REB Podcast Network

They say it takes a village to raise a child. For Janzey Pratt, it takes a community to build a business. The director of Yamba Realty Group sits down with Grace Ormsby to talk about how everything fell into place — both for her real estate career and for her family — when she made the decision to put down roots in Gympie in 2021 . While the business is now at the top of its game with record-break...

Nick Bouris, the recently appointed chief executive of the Managed App , chats with Momentum Media's Grace Ormsby for the latest episode of  REB's Proptech Pulse. With the real estate sector facing an unprecedented rise in illicit finance risks, including instances of trust account fraud, money laundering, cyber crimes, and data breaches, Nick talks about the different blindspots in the current ec...

Tom Panos and Phil Tarrant are this week joined by Josh Tesolin, the number one global agent at the Ray White group, as they d iscuss the hard-hitting real estate topics that others shy away from. The trio discuss what goes into Josh's achievements, the motivation and mindset that shape his successful operations, as well as the seven-day work ethic that drives the agent's high performance. Josh al...

Finding jobs, saving marriages, and sharing videos — they are all part and parcel of being a real estate agent, according to Henry Wong. The Brisbane-based agent with RE/MAX Revolution shares his ethos to operating in a prestige market, unpacking why building an out-of-area network is vital and emphasising that in his experience, it's all about who you know, not what you know. In this episode, you...

Technology has made strides in automating real estate processes, but Chantelle Collin believes that agents should always make an effort to establish human connection — even if it's just making a phone call. The head of property management at BresicWhitney sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to talk about how she fell into the property management space and gives insights on how its inner...

Tom Panos and Phil Tarrant sit down and discuss the hard-hitting real estate topics that others shy away from. With rising interest rates and less distressed sales from buyers, Tom and Phil discuss the uncertainties looking towards the upcoming spring selling season. The pair question whether we will experience a surge in listings and what that will mean for agents as we head into the busier half...

Social media: It may not be the new kid on the marketing block any longer, but the rapid changes taking place across platforms and the emergence of new ones certainly mean that agents wanting to harness its powers must stay on their toes. For Angela Limanis, success on TikTok has taught her a number of valuable lessons about the attitude you need to bring to a winning social media game.  The agent...

When taking up the call for a leadership role, Janine Rule believes that "you can sink or swim, but you've got to take your shot". In this exciting episode, the recently named director of Stockdale & Leggo Ferntree Gully tells the interesting story of how an out-of-the-blue phone call became a sliding doors moment that kicked off her career in real estate before  sharing how different mentors thro...

Luke Paverd, the  recently named chief operating officer of the PropTech Group , chats with Momentum Media's Grace Ormsby for the latest episode of REB's Proptech Pulse. Luke tells the tale of how his brainchild start-up came to life before giving us an inside look at how a customer relationship management (CRM) system can be tailored for the specific needs and goals of any business and its stakeh...

Tom Panos and Phil Tarrant sit down and discuss the hard-hitting real estate topics that others shy away from. Reflecting on the Reserve Bank of Australia's most recent rate rise, the pair ponder the impacts on the real estate market — and query when (or if) the upwards rate environment is going to go away. They also flag their forecasts for the 2022 spring selling season, noting the factors that...

A recent decision by a West Australian court to allow a buyer to cancel their contract over a "nasty neighbour" has sent shockwaves through the industry. Ray Ellis, chief executive officer at First National, sits down with host Grace Ormsby to break down the court's ruling and analyse its implications for the industry. Outlining the precedent he believes the judgement sets nationally and questioni...

"Everyone needs somewhere to live and somewhere to eat," were the wise words from a father that helped steer an agency principal into her career of choice. On this episode of The WIRE, hear from Bev Barendse, the new director of Coast Realty's Terrigal office , who discusses how real estate, as an elemental need, has guided the way she's building a business. The agency head shares her strategy in...

To reach the next stage of growth, businesses must not only plan on expanding their client or developing new offerings but also learn the most effective ways to put those strategies into action. In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Grace Ormsby is joined by the director and co-founder of REGROWTH, Kylie Walsh. Kylie shares how their tailored approach to every client has d...

For Liz Morris, business is all about community — and bringing the best of city strategy to her country operation. The principal of One Agency Liverpool Plains takes some time out with Grace Ormsby to reveal her personal approach to doing business — and the enormous success she's seen since she launched what was originally meant to be a sole project at the end of 2021. The duo discuss her unusual...

Tom Panos and Phil Tarrant sit down and discuss the hard-hitting real estate topics that others shy away from. The pair speak about the skills and qualities needed to manage "bottom-feeder" buyers, especially in the current selling market, before outlining why it is important to treat your buyers as students rather than prospects and sharing how this may assist agents. They also ponder on the curr...

As the real estate industry faces a shifting talent landscape — one that is riddled with skill shortages and recruitment difficulties — Shandel McAuliffe says leaders should ask the right questions to take their business in the right direction. The editor at HR Leader joins hosts Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to give us an in-depth look at how her cumulative run in different sectors throughout h...

As the housing market enters a volatile and uncertain era, it's more important than ever for agents to be positioned for long-term and sustainable growth. In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Grace Ormsby is joined by the chief executive Adam Rigby and director of sales James Kirkland from the Innovator of the Year at the REB Awards 2022, Upside Realty. The trio put the c...

Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. With consumer sentiment shifting and growth gradually hitting on the brakes, Tom and Phil discuss the different hurdles that real estate business leaders face in today's market, such as skill gaps among agents, lower profitability and recruitment challenges. The duo advise firms to f...

Stephen Brell gives us an insider's look at the biggest developments and upcoming changes within the strata sector.  The president of the Strata Community Association (NSW) sits down with Grace Ormsby to unpack the latest regulations and measures rolled out by the state's federal government to address the sector's biggest issues, particularly the rising incidence of building defects in new apartme...

The commercial property management space can seem like uncharted (and daunting) waters for most real estate agents, but Leteicha Wilson says there's a lot more under the industry's surface than meets the eye. The business development executive for commercial property at Ray White Commercial sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to talk about a sink-or-swim moment in her real estate career...

Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. Join the pair as they uncover the biggest issues impacting real estate this week, from a market in alleged free fall to the challenges facing agents as they try to maintain FY2022 revenue and profit numbers. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to us now on Apple Podcas...

What's been grabbing the attention of our readers and listeners this month? On this special episode, Secrets of the Top 100 Agents' Grace Ormsby and Juliet Helmke unpack all the latest headline stories from Real Estate Business. Covering everything from the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest cash rate decision and the cyclical nature of the property market to recent Real Estate Institute revelatio...

Looking back, Adrienne Williams entered the real estate game later than she would have wanted, but her best is still yet to come.  The sales agent at BresicWhitney Balmain sits down with hosts Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to share the unique story of how her dream of becoming a funeral director bit the dust and how she successfully transitioned to become a top-performing sales agent. Adrienne t...

Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. On the heels of another rate rise , the duo discuss how property owners and prospective buyers are adjusting now that mortgage payment hikes are underway. The first two RBA announcements caused a stir – but things were noticeably quieter following the July decision. Have home hunters...

For Mathew Tiller, the key to understanding today's market and where it's headed is to look at the hands of the property market clock. As we kick off a new financial year, the LJ Hooker Group's head of research and business intelligence sits down with Grace Ormsby to give a play-by-play take of how the real estate market progressed throughout its latest cycle before providing a data-backed baselin...