PHOTO: REIA National Awards for Excellence 2025: Finalists announced
REIA National Awards for Excellence 2025: Celebrating Australia’s Top Real Estate Professionals
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has officially announced the finalists for the National Awards for Excellence 2025 (NAFE), marking the 20th year of the country’s most prestigious real estate industry awards. Set to take place at the iconic Adelaide Oval on May 15, 2025, and co-hosted by the Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA), the event will bring together the very best in Australian real estate, highlighting innovation, leadership, and outstanding achievements in the sector.
Recognising the Best in Australian Real Estate
With a record-breaking number of finalists, this year’s NAFE Awards will celebrate 132 of the top-performing real estate professionals and agencies across 23 categories, covering every aspect of the industry, including:
- Residential and Commercial Real Estate
- Sales and Leasing
- Property Management
- Buyer’s Agents
- Innovation and Marketing
- Community Service Contributions
Beyond sales and performance, the awards honour best practices in customer service, values, and industry contributions, reinforcing the significant role real estate professionals play in shaping communities across Australia.
The Significance of NAFE in Australian Real Estate
As the Australian real estate landscape continues to evolve, NAFE 2025 provides an important platform to recognise those setting new benchmarks in professionalism and service. REIA President Leanne Pilkington highlighted the importance of these awards, stating:
“As we enter our 101st year, we are proud to continue celebrating the best in the industry. These awards highlight the outstanding achievements of professionals who are setting new benchmarks across the sector.”
Similarly, REISA CEO Andrea Heading expressed excitement about hosting the nation’s top real estate talent in South Australia:
“We are thrilled to welcome the nation’s best real estate professionals to Adelaide for this highly esteemed event. South Australia has a thriving property sector, and it is an honour to showcase our industry on a national stage while celebrating the outstanding achievements of our peers.”
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Finalists Across Australia’s Real Estate Sector
This year’s finalists span across all states and territories, with leading real estate professionals from New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory, and the ACT competing for top honours.
Among the most anticipated categories are:
- Residential Salesperson of the Year
- Commercial Agency of the Year
- Large and Medium Residential Agency of the Year
- Innovation and Marketing Awards
- Sustainability Leadership Awards
With some of Australia’s most respected agencies and individuals in the running, this event promises to be a showcase of excellence in the real estate sector.
A Must-Attend Event for the Real Estate Industry
The NAFE 2025 Awards Night at Adelaide Oval is expected to be a spectacular celebration of industry success. It provides an opportunity for real estate professionals to network, learn from the best in the business, and celebrate the growth, innovation, and achievements within the industry.
For more information about the event, including ticket purchases and a full list of finalists, visit the official REIA website.