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Episode 2

22 May 2026 1:11:52 Before The Weekend

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Episode 2 of the Before the Weekend podcast dives into the biggest conversations shaping Australian real estate right now, recorded live from Melbourne ahead of the prestigious Austros and National Awards for Excellence.

Peter Schravemade and Kasey McDonald unpack the role auctions play in measuring market confidence, the changing state of industry conferences like AREC, and what’s really happening behind the scenes across Australia’s real estate landscape.

This episode also features exclusive interviews with:

  • Jacob Cain, discussing housing policy, the Federal Budget, auction culture, industry advocacy, and the future of real estate professionalism in Australia.
  • Anna Post from the National Association of Realtors, sharing insights into how the US real estate market operates compared to Australia, including buyer representation, MLS systems, and international collaboration opportunities.

The episode also explores one of the biggest emerging stories in property technology:

  • Google’s re-entry into real estate search
  • What it could mean for portals like REA and Domain
  • How AI-driven property search is changing consumer behaviour
  • Why agents need to start paying attention to who owns listing data, imagery, and digital assets

A candid, industry-focused conversation covering auctions, advocacy, proptech, conferences, portals, AI, and the future of real estate in Australia and beyond.

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