The Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC) has announced its agent speaker lineup for the two day learning event to be held at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sunday 25TH May and Monday 26TH May. 

The real estate profession is more competitive than ever according to Izzy Savva, Head of Total Real Estate training, the organiser of AREC. 

“In today’s environment AREC is the platform to train and invest in performance, listing technique, prospecting,  conversion and enhancing your personal brand. This year’s program is enriched by the learnings and insights from  top agent performers. Real estate professionals who invest in themselves are the ones that will most benefit in  today’s market. We’ve focused on delivering tailored content and talent for sales, property management and  Principals.” 

AREC25 will open with a strong real estate focus that is designed to give practical and tactical take-aways for  creating long term industry success. 

Leading the charge will be Mauricio Umansky, one of the world's most influential leaders in real estate, Founder  and CEO global real estate brokerage, The Agency, known for its exceptional service, elite clientele and portfolio of  coveted properties worldwide. With 133 offices in 13 countries, The Agency continues to expand into strategic  markets across North and Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe, and has achieved $88 billion in residential  property sales. Widely known for his starring role in Netflix’s Buying Beverly Hills, Mauricio ranked #33 on  Swanepoel's 2025 Power200 list of top U.S. real estate executives. The Agency has been recognized as one of the  country’s fastest growing companies for seven consecutive years by Inc. 5000, as well as The Financial Times. 

Taking the stage Day 2, Mauricio will share 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 

Ms Savva also confirmed that on Day 2, Tobias Johnstone GM of Content and Growth for REA Group, will share  over 17 years industry experience. He leads a diverse team tasked with helping millions of Australians make good  property decisions. In recent years he has assembled a team of Australia's top economic minds at REA, who model  the group's advanced property and behavioural data to build a window into the future. 

In addition to previously announced keynotes, other leading real estate speakers include: 

Day 1: 

• David Walker – NSW, Ray White Upper North Shore, Sydney 
• Oliver Lavers – NSW, TRG 
• Adrian Oddi – NSW, Bresic Whitney, Balmain 
• Lana Samuels – Victoria, White Fox 
• Josh Morrisey – ACT, Hive Property

Day 2: 

• Tony O’Doherty – Queensland – McGrath Bulimba 
• Edward Pack – New Zealand, Bayleys, Auckland 
• The Rising Stars Panel with Jordan Bulmer (McGrath Terrigal); Monique Layoun (McGrath Blacktown); and  Tia Milne (O’Brien Real Estate, Frankston). 

AREC 25 will also include tailored content for property managers. Keynote sessions and panel speakers will present  in a designated room over the two days. Attendees will hear from leading industry figures including Josh Phegan,  Anthony Bell and Fiona Blayney. They will also be supported by a host of property and business development  managers from across Australia. 

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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