Make the switch to
Professionals in 2025

If you are part of an existing agency, an independent agency or an individual looking to open an office, then this page is for you. Read why:

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Make the switch to
Professionals in 2025

If you are part of an existing agency, an independent agency or an individual looking to open an office, then this page is for you. Read why:

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Switching is easier
Than You Think

Making the switch to one of the top 10 real estate franchises in Australia is easier than you think, and why so many real estate professionals are making the switch:

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Our dedication to Training & Support

We’re not a network that neglects its responsibilities to offices. We understand that a successful real estate brand can only ever be as good as its people. That’s why at Professionals, we’re deeply committed to running regular training across the country. Not just amazing external speakers, we fly our best salespeople, property managers and principals all over the country to share their knowledge.

Industry-leading support, training & advice

We understand the importance of training face to face and connecting our offices. We hold multiple sales, property management and business workshops and panels each year.

YOUR success is OUR success

We do not compete with each other. Offices and staff genuinely want you to succeed. That’s why they will drop everything to assist you with advice or support.

Flexible technology options catered to you

We do not tell you how to run your business. That’s why you can choose from multiple CRM’s, e-marketing platforms, lead generation tools and more.

Guiding you through every step

From the moment you agree to rebrand, we take care of the rest. You will be guided from signing to opening your new office by a team of professionals.

Keep more of your earnings

Our flat monthly fee structure is transparent. This means more marketing, training, technology, and support for less cost. At Professionals we do not charge percentages of your hard-earned sales and rental commissions.

Member-owned for maximum benefit

As a well-established business, Professionals is member-owned. All profits are reinvested back into the group in areas such as brand advertising, sales and rental lead generation and the latest in industry training.

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Hear From Our Successful Principals

Meet our Professionals business owners and learn about their journey to success and the support they received when they became part of the Professionals family.

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How do you join Professionals?

WE ARE NOT A MARKETING GROUP, BUT WE ARE EXCELLENT AT IT

Expert Marketing

YOU are expert marketers. Your success is built upon marketing your business, your agents, yourselves and your properties. What we do is build upon this foundation allowing you to experience GROWTH. This is how:

Digital Campaigns

Management of your entire digital footprint: SEO, Website, Social Media, Google Business Profile. All that is left for you to do - is sell and manage.

Monthly Assets

Monthly assets including letterbox drops, social media images, flyers, business profiles and appraisal documents.

Lead Generation

Sales and rental appraisal campaigns generating free leads for offices. Want even more leads? We offer free training on social media advertising.

Supplier Discounts

Access to supplier discounts on the technology solutions that work for you and your office.

Marketing Software

Integrated marketing software, plus a free graphic design service that completes over 1,200 bespoke jobs for offices each year.

Advertising Budget

Over $1 million in advertising each year across TV, radio, outdoor and digital, extending the reach of our brand further each year.

IT COSTS LESS THAN YOU THINK TO SWITCH, AND THE SAVINGS ARE IMMEDIATE

Ready to put more money
back into your business?

Our commitment to
community

Professionals was founded in 1976 at the Breakfast Creek Hotel in Brisbane. Six salespeople from different agencies came together and said: ‘We can do better’. They created a model where offices and agents can keep their independence yet work collaboratively in a network and with the support of one brand, ensuring everyone can maintain growth through supporting each other.

From the start, this member-based group invested all profits from franchise fees back into the network something that remains unchanged to this day. In the first five years, 45 offices were opened in Queensland. Since then, the brand has spread to the rest of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

In 2024 Professionals celebrated our 20th anniversary as a Diamond partner of the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) with $4.5 million in total funds raised for research. Together we share the goal of zero deaths from breast cancer.

In recognition of this achievement Associate Professor Cleola Anderiesz, Chief Executive Officer at NBCF nominated Professionals for the prestigious Great Philanthropy Award from Research Australia, where the group won in 2023!

We can achieve great things together

Ready to work and celebrate with
liked minded business owners?

KNOWN BY OUR OFFICES AS THE A-TEAM

Our Dedicated Team Supporting You

We strive to be the best at what we do. Our passion and discipline can improve everything we do from systems and strategies down to our local knowledge and human touch. By doing the best for our customers, we do the best for our business.

Sean Hanneberry
CEO

Ken Cheeseman
Head of Growth - NSW

Bill Woodard
Business Development Executive - QLD l SA l NT

Daniel Visvardis
Business Development Executive - VIC l TAS

Chloe Lincoln
Marketing & Design Lead

Alex Whitfield
Marketing Consultant

Cornelia Bekker
Finance Manager

Danni Fuller
Events Manager

Diana D’Ascenzo
Member Services & Events

Ben Stevens
Chairperson

Brian Brady
Deputy Chairperson

Tim Edwards
Director

John Newlands
Director

Caleb Robins
Director

Tamara Colbert
Director

Kirsteen Ryder
Director

Tony Roccisano
Director

Terry Hansen
Director

Karl Poulton
Director

EVENTS and Functions

Celebrating achievements of our people

The Professionals events calendar for 2024 features a dynamic mix of curated and office-led initiatives designed to train, connect, and empower our national network.

Collaborate

Each quarter, Professionals team members will come together to discuss local and state initiatives, training needs, advertising strategies, business challenges, and recent successes. These sessions provide valuable opportunities to share insights and align on collective goals.

Train

Throughout the year, monthly training events—both in-person and online—will be held for principals, sales agents, and property managers. These sessions are delivered by respected external providers as well as seasoned Professionals experts, ensuring relevant and practical learning for all participants.

Celebrate

Recognition remains a key part of our culture, and in 2024, even more celebratory events will be held. Monthly recognition of the top 50 staff, along with quarterly and annual awards, will spotlight outstanding performance across the network.

The calendar reaches its pinnacle in October with the Professionals International Conference and Awards, taking place this year at the brand-new W Sydney. This flagship event brings the entire network together for a powerful mix of learning, connection, and celebration.

Now is the time to Join

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