through…

Domain President Jason Pellegrino. Image: AREC
News

Domain bets the next era belongs to confidence

Domain's president told AREC 2026 that declining transaction volumes and record distrust mean data alone is no longer…

Young family snaps up Burswood Peninsula apartment drawn by precinct's transformation
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Young family snaps up Burswood Peninsula apartment drawn by precinct’s transformation

Nic Di Rosso of Deximal sold a 159-square-metre apartment in an exclusive Burswood complex to a younger family…

Holly Ransom at AREC 2026. Image: AREC.
News

Your Best Negotiation Won’t Win You a Single Referral

Holly Ransom told AREC 2026 that clients don’t tell stories about the sale price – they tell stories…

Real-time market read delivers $2.05 million Picton acreage sale
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Real-time market read delivers $2.05 million Picton acreage sale

A rapid price adjustment and transparent campaign strategy delivered a $2.05 million result for a five-bedroom acreage property…

Josh Altman - AREC 2026. Image: AREC.
Real Estate Agent Events

Josh Altman’s three rules for finding high-value clients

Million Dollar Listing star Josh Altman told a full Gold Coast Convention Centre at AREC 2026 that his…

Emma Orchard turns tight Perth market into nine-day sale
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Emma Orchard turns tight Perth market into nine-day sale

Emma Orchard turned Perth's low-inventory market into a winning outcome for sellers seeking fast settlement and local investors…

Long-term campaign delivers $3.15 million result in Kirkham after strategic hold
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Long-term campaign delivers $3.15 million result in Kirkham after strategic hold

A four-bedroom house in Kirkham's exclusive estate launched in June 2024 and ultimately secured $3.150 million, with Anna…

Tristan Rowland of Bright Real Estate won the REIA's Residential Salesperson of the Year. Photo: Supplied
Industry News

Australia’s top agents named at REIA National Awards for Excellence

The 2026 National Awards for Excellence recognised standout agents, property managers and agencies, with South Australia and Queensland…

Franchise News

Magain Real Estate launches dedicated commercial division amid strong market growth

Magain Real Estate has officially launched Magain Commercial, marking a strategic expansion into the commercial property sector following…

Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo have taken the reins at Ray White Port Adelaide. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo take over Ray White Port Adelaide

Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo expand their western suburbs footprint, with founder Nick Psarros staying on to mentor…

Treasure hunt marketing drives early sale of seven-bedroom Flagstaff Hill home
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Treasure hunt marketing drives early sale of seven-bedroom Flagstaff Hill home

Rebecca Giameos turned a property inspection into a family adventure with a pirate-themed treasure hunt that led buyers…

Strategic timing delivers nine-bidder auction in Epping
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Strategic timing delivers nine-bidder auction in Epping

Wenting Shi of Tracy Yap Realty made a strategic call to bring the auction forward by two weeks,…

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Supplier News

The clock is ticking for Tranche 2

With no grace period under Tranche 2 reforms, compliance platform APLYiD is urging agencies to act now before…