Agent Network of the Year
For real estate networks built primarily around individual agents, teams or independently branded agency businesses supported through a central agency, brand or platform rather than a traditional office network.
Awards streams
Australia, New Zealand, or both when the nominee genuinely operates in both markets and this category permits both. Check the award-market options in the secure portal.
Overview
For real estate networks built primarily around individual agents, teams or independently branded agency businesses supported through a central agency, brand or platform rather than a traditional office network.
Eligibility
Open to networks built primarily around individual agents, teams or independently branded agency businesses supported through shared central infrastructure, rather than a traditional network of independently operated offices.
Award achievement eligibility period: 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2026 inclusive. This is separate from the submissions window, 1 October to 5 November 2026.
Judging criteria
- 01Agent productivity and performanceEvidence of the productivity and commercial performance of active agents or teams during the judging period. Judges should consider per-agent outcomes and improvement, not raw network headcount alone.25%
- 02Agent growth and retentionQuality and sustainability of network growth, including new members, retention, churn, active-member participation and geographic expansion.20%
- 03Agent support and developmentThe quality, depth and demonstrated impact of training, mentoring, compliance, administration, marketing, technology and other support provided to members.20%
- 04Platform value and economicsThe value created for members relative to the fees, commission structure or other costs of participation, including evidence of efficiency, retained earnings, lower overhead or improved business performance. Lowest cost alone does not determine the score.15%
- 05Consumer and professional outcomesEvidence of service quality, professional standards, compliance and consumer outcomes across the network, using relevant measurable indicators where available.10%
- 06Innovation and network contributionInnovation in the network model, systems or member proposition and the measurable contribution those initiatives make to members, collaboration and the broader profession.10%
Assessment questions and evidence
Check the official portal for any available questions, word limits and evidence requirements before preparing your entry.View official category details.
Key dates
- — Submissions open
- — Submissions close
- — Finalists announced
- — Real Estate Today Awards