Real Estate Business

2 days ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Liam Garman

A recent analysis of 1 million REA listings from PropTrack and the CSIRO has found that energy efficiency features remain underreported, despite one-third of buyers willing to pay a premium for more efficient properties. The report found that listings still underreport efficiency features, offering an opportunity for agents and sellers to differentiate their homes, and called for information on efficiency to be standardised.

3 days ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Liam Garman

For the first time in its 59-year history, the Real Estate Employers’ Federation (REEF) has achieved gender parity on its committee of management, following the appointment of Jacqui Barnes, head of people and growth at Laing+Simmons. Barnes, a veteran of the real estate and recruitment sectors with more than two decades of experience, joins the committee at a time of shifting workplace expectations and accelerating industry transformation.

3 days ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Liam Garman

Alayne Meyer-Shaw has been named licensee and head of property management – Western Australia. Her division currently manages more than 800 properties and is growing at a rate of over 30 per month, signalling strong momentum in the state’s rental market. Rounding out the leadership expansion is Jack Wormington, who takes on the role of Western Australia sales and performance manager.

3 days ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Liam Garman

Unlike other AI chatbots in the business world, this digital assistant doesn’t wait for typed prompts or generic FAQs. Instead, it offers real-time, voice-based interaction – a feature Bo believes mirrors the rhythm of a true coaching session. “It’s a true voice experience,” Bo said. “Agents simply speak their question, and the AI coach responds immediately via voice.

5 days ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Liam Garman

Holmes, a longstanding member of the Century 21 network, has been ranked in the top 1 per cent of the brand’s national performers. Baidwan adds eight years of residential real estate expertise, while Carrabs, with 20 years in property management, rounds out the leadership team with a focus on operational depth. The Campbelltown-based office will serve several eastern and north-eastern suburbs including Dernancourt, Burnside, Windsor Gardens, Paradise, and Newton.