2020 REIA National Awards for Excellence finalists announced

The finalists for the 15^th National Awards for Excellence has been announced by The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).

REIA President Adrian Kelly said the national awards recognise the best of the best in Australian real estate.

“This year the REIA National Awards for Excellence will be proudly hosted by the Real Estate Institute of the Northern Territory (REINT) in Darwin and competition is tight,” Mr Kelly said.

“A total of 101 entrants, up from 86 last year, will compete for 20 awards and judging by previous events hosted by REINT, the 2020 REIA National Awards for Excellence will be a night to remember as REINT showcase the uniqueness of the top end.

“It’s also pleasing to note there has been an increase in female candidates in the different categories from previous years, in particular in the category of Residential Salesperson of the Year, which is always hotly contested.”

The award categories cover all aspects of the real estate sector, including residential and commercial agencies, residential and commercial sales, residential and commercial property management, business brokers, buyer’s agents, community service, innovation and communications.

Hall of fame

Toop&Toop Real Estate in South Australia will be inducted into the REIA Hall of Fame for the third time, an achievement unparalleled in the history of the REIA National Awards for Excellence.

This year Toop&Toop Real Estate are being inducted for winning Large Residential Agency of the Year in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

WA finalists

Congratulations to our WA finalists and we wish them the best of luck. 

• Buyers’ Agent of the Year - Liz Sterzel, Property Wizards
  
• Commercial Agency of the Year - Transact Capital
  
• Operational Support Award - Sharyn Howe, Realmark North Coastal
• Operational Leadership Award - Christian Smith, Century 21 Real Estate
  
• Marketing & Communications Award - Realmark
  
• Community Service Award - Harcourts WA
  
• Business Development Manager of the Year -Amy Doran, Hedland First National
  
• Small Residential Agency of the Year - Mint Real Estate Claremont
• Residential Property Manager of the Year - Kristy Yates, Perth Property Management
  
• Residential Property Management Team of the Year - Perth Property Management
  
• Residential Salesperson of the Year - Peter Clements, Mint Real Estate Claremont

The 2020 Real Estate Institute of Australia’s National Awards for Excellence will be held at Mindil Resort & Casino, in Darwin on Thursday 2 April 2020.

Visit the REIA website for a full list of finalists.