We Are Real Estate
Celebrating the people and culture of this industry. The stories, moments, and community behind the profession.
Maria Carlino: Adrenalin rush
The adrenalin of her first home selling under the hammer still stirs up emotion in The Agency’s Maria Carlino
William Pereira: THAT sale
A $1.6 million prospective sale is exciting – but what BresicWhitney’s William Pereira turned that in to is…
Jacqui Walker: Second career
Getting her licence at age 50 felt like destiny for RE/MAX Success agent Jacqui Walker. Now her happiness…
Ronald Kissell: Hammer hat-trick
Ray White’s Ronald Kissell loves wielding the hammer at an auction – but he never expected to do…
Maggie Petrie: Fake it till ya make it
Listing a $2.2 million property is a dream for most people in the industry. But for Rental Management…
Harry Ponting: Hard work pays off
A prestigious sale kickstarted Ray White agent Harry Ponting’s career relatively recently, but it was an act of…
Sarah Cincotta: Being resilient
Even when serious damage was done to one of her properties and she had to represent her landlords…
Megan Van Hoeyen: Know every client
Ray White Mt Gravatt PM Megan Van Hoeyen shares why she believes property managers could take a leaf…
Lisa Walden: The small things
The first rule of real estate is relationships, and RE/MAX New Zealand agent Lisa Walden says that means…
Yvonne Furner: A perfect fit
When Yvonne Furner was disappointed by an agent at a home open, she didn’t complain – she took…
Warren McCarthy: Winning customer service
You might not win an Olympic medal for real estate, but as C21 Australasia’s Warren McCarthy learned early…
Deb Stephens: Why you want to be a dinner party subject
With many in the industry being hit hard by changes in technology, EIS Property agent Deb Stephens still…
Angela Limanis: Dancing in the street
Being named Ray White Victoria’s Novice Auctioneer of the Year in 2018 gave Angela Limanis just the confidence…
Stuart Legg: ‘Ruff’ day at the office
Real estate is a diverse industry – RE/MAX Regency agent Stuart Legg can attest to that. Sometimes you…
Grant Matterson: Timely sale
Sometimes the most memorable sale has nothing to do with price – just ask LJ Hooker Narrabeen’s Grant…
Neil Webster: Fulfilling dreams
A relative newcomer to the industry, Stone Real Estate – Illawarra’s Neil Webster already recognises that a little…
Dave Stewart: Valuable Lessons
When Market Buy agent Dave Stewart listed a house for a notorious bikie, he learned some valuable lessons…
Kylie Depledge: Working together
Property managers should co-operate to get the best outcomes for landlords, says Ray White Yorke Peninsula’s Kylie Depledge
Gizzelle Powell: More than selling
Caring for and helping out people in her community is just part of the territory when it comes…
Kate Fowler: Dress for success
With a background marketing five-star hotels all over the world, settling into real estate was less of a…
Jon Snead: Making people happy
Over the course of his career, there have been many memorable moments for The Agency’s John Snead, but…
Fiona Short: Customer service is key
If there’s one lesson to be learned in PM, Ray White Dalkeith Claremont’s Fiona Short says it’s that…
Reece O’Brien: Importance of mentors
After being taken under the wing of Principal Adam Kratzmann, RE/MAX Partners' agent Reece O’Brien calls for a…
Emily-Jane Megraw: Client relations expert
LJ Hooker Nerang’s Emily-Jane Megraw has a slew of awards under her belt, but it's knowing the value…
Paulette Contessi: Higher education
While many others in the industry say technology is the biggest change they’re facing, The Agency’s Paulette Contessi…
Sally O’Connell: A different approach
Jellis Craig Armadale agent Sally O’Connell is challenging the real estate industry by doing things her own way
Andrew Gibbons: The long haul
A serendipitous encounter with a real estate magazine on an overseas flight lured Marshall White agent Andrew Gibbons…
Kathy Tsai: Don’t get caught in the Matrix
Mindset is a huge challenge for many, but Kathy Tsai of RE/MAX Bayside Properties – Cleveland says re-setting…
James Gwynne: Value adding
With fee discounting rife in the industry, Ray White’s James Gwynne says agents are losing confidence in their…
Kelly Jones: A fine balance
In the face of new legislation changing the industry in WA, Jones & Co Property’s Kelly Jones is…
Michael Rava: Born to sell
Second generation agent Michael Rava from The Agency Lower North Shore has had many memorable sales, but there’s…
Chari Emirzade: Pick up the phone
As the top lister and seller at Barry Plant for three years in a row, Geelong agent Chari…
Lee Fitzgerald: Life-long friends
In more than two decades in the industry, Lee Fitzgerald from Ray White Dalkeith Claremont has had just…
Henry Wong: Aiming high
Exceeding expectations is a goal many in the industry strive for – and Remax United Vision’s Henry Wong…
Clint Ferguson: Real estate is easy
As part of his daily routine, there’s one thing that Coronis agent Clint Ferguson to make the listings…