1930s
Foundation Years
- 1936 – Establishment of Real Estate and Stock Institute.
- 1936 – Real estate education begins at RESI headquarters.
- 1938 – First Real Estate and Stock Journal published, now the EA.
REIV History
90 Years of Victorian Real Estate
A decade-by-decade look at REIV’s role in supporting, representing and strengthening Victoria’s real estate profession.
1940s
Community and Connection
- 1940 – First Institute Ball held.
1950s
Industry Gathering
- 1958 – First Convention held, now the REIV Annual Conference.
1960s
Growth and Recognition
- 1961 – Individual membership introduced.
- 1964 – Novice Auctioneering Competition launched.
- 1964 – REIV joins FIABCI, the International Real Estate Federation.
1970s
Auction Education
- 1974 – First auction seminar held.
1980s
Education and Evolution
- 1981 – First “Buying a Home” course held.
- 1985 – RESI and REAA merge to form REIV.
1990s
Training and Excellence
- 1992 – REIV becomes a Registered Training Organisation.
- 1994 – REIV Awards for Excellence launched.
- 1998 – REIV Seniors Auctioneering Competition starts.
2000s
Digital Services
- 2004 – Vicforms launched.
- 2004 – PropertyData Online launched.
2010s
Market Leadership
- 2016 – REIV Master Auctioneers program commences.
- 2017 – Market Insights launched.
2020s
New Era
- 2024 – REIV new website launch.
- 2025 – Vicforms 2.0.
- 2025 – New Abbotsford building.