Real Estate Agent Events
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The future of property management has a new mantra: impact is non-negotiable
When Annabelle Chauncy took the stage at PM/One, she didn’t talk about profits or property, she talked about purpose. At just 23, she co-founded a charity from scratch that now educates thousands of children in Uganda. Her story isn’t just inspiring, it’s a masterclass in grit, leadership, and building something that matters. For property managers, her journey offers powerful lessons…
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AI in real estate: a co-pilot, not a replacement
Artificial intelligence is already changing how the real estate industry works — the question now, says Samantha McLean, is whether professionals will adapt. Speaking at the PM/One conference, she argued that AI isn’t here to replace people, but to help them focus on what matters most.
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What happens when you put people first? Tegan Ashman’s approach to leading property management at scale
For Tegan Ashman, mistakes aren’t something to fear, they’re how you learn. And if no one’s making any, she says, “you’re probably not trying hard enough.” In her six years leading the property management team at Real Estate Hunter Valley, Central Coast & Newcastle, Tegan has grown the business to more than 2,200 managements, expanded to seven offices, overseen four…
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Why PM’s need to think like pirates (and leaders need to be the lighthouse)
At PM/One, REAL+ coach Samantha Macri urged the industry to face disruption, conflict and change head-on, with strategy, empathy and a sense of humour.
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‘It’s not rocket science’: How Tamara Weight’s PM team grew to 3,000 properties and zero turnover
Tamara Weight doesn’t do things halfway. From her Harcourts Kingsberry office in Townsville, she leads one of the largest and most efficient property management teams in the Harcourts network, managing nearly 3,000 residential properties with a 34-person team, all under one roof.
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Stop waiting: Casey Beros on health, clarity and what PM professionals really need
In an industry where burnout is often worn as a badge of honour and self-care is something scheduled between back-to-back appointments, Casey Beros delivered a keynote that cut through the noise. Speaking to a room full of property managers at PM/One, the health educator and author didn’t offer hacks, shortcuts or wellness trends - instead, she offered clarity.
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The 90-Day Comeback: How a BDM turns “no” into new managements
Hudson McHugh associate director and head of business development Rocco Colosi told PM/ONE delegates that lost property management leads aren’t dead – they’re simply waiting for a call in three months. That’s the counterintuitive play Colosi shared on stage at PM/ONE 2025 in Sydney. Working across the ultra-competitive Inner West, he said he has built a repeatable process for turning…
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The Property Manager Who Fires Bad Clients and Helps Tenants Buy Homes
At the PM/ONE Conference, Real+ CEO Fiona Blayney sat down with Hayley Stevenson of Housemart Queenstown for a conversation about innovation, regulation, and what it means to build a property management business that’s truly ahead of the curve. Fiona Blayney: Hayley, you’re joining us from New Zealand – three hours ahead of us here in Sydney. Let’s start with what’s…
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How Jas Stephens Rewired PM Roles to Build Trust and Beat Burnout
Property managers who rotate roles within their teams may be better at handling client complaints than those stuck in silos. That’s the belief of Sally Monro, Rental Operations Manager at Jas Stephens, who shared her agency’s evolving pod-based structure during her PM/ONE keynote. The agency manages a portfolio of about 2,600 properties (including 130 commercial sites) in Melbourne’s inner west,…
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From Zero to 12,000: The Agency’s Blueprint for Scaling Property Management
When The Agency launched its property management arm in 2016, the ambition was national scale. Today, it manages more than 12,000 properties across four states — and is eyeing 20,000. At the PM One Conference, Real+ founder Fiona Blayney sat down with The Agency’s National Director of Property Management, Maria Carlino, to unpack the growth, the culture behind it, and…
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Conversation beats confrontation: Chris Hanley’s call to property managers
Property managers spending entire days writing emails are missing 70 per cent of their message – and losing deals because of it. That was the warning from respected real estate leader Chris Hanley at PM/ONE 2025, where he urged property managers to stop hiding behind screens and return to what he says is their most powerful tool: conversation. “I was…
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Lisa Hyland: Why Talking Beats Tech in Property Management
Fifteen phone calls a day could transform your property management business, and Ray White Canberra has the numbers to prove it. That’s the deceptively simple formula Lisa Hyland shared at PM/ONE 2025. The CEO of Property Management oversees 3,500 properties and credits daily client contact as the engine behind winning Ray White’s International Property Management Business of the Year. “Fifteen…
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The Future of Property Management: Scale, Specialise, Succeed
Australia’s property management sector is poised to add five million new households over the next 40 years, creating unprecedented growth opportunities for agencies that prepare now. That was the message from REAL+ CEO Fiona Blayney at PM/ONE Sydney, where she addressed 500 property management professionals. Rather than fearing AI and automation, Fiona urged the industry to see the future as…
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“Do what you say you’ll do”: Nedd Brockmann’s no-excuses formula for success
In real estate, promises are easy to make but harder to keep. For ultramarathon runner Nedd Brockmann, who captured the nation’s attention by running 3,953 kilometres across Australia, success comes down to one principle: do exactly what you say you’ll do.
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Johann Hari’s warning: “our attention was stolen”
Bestselling author Johann Hari believes modern life is stealing our ability to think. Speaking at Ready25, the writer of Stolen Focus warned that technology, sleeplessness, diet and stress are combining to erode concentration to the point where the average office worker can focus on a task for less than a minute.
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Fiona Blayney: How to turn Property Managers into lead generation machines
Your property management team is sitting on a goldmine of leads. A typical 1,000-property portfolio creates 5,000 face-to-face interactions with future buyers and sellers every year from rental turnover alone. Agencies that stop treating PMs like admins and start seeing them as community builders are unlocking a massive, untapped pipeline. Here’s how they’re making the shift.
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Olympic gold medalists use mental rehearsal to turn every failure into future fuel
That feeling after losing a big listing? Olympic gold medalists turn that exact moment into fuel. Their secret is a specific mental rehearsal technique that goes beyond just practicing a script—it's about rehearsing how you'll "feel" and respond when the pressure hits. It’s a masterclass in the kind of resilience that separates top performers from the rest.
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AI in Action: Seth Watts dares agents to test, tinker, and take the lead
From multilingual maintenance requests to 100 simultaneous prospecting calls, Seth Watts urged agents to pilot AI tools and reclaim time for higher-value work.
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Ready25 pledges $500k to fight homelessness
REA Group CEO Owen Wilson announced a $500,000 donation to homelessness causes at Ready25, telling a 1,500-strong real estate audience the industry’s collective voice “can make a difference” on social issues.
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“It takes a village”: Simone Biles on success, sacrifice and support
When Simone Biles took the stage at Ready25, the world’s greatest gymnast didn’t just talk about medals. She spoke about pressure, sacrifice, and the village behind every success — lessons real estate agents know all too well.
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Calm, confident and in control: why property managers are showing up to MECCA after hours
Ailo has launched a new series of invitation-only events for property management leaders, held after hours in MECCA stores across Australia. The small-format gatherings focus on candid discussions about industry change, technology adoption, and leadership in what Ailo describes as the “third wave” of property management.
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So you want to be a luxury agent?
From selling her own dream home for a record $21.5 million to rubbing shoulders at Paris fashion week, Vivien Yap has redefined what it means to be a luxury agent.
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From data to doorsteps: Mark McLeod says the real win still happens in the living room
Mark McLeod says the biggest win in real estate still happens in the living room. Speaking at Connect 2025 with NurtureCloud founder Michael Kot, the Ray White Chief of Strategy revealed agents who step inside a homeowner’s property are 400% more likely to win the listing, and the right tech can make sure they get there.
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“You’ve got to go for the overtake”: Daniel Ricciardo on resilience, setbacks and holding onto the wins
From go-kart tracks in Perth to the podiums of Formula 1, Daniel Ricciardo has learned that success isn’t just about speed, it’s about resilience, risk-taking and knowing when to savour the moment. In a sport where fortunes can change in a heartbeat, his mindset offers lessons any real estate agent can use when the race gets tough.
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“We remain the hunter” – Dan White on the next chapter for Ray White
Dan White doesn’t just talk about Ray White’s history, he treats it like a living asset. To him, the group’s story is more than a nostalgic nod to the past; it’s the foundation for how the network will tackle its future.
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The White brothers on growth, innovation, and the next chapter for the Ray White Group
Dan, Sam, and Ben White took the stage to share how the group’s businesses have evolved, the framework they use to decide where to invest, and how they see property management, finance, and technology shaping the future of real estate.
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Leadership vs management: lessons from the Harvard scholar and the Ray White chairman
Harvard leadership expert Boris Groysberg and Ray White Chairman Brian White AO share the decision-making habits, culture shifts, and mindset that separate true leaders from managers, and keep businesses thriving for generations
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Register Now: Real Estate Marketing Masterclass with Tom Panos
Australia's leading real estate coach Tom Panos offers a free virtual masterclass revealing how top agents leverage marketing, technology and personal branding to win clients. The July 2025 session promises practical strategies for digital-first prospecting and building trust in a competitive market.
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Party with The Presets at Ready25
The Presets bring their iconic hits to Ready25, joining leading minds on stage for a property industry event like no other.
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Industry Leader Fiona Blayney Launches PM/ONE: Australia’s Premier Property Management Conference
Two-day national event puts property management centre stage, recognising the profession's critical role in housing one-third of Australian households
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Sidekick launches free 21-day challenge to help property managers beat burnout
Sidekick launches a free 21-day challenge to combat the burnout crisis sweeping Australia's property management industry. Starting June 9, the initiative offers daily two-minute tips, expert sessions, and community support to help overwhelmed professionals reclaim control and rediscover workplace satisfaction.
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Global trade wars create unexpected property boom for Australia
Global trade tensions and tariffs are expected to create a property boom in Australia as redirected Chinese goods flood the market, leading to lower prices and increased affordability, while interest rate cuts signal a shift towards easier borrowing conditions. Agents must prepare strategically to capitalize on this upcoming opportunity.
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How real estate agents are using personality-driven AI to outpace the robots
Real estate agents can combat AI replacement by leveraging human connection and personality-driven strategies, using custom chatbots to enhance client interactions and create deeper relationships while maintaining their authentic voice.
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Australia 2035: migration, density and climate risk will reshape the future
Australia's property market by 2035 will be shaped by significant migration from India, urban densification, and climate risk. With a growing population and changing demographics, real estate agents must adapt to new buyer dynamics and address insurance challenges to thrive in an evolving landscape.
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How Edward Pack reclaimed pride and performance in real estate
Edward Pack transformed his real estate career by committing fully, eliminating backup plans, acquiring extensive knowledge, and maintaining consistent performance despite challenges. His journey illustrates that success stems from commitment and psychological resilience rather than just technical skills.
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