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Montana Skimmings: Pride in PM

Ray White Albion Park Head Property Manager Montana Skimmings says the secret to her success is looking after the properties she manages as if they are her own

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Clay Brodie: Tackling sales head-on

When Clay Brodie traded in rugby for real estate, he brought the same principles of hard work and…

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Astrid Joarder: Positive energy

Empathy, sensitivity and high energy are the essential ingredients that make a good agent, according to Ray White’s…

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Matthew Farrugia: A lane of his own

LJ Hooker’s Matthew Farrugia learned his most valuable lesson in real estate – and life – at his…

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Emma Goodfellow: Just get it done

Thinking of herself as the problem-solver gave RE/MAX result property manager Emma Goodfellow just the boost she needed…

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Ben Gibson: The little things

From catching cats to managing large maintenance jobs, Ray White Helensburgh property manager Ben Gibson says his satisfaction…

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Elise Thomas: Don’t be scared of the tough conversations

According to Elise Thomas, consistent results and happy clients are the key to professional success – and the…

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Jason Martin: Turning a hobby into a career

From opening his first office in his 20s to welcoming his daughter to the business, RE/MAX’s Jason Martin…

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Julie Harris: Flying solo

The GFC brought her career as a recruiter to a halt, but a decade on Julie Harris has…

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Adam Flynn: Aiming high

From the moment he opened the doors at Biggin & Scott Knox, Adam Flynn knew it would be…

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Fran Wernert: You’re in control

Almost two decades in the industry has taught Ray White Wondonga agent Fran Wernert many lessons, including not…

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Rob Ward: Stronger together

In the 18 years he’s risen through the ranks, DiJones agent Rob Ward has learned a few lessons…

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Michael McCarthy: From little things, big things grow

In 18 years in the business, Barry Plant’s Michael McCarthy has helped the group grow from 29 to…

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Shaun Blackburn: Service and knowledge beats experience

Honesty and quality service are integral to being an elite agent, says Shaun Blackburn from RE/MAX Success –…

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Naomi Thomas: Keep going

It’s been a challenging but rewarding almost two decades in the industry for Professionals Avon Valley agent Naomi…

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Jacinta Purvis: Determination, grit and bravery

Caring deeply about her clients’ outcomes is what put First National Bathurst agent Jacinta Purvis in Top 10

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Kylie Charlton: Embrace the disruptors

Twenty-eight years in the industry has taught Hodges’ agent Kylie Charlton that there’s room for every model

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Brad Robson: Fit for business

Collaboration is key, according to Place Graceville agent Brad Robson

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Joseph Assaf: Passion for people and architecture

Ray White Commercial’s Joseph Assaf explains why selling property needs to go beyond listing it on a website…

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Leon Carlile: From nails to sales

He started off building houses, but Qld Hot Property agent Leon Carlile then began selling the homes he…

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Joseph Assaf: Passion for people and architecture

Ray White Commercial’s Joseph Assaf explains why selling property needs to go beyond listing it on a website…

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Michelle Williams: Consistency through growth

@home Property’s Michelle Williams learned early on in her career that good management can turn a disastrous tenancy…

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Ashleigh Goodchild: Pushing boundaries

Opening her business at age 23 was a big step, and 14 years into the industry SOCO Realty’s…

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Jack Miltos: Gut feelings

RE/MAX Property Specialists’ Jack Miltos on why flexibility is key and the sale that will be with him…

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Tameka Smith: Quality over quantity

Mentoring other agents has taught Key2 Property’s Tameka Smith that sharing and supporting one another is critical for…

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Rebecca Halton: Service with a smile

What started as a Saturday job at her mum’s franchise has turned into a 20-year career for LJ…

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Tiron Manning: Nurture not nag

After being dragged around to open homes as a kid, Newcastle Buyer’s Agent’s Tiron Manning decided to build…

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Carmel Gardiner: Listen closely

Abel McGrath Property Group’s Carmel Gardiner says listening is key to adapting change to suit the market and…

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David Dwyer: Hooked from day one

One Agency’s David Dwyer shares his thoughts on why real estate is a contact sport

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Melissa Bussenschutt: Nursing new challenges

When Melissa Bussenschutt, of Ray White Yorke Peninsula, left nursing at age 35, she found a new way…

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Damien Ogilvy: Challenging sales are the best

It’s not just the prestige sales that are most memorable for Raine & Horne Southern Highlands agent Damien…

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Vivien Yap: Don’t give up

High-profile $15.6 million sale most memorable moment for Ray White Dalkeith \ Claremont agent

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Loretta Khoo: The difference between ordinary and extraordinary

Deep-seated passion for real estate sees Barry Plant Victoria agent through it all – even a flash flood…

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Frank Cui: DIY agent

Frank Cui of RE/MAX Partners NZ says most memorable moments are the result of a team effort

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Julie Munro: Policing to property

It was love that led Ray White Townsville agent Julie Munro to real estate, but it’s been the…