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the next big opportunity in real estate isn’t about reach — it’s about relevance.It’s about the agent who owns their block, knows their streets, and shows up so consistently in their community that they become part of its fabric.

Across 2025, agencies are breaking down rigid workplace structures and rebuilding around modularity: a flexible, hybrid approach that redefines how teams operate, collaborate, and deliver value.

Across the industry, LinkedIn is flooded with recruitment selfies and “another office opening” announcements. But scratch beneath the hashtags and the truth emerges: the same names are being recycled from brand to brand.

Australia and New Zealand have always been hotbeds of real estate innovation. Tight markets, fierce competition, and limited scale have forced our companies to build smarter, faster, and leaner.

Kate Pierson, the flamboyant co-founder of The B-52s, is ready to part ways with her aptly nicknamed “Kate’s Lazy Cabin” — a rustic three-bedroom hideaway outside Woodstock, New York, now listed for $750,000.

As someone born in Oklahoma and now serving as Global Head of Network at Australia’s fastest-growing real estate group — ONE AGENCY — returning to the U.S. has offered a powerful lens on how differently we practise the same profession around the world.

In a move reshaping the global real estate media landscape, Real Estate Today (RET) has officially launched its U.S. edition — marking the next chapter in its rapid rise as the most influential real estate industry publication in Australia and New Zealand.

The traditional commission model—the cornerstone of real estate for decades—is under pressure. Across the United States, the rise of flat-fee services, buyer rebate platforms, and DIY listing models is forcing the industry to rethink how value is delivered, and what clients are truly willing to pay for.

A landmark shift in the United States real estate market is delivering huge wins for both buyers and sellers, with negotiable commission structures and flat-fee services driving savings in the tens of thousands.

For the first time in years, American buyers are taking back control. New data shows a sharp reversal in market dynamics: 56% of homes sold in May closed below asking price, with the average discount around $45,000.

Florida real estate professional Iris Beaugrand has built more than a career—she’s created a sanctuary where unwanted animals find safety, care, and a fresh start.

When her teenage son Tyler was diagnosed with cancer, New Mexico real estate professional Michelle Jenson’s world changed overnight.