PHOTO: From elite agencies to industry game-changers, the battle for REA’s top honours is officially on. PROPERTY NOISE
🏆 Australia’s best agents and agencies step into the spotlight
REA Group has officially named 24 finalists for the 2025 REA Excellence Awards, celebrating the agencies, teams and individuals setting new benchmarks across Australia’s property sector.
Now in its ninth year, the awards recognise outstanding performance by customers of realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au, spanning residential, commercial, new homes and media markets.
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🚀 Raising the bar across the industry
According to REA Group Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Kul Singh, this year’s finalists reflect the very best the industry has to offer.
“The REA Excellence Awards provide the opportunity to formally recognise customers who are setting new benchmarks for what great looks like in our industry,” Singh said.
“These finalists are using data, technology and creativity to deliver outstanding results for vendors, buyers, landlords and renters — while also giving back to their local communities.”
From agencies transforming their businesses with digital tools to teams championing wellbeing and inclusion, the 2025 cohort represents innovation with impact.
👩💼 Award recognition that changes careers
Past winners say the accolades can be transformative.
Karuna Mazzocchi, winner of Most Influential Woman in Property 2024, says the recognition had far-reaching effects.
“Receiving the award strengthened my credibility within real estate and across broader industries,” she said.
“It created new opportunities not just for me, but for the entire Coronis Group. We’re on a growth trajectory, and I truly believe this recognition accelerated momentum for our whole team.”
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⭐ New for 2025: Residential Top Agent awards
Alongside the submission-based categories, REA has introduced a new Residential Top Agent award, powered by the same trusted data behind Agent Search rankings on realestate.com.au.
🔑 What this means:
Top-performing agents will receive a ‘Top Agent’ badge
Displayed on Agent Profiles for 12 months
Designed to boost visibility, credibility and lead generation throughout 2026
🎁 What finalists — and winners — receive
Submission finalists receive:
✅ Personalised marketing assets
✅ Industry recognition and exposure
Category winners receive:
💰 Grants of up to $10,000 for business or professional development
📣 Enhanced marketing support and media profiling
🏅 Long-term brand credibility in their markets
Winners will be announced online in mid-February.
🏅 2025 REA Excellence Awards — Finalists by category
🏡 Residential Agency of the Year
Ivy Realty
McGrath Launceston
OC Real Estate
🗂️ Property Management Team of the Year
Harcourts Solutions
Harris Real Estate
OC Real Estate
🏢 Commercial Agency of the Year
Jones Real Estate
RWC Bayside
RWC Western Sydney
📣 Integrated Brand Campaign of the Year
Black Friday Land Grab — Oliver Hume
Home Buyers Masterclass — Westpac
Putney Wharf — Abadeen, Perifa, SRM & Metropolis
🤝 Contribution to Local Community
Equality Media + Marketing
Fall Real Estate
Witheriff Group
⚡ Game Changer of the Year
CADRE
McGrath | West, Northwest, Hills & Hawkesbury
Turnkey Building Group
👑 Most Influential Woman in Property
Christine Mikhael — LJ Hooker
Hayley Van de Ven — REMAX Results
Natalie Hortz — Ray White
🌱 Rising Star of the Year
Belinda Kolstad — Smart Real Estate
Cate Vesely — Woodards South Yarra
Steven du Preez — Amber Werchon Property (Sunshine Coast)
🔍 The bottom line
The 2025 REA Excellence Awards finalists show an industry evolving fast — driven by data, digital innovation and people-first leadership.
With new categories, sharper competition and real commercial upside for winners, these awards are no longer just a trophy — they’re a growth lever.
The question now: who takes the crown?
🔗 Want the full list?
👉 View all finalists at theareas.com.au/finalists