REB Podcast Network

On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke is joined by Maddison Woodward – recently named REB's Young Gun of the Year – to discuss strategies for forming a solid foundation from which to launch a well-rounded real estate career. Maddison shares how she identified real estate as an industry in which she might excel and explains how she went about learning the tricks of th...

Vanessa Rader shares how her passion for research empowered her to ask hard-data questions that matter in the commercial property space. The head of research at Ray White Commercial joins hosts Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to analyse the biggest trends in the country's commercial real estate industry in recent years and unpack how the latest micro and macroeconomic data could impact the sector....

Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. In this episode, the duo look at the results of a new study from Momentum Intelligence that shows the real estate industry's support of Scott Morrison is waning ahead of the looming federal election. They delve into the conventionally held idea that a Liberal government is better tha...

On this episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents podcast, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Stefon Bertram, the founder and chief executive of real estate agency Pello.  The pair discuss Mr Bertram's new Mosman office, the joys he experienced in the immediate aftermath of its opening, and the learning and systems he is implementing to build an efficient, successful and holistic business.  They al...

Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles go in the thick of the political noise surrounding the upcoming federal elections in this special episode of The WIRE. As Aussies countdown to 21 May to cast their votes (with a side of democracy sausage), the editor of REB and the chief executive of Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP) reflect on the policies taking centre stage in the campaign, dissect the plan of...

Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. As the federal election looms, Tom Panos and Phil Tarrant discuss the relevance of debates in 2022 and the "real funny period" Australia is finding itself in. Offering their expectations on the current property marketplace, the pair then give their perspectives on the path out of COV...

Transitioning from being a chef to a real estate professional sounds like a recipe for disaster, but Corey Love believes success lies in having the right mix of a good mindset, mindful compassion, and a go-getter attitude. The business development manager at Hugo Alexander Property Group joins host Grace Ormsby on this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents to recount how he made the move away f...

Laura Valenti lays out concrete steps on how to tackle the widespread occupational burnout faced by property managers working in high-stress environments. The managing director of Solutions Property Management joins hosts Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to share how she gravitated towards the property management space and recount how the face of the industry changed in the wake of the pandemic. Sh...

Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. On a special Easter edition of Real Estate Exposed, Tom Panos and Phil Tarrant reflect on the importance of knowing your numbers, with Tom sharing the data that all real estate agents must know. Phil grills Tom on the biggest lessons he's learnt from Rupert Murdoch, before asking the...

In conversation with Secrets of the Top 100 Agents' Grace Ormsby, the chief economist at PRD, Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo, lifts a lid on what factors should really be taken into consideration when defining a region as "affordable". Unpacking the changing definition of "regional" living, Diaswati shares her methodology and reasoning behind her latest report, which uncovers the top 10 regional affordable...

Any real estate agent can knock on doors for prospects, but Emily Magee says only those who put their genuine self forward can seal the deal. Fresh off joining the esteemed McGrath roster as a real estate agent in their Paddington office , Emily sits down with hosts Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to share how she leveraged the skills she gained from her administrative role to successfully transit...

Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. Weighing in on the government's recent announcement of the federal budget together with the real estate industry described by Tom as "going from nuts to normal", the duo give their take on how property investors can adapt to the new phase of the market cycle. While emphasising the ne...

Recently logging the achievement of selling her 1,000th property, Alexandra Porter believes that milestones present an opportunity to stop and reflect on where you started, while also looking to the future. In conversation with Juliet Helmke, the lead agent at Coronis North in Brisbane recounts some of the challenges and changes she's faced in her career – such as being told she wouldn't make it b...

In an industry where most players race to the top, Valerie Timms believes that the real estate businesses that take the "slow but steady" route will eventually win the long game. The director of Timms Real Estate joins hosts Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to give us an exciting account of how the firm's newest headquarters in Lonsdale came to life while discussing the blueprint behind creating a...

Charlie Holland, the recently-named Reapit Australia and New Zealand regional chief executive , chats with Momentum Media's Grace Ormsby for the latest episode of REB's Proptech Pulse. Charlie shares the behind-the-scenes of Reapit's acquisition of the award-winning proptech firm Console Group and talks about how the key to any digital transformation lies in having a customer-centric approach. He...

Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. This week, the government handed down the latest federal budget, which saw the Coalition attempt to address Aussies' worries about housing by expanding initiatives to help people make property purchases. Phil and Tom look at the commentary around this plan and tackle the question: do...

REB gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the 2022-23 federal budget. Secrets of the Top 100 Agents host Grace Ormsby is joined by Momentum Media mortgages news editor Sarah Simpkins for a very special budget update. The pair unpack the biggest headlines across property, real estate, and finance and what they could mean for the industry as we move towards a federal election. In this episode, you w...

As the real estate industry battles looming resignation threats and low retention rates, Jacqui Barnes calls for leadership that is above the line – guided by the principles of ownership, accountability and responsibility.  The head of people and culture at Laing+Simmons joins hosts Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to share how she tenaciously kept the spark alive throughout her career to finally f...

Jeffery Gray, the chief executive officer and founder of Propic, chats with Momentum Media's Grace Ormsby for the latest episode of  REB's Proptech Pulse. Jeffery clears up the common misconceptions about artificial intelligence and talks about how AI-integrated business models in other vertical markets have seen staggering results, such as the case of Netflix. He also reflects on why it is import...

Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. Tom draws a line in the sand: in his view of the data, the boom is over in the key markets of Sydney and Melbourne. But just like any other rule, there are exceptions. In this episode of Real Estate Exposed, the duo look at the sectors in which prices are dropping, those that have st...

In the four years since opening his agency, Avi Khan has kicked off a number of new ventures – both within and adjacent to real estate.  In conversation with Grace Ormsby, the Brisbane-based principal at Ray White Marsden, Ray White AKG, Ray White Daisy Hill, Ray White AKG Commercial, and a partner at S&B Legal reveals how much of his growth has occurred due to being in pursuit of client-demanded...

The Innovator of the Year – Individual at the REB Awards 2022 opens up about all things reputation, technology, and academia. "RiTA's mum" and the co-founder of AiRE Sarah Bell joins Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to unpack the "Pandora's box" that is trust in the real estate profession, discussing the chasm between agent actions and their public image. The trio also tackle the topic of technolog...

Daniel Bignold, founder and chief executive of Propps, chats with Momentum Media's Grace Ormsby for the latest episode of  REB's Proptech Pulse. Fresh from sharing his valuable insights at the REB REInnovate 2022 event as a speaker, Daniel acknowledges that real estate agents will experience growing pains when adopting the latest and greatest proptech and innovations but highlights that it is nece...

Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. For the first episode of 2022, Tom and Phil discuss the recent major developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict and its potential implications on the real estate industry.  As authorities warn of potential cyber threats against Australian businesses stemming from the growing politic...

Carly Pukallus didn't see the accolades coming, but winning Property Manager of the Year - Regional and the Excellence Award at the REB Awards 2022 was recognition she humbly and proudly shares with her team. As senior property manager at Green St Property, Carly shares with host Grace Ormsby what makes a great team and outlines how they responded to the challenges of pandemic restrictions – and e...