The race to crown Australia’s top real estate innovators has officially started, with the REB Innovation Awards 2026 unveiling a record-breaking 135 finalists.
Returning for its second year after a hugely successful debut, the Real Estate Business (REB) Innovation Awards celebrates the agents, networks, proptechs, platforms, and disruptors reshaping the future of Australian real estate.
From AI-powered platforms and fast-growing agencies to trailblazing agents and property managers, this year’s finalist list showcases the professionals driving the next evolution of the property industry.
Hosted with support from principal partner WayScape, the awards program recognises excellence across the full spectrum of real estate innovation.
This year’s finalists span 25 categories, from coaches and residential sales agents through to listing platforms and sales CRMs.
Click here to view the full list of finalists.
The winners will be revealed at a black-tie gala ceremony on Thursday, 25 June 2026, at the Ilumina in Sydney, where the industry’s biggest names and emerging innovators will come together for a night celebrating the sector’s best and brightest.
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Launched in 2025, the REB Innovation Awards was created to spotlight the bold thinkers transforming real estate amid rapid technological advancement and changing consumer expectations.
Securing a place as a finalist has quickly become one of the industry’s most sought-after achievements, recognising professionals and businesses leading the charge in innovation, growth, and performance.
The awards program also provides a rare opportunity for Australia’s leading real estate professionals to network, collaborate and celebrate the innovations redefining the property landscape.
The REB Innovation Awards program, in conjunction with event stakeholders REB and Momentum Media, has developed a robust methodology to benchmark and assess the nation’s leading real estate innovators.
Click here to view the full list of finalists.
To learn more about the awards program, click here.
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