Features
Long-form editorial that goes deeper. In-depth reporting on the trends, people, and ideas reshaping how real estate works.
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 traditional real estate roles are changing with the times. Ahead of the Business of Real Estate Conference, Kylie Dulhunty looks at LongView Real Estate and how data mining plays a pivotal role in their operations.
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,…
You win or you learn
You had me at video
How to set boundaries and manage conflict
No one likes conflict but in a competitive industry such as real estate it’s almost certain to occur.…
Neil Webster: Breaking the mould
A former strategic projects manager at the University of Wollongong, Neil Webster joined the real estate profession later…
Behind the suits
Digital marketing and education are two values that align deeply with Agency Central’s Adam Bryant and Bobby Reynolds.…
Maintaining peak performance
There are few people in the Adelaide suburb of Rostrevor who don’t know the name Tom Hector. At…
Real estate’s finest ready for the Ride to Provide
Thirty of the industry’s finest are set to trade their pressed shirts for Lycra and their appointment diaries…
‘Together we will succeed’: Owen Wilson
Owen Wilson stepped into the real estate spotlight when he moved into the role of REA Group CEO…
Hungry and humble: Samuel Thompson
Counting youthful enthusiasm as a major strength, Samuel Thompson is generating a lot of buzz on the Canberra…
Champion of change : Kylie Walsh
They say heroes and heroines come with capes, but for DiJONES General Manager Kylie Walsh her suit of…
In the moment: Shaye Wallis
On her own terms: Michelle Kerr
West Australian agent Michelle Kerr has enjoyed a lifelong passion for property, but only recently did that translate…
Welcome to California: Glen Coutinho
Having notched up a hugely successful real estate career spanning more than 30 years, agent and auctioneer Glen…
Why it pays to stand out from the crowd: Chris Antos
As a sales and leasing agent and auctioneer at Laing+Simmons Commercial in Canberra, Chris Antos is trying to…
The Competitive Edge: Malek Younan
With over 17 years’ experience in the real estate industry, it comes as no surprise that Malek Younan…
Toowoomba to Cairns: Starting over with Tiffany Krause
A holiday to Cairns turned into a new business opportunity for Tiffany Krause, joining the team at RE/MAX…
Why agents are knocking at NOKK’s door
Off-market platform NOKK has only been live since October 2018, but already has over 11,000 registered users and…
Focus on 2019: What the top agents are doing
The 2018 realestate.com.au AREAs recognised some of the best in the business this year, and while Ercan Ersan…