Real estate’s night of nights celebrates excellence
Date: 26 Oct 18
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) last night recognised member agencies and individuals at the most prestigious event on the Victorian real estate calendar: the 24th REIV Awards for Excellence.
The REIV presented the awards at a gala function attended by more than a thousand real estate professionals with winners including:
- Commercial Agency of the Year: CBRE
- Residential Salesperson of the Year (Executives): Sam Rigopoulos, Jellis Craig Northcote Sales
- Buyer’s Agent of the Year: Janet Spencer, Buyer Solutions
- Community Service Award: Compton Green Pty Ltd
- Outstanding Young Agent of the Year: Luke Spence, N Beller & Company Pty Ltd
- Communications Award: O’Brien Real Estate Pty Ltd
- Innovation Award: Market Share Property
REIV President Robyn Waters said the calibre of entries improves year-on-year. “We all know that real estate is a competitive business and the award submissions are testament to the individuals and agencies who demonstrate innovation, determination and passion in securing the best results for their clients,” Ms Waters said.
“The transaction of property is integral to Victoria’s economy. As the peak association for 2300 real estate agencies and 5000 individual members, the REIV relishes this annual opportunity to acknowledge the high standards that our members aspire to and reach in our communities.
“The REIV works closely with our members to implement best practice and raise the bar of professionalism in an industry which is complex, fast-paced and ever changing. Congratulations to the 2018 Awards for Excellence winners and finalists.”
The REIV introduced the PropertyData Sales Agency of the Year Award this year, with Jellis Craig Brighton and Integrity Real Estate (Yarra Valley) Pty Ltd taking out the metropolitan and regional sub-categories respectively.
The full list of winners and finalists can be viewed here.
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