Franchise News
Network updates, new offices, leadership changes, and initiatives from major real estate franchise groups across Australia and New Zealand.
Century 21 franchisees still ‘sold on gold’
Eight Century 21 franchises have chosen to renew their franchise agreements in the past few months, with the company saying they expect more to do so as the end of the year approaches.
Ray White opening in Forest Hill, Melbourne
The new office is opening under the leadership of Hugh Francis who started in real estate in August 2011…
RE/MAX named the leading real estate franchise by Franchise Times
RE/MAX, has been named the leading real estate franchise for the ninth consecutive year by Franchise Times in…
Charles Tarbey honoured with REINSW’s top award
The top honour presented at the 2017 Real Estate Institute of New South Wales Awards for Excellence Gala…
The Harcourts Foundation reaches $5 Million milestone
The Harcourts Foundation, the charitable arm of Harcourts, has reached the milestone of $5 million raised since its…
Queensland Sotheby’s merges with Gold Coast boutique firm M-Motion
A shared philosophy on the direction of the real estate industry has seen the merger of two brands…
OBrien Real Estate opens two new offices and relocates corporate headquarters
OBrien Real Estate has had a busy month with two offices opening later this month, a relocation of…
Raine & Horne’s Anthony Vulinovich named WA’s best commercial agent
Anthony Vulinovich, Director of Raine & Horne Commercial WA has been recognised as the state’s leading commercial property…
Queensland’s top 150 salespeople revealed
The sales data has been crunched and the 2017 Queensland’s A List can finally be unveiled for the…
Place Estate Agents Aspley gets a $500,000 makeover to boost happiness for staff and clients
The interiors of Place Estate Agents in Aspley looks like something straight out of an interior design magazine.…
Home loans more affordable than they were a year ago: PRDnationwide
Affordability for all continues to be a hot topic and a key concern, as reflected by PRDnationwide’s key…
McGrath announces new social advertising strategy focusing on Facebook and Instagram
McGrath Estate Agents has announced a new social advertising strategy as part of the company’s focus on digital…
RE/MAX reveals refreshed branding with digital in mind
RE/MAX has revealed new branding for Australia and New Zealand to be used across social, digital, mobile and…
Stockdale & Leggo win People’s Choice “Stevie” award
Stockdale & Leggo was named a winner of a People’s Choice “Stevie” Award for Favourite Companies in the…
Raine and Horne Wetherill Park donate $18,000 to charity
Raine and Horne Wetherill Park have donated the commission proceeds from an auction to children’s hospice Bear Cottage.
First National Real Estate wins Canstar Blue’s customer satisfaction award for second year in a row
First National Real Estate has won Canstar Blue’s ‘Most Satisfied Customers – Real Estate 2017’ award for the…
Century 21 expands corporate team with new appointments and focus on digital
Century 21 has recently made a number strategic appointments to expand its Australasian corporate office team and strengthen…
Historic Millers Point Workers Dwellings sold for $26M by McGrath
McGrath Estate Agents have sold the historic Workers Dwellings in Millers Point for $26 Million. The block compromised…
Driven to Success: Michael Willems
'True Gentleman' from Ray White reaches $1B in settled sales with a productivity tip from the future.
Maatouks Realty rebrands to Raine & Horne Narellan
Firm to offer a full suite of services including mortgage broking and conveyancing.
The Laing family move to The Agency after 23 years with Raine & Horne
Real estate group The Agency have brought on board one of Sydney’s most longstanding businesses.
LJ Hooker surpasses $7 million fundraising milestone
Ray White international awards celebrates high achievers
Ray White Remuera has again been named as the top international office in the Ray White Group.
Harcourts announces property styling program ‘Harcourts at Home with Sean & Ella’
New Program features Tasmania’s popular House Rules contestants Sean MacKay and Ella Cuthbert.
Belle Property opens office in Port Macquarie
Belle Property has opened an office in Port Macquarie under the leadership of Sue Jogever, principal of the…
Belle Property Noosa principals open their second agency in Coolum
Belle Property Noosa principals John Stamp and Ben Radcliff are opening their second agency in Coolum.
One agent, $50 million in sales, 19 days
Ray White Double Bay agent Gavin Rubinstein is defying the market. After 10 years in the real estate industry,…
RE/MAX Auctioneer showdown on convention stage
When three RE/MAX agents battled for the title of 2017 Auctioneer of the Year at the RE/MAX Asia…
RE/MAX annual convention celebrates top achievers
Hundreds of RE/MAX agents from across the Asia Pacific gathered in the Gold Coast last month for the…
Matt Gay appointed as Chief Technology Officer for the Ray White Group
Ray White Group Director Dan White said this new role recognised Mr Gay's great contribution to the group…