Phil Tarrant and Tom Panos discuss the hard-hitting topics relevant to real estate that others might shy away from. In this episode, the duo download on the success of AREC 2022, which has been celebrated as a triumphant return for the conference following COVID impacts in previous years. Tom, who served as master of ceremonies at the Gold Coast event, shares his thoughts on the best insights offered and the top tech coming to market. Given the opportunity to see so many real estate professionals gathered in one setting and assess how they chose to present themselves, the pair pose the question: do appearances matter? Tom, always a fan of the three-piece suit, shares his thoughts on whether sharp-dressing will win you listings. And with the next meeting of the RBA right around the corner, Tom and Phil take the opportunity to assess the emerging economic factors currently impacting buyer behaviour.