REB Podcast Network

In this episode, AI expert Silvio Giorgio joins REB editor Liam Garman to reflect on how artificial intelligence is reshaping real estate while transforming human behaviour and decision making.

According to Giorgio, AI is transforming the way properties are bought and sold, influencing both consumer decisions and industry practices.

He highlights AI’s impact across prediction, natural language processing and computer vision, showin...

In this episode, Dott and Crossitt founder Jared Zak joins REB editor Liam Garman to unpack the complexities and common pitfalls of real estate agency agreements.

Jared explains why so few vendors seek legal review of agreements, warning that clauses around exclusive agency periods and “effective introduction” can leave sellers exposed to costly disputes and even double commission claims.

He highlights how courts have approached th...

In this episode, Harcourts CEO Adrian Knowles reflects on how the real estate industry can balance new technology with the fundamentals of human connection.

Adrian explains why tools such as AI and video marketing should be used to amplify an agent’s reach rather than replace their role, cautioning against generic marketing that risks undermining trust.

He highlights the importance of training, describing how Harcourts’ academy pre...

In this episode, REB’s Liam Garman is joined by the CEO of Laing+Simmons and president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA), Leanne Pilkington, to talk about the challenges and opportunities facing the Australian real estate industry.

The duo starts by discussing the upcoming Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms, set to take effect in July 2026, which will require agencies to register ...

In this episode, REB’s Liam Garman sits down with Mark Nunn – director and principal of Buxton Ballarat and the listing agent for House 3 on The Block – to go behind the scenes of this season and explore why Daylesford is fast becoming Victoria’s hottest lifestyle market.

As the listing agent for Britt and Taz’s “Wellness House”, Mark lifts the lid on the features turning buyer heads in Victoria’s “spa country” – from saunas and yo...

In this episode, REB’s Liam Garman sits down with Geraldine Hermens – top-selling agent and licensee at LJ Hooker Dunedin – to uncover the grit, determination, and leadership that have defined her extraordinary 32-year career.

From being one of only a handful of women in real estate in Dunedin in the early 1990s to building a market-leading family business, Geraldine shares the mindset, work ethic, and personal s...

In a recent Real Estate Business roundtable, Adrian Bo sat down with REB editor Liam Garman to reveal the foundational systems that have underpinned his decades-long success – and why short-term thinking is the biggest threat to a sustainable real estate career.

Speaking to an exclusive audience of Australia’s top agents, Bo argued that structure, not spontaneity, is the key to long-term performance, and that agents who commit to a...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Liam Garman is joined by NAB professional services banking executive Donna Kosiek and Harcourts Property Centre managing director and principal Sam Devlin to explore one of the most important – yet often overlooked – drivers of sustainable growth in Australian real estate: succession planning.

With a strategic approach and the right support, succession planning is trans...

In this episode, REB’s Liam Garman sits down with renowned coach and industry expert Michael Sheargold to unpack the strategies, philosophies, and mindset shifts that have helped shape some of Australia’s top-performing agents and businesses.

With a career spanning more than three decades, Michael shares how coaching, discipline, and a clear plan can transform results and reputation across the real estate profession.

Michael explai...

In this episode, REB journalist Emilie Lauer sits down with PRD chief economist Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo to unpack the current state of Australia’s property market and spotlight the most affordable, liveable suburbs.

The duo starts the episode by exploring the market’s response to the previous interest rate cuts and how they’ve impacted demand, supply, and property prices.

Asti said that while the first cut had minimal effect, the sec...

In this episode, REB’s journalist Emilie Lauer sits down with Melbourne’s leading luxury real estate agent Sarah Case to share her journey from snowboard instructor to director of sales strategy at RT Edgar, where she now oversees $350 million in annual sales. 

Sarah’s path into real estate was unplanned, sparked by a spontaneous lunch and a job interview at Mirvac, where she built a strong foundation in residential and off-the-pla...

In this episode, REBAA president and founder of Streamline Property Buyers Melinda Jennison sits down with Liam Garman to unpack the Brisbane market, what it really takes to be a buyer’s agent, and ethical concerns for the industry.

The pair begins discussing Melinda’s latest updates from the Brisbane housing market, and how surging demand for both investments and owner-occupiers has driven demand for area-specific buyer’s agent se...

In this episode, REB’s Liam Garman is joined by Shawn Hayes, operations manager at LJ Hooker Property South West WA, to unpack how mentorship, culture, and a growth mindset can shape long-term careers in real estate.

Shawn shares her journey from a 17-year-old trainee in business administration to now leading operations across one of Western Australia’s fastest-growing agencies. Along the way, she reflects on the role of strong lea...

In this episode, REB’s Liam Garman recaps his top insights from AREC2025 before sitting down with Mauricio Umansky – founder and CEO of The Agency and star of Netflix’s Buying Beverly Hills – to explore emerging trends in the luxury property market and what it really takes to succeed in real estate.

Liam opens the episode with key lessons from AREC, including how agents can elevate their listing campaigns.

The episode then showcase...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, Little Real Estate’s Anne Crarey and Philip Eldret join host Liam Garman to unpack the benefits of operating as Australia’s largest privately owned real estate agency – and how their innovative model is helping agents thrive in today’s market.

Anne and Philip open the discussion by sharing how being independent – with 12 offices across three states – gives Little Real Estate...

In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, CampaignAgent’s head of revenue, Vinay Singh, joins host Liam Garman to explore shifting vendor behaviours, evolving marketing strategies, and how agents can stay ahead in 2025 and beyond.

Vinay kicks things off by sharing his 20-year journey in real estate – from sales agent to auctioneer and principal – and how CampaignAgent’s flexible finance solutions are bridging the g...

In this episode, host Liam Garman sits down with the RiSE Initiative’s Steven Carroll to unpack mental health and wellbeing in the real estate industry, and how property professionals can access free and confidential support.

They talk about Steven’s career journey, having recently been appointed chief executive officer of the initiative, and the goal of RiSE: to promote the awareness of good health and mental wellness in the indus...

In this episode, REB editor Liam Garman is joined by Tim McKibbin, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW), to explore one of the most pressing issues in the industry – the exceptionally high churn rate among new agents – and the steps needed to create a more sustainable, educated workforce.

The conversation kicks off with a sobering statistic: nearly 80 per cent of new real estate professionals exit the industry within t...

In this episode of the Secrets of the Top 100 Agents podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Goldfields managing director Marco Gattino to dive into the evolving build-to-rent (BTR) sector, the complexities of Australia's housing supply shortage, and what lies ahead for Sydney's luxury property market.

They begin by examining how BTR could be a game changer in addressing the housing affordability crisis – provided key factors like land...