2019 collector's edition
#WeAreRealEstate
The industry is shaped by rapidly evolving technology, a demand for higher education standards, and a changing political and social landscape that influences the way people buy, sell and rent property. Behind all of it are people. 140 professionals from around Australia and New Zealand appeared in the cover story of our special 2019 collector's edition. Their stories are below.
The cover story
One cover. All of our readers.
Agents, property managers, auctioneers, leaders and the people who keep offices running – photographed for the cover and profiled in their own words. Click a face to read their story.
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Adam Flynn
Aiming high
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Adam Scott
The truth no matter how tough
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Alex Ouwens
To go all in
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Alison Ross
Setting her sights on a winning outcome
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Andrew Gibbons
The long haul
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Andrew Milne
The art of selling
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Angela Limanis
Dancing in the street
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Ashleigh Goodchild
Pushing boundaries
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Astrid Joarder
Positive energy
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Ben Gibson
The little things
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Beth Carpenter
More rights for landlords
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Brad Robson
Fit for business
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Bridget Gabites
From science to sales
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Brooke Colledge
On a role
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Carmel Gardiner
Listen closely
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Chari Emirzade
Pick up the phone
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Clay Brodie
Tackling sales head-on
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Clint Ferguson
Real estate is easy
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Damien Ogilvy
Challenging sales are the best
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Daniel Burrett
Making a difference
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Darin Butcher
treat every sale as if it’s your first
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Dave Skow
Crossing Borders
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Dave Stewart
Valuable Lessons
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David Dwyer
Hooked from day one
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Deb Stephens
Why you want to be a dinner party subject
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Elise Thomas
Don’t be scared of the tough conversations
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Emily Whitehead
Be yourself
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Emily-Jane Megraw
Client relations expert
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Emma Goodfellow
Just get it done
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Eunice Dimbi
Meaningful relationships
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Fadi Hajjar
Break up and make up
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Fiona Short
Customer service is key
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Fran Wernert
You’re in control
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Frank Cui
DIY agent
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Gizzelle Powell
More than selling
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Grant Matterson
Timely sale
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Grant Smith- Integrity, honesty and passion
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Harry Ponting
Hard work pays off
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Henry Wong
Aiming high
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Hugo Ortega
How to get your first listing
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Jacinta Purvis
Determination, grit and bravery
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Jack Miltos
Gut feelings
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Jacqui Walker
Second career
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James Gwynne
Value adding
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James Leslie
Calling for more education
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Jason Martin
Turning a hobby into a career
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Jessica Bertocchi
Efficient and effective
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Jo Mooney
Going ‘all-in’
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Jodie Hedley-Ward
Connection first, Commission second
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Joel Davoren
A genuine love of real estate
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John Cunningham
Professional and Proud
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John McGrath
Keep changing and growing
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Johnny Danger
Pride in sales
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Jon Snead
Making people happy
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Joseph Assaf
Passion for people and architecture
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Julie Harris
Flying solo
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Julie Munro
Policing to property
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Kate Fowler
Dress for success
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Kathy Tsai
Don’t get caught in the Matrix
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Katie Knight
Family ties
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Kelly Jones
A fine balance
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Kylie Charlton
Embrace the disruptors
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Kylie Depledge
Working together
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Lee Fitzgerald
Life-long friends
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Leon Carlile
From nails to sales
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Lisa Novak
Doing things differently
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Lisa Walden
The small things
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Loretta Khoo
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary
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Maggie Petrie
Fake it till ya make it
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Maria Carlino
Adrenalin rush
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Matt Bolin
Adding value outside the norm
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Matt Goding
Setting goals
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Matt Lahood
Reaching full potential
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Matthew Farrugia
A lane of his own
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Megan Van Hoeyen
Know every client
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Melissa Bussenschutt
Nursing new challenges
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Michael Coombs
Focus on the people, not the money
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Michael McCarthy
From little things, big things grow
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Michael Rava
Born to sell
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Michelle Williams
Consistency through growth
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Montana Skimmings
Pride in PM
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Naomi Thomas
Keep going
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Neil Webster
Fulfilling dreams
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Pamela Lee Burge
Your smile is your logo
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Paul Reed
Forming connections
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Paulette Contessi
Higher education
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Phil Harris
Strong results and service to community
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Rebecca Halton
Service with a smile
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Reece O’Brien
Importance of mentors
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Rob Fearnley
Beyond the comfort zone
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Rob Ward
Stronger together
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Ronald Kissell
Hammer hat-trick
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Sally O’Connell
A different approach
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Sarah Cincotta
Being resilient
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Sarah Gutzke
Brick by brick
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Shaun Blackburn
Service and knowledge beats experience
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Spiro Drossos
Going off-script
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Stefon Bertram
Never stop learning
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Stuart Benson
The Power of Relationships
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Stuart Legg
‘Ruff’ day at the office
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Tameka Smith
Quality over quantity
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Tini Mincher
Hammering it home
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Tiron Manning
Nurture not nag
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Troy McLennan
Learning through experience
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Vivien Yap
Don’t give up
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Warren McCarthy
Winning customer service
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Wayde Hildrew
Trust is key
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William Pereira
THAT sale
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Yvonne Furner
A perfect fit
Still celebrating the people of this industry.
We Are Real Estate didn't stop with the 2019 edition. The stories, moments and community behind the profession keep coming.