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Celebrity Homes

Mark Zuckerberg joins tech billionaire exodus to Florida amid California tax proposal

The Meta CEO's reported purchase of an Indian Creek mansion follows Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin to Miami as California considers a 5% billionaire tax.

Macarthur Anna Younan achieved $1.2 million for a five-bedroom Elderslie house after adjusting price strategy mid-campaign, generating three contract requests.
Agent Stories

Price repositioning secures $1.2m for unique Elderslie family home

Macarthur agent converts hesitant buyers with mid-campaign price adjustment

Real Estate Agent Events

REA Excellence Award winners announced for 2025 

REA Group has unveiled the 2025 REA Excellence Awards winners, with OC Real Estate claiming two major titles…

Carol Tuckett secures $730,000 for a Kelmscott house, leveraging her in-house renovation team and strategic presentation to generate eight offers.
Agent Stories

Kelmscott house sale exceeds expectations by $80,000 in seven days

Strategic renovation and professional cleaning drive eight offers in seven days

Anna Younan converts 12-year vendor relationship into six-day $1.15 million sale at Harrington Park, securing three offers in 24 hours for tenanted property.
Agent Stories

Macarthur agent converts 12-year relationship into swift six-day sale

A considered private treaty campaign balances timing, tenancy and long-term relationships

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Growth continues for DiJones in the Southern Highlands with Hayley Sneddon joining the brand

DiJones has strengthened its Southern Highlands team with the addition of experienced real estate professional Hayley Sneddon, as…

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realestate.com.au launches its first real estate app for ChatGPT

Realestate.com.au brings property search to ChatGPT, allowing Aussies to find homes through natural conversation rather than traditional filters.

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Ray White kicks off 2026 with biggest ever launch event in Melbourne

CEO Domenic Belfiore challenges agents to pursue market leadership while staying true to core values as network celebrates…

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Harcourts Foundation paves the way for Sunshine Butterflies with $5,000 grant

Sunshine Butterflies, the beloved disability support charity nestled in the Noosa countryside, has received a $5,000 boost from…

Partner Content

FOUNDIT appoints Thomas Georgiou as Founding Partner and National Head of Buyer Agent Services 

Property platform FOUNDIT appoints Thomas Georgiou as Founding Partner and National Head of Buyer Agent Services, bringing 22…

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Aussie partners with Stockdale & Leggo

Aussie Home Loans (Aussie) and leading real estate agency Stockdale & Leggo today announced a strategic home loan…

Anna sold a three-bedroom Ambarvale home for $1.015 million in 24 hours after strategic Friday listing generated eight offers.
Agent Stories

Strategic timing drives $1.015 million Ambarvale sale in 24 hours

Gilbert + Younan agent generates eight offers from Friday evening listing and Saturday open house

Five-bedroom Yeppoon house with black mould and water damage attracted 19 registered bidders, selling $220,000 over reserve through vision-focused marketing.
Agent Stories

Vision over condition: how a Yeppoon renovator attracted 19 registered bidders

Five-bedroom house needing significant renovation and repair exceeds reserve by $220,000

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Established Alderley agent Janine McDonald rebrands and starts new chapter with Harcourts Solutions

After 28 years as a trusted name in Alderley real estate, seasoned real estate professional Janine McDonald is…

Franchise News

Ray White Queensland appoints property management growth specialist 

Ray White Queensland has appointed property management expert Jamie-Lee Billerwell as Network Specialist - Property Management Growth.

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Highland Kicks off the 2026 season with their annual Kickstart Sales Conference 

The Highland Annual Kickstart Conference launched with energy and enthusiasm this year, as the team gathered in the…

Selena Berry secures $1,455,000 for 50+ acre property in Adelaide Park after multi-year campaign, matching livestock capability with buyer interests.
Agent Stories

Rural expertise drives $1.45m result after multi-year Adelaide Park campaign

Agent's buyer connection ends long campaign with rural property result

Selena Berry of RMW Property Agents secured six offers on a Tanby acreage block in two weeks, with strategic marketing driving competitive interest.
Agent Stories

Tanby acreage block attracts six offers in two weeks

Strategic marketing drives six offers on vacant acreage block

Selena Berry sells four-bedroom Yeppoon home for $790,000 through strategic campaign that attracted multiple investor offers for coastal property.
Agent Stories

Coastal family home with Airbnb appeal sells for $790,000 in Yeppoon

Strategic presentation and buyer communication deliver competitive result for coastal Queensland home

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Ray White Rockhampton announces leadership evolution

Ray White Rockhampton is entering an important new chapter, with an evolved leadership structure designed to support the…

Grant Matterson achieved $2,305,000 at auction in Elanora Heights for Italian vendors watching via FaceTime, exceeding reserve by $35,000.
Agent Stories

Northern beaches agent delivers auction success for Italian vendors watching via FaceTime

Grant Matterson strategically times auction for overseas vendors, achieving above-reserve result via FaceTime

A four-bedroom Truganina house sells for $860,000 off-market through YPA Tarneit-Truganina; $160,000 above the suburb median.
Agent Stories

Truganina house sells $190,000 above median after previous agents fail to secure a buyer

Four-bedroom house achieves $860,000 through database strategy

People Moves

Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider exits after Compass acquisition

Former Realogy leader quietly departs with potential $67 million severance package as mega-merger creates real estate giant

People Moves

Urban Real Estate appoints Katrina Tarrant as first CEO

The appointment signals the NSW independent group's shift from founder-led startup to scaled business as it eyes further…

Franchise News

Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park appoints Head of Sales

Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park has further bolstered its leadership bench with the appointment of Sean Gibson…

People Moves

Blackshaw welcomes Louise Harget and team to Manuka Office

Blackshaw has strengthened its Canberra presence with the return of highly regarded agent Louise Harget, who rejoins the…

People Moves

Knight Frank makes two key appointments to APAC team

Knight Frank has strengthened its Occupier Strategy & Solutions platform with two strategic appointments across the Asia Pacific…

Celebrity Homes

Blue Mountains heritage estate with restored Sorensen gardens lists for $8.5m

The 5.8-acre Leura property features over 200 varieties of cool-climate plants and two separate residences after 25 years…

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Harcourts Solutions launches new Alderley Office and expands rental portfolio

Harcourts Solutions is proud to announce its expansion with a new Alderley office, marking an important milestone in…

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FOUNDIT welcomes Anthony Butler as Senior Buyer’s Agent, strengthening its expert network

Fast-growing property platform FOUNDIT has appointed Anthony Butler as a Senior Buyer’s Agent, further expanding its national network…

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The Agency appoints Nicole MacGee as PM Head of Operations 

Highly experienced real estate executive Nicole MacGee has returned to The Agency as the Property Management division’s Head of Operations…

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Belle Property North Shore announces Patrick Lang as partner and principal

Belle Property is excited to announce the rebranding of its Lane Cove, Hunter’s Hill, Lindfield, Willoughby and Ryde…

Helen Politis secured $1.53 million for a Wynnum apartment, notably above the reserve after a strategic 60-day campaign pivoted to auction.
Agent Stories

Helen Politis achieves record price for ground floor apartment in Wynnum with a strategic auction pivot.

Strategic patience and a well-timed auction pivot deliver standout result for ground-floor bayside apartment

Yeppoon agent Terry Delalande sells three-bedroom home for $1.3 million off-market after months of buyer nurturing, delivering zero-day result.
Agent Stories

Months of buyer nurturing delivers $1.3m Yeppoon result

Agent matches family buyers to half-acre home before listing

Real Estate Agent Events

Industry leaders unite to redefine real estate excellence

Over 1000 of Australia's top real estate performers gathered at The One Conference in Brisbane to collaboratively bridge…