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Top 5 Real Estate Agencies in Australia [2022 Edition]

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Australia is located in the Pacific ocean, with its rugged terrain and the vast desert has become a formidable competitor in the property/real estate sector in recent years.

Though the desert and rest take up vast portions of the continent by hilly regions, the coastal areas display vast potential, especially to investors looking for contemporary and modern structures on previously unbuilt lands. Australia is heavily urbanised, and most of its population lives in cities.

With the majority of the population concentrated on the more temperate Southeast coast and the rest towards the northern coast, and few outliers on the remainder, it would be safe to say that the Australian landscape provides enormous possibilities for developing diverse varieties. 

For potential real estate venturers, here are a few noteworthy mentions for five top real estate companies in Australia:

 

1. IQI Australia

They were initially established under the name Trident Property Partners, in 2014, in Perth with a primary focus on Western Australia.

The company has, since 2019, entered into a joint venture with IQI group. With over 5000 property experts, a team of 18500 dedicated real estate agents, and 36+ offices in 15 countries, IQI has various property investment options to cater to individual requirements. Offices are situated in Burswood, Perth in Australia and Dubai, Malaysia, Vietnam, among others.

Specialities include brand-new house & land packages, small scale block subdivisions, high-rise apartment living, premium properties and services to home buyers and investors.

 

2. RE/MAX

Abbreviation for Real Estate Maximums, RE/MAX is an American international real estate company that operates through franchises. In 2015, RE/MAX had more than 100,000 agents in about 7000 offices spread around 100 countries.

Remax was founded in January 1973 by Dave Liniger and Gail Main, with a maximum commission concept.

In 1994, the company expanded outside North America by establishing RE/MAX Europe and into Asia in 2014 by opening an office in Beijing. 

Remax covers a variety of homeownership plans, including luxury and budget homes and personalised solutions based on local franchise regulations. Remax Australia has its headquarters at 143 Coronation Drive, Queensland.

 

3. Century 21

Century 21 Real Estate (Century 21) was founded in 1971 by two real estate agents, Art Bartlett and Marsh Fisher, in Orange County, California. The first CENTURY 21 office in Canada opened doors in British Columbia in February 1976. Since then, it has changed hands quite a few times.

Parent companies:

• Trans World Corporation (1979–1985)

• MetLife (1985–1995)

• Hospitality Franchise Systems (1995–2006)

• Realogy (2006–present).

Annual turnover approximated 147,000, and yearly revenue grossed $ 500 million. Services are provided all over Australia, specialising in property for sale, rent, office leasings, etc. The regional headquarter is located in Sydney.

 

4. Ray White

The most prominent real estate group in Australia, Ray White established his company in Crow's Nest, Queensland, in 1902. Since then, the company has gone from strength to strength, evolving into Australia's most successful real estate company, with 1,000 + offices spread across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, the Middle East and Atlanta USA. Ray White grossed at over $44billion worth of property in 2020.

Ray White today is a family-owned business specialising in residential, commercial and rural property and hotels, marine, property management and property funds investment.

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5. Raine & Horne

One of the oldest establishments in real estate, R & H opened its doors in 1883. Established initially at Wentworth Court, Elizabeth Street in Sydney, the company has adhered to strict business rules to provide personalised customer service. Pursuing a franchise model, it expanded across Queensland, South Australia, Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia, and numerous offices globally.

With 30 offices across Australia, R&H Australia has comprehensive coverage with an additionally trained and experienced team of Raine & Horne Rural agents overseeing the property needs of the farming, cropping, grazing and livestock sectors. Raine & Horne's brand has grown and developed alongside the great Australian rural way of life, which gives its agents a unique understanding of the specific needs of rural property clients.

In addition, Broker services offer accredited mortgage broking services and provide a range of financial services. The Broker business is thriving and is now one of Australia's best full brokerage opportunities.


Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy a house without a real estate agency?

While purchasing a property without a real estate agency or real estate agents is always possible, getting the agents' help can ease your purchasing journey and make it a smooth and seamless experience. This is because they can provide you with professional advice, and they know how to get the best possible result for you.

Can I make money as a real estate agent?

It really depends on you. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average yearly salary for real estate agents was $48,930 in May 2019. The top 10% earned more than $111,800 in May 2019.


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