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How to become an auctioneer: Andy Reid on the skills that matter, how to practise, and what separates the best from the rest

What aspiring auctioneers need to understand before they ever call an auction

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…

News

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…

News

Rate hike signals slower gear for the housing market  

The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates in response to stubborn inflation. Experts assess the impact on borrowing…

Features

Why relationships still matter most when buying a rent roll

Starting again in real estate is challenging at the best of times, but Mike Drennan was able to…

News

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…

Celebrity Homes

Hulk Hogan’s beachfront mansion hits market for nearly $11 million

The oceanfront Florida mansion of late wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has been listed for sale at $10.98 million…

News

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…

News

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

Leadership

When family is the business: How to lead, negotiate and survive in a family-run agency

Family-run real estate agencies face unique pressures when growth slows. Lessons on authority, succession and change from a…

Celebrity Homes

Luxury French Riviera estate offers “White Lotus” lifestyle for US$69.25 million

A newly built luxury villa estate on the French Riviera is offering fans of HBO's hit series "The…

News

National home prices reach new record despite uneven growth

Home prices across Australia have hit a new record high despite signs of slowing growth in major markets,…

Industry News

What drives people to sell? 

Housing transactions follow complex patterns beyond price growth, with volumes swinging dramatically as financial conditions, confidence, and lending…

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

Elite Agent TV

Four pillars shaping the most successful real estate agencies in 2026

From value-based fees and precision marketing to human-centred AI and personal brand, Matt Giggs explains the four pillars…

News

House prices forecast to rise despite interest rate uncertainty

Australian house prices are expected to surge by 7.7 per cent this year, with growth momentum continuing into…

Celebrity Homes

Maria Bello lists architectural gem in Hollywood Hills

Actress Maria Bello has placed her modern Hollywood Hills home on the market for US$3.3 million (AUD$4.7 million),…

Elite Agent TV

Tony Morrison: Why Your Best Listing Presentation Happens in Your Office, Not Their Kitchen

"If you're in your environment, you're in control." – Tony Morrison

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…

News

Josh Deluca returns to WA with CBRE appointment

Perth-born Josh Deluca has been appointed to a newly created Capital Markets role at CBRE's Western Australia Industrial…

People Moves

Cunninghams expands partnership with three new appointments

Cunninghams has appointed three new Partners to its business as the agency continues its expansion across Sydney's Northern…

Supplier News

Smashing records with $5.9 billion in sales, redefining real estate excellence in 2025

@realty caps off a standout year with record sales, rapid network growth and thousands of five-star client reviews…

Features

Why speed and systems can’t replace judgement in real estate: “You can automate tasks. You can’t automate care.”

Kiarni Hall on leadership, psychological safety and why performance can’t be measured by KPIs alone.

People Moves

James Aroney joins Knight Frank’s NSW Capital Markets team

Knight Frank has appointed James Aroney as Partner, Institutional Sales, strengthening its New South Wales Capital Markets team.

People Moves

Annette Swaine opens Professionals Innisfail

North Queensland businesswoman and former political candidate Annette Swaine has launched Professionals Innisfail, already selling two homes in…

News

REA Group appoints Gerard Connell as Executive General Manager, Sales

REA Group has welcomed Gerard Connell to the role of Executive General Manager, Sales. Gerard brings diverse international…

News

DiJones strengthens its Hills District presence with appointment of Dean Muriti

DiJones Real Estate has announced the appointment of Dean Muriti to its Castle Hill office, bringing more than…

Industry News

Rental markets ease slightly, but pressure remains as vacancies stay below long-term norms

SQM Research data shows vacancy rates lifted slightly at year end, but most capital city rental markets remain…

Celebrity Homes

Historic Mayfair mansion with Kennedy connections hits market for £25 million

A historic Mayfair mansion with connections to Jackie Kennedy's family has been listed for sale for the first…

Real Estate Agent Events

Finalists named for REA’s 2025 Excellence Awards

REA has shortlisted 24 submission finalists across eight categories who are now in the running for a top…

AI

If it’s not searchable, it may as well not exist

In an industry where sold prices are visible but strategy rarely is, structured editorial content offers a way…

News

Ben August: Strategy over sales in Cairns

In an industry where many still rely on charm, slogans or pressure tactics, Ben August has built a…

Franchise News

Ray White Buderim appoints experienced agent and auctioneer 

Ray White Buderim has announced the appointment of experienced real estate agent and auctioneer Chantel Dielwert, further strengthening…

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How to write a real estate CV that actually gets you hired

What agencies look for in entry-level applicants and how to make your CV stand out without prior experience.