Announcing The Homely Award Winners

Homely is proud to announce the winners of one of Australia’s most prestigious real estate accolades, The Homely Awards. 

The inaugural Homely Awards has generated an unprecedented amount of excitement in the industry. 

Shining a spotlight on agents and agencies that have set the gold standard in sales performance, vendor trust, and innovative property marketing, these awards celebrate the exceptional achievements of the Australian real estate industry’s star performers. 

Winners have been selected based on comprehensive, data-driven evaluations, ensuring that each accolade is a true reflection of measurable excellence.

“The overwhelmingly positive response to The Homely Awards is a testament to the impact we’re making in the Australian real estate industry,” said Jason Spencer, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Homely. 

“We established these awards to lift the standards in the industry by recognising the dedication, hard work, and passion of top performers. It’s an honour to celebrate the exceptional agents and property managers who consistently go above and beyond for their clients.”

The awards cover a range of categories at both national and state levels, with the winners being selected through a meticulous, data-driven process.

With over 150 winners across state and national titles, the awards featured some standout names. Among them, Mike Lao from Eview Group, Josh Tesolin from Ray White Quakers Hill, and Nick Clarke from Clarke & Co Agents secured spots in the Best Residential Agent top lister category. The Best Residential Agency title was claimed by Ray White Upper North Shore, with Gary Peer & Associates in Caulfield and Ouwens Casserly Real Estate from South Australia also earning recognition in state categories.

Michael Talia from Woodards Manningham and Zsofi Popplewell from Laguna Real Estate were among the top winners in the Most Trusted Property Manager category, while Carly Schilling from Harcourts South Coast took out the national award for Australia’s top Area Expert. 

In the Best Sales Marketing Campaign category, Tim Heavyside from HEAVYSIDE and Helen Yan from Ray White were recognised in Victoria, with Paul Merrick from Merrick Property Group representing NSW. The Best Rental Marketing Campaign national title was awarded to RT Edgar Boroondara.

Visit Homely for the full list of all National and State winners.

David Webb, Head of Industry, Revenue and Partnerships at Homely, commented on the significance of the awards: “The Homely Awards are more than just accolades; they are a testament to the excellence and innovation that drive the Australian real estate industry forward. Each of our winners has demonstrated an outstanding ability to excel in a highly competitive market, and we are proud to recognise their contributions.”

The awards also offer the winners extensive national exposure, exclusive media opportunities, and comprehensive marketing support, including free Premier Profiles on Homely’s platform for 12 months. These benefits are designed to further elevate the winners’ profiles and expand their reach in the marketplace. 

About The Homely Awards
The Homely Awards are Australia’s premier data-driven real estate awards, established by Homely.com.au to recognise and celebrate the industry’s top agents and agencies. The awards are grounded in a data-driven evaluation process, ensuring that each accolade reflects genuine and measurable excellence. Homely is one of Australia’s leading real estate portals, trusted by millions of users and industry professionals alike