Leanne Pilkington - Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of Real Estate

Leanne Pilkington - Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of Real EstateFresh from AREC and just days after receiving the prestigious REIA President’s Award at the REIA NAFE, Leanne Pilkington joins Peter Schravemade for a candid Quick Bite recorded at the Loose Moose on the Gold Coast.In this fast-moving conversation, Leanne reflects on the changing face of AREC, the influx of first-time attendees and New Zealand agents, and why industry recognition means more when it comes from your peers. She shares stories from her early days answering phones in her father’s real estate office at just 12 years old, through to becoming one of the most influential voices in Australian real estate leadership.The discussion also dives into:The evolution of women in real estate leadershipThe origins of Real Women in Real EstateConcerns around industry standards and bad behaviourThe importance of culture and choosing the right agencyWhy flexibility matters for retaining talentHer work with Head Start Homes helping people transition from social housing into home ownershipThoughts on legacy, leadership, and giving back to the next generationThis Quick Bite is honest, thoughtful, and packed with perspective from someone who has helped shape the Australian property industry over multiple decades.