In this episode of Morning Minutes, Michael Burgio and Mark Novak use the analogy of school teachers to highlight how not all real estate agents are the same—even if they share the same title. Just as students remember their favorite school teachers for making learning engaging, relatable, and effective, the same principles apply when selecting a real estate agent. The pair reflect on how some teachers make topics enjoyable and memorable, while others fail to connect—drawing a parallel to agents who either engage, educate, and guide their clients well or fall flat. The key message: personality, experience, and fit matter just as much in real estate as they do in education.

They expand the analogy by emphasizing the importance of choosing the right type of agent for the job—residential, commercial, off-the-plan, or development-focused—much like choosing the right teacher for the right subject. Not every agent is equipped to handle every type of property, and a quick look at their sales history, realestate.com.au presence, and the questions they ask can reveal if they’re truly capable. The hosts stress the value of substance over sales talk, and that vendors should dig deeper when selecting representation. The episode closes with a nostalgic and humorous tribute to their own school teachers, underlining the lasting impact of choosing the right professional guide.