The REAL Estate Agency Summit

25/07/2026

🎙️ What does it take to bring Ireland’s first major real estate summit to Waterford - and make it a success?

Regina Mangan recently joined Matt Giggs on the Estate Agent Showdown podcast alongside Niamh Giffney to share the story behind The REAL Estate Agency Summit.

The conversation covers the pressure, risk and uncertainty involved in organising such an ambitious event, as well as the value of collaboration, mentorship and taking action before you feel completely ready.

Regina also shares an important lesson about tackling daunting goals: rather than focusing on the entire mountain ahead, concentrate on the next small step.

A candid and insightful conversation about leadership, resilience and the future of the Irish property industry.

Thank you to Matt Giggs and the Estate Agent Showdown podcast for coming to Waterford and helping to share the story.

🎥 Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/0Ax1BnBLfYY

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21/07/2026

Estate agents: are you making the most of every listing?

Home staging isn't just about making a property look good; it's about maximising its market potential.

Watch Vanya from stagemyhome.ie share a real example where a staged home achieved €45,000 above the asking price.

▶️ Press play and see why staging deserves a place in every marketing strategy.

16/07/2026

Collaboration, not competition. 🤝 One of the key insights that stood out for Helen McCormack Estate Agents at the REAL Estate Agency Summit was the power of collaboration.

Having recently been asked several times if she would act as a buyer’s agent - remember Richard Rawlings’ presentation? - Helen highlighted just how important strong relationships across the industry can be.

When representing a buyer, having a good relationship with other estate agents matters. It’s not about competition; it’s about collaboration, connection and learning from one another.

There’s a lot we can learn from each other. And what better place to build those relationships than in a room full of people working in the same industry?

That’s what the was all about.

14/07/2026

💭 Tuesday thoughts from Regina Mangan

Who else agrees that our REAL Estate Agency Summit speakers were off the charts? 🙌

Tom Panos | Kirsty Franks | Matt Giggs | Richard Rawlings | Steve Backley | Roger Black

A huge thank you once again to the fantastic sponsors who helped make it all possible:

Platinum Sponsor: MyHome
Gold Sponsors: Stage My Home, Waterford City & County Council and Giraffe360
Hospitality Sponsor: Gallagher

The - we’ll be back!

11/07/2026

One of the biggest takeaways from this year's Summit? The power of bringing estate agency professionals from across Ireland together.

In Alison Grace Gahan’s opinion, it's simple: "We're all part of one team, working towards the same goal." She also shared why authenticity matters.

09/07/2026

✨ Thank You to Everyone who Shared Their Feedback of the 2026 REAL Estate Agency Summit!

The winner of the Apple AirPods is.....

Abbie from Doran Estates

Congratulations, Abbie! ✨

Please send your full postal address to us at [email protected] and we'll arrange delivery of your prize.

09/07/2026

✨ Thank You to Everyone who Shared Their Feedback of the 2026 REAL Estate Agency Summit!

The winner of the Apple AirPods is.....

Abbie from Doran Estates

Congratulations Abbie! ✨

Please send your full postal address to us at [email protected] and we'll arrange delivery of your prize.

09/07/2026

Four weeks to the day! It all happened so fast, but the insights, connections and learnings will last long beyond the event.

07/07/2026

🚀 A powerful reminder that growth starts with the right mindset.

Steve Backley and Roger Black shared inspiring insights at the REAL Estate Agency Summit on 11th June, highlighting that estate agency is, above all, a people business.

Success comes from commitment, taking action, building strong relationships, and fostering a sense of community. By recognising and removing our blind spots, we can continue to grow, both personally and professionally.

We're already looking ahead to 2027, with plans to make the next Real Estate Agency Summit even bigger and better.

06/07/2026

Every day is a learning day. It's a saying we've all heard before, but it's one that couldn't be more relevant in the property industry.

That mindset is echoed by Ray Cooke.

Despite having more than 24 years in the real estate industry, Ray still picked up several valuable insights during the inaugural REAL Estate Agency Summit on 11th June.

His key message? Adapt.

No matter how experienced you are, there's always something new to learn. The best estate agents embrace change, stay curious, and never stop improving.

Our eye is firmly on 2027 and how we can bring even more to this industry. Stay tuned via our website, therealestateagencysummit.ie.