REB Podcast Network

Reaffirming its support for the industry, innovator ListReady is once again returning as principal partner of the REB Awards for 2022 – as we emerge out the other side of COVID-19 and look to recognise the professionals who have gone above and beyond over the past 12 months. In this special episode, Grace Ormsby is joined by Felicity Leggett, ListReady's Queensland and Northern Territory state sal...

Katrina Tarrant acknowledges the many pressures that come with working in a "24/7" industry alongside Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles. The NSW business growth manager at First National Real Estate has seen many changes over the 27 years she's spent in the sector. She shares her passion for continuous learning and improvement, acknowledges a real need to propel more women into high-level roles, and...

Nick Carah reveals what Victorian agents can expect as they emerge out the other side of a lengthy period in lockdown to Grace Ormsby. The group general manager of Melbourne-based Jellis Craig reflects on the differences between last year's long lockdown and this one, shares how the network has prepared for a return to normality, and hints at what agents and property markets can expect from the Me...

In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. The pair consider a number of factors that are set to shape the spring/summer property market, highlight the changes in work that have come in due to COVID-19 that are likely to stick around, talk about trust...

Charlotte Pascoe highlights her experience in taking on a chief executive role during COVID-19 in conversation with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles. The CEO of Stockdale & Leggo shares how she navigated not only the uncertainty of COVID-19 but also a business that had "lost its way", highlights her stance on the Commonwealth Bank of Australia's move into the property management space, and imparts...

In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. The duo reflect on life in lockdown, unpack vaccination mandates, and consider the value of outside perspectives in real estate. Tom and Phil also talk about the value of influence and debrief on comments made...

Anita Percudani recalls the beginning of her real estate career and the journey she's been on ever since, with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles. The director of Realmark, Anita, shares how she and her husband began the Western Australian brand with two small children in tow. Having spent more than three decades in the industry since, she highlights how she approaches leadership in a network of whic...

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called out labor's "war on aspiration" as the party looks to crack down on negative gearing ahead of the next election. The Treasurer joins Momentum Media director Alex Whitlock to reiterate the government's pro-property investor stance and dissects what changes to expect over the coming months off-the-back of recent intervention from APRA. They also discuss t...

In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. The pair highlight the changes coming in the coming weeks as NSW and Victoria navigate their way out of lockdown and what this will mean for real estate agents and business owners operating across those market...

Eliza Owen sits down with Grace Ormsby to look at the factors that have led to record vendor profitability to date in 2021. The head of research at CoreLogic discusses findings from the most recent Pain & Gain report, pointing out just how much protection of the Australian property market has taken place. The pair compare completely different market environments across the June quarter and the Sep...

Jacqui Bijnens reflects on the chartered accounting career that took her around the world and shares how her current role in real estate leans into that experience. The chief operating officer at PRD Tamworth talks to Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles about making the transition into regional real estate after spending 12 years in corporate finance in London, gives insight into the many hats a small...

Frank Greeff, the CEO of Realbase, chats with Momentum Media's Phil Tarrant for the latest episode of REB's Proptech Pulse.  Frank shares the story of how long-time competitors Campaigntrack and Realhub merged to become one of the biggest powerhouses in the proptech industry in Australia. The former-chef-turned-CEO also shares how the marriage between the two firms combined cutting-edge technology...

Real Estate Exposed is your source for the latest real estate commentary. In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. The duo look at the road ahead, with the lifting of lockdowns leading many to anticipate a listings spike in the short term. Tom shares...

Grace Ormsby introduces Juliet Helmke as the newest member of the REB team!   The journalist shares her early observations on the Australian property market and highlights some of the similarities and differences it shares with New York City, where she lived for more than a decade. She also discusses her background in culture and the arts, and outlines why it's so applicable to the real estate spa...

Warning: This show has been marked as explicit Suzannah Toop highlights the trials and tribulations of taking on a leadership role at just 23 years of age to Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles. In the second half of this conversation, the CEO of Property Investment at South Australia's Toop+Toop reveals the hardships she faced when she did come back into the business full-time, talks through a tough...

Real Estate Exposed is your source for the latest real estate commentary. In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. The duo are joined in this episode by Momentum Media co-founder and director Alex Whitlock to discuss the buying mindset that leads to...

Warning: This show has been marked as explicit Suzannah Toop highlights the trials and tribulations of taking on a leadership role at just 23 years of age to Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles The CEO of Property Investment at South Australia's Toop+Toop talks about taking on a role in the family business, and the steep learning curve that came with it. She shares how her corporate career prepared he...

Lisa Novak reveals to Grace Ormsby how she became a top-ranked agent in just three years. The general manager and sales agent at Novak Properties shares why she took the plunge into sales at the age of 46, divulges how she sells 70 per cent of properties without spending a cent on marketing, and highlights how social media has helped her achieve so much success in such a short space of time. In th...

Real Estate Exposed is your source for the latest real estate commentary. In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. This week, the duo discuss the Top 50 Agents across all Australian states and territories, highlight how texting can be used as a super...

Paul Biller shares with Grace Ormsby what it's like to service the top-end of the Sydney market. It's been a career-best couple of years for the principal of Double Bay's Biller Property and the 41st ranked agent in REB's Top 100 Agents. He discusses how he's built up his business over the years, outlines his ethos of sharing, and details the process he goes through to achieve off-market success....

Tina Ashton sits down with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles to give some insight into the ins and outs of a corporate network environment. The Raine & Horne network manager looks back on her beginnings in real estate – reflecting on her desire to succeed, dressing 10 years older, and buckling down on scripts and dialogues. She also elaborates on the now – sharing some of her biggest learnings in th...

Real Estate Exposed is your source for the latest real estate commentary. In a follow-up series to the wildly popular What's Making Headlines, hosts Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. The pair discuss how agents can prospect in everyday conversations, elaborate on the similarities between business and dating, look to...

This year's R U OK? Day serves as an important reminder to open up the conversation on mental health, both in the workplace and at home, according to David Coleman, member for Banks and Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.   In this special episode, join Momentum Media director Alex Whitlock as he speaks to Mr Coleman.   Together, the pair discuss the...

Amanda Gould chats with Grace Ormsby and Sadhana Smiles about building out an entire business operation via zoom. The owner and director of Sydney's HighSpec Properties, who has recently opened up new premises in Byron Bay, talks about her original decision to move into the property space from the world of corporate travel, reflects on the growing trend of off-market transactions, and outlines exa...

Craig Deveson, founder and CEO of Properti, chats with Momentum Media's Phil Tarrant for the latest episode of REB's Proptech Pulse. As the mastermind behind a company that saves agents hours by harnessing the power of their CRMs to automatically generate social media posts, Craig is well-placed to examine how social media has become an increasing driver of sales. He reflects on how agents have re...