REB Podcast Network

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: New listings hit a 12-year high; A warning issued over a common household hazard; and Auction activity ramps up this fall 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.

Gone are the days of 3 per cent interest rates – this CEO warns that high mortgage rates are the "new norm". On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, REB's Grace Ormsby sits down with a powerhouse of the real estate world: Geoff Lucas, chief executive officer of The Agency. Geoff shares how the unseasonable January frenzy made its impact felt on his side of the executive desk, and reveals...

You might be overlooking artificial intelligence's most unique offering: empathy. Seth Watts, co-founder and chief revenue officer of CampaignAgent, sits down with host Grace Ormsby to lift the lid on how generative AI is transforming the real estate sector, and how Australians can dig into its untapped potential. Seth explains the benefits of treating ChatGPT as a mentor, confiding your concerns...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Rental affordability at worst level on record; Australia reignites its Passion for Home Buying; and Public holidays put auctions on the backburner. 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.

Throughout their extensive real estate careers, these two women have learnt that empathy and authentic client relationships are the best launching pad for success. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby sits down with two LJ Hooker sales superstars, Nyree Ewings and Rosemary Auricchio. Nyree shares the story of her career journey from a bright-eyed 17-year-old receptio...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Australia's Auction Market Braces for Downswing; Is housing hurting our wellbeing?; and A reminder on the suburbs earmarked for growth across the coming year. 

Strong home prices, a new housing plan and tight vacancy rates – unpacking what's in store for Queensland's property market in the months ahead. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Real Estate Institute of Queensland CEO Antonia Mercorella about the Sunshine State home prices, regional areas seeing sustained growth and some of the changes the institute...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: The New South Wales council areas most at risk of natural disaster; How renting has changed in the past 25 years; and Inside Melbourne's big auction week

As technology has changed, so too has the real estate industry. On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Brad Filliponi, co-founder of real estate photography retouching and editing service BoxBrownie.com, to delve into the changing world of property marketing. Brad shares how the Sunshine Coast business that operates all over the world got started 10 years...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: A Perth agency has been fined for failing to lodge $30,000 in tenancy bonds; The Real Estate Institute of Queensland calls for a roadmap for a new housing plan; and CEO Angus Raine suggests that tax breaks for baby boomers could boost housing supply.

In an ever-shifting industry, it's important to take stock of the people who are always pushing the envelope. In this episode, REB's Grace Ormsby talks with Vinay Singh, head of revenue at CampaignAgent, principal partner of the upcoming REB Awards that will be held on 29 February. The duo give a glimpse into what to expect from the upcoming event, and share their thoughts on some of the changes a...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Auction numbers this week are tipped to decline; Demands are made to improve housing in Australia's regions; and Can the average Aussie really afford stamp duty?

When each team member feels they have a bright future, the entire agency can thrive.  In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby sits down with Karuna Mazzocchi, chief executive officer of Coronis Group, to hear her hidden strategies for boosting morale and building a strong and sustainable real estate business.  Karuna explains the importance of aspirational leadership an...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Sydney's market looks set to stabilise; A paver comes under fire for failing to finish work; and What to expect from February's first auction week

Having weathered its share of challenges, the Victorian property market is poised for recovery, according to the recently elected REIV president. In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby gleans valuable insight from Jacob Caine, president of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, on navigating certain changes across the state. COVID-19 challenges, a new wave of migration...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Young Aussies choose holidays over homeownership; Australia's beachside property boom is still going strong; and Is an influx of East Coasters to blame for Perth's supply crisis?

Many sales agents dream of founding their own business, but it takes grit and determination to turn this vision into reality. William Chan, director and founder of Chan Yahl, sits down with host Grace Ormsby to talk through his journey from a bright-eyed agent to the founder of a brand-new independent real estate company. Based in Sydney, Chan Yahl is one of the newest real estate businesses on th...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Adelaide breaks ground on an innovative new development; A kit home maker comes under fire; and Just how tight are Qld's vacancy rates?

Late 2023 saw cash rates hit their peak in this rate rise cycle, but house prices did not drop. Who has been propelling the market forward? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, CoreLogic's head of residential research Australia, Eliza Owen, sits down with host Grace Ormsby to spill the beans on 2023's residential property market. Eliza reveals how wealth levels skewed last year's...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Rezonings in Adelaide pave the way for 1000 new homes; The suburbs where it's now hardest to find a rental; and How a bank manager saved one customer from a property scam that would have cost them thousands.

This year is already shaping up as a turning point for the real estate profession – so what can agents, property managers and business owners expect from the year ahead? Talent, growth, transparency, technology and tourism – join Grace Ormsby, Juliet Helmke and Orana Durney-Benson as they unpack the biggest headlines from the first 10 days of 2024. The Real Estate Business editorial team considers...

The industry veteran sits down with Phil Tarrant to unpack the ups and downs of the last 12 months.  From technology and AI, to a two-speed market, to rate rises, development booms and busts, and government intervention – Real Estate Gym founder, coach and auctioneer, Tom Panos, shares his thoughts on the year that was.  Recapping their thoughts on 2023, the pair also turn their attention to the y...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news. In today's podcast: Gen Z gets serious about saving for a home; Scammers coopt Airbnb compensation claims; and Australians reveal why they intend to sell

Avi Khan, CEO of Ray White AKG and all-around growth expert, sits down with Grace Ormsby to discuss why constant evolution is a must for the real estate agencies of today. Avi reveals the secrets behind his bold and unconventional career, which includes the management of five Ray White agencies, a Sydney law firm, a virtual assistant company in the Philippines, and even a tattoo company. Avi share...

Welcome to Property Buzz, your daily dose of property news.   In today's podcast:   Borrowers are increasingly using property to secure a home loan; A Perth plumber faces court for leaky pipes; and Adelaide gears up for its biggest auction week of 2023.