Our special guests on this week’s edition of Real Estate Renovators are Robert Ozzimo and Tony Lombardi from Harcourts Rata & Co.

As well as offering some insight into how they’ve created a very successful, very large, and very different head office, Tony and Robert talk about their partnership, their philosophy, and how they’ve taken on the challenges of a major acquisition.

While there might not be many other agencies in a position to follow their lead, there’s little doubt that they’ve done a lot of things well, and some of those may be transferable and able to be adopted by other real estate businesses.

For example, they have some excellent advice on integrating new team members and creating an environment that allows a strong culture to develop organically.

Settle in for an engrossing and thought-provoking episode of Real Estate Renovators right here, right now...

Our special guest on this week’s edition of Real Estate Renovators is Milo Rasinac.

Milo has had an interesting journey from petrol station attendant and forklift driver to real estate agency director, at times to the detriment of his health and his time with his family.

He tells Rex and Chanell how he ended up in real estate (rather than the police force) at 30 years of age and with some different experience behind him and shares some insights into how he sees the real estate business.

You’ll be fascinated by how Milo has made the most of his opportunities and how his customer service approach and focus on whatever is in front of him right now helped him grow an agency quite quickly.

While it’s a unique personal story, there’s no doubt that most people in real estate will be able to relate to at least some of what Milo has been through.

It’s a raw and open chat with lots of food for thought, and an episode of Real Estate Renovators you should watch right now...

Our very special guest on the first edition of Real Estate Renovators for the new year is the CEO of Ray White Victoria and Tasmania Dom Belfiore.

Dom shares his personal journey in the industry, the lessons he’s learnt, and the philosophy he ascribes to.

He tells Rex and Chanell how he has approached the challenges in his career, how he thinks team members should be treated and nurtured, and the things he’s done to grow both an individual agency and the industry leader that is the Ray White Group.

You won’t hear more informative, insightful, or inspirational thoughts on how to succeed in the real estate business, so watch this episode of Real Estate Renovators now...

Our special guest on this week’s edition of Real Estate Renovators is the dynamic auctioneer, Rob Cincotta.

Joining Chanel and Rex, Rob shares 23 years of auctioneering wisdom, unveiling the art of auctions and success strategies. The episode delves into Rob's comprehensive 28-day auction course, guiding agents through campaign intricacies.

Discover Rob's adaptability as he reflects on the team's triumph with hybrid and online auctions during the pandemic. With humor, wisdom, and real-life insights, Rob's episode promises laughter and an invaluable masterclass in the auctioneering realm. Tune in for an infectious blend of entertainment and auction expertise on Real Estate Renevators!

Our special guest on this week’s edition of Real Estate Renovators is Greg Brydon.

The Senior Ray White Group Auctioneer of the Year for Victoria, Greg unveils the secrets behind his success. Discover the art of engaging diverse demographics, handling unexpected scenarios on auction day, and the pivotal synergy between the agent and auctioneer.

This episode promises laughter, wisdom, and invaluable insights into the dynamic world of auctioneering. Watch now for a captivating journey through the art of the auction.

Our special guests on this week’s edition of Real Estate Renovators is Craig Stephens, the Executive Chairman of Jas Stephens Real Estate.

As the agency celebrates 100 years in business, Craig reflects on the history, particularly the past 30 years he has spent at the helm.

He tells Rex and Chanell about the way he’s focused on developing a strong culture, particularly through recruitment and training, how he sees his leadership, and how the business has undergone a significant growth spurt in the past 18 months.

It’s a great insight into how an independent agency can change with the times and sustain success, so watch this episode of Real Estate Renovators here now...

Our special guest on this week’s edition of Real Estate Renovators is the Managing Director of Barry Plant Eastern Group, Spiro Drossos.

Spiro started at Barry Plant’s original office 20 years ago and has helped build it up to be the Number 1 office in the Barry Plant network for 13 years.

He’s recently expanded the business even more with the acquisition of a significant rent roll and explains to Rex and Chanell why he’s done that, how the additional staff and workload are being managed, and how the expansion of the property management side is being undertaken.

He shares his approach to the business of real estate and, in particular, valuing, nurturing, and developing the people that make the business tick.

It’s another informative and inspiring episode of Real Estate Renovators, and you can watch it here now ...

Our special guest on this week’s edition of Real Estate Renovators is Vanessa Jeans.

Vanessa has taken her knowledge, experience, and strong relationships from working for two of Australia’s largest franchise groups for more than a decade and turned it into a new business, Halo Selection.

Halo Selection is a brokerage to help agents figure out which franchise might be the best fit for them and then bring them together.

She explains how her expertise and approach is filling a gap in the market and will result in win-wins for her clients and the franchises.

As she tells Rex and Chanell, once she helps her clients identify what their own goals are, she’s able to assess what the best way forward is for them.

It’s another thought-provoking episode of Real Estate Renovators, and you can watch it here now...

Our special guest on this week’s edition of Real Estate Renovators is Shane Spiteri.

There’s a fair chance you’ve never met anyone quite like Shane – in the real estate business or even outside it – but you’ll soon see how he’s made his eccentric and energetic approach integral to his success.

Shane shares some stories from his journey, which has taken him from Melton to South Yarra and back again – and now includes Ballarat as well – and explains what has helped get him where he is today.

His contagious energy is only part of his persona, though, and you’ll appreciate the very authentic and quite simple approach that he has to the real estate business and life in general.

This entertaining and slightly messy episode of Real Estate Renovators is right here right now...

Our special guest on this week’s edition of Real Estate Renovators is Megan Mander.

Megan has leveraged a 20-year career as a commercial real estate agent to build her consultancy, which trains people to be commercial agents, whether they are new to the industry or potentially looking to transition from residential.

She has also developed modules to help existing commercial agents in refining their skills.

In a fascinating discussion with Rex and Chanell, Megan outlines where she sees commercial real estate right now and where there are opportunities for suburban residential agencies to branch out into the commercial market.

She explains the key differences between residential and commercial and the sorts of things she trains to prepare agents.

You can watch this thought-provoking episode of Real Estate Renovators here now...