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Is the selling principal model holding your agency back?
Opinion

Is the selling principal model holding your agency back?

Being the best salesperson in the business may help an agency hit this month's target, but sales strategist Oliver Tuffney argues it can become a handbrake on growth when the principal is also expected to build the performance of everyone around them.

Georgie Haug takes reins at Belle Property Samford
Industry News

Georgie Haug takes reins at Belle Property Samford

The agent, recognised as Belle Property's top sales performer nationally for three consecutive years, is bringing a fresh approach to the Samford Valley office.

Privacy and serenity trump parking for Como waterfront buyers
Agent Stories

Privacy and serenity trump parking for Como waterfront buyers

A local family saw exceptional value in a tidal waterfront house with no vehicle parking, trusting Rhiff Larkings…

International

€1bn bet on Europe’s housing shortage as global investors target rental market

Partners Group and Empira Group are launching a €1 billion ($1.8 billion AUD) European residential investment strategy, betting…

Ray White team passes $265,000 raised for Giant Steps
Franchise News

Ray White team passes $265,000 raised for Giant Steps

The Lower North Shore Group's annual step challenge has now raised more than $265,000 for autism support services…

NSW rental laws tighten agent data rules, AI image disclosure
Industry News

$49,500 warning as NSW tightens rental rules for agents

New laws will overhaul rental applications, restrict the personal information agents can collect and introduce penalties of up to $49,500 for privacy breaches and $22,000 for undisclosed altered property images.

News

Tim Duggan’s five steps to handling conflict better

At PM/ONE, Tim Duggan shared his CLEAR framework for preparing for difficult conversations, listening with care, and finding a way forward.

News

Chelsea Pottenger’s practical resets for a more sustainable working day

At PM/ONE, the EQ Minds founder shared small habits for calmer transitions, a different start to the morning, and turning the power of “yet” into action.

Elite Agent TV

Why good people stay – Andrew McCann on culture and the panic hire

Jellis Craig CEO Andrew McCann joins Samantha McLean and Chris Hanley on The Edit to explain why retaining good people starts with leadership, recognition and…

Features

Why repositioning stock beats waiting out the market

Leadership

When no one’s watching – Stavros Ambatzidis on giving back to your community

Features

The pipeline habit that keeps top performers ahead of the pack

Real Estate Agent Events

What 2026’s BDM Summit Taught Us About Rent Roll Growth

A sold-out room, six very different speakers and one shared focus: rent roll growth. The 2026 BDM Summit looked beyond simply generating more leads to…

News

Bradley Fraser keeps the relationship going after handover

News

Pamela Medeiros puts the investor’s plan first

News

Stuart Hobden and Fiona Blayney show where rent roll value is built

BresicWhitney founder and director Shannan Whitney and CEO Will Gosse discuss brand, people and culture as part of the agency’s five-part video series. Image: Supplied

Real estate needs to look beyond the agent brand: BresicWhitney

BresicWhitney CEO Will Gosse and founder Shannan Whitney argue that real estate agencies have become too focused on building individual…

Digital Editor

The need to reframe existing conversations

When market noise creates hesitation and inaction, a different way of framing the conversation can…

Contributor

The silent commission killer: why agents lose 60 days every year

Pancho Mehrotra unpacks the psychology of prospecting avoidance and how to rewire your habits for…

Contributor

Google won’t say what its new spam update is hunting (but we can probably guess)

The third spam crackdown of 2026 arrived on Tuesday 18 August with no blog post…

Managing Editor

Freedom is the hardest thing young agents have to manage

Urban Real Estate's Trent Brewer says flexibility without daily discipline is what actually derails new…

Contributor

Shorts

AI & Technology
REA Group CTO Steve Maidment speaking at REA Hackdays 2026

REA’s CTO explains why faster AI needs better workflows

REA Group CTO Steve Maidment explains why AI-driven productivity gains only matter if they flow…

Cameron McIntyre says trust remains the agent’s AI advantage

REA Group CEO Cameron McIntyre says AI can streamline listing prep, lead quality and search,…

The IM360 team presenting Ray White Commercial CSR’s customer project at REA Hackdays 2026

Agent ideas put everyday problems at heart of Hackdays

For commercial agent Grant Turner, the prospect of winning an industrial listing came with a…

Your social audience is an extension of your CRM

Real estate networks are sitting on an underutilised opportunity: using AI and automation to scale…

Younger buyers embrace AI for market research, but human advisors retain final trust. Image: Lois

Buyers are asking AI before they ask you

Research shows 38% of Gen Z and 34% of Millennials now use AI platforms as…