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Queensland’s top real estate professionals have their day in the sun

Will Torres, of Torres Property, won Residential Salesperson of the Year.

The Announcement:

Real estate professionals from all over the Sunshine State were recognised for their outstanding achievements on Saturday, October 28, at the peak body’s prestigious awards gala – the 2023 REIQ Awards for Excellence.

The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre was brimming with a record 930 of real estate professionals who donned their best suits and frocks for the unveiling of Queensland’s finest in their respective fields and regions.

Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) CEO Antonia Mercorella said the annual real estate night of night’s was the state’s pinnacle of professionalism.

“A year’s worth of hard work and dedication all culminates at the REIQ Awards for Excellence where real estate professionals compete against the best in class in Queensland and put their peak body as the judge,” Ms Mercorella said.

“Importantly, our awards extend beyond commercial results to recognise contribution to community, top-notch customer service, and above all else, best practice performance and pursuit of professional excellence.

“I would like to congratulate the 2023 winners once again, as well as all of the worthy finalists across the 29 awards categories – what a fantastic showcase of the Queensland real estate community’s cream of the crop.

“It’s always a hotly contested awards program, so to be announced as a category winner is an honour which puts them in a league of their own.

“We know that the achievements of hard-working real estate practitioners can often be overshadowed, so it’s a pleasure to use this awards platform as a way to propel the winners into the spotlight and celebrate them as inspiring, exemplary professionals.

“As the peak body for real estate professionals, we are committed to encouraging and promoting best practice, and these awards not only help raise and recognise the standard of professionalism, but also give consumers greater confidence in choosing a real estate practitioner.”

Ms Mercorella said an extra special mention had to be made to celebrate the two hall of fame trophy recipients, awarded to those who have held the top title for three-years-running, including RiTA by AiRE for taking out the Industry Innovation Award in 2020, 2021, and 2022, and Propertyology who were crowned Buyers Agency of the Year in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

2023 REIQ Awards for Excellence winners

Hall of Fame – Buyers Agency of the Year – 2020, 2021, 2022

Propertyology

Hall of Fame – Industry Innovation – 2020, 2021, 2022

RiTA by AiRE

Agency Support Person of the Year

Rebecca Ali-Mumtaz, Hinternoosa

Rising Star Salesperson of the Year

Cara Schwartz, Ray White Aspley

Rising Star Property Manager of the Year

Brooke Englehart, Image Property

Business Development Manager of the Year

Paige Browning, Elevate Residential

Multimedia Award

Kollosche

Buyer’s Agent of the Year

Melinda Jennison, Streamline Property Buyers

Joanna Boyd, Joanna Boyd Buyers Advocate

Business Broker of the Year

Stephen Gray, Real Estate Dynamics

Contribution to the Community Award

Ray White Townsville

Novice Auctioneer of the Year

Ross Cannell, McGrath

Auctioneer of the Year

David Holmes, Holmes Auctions

Commercial Property Manager of the Year

Sam Christensen, Trident Property Advisory

Commercial Salesperson of the Year

Alex Cook, Resort Brokers

Residential Salesperson of the Year

Will Torres, Torres Property

Residential Property Manager of the Year

Brooke Willis, Brooke Willis Property

Industry Innovation Award

PropHero

Residential Salesperson of the Year, Regional – Settled Commissions

Jacqui Walker, RE/MAX Success

Residential Salesperson of the Year, Regional – Settled Transactions

Jacqui Walker, RE/MAX Success

Residential Salesperson of the Year, Southeast Queensland – Settled Commissions

Michael Kollosche, Kollosche

Residential Salesperson of the Year, Southeast Queensland – Settled Transactions

Chris Gilmour, All Properties Group

Sales Agency of the Year, Regional – Settled Commissions

RE/MAX Success

Sales Agency of the Year, Regional – Settled Transactions

RE/MAX Success

Sales Agency of the Year, Southeast Queensland – Settled Commissions

Amir Prestige

Sales Agency of the Year, Southeast Queensland – Settled Transactions

LJ Hooker Property Centre

Buyers’ Agency of the Year

Streamline Property Buyers

Commercial and Industrial Agency of the Year

Chase Commercial

Regional Residential Agency of the Year

Blackbird and Finch

Small Residential Agency of the Year

Blackbird and Finch

Medium Residential Agency of the Year

All Properties Group

Large Residential Agency of the Year

LJ Hooker Nerang | Solutions Gold Coast

Source: REIQ

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