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33 Top Tips from AREC 2025 Day 1
From Will Guidara's hospitality magic to surfing champion Mark Mathews' lessons on commitment, AREC 2025 delivered game-changing insights for agents ready to rise above the noise. These 33 distilled strategies cut through the fluff—covering everything from negotiating fearlessly and protecting your energy to turning social media into a profit engine. Whether you're battling market uncertainty or building unshakeable client relationships, these battle-tested approaches from industry leaders will help you refine your strategic focus.
Kamala Harris: The Vice-President who ate ‘No’ for breakfast tells real estate agents how to win
The 49th Vice President shared hard-won lessons from staring down Wall Street's biggest players, offering real estate professionals…
The traits separating elite from average agents
Top real estate agents succeed through clarity of vision, a strong professional identity, and disciplined resilience, emphasizing self-belief…
Entrepreneur’s rejection formula for real estate success
Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur and host of The Diary of a CEO podcast, has revealed how the failure of…
What a $2 hot dog can teach real estate agents about unforgettable service
At AREC, restaurateur and hospitality expert Will Guidara shared how a $2 street hot dog—served at a Michelin-starred…
Execution over ego: Josh Phegan’s blueprint for thriving when every day brings something new
At AREC 2025, Josh Phegan challenged agents to match market volatility with consistent execution, arguing that in a…
Property agents told to stop being “good” if they want to succeed
Real estate agents must evolve beyond being merely "good" to achieve success, as mediocrity leads to poor results.…
Jess Hay to lead The Property Agency Melbourne
View Media Group has appointed Jess Hay as Melbourne Managing Director of The Property Agency as part of…
Rob McGregor opens One Agency Surfers Paradise
Industry veteran Rob McGregor has launched One Agency Rob McGregor Real Estate in Surfers Paradise, marking the network's…
REIWA launches 2025 Sleeping Bag Appeal
REIWA is calling on the community to support its annual Sleeping Bag Appeal, with 23 collection points opening…
The Harcourts Foundation supports Circus Quirkus and the Immune Deficiencies Foundation Australia
The Harcourts Foundation has announced its support for Circus Quirkus, a cherished annual event that brings joy, wonder,…
REIV CEO Kelly Ryan stepping down
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is undergoing significant leadership changes with Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ryan…
Robyn Agius: Giving back while building success in Mackay’s Pioneer Valley
Mackay real estate agent Robyn Agius has built a thriving business while donating $1,000 from every sale to…
Australia features in global real estate ranks
When Denver-based REMAX LLC recently announced its Top 100 and Top 50 rankings for January to end of…
Australian Airbnb owners on alert as Spain removes 65,000 illegal listings
A landmark court ruling has forced Airbnb to remove tens of thousands of illegal tourist accommodation listings in…
The hidden costs of poor commercial property management
Commercial property investors who cut corners on management are risking significant financial losses and legal complications, according to…
Harcourts International announces new era of leadership
Harcourts International, the globally renowned real estate brand with over 135 years of success, is proud to announce…
Gold Coast real estate stalwart to lead Ray White Main Beach
With four decades of experience working in the real estate industry, Michael Willems and wife Dayna Willems have…
NSW housing reforms showing promise but remain off target
The NSW Government has increased the speed of planning approvals, but remain a long way off meeting housing…
Aussie eye interstate moves as cost-of-living pressures bite
A growing number of Australians are considering packing up and moving interstate, as cost-of-living pressures force workers to…
RBA rate cut drops — what it means for the market
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down…
Western Sydney faces a severe housing shortage as construction lags
Western Sydney is experiencing a critical housing delivery crisis with construction falling dramatically short of what's needed to…
Is Trump driving house price growth? Auction day clearance rates show increasing momentum
Australia's housing market responds dramatically to global Trump effect, with auction clearance rates hitting 72% in May—the highest…
Home listings spike in the US as cautious buyers keep market in check
The US housing market is showing signs of renewed seller confidence this spring, but buyers remain wary, according…
Realestate.co.nz appoints Rishi Ankus as General Manager – Sales
New Zealand's property platform realestate.co.nz has announced significant changes to its sales leadership team as the company approaches…
Vero Business Pack now available through BizCover
BizCover expands its online business insurance offerings with Vero Business Pack, providing Australian SMEs with comprehensive coverage for…
Mark McGoldrick claims the 2025 Auctioneering title
Mark McGoldrick of New Zealand has been crowned the 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Champion at the prestigious AUSTROS competition…
Why global investors are betting big on our student housing boom
Australia's purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is expected to continue to draw substantial international investment as the country's…
Finder survey: 88% of economists tip rate cut as housing sector watches closely
A rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) looks increasingly likely next week, with 88% of…
First National Real Estate announces 2024 national award winners
More than 300 First National Real Estate’s agents were presented with their 2024 National Awards at a spectacular…
Conrad Nissirios joins X Commercial as General Manager
Industry veteran Conrad Nissirios has been appointed General Manager of Agency – NSW at X Commercial as the…
Ryan Poh and Samuel Yang to lead new McGrath office in Mt Gravatt
McGrath Estate Agents continues its Queensland expansion with the opening of a new office in Mt Gravatt, led…
James Bell joins MRI Software as Director of Enterprise
Industry leader James Bell has been appointed as Director of Enterprise for MRI Living, APAC at MRI Software,…
Pino Monaco receives prestigious housing industry award
Pino Monaco has been named the 2025 recipient of the Housing Industry Association's (HIA) Sir Phillip Lynch Award…
REIA announces 2025 National Awards for Excellence winners
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has revealed the winners of its prestigious national awards, with two South…