In a changing market, it is important to understand the needs of all prospective buyers. With house prices “correcting” or “falling” across much of Australia, it is becoming increasingly possible for first time buyers to make their first purchase. So how many properties in Australia are actually purchased by a first time buyer? Using data […]
by Professor Malcolm Cathcart 
Since its inception, the Association has helped many real estate professionals to develop their careers and real estate knowledge through our educational programs, our guidance and counselling. Details of the Association’s programs can be found on our website. The National Real Estate Association is committed to ‘Work Based Learning’ and developing the ‘real estate’ industry as […]
by Professor Malcolm Cathcart 
On a month to month basis I make contact with many real estate professionals from those who have just recently started their real estate career to those who have had very successful careers to date. When reflecting on the many and varied topics of conversation I feel that it timely that I note a few […]
by Professor Malcolm Cathcart 
Being a ‘Real Estate Professional’ is an inherently entrepreneurial undertaking. Most real estate professionals in Australia are self-motivated business orientated people who are drawn to the fast pace and customer focused environment of the real estate industry. We thrive on the freedom we enjoy to build our businesses the best way we see fit. We […]
by Professor Malcolm Cathcart 
Generally, a competency is seen as a combination of attributes underlying some aspect of successful professional performance. A competent professional is considered to be a person who has the attributes necessary for job performance to the appropriate standard. The concept of the appropriate standard is important and can be defined as the level of performance […]
by NREA 
Over recent years I’m continually asked a range of questions about current training methods and especially about the need for ‘lifelong learning’. I thought it would be a good opportunity and time to communicate some of my thoughts and findings gained over many years working and researching within the real estate industry in Australia. A […]
by NREA 
People often say they learnt more in the first six months of their job than they did over the entire university degree which got them hired – but, until recently, learning in the workplace went largely unrecognised. Whereas students who are taught the theory of, say, marketing or finances get academic qualifications at the end […]
by NREA 
National Real Estate Association to rebrand, provide education and training for agents, double membership and deliver engaging industry content, CEO Craig Currie says. A nation-wide nonprofit representing real estate agents has announced a new CEO and ambitious plans to double membership within five years by leading the field in the provision of training, accreditation and […]
by NREA 
Shayne Baker grew up singing God Save the Queen – but recently it was the British monarch’s turn to honour the Queensland academic.
by NREA 
The need to supply superior products and services and to compete effectively in the current real estate market is pressing. The increasing complexity and instability in many markets dictates that every real estate office whether small, medium or large and every real estate professional must have the skills and focus to develop effective plans and […]
by NREA 
