REIT Awards For Excellence 2025. Picture: Supplied
A business that opened its doors in February this year has scooped up a major award at an annual showcase of Tasmania’s best real estate performers.
The Real Estate Institute of Tasmania, now in its 80th year, has crowned 2025’s high-flyers at a gala event at Ninja Stadium.
This included dozens of awards, including honouring three past REIT presidents with life memberships for their contributions to the industry — Adrian Kelly AM, Michael Walsh and Mandy Welling.
Life memberships are reserved for those who have gone well beyond what is expected, contributing voluntarily and selflessly to the advancement of the profession.
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Adrian Kelly AM, life member.
Residential Salesperson of the Year – Larrisa Brickhill, Peter Lees Real Estate.
Jake McIntyre, now Melbourne-based, was honoured for his success at the Australasian Auctioneering Championships, becoming the first Tasmania finalist at the event in its 30-year history.
Residential Salesperson of the Year at the Awards for Excellence was Larrisa Brickhill, from Peter Lees Real Estate.
The Rural Salesperson of the Year award was taken home by Nick Bond, Harcourts Huon Valley.
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Large Agency of the Year – Harrison Agents Launceston.
It was in the commercial space where a new business scooped up the top prize when Ray White Commercial Tasmania was named the Agency of the Year in its category.
RWC Tasmania partner Claude Alcorso said they are incredibly proud of their culture and workplace environment.
“To be able to build such a transparent and inclusive culture within our business in such a short time frame is a credit to our staff,” he said.
Commercial Agency of the Year – RWC Tasmania.
The business has grown from six to 22 staff members in its first half-year of business, with 57 per cent of the team women — unusual in the commercial sector.
Matthew Wallace, RWC Tasmania managing director, said the business is underpinned by the vision and mission to be a trusted adviser, not just an agent.
“This guides our values and our professional approach to our stakeholders,” he said.
“This has particularly resonated with vendors and landlords, ultimately leading to better results.
“With a diverse range of professional backgrounds within the business, this ‘consultancy’ type approach provides value to our marketplace.”
REIT AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2025
Achievement Award – Lochie Rooney, Wolf Property Launceston
Business Broker of the Year – John Blacklow, Elders Tasmania
Business Development Manager of the Year – Kylie Davie, Downton Property
Buyers’ Agent of the Year – Samantha Spilsbury, Buyers Agents Tasmania
Commercial Agency of the Year – RWC Tasmania
Commercial Property Manager of the Year – Jake Terry, Elders Tasmania
Commercial Salesperson of the Year – Nicholas Bond, Elders Tasmania
Community Service Award – Louella Jury, Homelands Property
Innovation Award – 4one4 Property Co
Large Agency of the Year – Harrison Agents Launceston
Marketer of the Year – Amber Leighton, Homelands Property
Marketing and Communications Award – Elders Tasmania
Medium Residential Agency of the Year – Homelands Property
Novice Auctioneer of the Year – Max Calvert, Nutrien Harcourts Tasmania
Operational Leadership Award – Kylie Davie, Downton Property
Operational Support Person of the Year – Milly Hancock, Downton Property
Residential Property Management Team of the Year – Harcourts Huon Valley & Kingborough
Residential Property Manager of the Year – Elise Holbrook, Nest Property
Residential Salesperson of the Year – Larrisa Brickhill, Peter Lees Real Estate
Residential Sales Team of the Year – 4one4 Property Co
Rural Agency of the Year – Harcourts Huon Valley
Rural Salesperson of the Year – Nick Bond, Harcourts Huon Valley
Small Residential Agency of the Year – McGrath Devonport
Sustainability Leadership Award – Individual – Aaron Murry, 4one4 Property Co
Sustainability Leadership Award – Agency – Peter Lees Real Estate
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