The Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC)  announce that Kamala D. Harris, 49th Vice President of  the United States, will participate in a moderated conversation on the AREC Stage. This conference, in its 27th year,  will mark her first speaking engagement in Australia.  

The former Vice President has been a trailblazer through her entire career, committed in her vision for ensuring all  Americans can climb the ladder of economic opportunity, including bringing down the cost of living and making  housing more affordable. 

This year AREC returns to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sunday 25TH May and Monday  26TH May and will assemble a remarkable and varied selection of esteemed international speakers and Australia's  leading real estate professionals, all set to impart their expertise, industry insights, and strategies for success in an  ever evolving property sector. 

Under the direction of AREC Founder, John McGrath, 32 speakers will share their depth of knowledge and personal  experiences at this groundbreaking event aimed at transforming the future of real estate careers with its focus on  growth, culture and business success. 

Mr McGrath said, “We have always had a reputation for delivering the highest quality and sought after speakers,  making it the stand-out event in the southern hemisphere for our industry. This year’s line-up has surpassed our  expectations.” 

Mr McGrath adds, “Also making the journey will be Mauricio Umansky, the internationally recognised star of  Netflix series, Buying in Beverly Hills. Mauricio will bring a wealth of knowledge in managing high performing  teams as he has built an iconic personal brand across the competitive markets of Los Angeles, Miami and New  York”. 

AREC25 will have a strong real estate focus over the two days that is designed to give practical and tactical take aways for creating long term industry success. 

The morning session of Day 1 will see highly regarding industry coach, Josh Phegan who will dive into topics such as: ▪ Performance and recovery in the new word 

• ▪ How you generate leads, win your listings and sell them 
• ▪ The 1-page strategy plan for business and life success 

On Day 2, the highly anticipated keynote Mauricio Umansky will take centre stage as he shares his secrets with an  Australian audience for the first time. 

• ▪ The power of personal branding 
• ▪ Client relationship: Beyond the transaction 
• ▪ Negotiating skills for real estate professionals 
• ▪ Luxury real estate: The secrets to selling high-end properties

Other keynote speakers include: 

Steven Bartlett (USA) – Via Satellite (Day 1) 

An entrepreneur and businessman, Steven Bartlett, also known for his 1 billion streamed podcast “The Diary of a  CEO”.  

• Embracing Failure as a Steppingstone 
• The Power of Self-Belief and Overcoming Doubt. 
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Growth, Innovation, and Adaptability 

Tim Grover (USA) – Day 2 

Widely accredited as the preeminent coach, mentor, and advisor to sports’ greatest sporting icons, including  Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and hundreds of champions in the NFL, MLB, NHL, golf, tennis, and  the Olympics. 

Tim is the New York Times bestselling author of WINNING: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness and RELENTLESS:  From Good to Great to Unstoppable. 

• The Relentess Mindset: How to Think Like a High Performer 
•  Winning the Inner Game: Mastering Self - Discipline 
• The Dark Side of High Performance: Handling Pressure 

Closing AREC25 on Day 2 will be Australia’s Golden Girls, world record holders, Emma McKeon and Ariarne  Titmus, in their first joint speaking engagement as we learn how they have dealt with: 

• Mental Toughness and Overcoming Setbacks  
• The Role of Teamwork and Support Systems in Achieving Success 
• Turning Competition into Motivation. 

Izzy Savva, Head of Total Real Estate training, the organiser of AREC, “Our continued focus has always been to  innovate and evolve the AREC experience for our delegates. This year we have developed a program that Australia  has never experienced previously with an exceptional calibre of speakers who will share their diverse insights and  learnings.” 

Additionally there is host of Australasian real estate speakers that will be announced shortly. 

Property Management keynotes and panel speakers will present in a designated hall over the two days. Ms Savva said their new approach to the property management space was to have a more accessible offering to  hear from some of the best keynote speakers for their industry.  

AREC is organised by Total Real Estate Training (TRET). For further information or registrations for AREC 2025  please visit www.arecconference.com or email [email protected] 

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