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Franchise News

Two Cairns agencies merge to form REMAX Powerhouse

Boutique firm Powerhouse Property joins forces with REMAX Real Estate Services, combining local experience with global network reach.

Tranche 2 kickstart kit
Supplier News

From guidance to practice: What Tranche 2 means for Australian real estate

Many real estate agencies have started getting across what Tranche 2 means for them.

Jeremy Grobben. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Apollo Auctions appoints Jeremy Grobben to lead ACT expansion

The former restaurateur and four-time REIACT Championships competitor brings a decade of real estate experience to the national…

Clem Stack. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Knight Frank expands healthcare property team in Queensland

The firm is responding to growing investor appetite for medical and aged care assets, with $35 million in…

Ray White Brisbane City. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Ray White Inner Brisbane Apartments rebrands as Ray White Brisbane City

The rebrand follows 17 years in the CBD market and signals expansion into surrounding suburbs.

OBrien Real Estate's Doreen Team. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

OBrien Real Estate opens Doreen office as northern corridor grows

The new location marks the group's third office in Melbourne's north, with two experienced directors overseeing the expansion.

Brooke Cadd fights to keep listing and delivers coastal sea change for Adelaide buyers
Agent Stories

Brooke Cadd fights to keep listing and delivers coastal sea change for Adelaide buyers

When another agent tried to poach her listing mid-campaign, Brooke Cadd turned the pressure into proof — deploying…

Claire Yan Liu. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Century 21 opens Killara office as Liu team returns to network

Claire Yan Liu's North Shore team completed a three-month transition from their previous agency to establish the new…

Jonathan Swift REA Group Chief Product Officer. Image supplied
Supplier News

From search to savings: realestate.com.au’s autumn launch showcases five new features

Australia’s number one address in property, realestate.com.au, has launched five new features designed to make searching, finding and…

Nick Dowling appointed Chairman of FOUNDIT. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Nick Dowling takes board role at FOUNDIT

The appointment signals a push for stronger governance as buyer's agent platforms mature beyond startup phase.

Bert Geraerts. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

The Agency expands Melbourne footprint with Bayside office

Veteran agent Bert Geraerts brings three decades of local experience to the national brand's latest Victorian outpost.

Investors submit 150 offers in seven-day dual-income property campaign
Agent Stories

Investors submit 150 offers in seven-day dual-income property campaign

A buyer ranking system delivered $1.142 million for a Central Coast dual-income property after investors competed online right…

Local couple's farming roots drew them to Narrawallee forever home
Agent Stories

Local couple’s farming roots drew them to Narrawallee forever home

Two motivated buyers who couldn't meet auction conditions prompted Kathryn Parkes and Kirsty Schultz to pivot mid-campaign —…

Creative repositioning turns 198-day campaign into 15-day Pymble street record
Agent Stories

Creative repositioning turns 198-day campaign into 15-day Pymble street record

After 198 days on market with another agent, a Pymble apartment sold in just 15 days when Ahmad…

Flexible viewings and auction-day barbecue draw nine bidders to 52 Sims Street, Moorebank home
Agent Stories

Flexible viewings and auction-day barbecue draw nine bidders to 52 Sims Street, Moorebank home

An adaptive campaign featuring flexible inspection times and an auction-day barbecue delivered nine registered bidders for a Moorebank…

Self-sufficient lifestyle dream finds perfect match in 15 days
Agent Stories

Self-sufficient lifestyle dream finds perfect match in 15 days

Karl Gallienne's targeted campaign for a quintessential Huon Valley cottage attracted diverse interest but delivered the perfect young…

Franchise News

Liam Kirkwood appointed Ray White Rural National Livestock Manager

The national young auctioneers champion and Townsville principal steps into the network's top livestock role after a rapid…

Franchise News

REMAX opens first office in Queensland’s Western Downs

Former property manager Daniel Ferris has launched REMAX Heartland Real Estate in Dalby, partnering with local sales agent…

Sydney couple's six-month search ends with Lambton street record after 75 inspections
Agent Stories

Sydney couple’s six-month search ends with Lambton street record after 75 inspections

A renovated Federation house in Lambton attracted 208 inquiries and 75 inspections in 12 days, with Carly Knight's…

Hide-and-seek video and friend referrals seal $2.11m Macmasters Beach cottage sale for Baraka Leporte
Agent Stories

Hide-and-seek video and friend referrals seal $2.11m Macmasters Beach cottage sale for Baraka Leporte

A targeted video campaign and local networking delivered a $2.11 million result for Baraka Leporte's restored coastal cottage,…

Underbidder becomes buyer in three-day Thornleigh off-market sale
Agent Stories

Underbidder becomes buyer in three-day Thornleigh off-market sale

A targeted database approach and deep complex knowledge delivered a three-day off-market sale for Tarik Goktas, matching a…

Geraldine Wang sells Hornsby townhouse in two weeks setting complex record
Agent Stories

Geraldine Wang sells Hornsby townhouse in two weeks setting complex record

Geraldine Wang's strategic off-market approach and targeted marketing delivered a $1.01 million townhouse sale in Hornsby within a…

Strategic pivot delivers premium off-market result for 700sqm Curl Curl opportunity
Agent Stories

Strategic pivot delivers premium off-market result for 700sqm Curl Curl opportunity

When a neglected Curl Curl property needed a new approach, Anita Wildash bypassed traditional marketing to target buyers…

Windsor townhouse attracts three offers after strategic pre-sale preparation
Agent Stories

Windsor townhouse attracts three offers after strategic pre-sale preparation

Walter Summons' presentation-first approach delivered three offers over $1.3 million for a Windsor townhouse, with unsuccessful buyers still…

Kitchen refresh and Friday timing deliver six-offer result in Hornsby
Agent Stories

Kitchen refresh and Friday timing deliver six-offer result in Hornsby

A quick kitchen renovation, full styling, and strategic Friday listing created the conditions for six offers from 22…

Off-market database match delivers Rochedale South house sale in 48 hours
Agent Stories

Off-market database match delivers Rochedale South house sale in 48 hours

A four-bedroom house in Rochedale South sold off-market in 48 hours after targeted matching through Belle Property’s exclusive…

Supplier News

Real estate leaders confront AML complexity ahead of regulatory expansion

Real estate business owners, directors and compliance leaders are grappling with the practical implications of Australia’s expanding anti-money…

Franchise News

Ray White Main Beach changes hands as Willems returns to sales

Non-selling principals Christian Hamilton and Mitch Peereboom add a third office to their growing Queensland portfolio, while former…

Database strategy drives five-day sale for Hamilton unit
Agent Stories

Database strategy drives five-day sale for Hamilton unit

Saving her vendor $3,800 in portal costs, Megan Jones delivered a fast Hamilton unit sale by targeting three…

How 875sqm of opportunity attracted interstate investors in under two weeks
Agent Stories

How 875sqm of opportunity attracted interstate investors in under two weeks

Trent Regan and Brooklyn Ayre's strategic preparation and targeted marketing campaign generated 20 written offers in 11 days,…

Julianne Butler closes urgent Alstonville sale in days after first buyer withdrew
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Julianne Butler closes urgent Alstonville sale in days after first buyer withdrew

After taking on an expired listing in Alstonville, Julianne Butler matched the property with buyers who weren't even…

Churchill house draws six offers in 10 days as university proximity drives investor demand
Agent Stories

Churchill house draws six offers in 10 days as university proximity drives investor demand

Strategic negotiation and a renovated property near Federation University attracted six offers, delivering a result that exceeded vendor…

Jason Brennan's holiday timing delivers $1.45 million for Anna Bay vendors
Agent Stories

Jason Brennan’s holiday timing delivers $1.45 million for Anna Bay vendors

Strategic holiday timing and honest positioning delivered a $1.45 million result for coastal vendors that captured holiday buyer…

The kitchen sink view that sold a 40sqm Neutral Bay unit in 16 days
Agent Stories

The kitchen sink view that sold a 40sqm Neutral Bay unit in 16 days

When a long-time client needed to sell quickly to care for her elderly mother in Japan, Geoff Grist…

Award-winning design and strategic pricing deliver The Pines estate's highest sale
Agent Stories

Award-winning design and strategic pricing deliver The Pines estate’s highest sale

Terry Delalande's strategic pricing and presentation approach attracted multiple motivated buyers over a concentrated campaign period, delivering the…