REB Podcast Network

In a nation that has embraced auctions, the reputation of this sales strategy is mixed. But according to one auctioneer, the experience can always be positive if the professionals involved communicate right. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, Aaron Davis, Harcourts' new head of auctions Australia, talks with REB's Juliet Helmke to discuss making the jump over the Tasman from the New...

Training, education and upskilling are integral to excelling in real estate, and different types of businesses will approach these tasks in different ways. On this episode of REB's Business Empowerment Showcase, host Phil Tarrant speaks with Christine Mikhael, chief executive officer of LJ Hooker, about her journey into real estate and how a chance offer to work in property management led her to t...

What does it mean for a suburb to be both liveable and affordable?  In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, REB's Juliet Helmke speaks with Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo, chief economist at PRD, to unpack the network's latest report in a series its been issuing for 10 years, that defines not only the suburbs with a below-average price point, but those that also offer high amenity. The duo discus...

The REB editorial team breaks down the latest real estate news and explores how these developments are shaping the industry today, laying the groundwork for what's ahead in the months and years to come. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, hosts Juliet Helmke and Sebastian Holloman examine the federal government's stalled housing policies and explore their chances of passing in the fi...

One of the most valuable assets of a real estate agency is its data – but only if business leaders and personnel know how to use it. On this episode of PropTech Pulse, REB's Juliet Helmke speaks with Josh Symons, head of real estate solutions at CoreLogic, which took out the coveted award for AI Innovator in the category of Real Estate at the inaugural edition of the Australian AI Awards. Josh exp...

Prospecting, nurturing leads, and managing customer relationships – new tools are set to shake up how real estate professionals manage all these tasks. On this episode of Proptech Pulse, REB's Juliet Helmke is joined by Seth Watts, co-founder of CampaignAgent, who recently took home the prestigious honour of being named AI Leader of the Year - Enterprise, at the inaugural Australian AI Awards. Kno...

The Australian property landscape has changed dramatically in recent history, and much of that is driven by a shift in how consumers are searching for properties to meet their needs. On this episode of REB's Business Empowerment Showcase, host Juliet Helmke is joined by Trent Casson, managing director of residential at View Media Group, to discuss how the company is shaking up the property marketi...

Real estate professionals are known to be early tech adopters. But one area of the industry has been notably slow to adapt to new advancements. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, Adam Holster, NAB professional services banking executive, and Luke Johnston, director of Johnston Donoghue Property, join host Juliet Helmke to talk about why it's time agencies embrace new payment systems...

It's unlike off-the-plan or the traditional existing home market, and one sales duo has recognised that the post-completion market for new apartments needs a very specific touch. Noemi Guttmann and Rylee Ritchie, sales agents at Sydney's Ayre Real Estate, join host Juliet Helmke on this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents to discuss the niche market that they've grown into a specialist focus....

Kristen Porter and Sherrie Storor are well-versed in the challenges faced by real estate professionals who have decided to make the leap into business ownership. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, Kristen, CEO and legal strategist at O*NO Legal, and Sherrie, a former principal and now sales and business coach at Real Estate Nation, speak with host Juliet Helmke about why they're det...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Juliet Helmke is joined by Sanjeev Kumar, principal of LJ Hooker Schofields, to unpack the strategies behind his agency's growth and how agents are uniquely placed to support their communities. Kumar shares how he and LJ Hooker Schofields became one of the top 5 per cent of high-performing offices within the network – leveraging commun...

There's no right answer for how to structure a real estate business, as one veteran of the industry knows well. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Anthony Webb, head of Victoria at Belle Property, to explore the options out there for business owners trying to decide what business model suits their needs, and how his family history in the industry has i...

Marshall White's association with You Matter began as a simple fundraising relationship but has evolved into so much more.  On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Deborah de Rossi, CEO of You Matter, and Nicholas Brooks, director and auctioneer at Marshall White Stonnington, to hear about how the Melbourne network has grown its involvement with the organis...

Hundreds of property management professionals from across the country have weighed in on the pressures and positives of the job at this point in time. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke is joined by Dr Sarah Bell, director of strategic partnerships at MRI, who digs into the firm's latest Voice of the Property Manager survey, now in its third edition, to uncover ho...

On this episode of Proptech Pulse, REB's Phil Tarrant is joined by Cohabit's Thom Richards, who explains how the innovative proptech is aiming to shake up the strata sector. Specifically, the way that records about strata buildings are accessed by stakeholders such as prospective buyers and owners. Thom explains how the company is able to build a "digital twin" of a strata property to provide inte...

Investor sentiment has a substantial impact on market movement. A new survey reveals how this cohort is feeling right now. On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, from REB's sister brand SPI, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Nicola McDougall, chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), to unpack the organisation's latest survey tracking how property investors a...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Juliet Helmke is joined by Pascal Pierre, LJ Hooker Queensland and northern NSW strategic growth manager, to unpack the value in meaningful mentorship which has grown LJ Hooker, in its almost 100-year history, into a group populated by dedicated professionals who can depend on professional support. Pascal shares how he benefited from b...

Cultivating a mindset rooted in curiosity has allowed one network's operations director to navigate the complexities of the real estate sector and position his agency for sustained success. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby is joined by operations director at RE/MAX Australia, Josh Davoren, to delve into the strategies that have enabled the national network to thr...

In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, Kelly Ryan, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), joins Juliet Helmke to share what she's been working on in her first few months in the top job as the former sporting executive adapts to the property industry. Ryan talks about the current challenges facing the Victorian market and discusses the institute's biggest priorities for the...

Australia's "housing disaster" could soon turn catastrophic, says former Victorian Supreme Court justice Kevin Bell. To counter this, the nation needs not just legislative action but also a reframing of our collective mindset to view housing not as the great Australian dream but as a fundamental right. In this special episode, hosted by Jerome Doraisamy, the editor of REB's sister brand Lawyers We...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Australians are resorting to side hustles to meet housing costs; Rental growth flatlines; and A dip in auctions marks a slow start to spring. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.

Everyone in real estate knows that presentation is important, and that starts with the story your business projects. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke is joined by Steve Osborn, brand adviser at Identity Marketing, to delve into the world of real estate agency branding and look into how the top teams are setting themselves apart. A veteran of the real estate mark...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: NSW wins back $9 million from first home buyers 'gaming the system'; Property transaction scams are on the rise this spring; and The ACT finalises its Territory Plan for housing reform.

Australia's financial regulation may be in for a shake-up to support lending to first-time buyers. In this episode, Liberal senator Andrew Bragg shares what the new home ownership inquiry, recently launched by the Senate, will look at and why he wants to hear from stakeholders in property, mortgage broking and beyond. The shadow assistant minister for home ownership shares with listeners what the...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: 10 Melbourne suburbs have been named for high-density development; Intercity migration has cooled to pre-pandemic levels; and Australian auction volumes are on the up. Want to hear more episodes like this? Check out Daily Buzz over on  PropertyBuzz.com.au  or tune in to Property Buzz on all major podcast platforms.