Ricky Smith - RealWay

08/09/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗜𝗗 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱?
If we've been on you about getting your IDs sorted, it's not us being difficult, promise.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: every agent in Australia now has to verify buyer identity as part of every sale.

It's a new federal law, not something we've dreamed up, and it applies no matter who you buy through.

𝗠𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻.
The sooner your IDs are sorted, the sooner it's one less thing between you and the keys.

We've explained it thoroughly here:
https://bit.ly/aml-explained-toowoomba

𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? Ask away ... that's what I'm here for.

From 1 July 2026, Australian real estate agents must verify buyer ID under new AML/CTF laws. Here's what RealWay checks, when it happens, and why.

21/08/2026

Good morning! We've got open homes across town from 9:30am. Full list here: bit.ly/toowoomba-open-homes

14/08/2026

SOLD - 33-35 Meadows Road, Withcott
🛌 4 | 🛁 2 | 🚗 7 | 🟩 6.9 𝘢𝘤 |

𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁

Beautifully presented four-bedroom home in a quiet Withcott cul-de-sac, offering peaceful surrounds, north-easterly views, established gardens, a cosy wood fire, home bar and huge covered deck. Ideally located close to schools, shops, parks and everyday amenities.

🔗 https://bit.ly/33-35-Meadows-Road

📲For more information, call Ricky on 0400 131 317

10/08/2026

Ever nodded along when someone said "offers over" or "for sale by negotiation" without actually knowing what it meant? You're not the only one. Our latest blog breaks down every selling method we use in Toowoomba: auction, offers over, offers to purchase, for sale by negotiation and off-market, plus what each one actually commits you to. Worth five minutes if you're even thinking about selling this year.

Read it here:

If you've ever nodded along to one of these without really knowing what it meant, you're not alone. Here's what each one actually is, when it tends to suit a property, and what happens once you've said yes to a buyer.

05/08/2026

486 Toowoomba Connection Road, Withcott
Off-Market Listing - Offers Above $1,555,000

🛌4| 🛁 2 | 🚗15| 🟩 11.6ac |

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Nestled along the picturesque Toowoomba Connection Road, this family home in Withcott offers a perfect blend of sophistication and comfort. This four-bedroom residence is designed for those who appreciate functional living in a serene setting.

Withcott is known for its tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal location for families seeking a peaceful lifestyle without sacrificing access to essential amenities. The property is just a short drive from Toowoomba, where you'll find a vibrant community with a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Families will also appreciate the proximity to reputable schools, making the daily commute effortless.

🔗https://bit.ly/486-Toowoomba-Connect-Road-Withcott

📲For more information or to arrange an inspection, call Ricky on 0400 131 317

29/07/2026

"𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿'𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 $𝟵𝟱𝟬𝗸, 𝘀𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗼... 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁?"
Fair thought. Same street. Similar house. But comparable sales are more layered than a street address. We've unpacked what "comparable sales" are in our latest explainer.

One of the most common conversations around our office is "what's the comparable sales?" Last week we talked about what market value actually means, and how we don't just pick a number out of thin air. Comparable sales are the other half of that story, and they play a huge role in working out what y...

24/07/2026

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝗼 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝘆?
You're not alone. Real estate is full of terms and confident-sounding numbers that nobody stops to actually explain: "market value" ... So, here's the explanation.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/market-value-explained

We really hope you enjoy our Real Estate Explained series. Got something else you want explained? Send us a message!

So who's right? Truth is, all three agents might genuinely believe they are. Understanding market value helps you cut through the noise and make decisions based on facts rather than hope.

07/07/2026

Real estate has its own language. And honestly? We're guilty of throwing it around without ever stopping to explain it.

"Appraisal" is one of those words. Most people have a rough idea of what it means ... but not quite.

So we wrote it all down. What it actually is, what it isn't, how long it takes, what happens if your property is tenanted, and where the market is sitting right now.

Worth a read if you've ever nodded along and had absolutely no idea what we were talking about ▶️

Real estate has its...

30/06/2026

Happy New Financial Year! 🎉

Receipts. Statements. Spreadsheets.

For a few weeks, most of us know our numbers better than we have all year.

What you might not know is what your home is worth right now.

Every home is different, and so is every price. If you've been curious, now's a good time to find out. Give me a call or send me a message and we'll talk through your situation and your goals, at your own pace.

📞 0400 131 317 ✉️ [email protected]

29/06/2026

𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸...
We have a fortnightly catch-up where the sales and property management (PM) teams meet first thing in the morning, before the day runs away from us. Coffee in hand, still waking up.

This week, Grace gave us her weekly PM report, and what stood out was just how tight the Toowoomba rental market remains.

So much interesting info came out of it that we turned it into a blog this week 🙌
Worth a read if you are a current landlord or thinking about becoming one.

Go team!

🔗 https://bit.ly/toowoomba-rental-market