Features
Long-form editorial that goes deeper. In-depth reporting on the trends, people, and ideas reshaping how real estate works.
Bread and Butter
LJ Hooker Narrabeen’s Grant Matterson started out as a baker, but when the time came to change roles, fate ensured he got his start in real estate.
2020 vision: Dean Mackie
Most people will tell you it’s been a difficult 12 months in real estate, but for Dean Mackie…
Steve Carroll: Reinventing and reimagining your capabilities
Digital thought leader Steve Carroll shares his journey towards achieving his lifetime ambition of working in Australia, and…
Holly Komorowski – growth and gratitude
Creator and Director of home.byholly, Holly Komorowski is up for the Gold AREA for Residential Agent of the…
Jeremy Wilkinson- More than successful sales
What's your most memorable moment/highlight for 2019?I know it’s not about the dollars, but for 10 years my…
Betty Ockerlander – systems and sales
McGrath top performer Betty Ockerlander is a finalist for the AREAs Agent of the Year 2019 – and…
Business without borders: Inside eXp Realty
Since its inception in 2009, eXp Realty has broken new ground with its cloud-based real estate brokerage. Now…
Empathy and Understanding the key to service
CEO of Direct Connect, David Holman, is at the leading edge of the Australian energy and sustainability industry.…
Don’t stop me now – real estate’s elder statesmen
Data from Australia's most recent census shows there are 14,261 real estate agents still working well past the…
No matter what business you’re in, you’re always in the business of people
Caporn Young Sales Executive Jennifer Noye didn't start out in real estate but it's where she's found her…
Tony Heath: Your name is your reputation
Shakespeare may have asked “what’s in a name?” but after 28 years in real estate, Tony Heath has…
Zig while others zag – Manos Findikakis
For years the industry has been hearing the agent is now more important than the brand. In 2015,…
Martin Millard: From humble beginnings
From a bankrupt vineyard resort owner to induction into the Harcourts Hall of Fame in 2016, Martin Millard…
The domino effect
Over a lengthy career in real estate, Maria Carlino has established herself as an expert in the art…
A whole lotta love: Scott Harman on leadership in a challenging market
After 31 years as a coach, agent and auctioneer in one of the toughest real estate markets in…
Three steps to reinvigorate your PM department
Cathie Crampton has carved out a niche as a master of property management efficiency and best practice. Over…
Timeliness, insight, perspective: A look into REA’s new reporting tools
Over the past 12 months realestate.com.au has launched several new products for agents and added enhancements to many…
Tom Larkin: Director of two offices at 29 with further growth plans ahead
Tom Larkin started in real estate on his 18th birthday. By 23 years old he had his own…
Using data to guarantee rent: LongView Real Estate
A new Melbourne agency is shaking things up with big data and technology coming to the forefront, meaning…
The changing roles of real estate
Once upon a time, a real estate agency comprised a principal, sales agents and a handful of support…
‘Tremendous benefits’ – What the Rockend acquisition means for real estate
The Australian Rockend family last week became a lot larger, with the acquisition of the company by global…
What to do when sales volumes are low
No matter what the market, there are always things you can do to improve your business profitability. Ahead…
Transformation through innovation a winner for Noosa agency
Even before John and Sirah Robb took over Wythes Real Estate in the Noosa Hinterland, the pair knew…
Byron Kerr: A new brand of leader
Five years ago Byron Kerr opened O'Brien Real Estate's Mentone office and has since built it to a…
Dave Skow: Crossing Borders
RE/MAX Elite agent Dave Skow says striving for a more balanced landscape nationwide should be a top priority…
Spiro Drossos: Going off-script
Take back the market: Michael Coulson
While the downturn in the market in the eastern states is still relatively fresh, agents in the west…
Thriving in the face of challenge: Ruma Mundi
On the back of a tough year both personally and professionally, Sydney sales agent Ruma Mundi has notched…
Advocating for the industry: 30 minutes with Andrew Rechtman
There's no doubt the real estate industry is going through a period of rapid change. In April 2019,…
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