Opinion

In Sydney’s highly competitive coastal market, Australian real estate principal Nick Papas has demonstrated how forward-thinking marketing can turn potential into profit — achieving a $4.45 million sale for a South Coogee property by leaning on technology rather than hope.

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.