What happens when you grow up in real estate, spend years learning what works, what does not, and then build a business that finally reflects who you really are?

In this episode of Elite Real Estate Agents of SEQ, Adam Bell sits down with Kelley Rigby, co-founder of Rigby Property Group, to talk about family, property, empathy, and building a boutique agency with heart.

Real estate has always been part of Kelley’s story. Her father owned and ran agencies on the Gold Coast, and Kelley was helping in the office from a young age before officially joining the industry at 16. After years working across real estate and management rights, she and her husband Scott launched Rigby Property Group to create a business built around honest advice, strong relationships, buyer care, and a more human approach to selling property.

This is a warm, honest conversation about what it really means to guide people through one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions of their lives.

In this episode:

• How Kelley grew up in real estate on the Gold Coast
• What she learned working alongside her father from a young age
• Why she and Scott started Rigby Property Group
• How empathy, communication and trust shape their client experience
• Why buyers matter just as much as sellers during a campaign
• How Scott’s construction background helps with building and pest, trades and prep
• The power of boutique service in a market where people want more than just a transaction

If you are buying or selling on the Gold Coast and want to hear what a genuinely people-first approach sounds like, this episode is well worth your time.

👉 Thinking about your next move? Reach out to Kelley and Scott at Rigby Property Group at https://rigbyproperty.com.au/

Email her at: kelley@rigbyproperty.com.au
Call at: +61402158136

What does it take to build real momentum in real estate while raising a family, starting over in a new country, and learning the industry from the ground up?

In this episode of Elite Real Estate Agents of SEQ, Adam Bell sits down with Emma Grant from Ray White Malan and Co, a high-energy, relationship-focused agent making a serious impact across Biggera Waters, Runaway Bay and the wider 4216 market.

Emma’s story is anything but typical. She became a mother at 15, moved from New Zealand to Australia at 20 with two young children, and built her career alongside raising her family. Today, she’s known for her professionalism, consistency, strong buyer relationships, and her ability to guide clients through emotionally charged property decisions with honesty and care.

This conversation goes beyond sales results. Emma shares what shaped her approach, why real estate is more about people than property, and what sellers often underestimate when choosing an agent.

In this episode:

• How Emma went from young mum to high-performing Gold Coast agent
• Why trust and buyer relationships matter more than most sellers realise
• What really happens behind the scenes during a campaign
• The biggest mistakes sellers make when pricing and presenting a property
• Why Biggera Waters and Runaway Bay continue to attract strong buyer demand
• How Emma balances high performance with genuine client care

If you’re selling in Biggera Waters, Runaway Bay or the wider 4216 area, this episode will give you a clear picture of what it looks like to work with an agent who combines energy, empathy and strong negotiation.

👉 Connect with Emma Grant here:
Ph: 0403 836 523
Email: e.grant@raywhite.com
https://raywhitemalanandco.com.au/agents/emma-grant/123362

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In this episode of Elite Real Estate Agents of SEQ, Adam Bell sits down with Jodi Russell from Harcourts Property Hub, a Gold Coast agent with 20+ years of experience and a genuine connection to the Mudgeeraba / 4213 corridor that goes back to 1980.

Jodi shares what it was like moving from New Zealand to the Gold Coast as a teenager, why Mudgeeraba has remained one of the region’s most liveable “golden pockets,” and how her background in casino marketing and loyalty programs helped shape the way she approaches real estate today, with a strong focus on relationships, consistency, and repeat/referral business.

You’ll also hear Jodi’s practical advice on preparing a home for sale, how she manages buyer expectations (without the BS), and why seller presentation still plays a massive role in achieving a great result.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why Mudgeeraba (and 4213) is still one of the Gold Coast’s best lifestyle suburbs
• Jodi’s journey: NZ → Mudgeeraba → Harcourts → business owner → back to sales
• What long-term client trust actually looks like in a local market
• Common deal-killers (and how Jodi avoids them)
• Funny open home moments… including the classic “wrong shoes” situation
• Jodi’s top tip for sellers: presentation + creating the right feel (yes, smell matters)

Thinking of selling in 4213?
Connect with Jodi here: https://propertyhub.harcourts.com.au/property-hub/people/jodi-russell
Phone: 0408 071 911

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