Josh Altman, known worldwide through Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, sold a condo for Kim Kardashian.
The US celebrity agent who sold Kim Kardashian’s condo and built a TV empire has taught Australian real estate agents his “ready, fire, aim” approach to closing mega-deals.
Josh Altman, known worldwide through Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, hit the stage as the first headline speaker at Australasia’s most influential real estate event, The Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC), over the weekend.
AREC 2026: Josh Altman addresses the crowd.
After explaining his rise to the top, from being broke and living in a fraternity house in Los Angeles, to buying a castle with his brother, Altman detailed his meeting with a woman who would go on to become one of the world’s most famous celebrities.
“Somebody introduced us to a young lady named Kim Kardashian,” Altman said.
“She needed to sell her $800,000 condo.
“We sold it and she introduced us to one her friends, then her sisters and then somebody else.
“The next thing you know her name is popping up in the newspaper.”
Kim Kardashian attends the 2026 Met Gala on May 4, 2026 in New York City. Photo: Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images via AFP
Altman also revealed his “ready, fire, aim” motto where “the fire is deliberately before the aim”.
“If you see an opportunity, in front of you, take a shot and if you miss take another shot,” he said.
“Choose to be lucky, put yourself in situations where you’re rubbing shoulders with the type of clientele you want to sell too.”
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Josh Altman.
Altman has built a career representing some of the most prestigious luxury properties in California, transacting billions of dollars in real estate.
Beyond television, he has earned a reputation as an elite negotiator and brand builder who has successfully navigated shifting markets, demanding clients, and intense competition.
AREC is a two-day conference on the Gold Coast that attracts thousands of real estate agents from across the country, who will learn how to navigate one of the most complex property market environments in recent history.
AREC 2026: Host Tom Panos and founder John McGrath.
Founder John McGrath said AREC wasn’t just an event but an investment in performance and building a lasting career.
“The real estate industry is facing challenges like never before, and agents need to sharpen the fundamentals while embracing new growth opportunities.
“AREC is exactly the kind of event that helps our industry step back, reflect, and come away with strategies they can implement immediately.”
“Two days can change the trajectory of your business.
“The stories, the leanings, the people you meet can be immeasurable — that’s the real value.”
AREC 2026.
Other speakers include US real estate icons Josh Flegg and Tim Smith, performance strategist Phill Nosworthy, award-winning professor at Harvard Business School Alison Wood Brooks and high-performance mentors Ben Crowe.
The legends of real estate panel will feature Alex Jordan of McGrath Brisbane, sharing a discussion with Michael Kollosche (Gold Coast) and Alexander Phillips (Sydney).
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