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Agent Stories
Top-floor studio apartment snapped up before auction in Bondi Junction
A top-floor studio apartment at 521/29 Newland Street, Bondi Junction, has sold prior to auction for $430,000 after just 14 days on market, led by Nicholas Armstrong-Smith. The result came from a multi-layered campaign combining the agency’s advertising right next door to the property, a curated database of investors and first-home buyers, and comprehensive digital marketing that generated 2,800 views…
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Pre-Christmas pressure delivers $820,000 townhouse result in Mount Warrigal
Rome McGrath of Ray White Shell Harbour City secured $820,000 for a three-bedroom townhouse at 391 Redwood Parade, Mount Warrigal, after a strategically compressed 20-day campaign that capitalised on pre-Christmas buyer urgency. The property sold at auction on 26 November 2025 following competitive bidding between two registered bidders, with the hammer falling at reserve after the price climbed from a…
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Agent Stories
Macarthur agent sells Mount Annan home in seven days with price withholding strategy
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan has sold a four-bedroom house at at 83 Kurrajong Circuit, Mount Annan for $1.295 million in just seven days by withholding the asking price and leveraging strategic marketing. The rapid result came from withholding the advertised price for the first week while deploying premier digital listings and targeted database outreach – a strategy that…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Familiar faces continue local growth story in Angle Vale
Ross Whiston and Sallyann Vivian, the dynamic leaders of Ray White Gawler East, are excited to announce they will be merging their business and team with Ray White Angle Vale.Â
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Tina Bligh returns to Highland Double Bay Malouf, strengthening Malouf team’s growth strategy
In a move that reinforces Highland Double Bay Malouf's position in Sydney's prestige property market, experienced agent Tina Bligh has rejoined the agency as Sales Associate to David Malouf, bringing more than two decades of real estate expertise to one of the company's leading residential teams.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
A new era in commercial real estate for the Central West
A changing of the guard is underway in Orange, with the launch of a new commercial real estate agency, RWC Central West.
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Real Estate News
The Agency expands offering on Qld’s Gold Coast with Rhys Wildermoth Â
Highly successful real estate professional Rhys Wildermoth and his team have joined national real estate brand The Agency in Queensland’s Gold Coast growth corridor.Â
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Ray White and REA Group announce landmark partnership
Ray White becomes first real estate group to access REA's expanded market intelligence suite through a landmark data partnership, leveraging proprietary technology platforms to transform property insights into competitive advantages for its 550+ Australian offices.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Queensland promotes Gavin Croft to Chief Operating Officer
Ray White Queensland has announced the promotion of Gavin Croft to Chief Operating Officer, effective 2026, signalling a strategic move to strengthen its leadership bench with one of the state's most accomplished real estate professionals.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Golden Grove brings decades of expertise to booming corridor
Ray White is expanding its presence in Adelaide's thriving north east with the launch of Ray White Golden Grove.Â
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Agent Stories
Database strategy drives off-market unit sale in Mount Colah
Nick Berman from McGrath Hornsby has sold a one-bedroom unit at 2/1-3 Werombi Road, Mount Colah for $490,000 through an off-market campaign targeting investor buyers. While keeping the property off market, Nick proactively reached out to buyers in his database who were actively seeking one-bedroom apartments, particularly those looking for investment properties. The successful buyer first discovered the property through…
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Agent Stories
Standalone factory in Huntingdale secures $1.924 million in six-day campaign
A standalone brick factory at 32 Clifford Street, Huntingdale, has sold for $1.924 million in just six days on market, with Stefano Petsis executing the private treaty campaign. The industrial asset attracted eleven interested parties despite minimal marketing expenditure, with Stefano collaborating with Aston Commercial to deliver the result. “The vendors were thrilled with the speed of sale,” said Stefano…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Pinnacle welcomes Samantha Bonnici
Harcourts Pinnacle is thrilled to announce that top-tier real estate agent Samantha Bonnici has joined our team.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Mandurah takes on 36-hour treadmill challenge for Movember
The team at Harcourts Mandurah is once again stepping up to support men's health by taking part in a 36-hour non-stop treadmill challenge for Movember.
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Movers and Shakers
Dylan Balmforth appointed Director of People and Expansion at Coronis Group
Coronis Group has appointed Dylan Balmforth as Director of People and Expansion as the company continues its national growth strategy.
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Movers and Shakers
Rohullah Paykari expands LJ Hooker presence in Melbourne’s south-east
After five successful years with LJ Hooker Dandenong, Rohullah Paykari is expanding the network's reach with a second office in Berwick.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
REA Group acquires real-time lifestyle data platform Neighbourlytics
REA Group acquires Neighbourlytics, an Australian data platform that reveals how people actually live in neighbourhoods beyond demographic statistics.
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Movers and Shakers
Sotheby’s International Realty officially expands into Melbourne and appoints new local CEO
Sotheby’s International Realty, the world’s most prestigious luxury real estate brand, has officially launched in Melbourne, appointing Mitch Armstrong as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Projects to lead the new operation.
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Agent Stories
Strategic marketing delivers four offers on Dubbo family home
A four-bedroom family home in Dubbo has sold for $850,000 after a 66-day campaign by Samuel Shooter from Dubbo Real Estate Agency, which generated four offers from competing buyers. The property at 66 Darling Street attracted strong interest through a multi-channel marketing strategy that combined traditional real estate portals with targeted social media campaigns and direct outreach to buyers who…
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Agent Stories
Targeted marketing drives $57,000 in competitive bidding for Norman Park unit
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit at 4/166 Norman Avenue, Norman Park has sold under the hammer for $867,000 after Jason generated six registered bidders through strategic buyer campaigns. The 29-day campaign delivered results significantly above suburb benchmarks, with 3,371 views on realestate.com.au, 58 email and phone enquiries, and 60 inspections. Three offers came in before auction day. Campaign strategy delivered measurable…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White leaders unite to bring the whole team
More than 80 Queensland business leaders from Cairns to Coolangatta gathered yesterday for the final Ray White Collective Engagement Series of the year, focusing on a clear strategy for 2026: driving volume, performance, being proud of every transaction, as well as bringing the whole team.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA welcomes new President Jacob Caine to lead property industry
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has appointed a new President and Board for 2026, positioning the organization to navigate upcoming industry challenges and regulatory reforms.
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Agent Stories
Pacific Property Buyers secures $43 million rose bay development site off-market
Albert Sassoon from Pacific Property Buyers has negotiated the off-market purchase of a combined 1,400sqm development site in Rose Bay for approximately $43 million, amalgamating three separate titles into a single opportunity. The acquisition at 2, 4 and 6 Conway Avenue brought together two houses and two apartments on a single site, purchased through Mark Yates of Raine & Horne…
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Agent Stories
Strategic Thursday launch drives four offers for Wonga Park home in seven days
Four offers in seven days have driven competition for a Wonga Park family home marketed by Carl Payne of Barry Plant Lilydale, following a strategic Thursday launch with a $1.2–$1.3 million guide. A four-bedroom family home at 13 Packham Place, Wonga Park, has sold for $1,361,000 after just seven days on market, with Carl using strategic launch timing to drive…
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Agent Stories
Bondi retail shop sells well after expressions of interest campaign
A 33-square-metre retail shop at Bondi Road has sold for $830,000 after a competitive expressions of interest campaign led by Nicholas Armstrong-Smith in Bondi Junction. The result came from a multi-channel marketing approach that combined online exposure through realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au with physical signage targeting foot and vehicle traffic, social media and office window display, plus targeted outreach to Nicholas’…
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Agent Stories
Collaborative turnaround secures Russell Lea family home
Tony Nico from Cobden Hayson, in conjunction with Michael Tringali from McGrath Leichhardt, has sold a five-bedroom house in Russell Lea, achieving a strong result in the competitive inner west. Tony joined forces with Michael to execute a targeted turnaround strategy focused on achieving a timely result as the sellers prepared to transition to their next home. Vendor-focused strategy The…
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Agent Stories
Strategic campaign delivers dozen offers in competitive Belmont North market
Lisa Borstel secured contract exchange in just one week for a three-bedroom house at 30 John Fisher Road, Belmont North, generating a dozen offers through comprehensive marketing. The result significantly outperformed Belmont North’s typical sales timeline of 29 days for three-bedroom houses, demonstrating how targeted campaign strategy can create strong buyer competition even in markets with extended average selling periods.…
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Agent Stories
Database marketing drives off-market studio sale in Bondi Junction
A studio apartment at 508/29 Newland Street, Bondi Junction has sold for $442,000 off-market through Century 21 Armstrong-Smith’s targeted database and social media campaign. Nicholas Armstrong-Smith, who leads the Bondi Junction agency, secured the sale without traditional marketing investment by leveraging existing investor connections and strategic digital outreach. The fifth-floor security studio in a building adjacent to the agency’s office…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Double win for BizCover in 2025 rising star awards
BizCover Sales Manager, Kate Bryant, (pictured) and Product Analyst, Pamela Minuto, have been presented with the Insurance Business Rising Star Award for 2025.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Adrian William turns pink signboards into $31,729 for cancer support
Adrian William installs 61 pink signboards across October, donating $500 per campaign to Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
LookingToSell: The Industry Tool Delivering High Intent Seller Leads for Agents
New platform LookingToSell bridges the gap between financially cautious homeowners and real estate agents, offering consumers detailed selling cost calculations while providing agents with high-intent seller leads before they reach the market. The performance-based model charges no upfront fees, only collecting a referral fee upon settlement.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Premium Group celebrates grand opening in Adelaide’s most prestigious suburbs
Harcourts Premium Group has officially opened its doors, marking a significant new chapter for luxury real estate in South Australia.
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Agent Stories
Database strategy drives seven offers on Lake Macquarie family home
Lisa Borstel of Raine & Horne Belmont guided 10 Melanie Close through a 21-day private treaty campaign that attracted over 100 inquiries, demonstrating the power of comprehensive database marketing in the Lake Macquarie region. Campaign strategy The single-level brick-and-tile house with a double garage on a 645-square-metre block, with a mezzanine level, was initially guided at $1 million to $1.1…
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Real Estate News
A record 13 million Australians turn to realestate.com.au
Realestate.com.au reached more than 13 million Australians in October, with new Ipsos data showing the platform achieved its highest-ever audience, visits and logged-in membership. Users spent an average of 38 minutes on the site, and app activity climbed to 69.3 million visits for the month. General Manager of Audience and Marketing Sarah Myers said the results highlight the strong role…
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Real Estate News
Elite Agent Launches ‘Ailsa’: The AI Journalist Transforming Sales Results Into Authority Assets
Elite Agent has announced the launch of Ailsa, a conversational AI journalist designed to solve a dual challenge for the real estate industry: the scarcity of time for content creation and the growing need for verified digital authority. For many agents, the details of a difficult sale or a record-breaking campaign are often lost as focus shifts immediately to the…
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