Training, education and upskilling are integral to excelling in real estate, and different types of businesses will approach these tasks in different ways.

On this episode of REB’s Business Empowerment Showcase, host Phil Tarrant speaks with Christine Mikhael, chief executive officer of LJ Hooker, about her journey into real estate and how a chance offer to work in property management led her to the top job in one of the biggest real estate networks in Australia.

Christine shares her experience working in both an independent model as well as a number of big real estate brands, and explains her perspective on the pros and cons that business leaders must weigh when deciding how to structure their businesses.

The duo discuss the modernisation of the real estate industry, and how LJ Hooker has adapted to suit the times. Christine also talks about what’s ahead for the network in 2025.