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About Us and Testimonials

Stacey Holt began the company Real Estate Excellence Academy Pty Ltd in January 2010 to continue and expand on an already extensive and successful real estate career. Prior to the launch of her own business, Stacey had 10 years in agency practice in regional Queensland, followed by a further six years in a corporate role as a best practice and policy manager in Brisbane, Queensland.

Stacey began Real Estate in Biloela Queensland, where she spent 18 months working in a reception and property management role. Stacey then moved to Rockhampton where she spent 8 years with Ray White Rockhampton. Stacey managed 300 properties for a number of years, and then progressed to Office Manager, winning the Ray White Office Manager of the Year Queensland award in 2000/2001. Stacey’s role included administering the Trust Account for the business with some 650 managements, managing up to 10 staff, and managing new business for the company. The role also included being responsible for best practice, compliance, risk management and training of all staff in the Property Management Department and General Agency Manager.

In 2002 Stacey was offered a Property Management Corporate Role with Ray White Queensland based in Brisbane. This role involved working closely with Property Managers and Business Owners on Property Management Best Practice and Systems. The role also included supporting Property Managers and business owners with day to day practices and compliance.

In 2004, Stacey joined the Real Estate Institute of Queensland as an industry trainer. In 2005 the role changed to Best Practice and Compliance Advisor. The role involved authoring and editing the entire Institute’s training materials, training Real Estate Agents, Salespeople and Property Managers throughout Queensland, consulting with Government on required legislative changes affecting the industry and working closely with the Industry’s main Professional Indemnity Insurer and lawyers to the scheme.

In 2007 Stacey was promoted to Best Practice and Policy Manager of the Institute. This role involved great responsibility in relation to compliance, best practice, risk management and policy for all the Institute’s materials. Stacey consulted with government on a range of issues that greatly affect the Real Estate Industry including the Sustainability Declaration and the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act that commenced in 2009.

In addition, Stacey has been a speaker at many Queensland and National conferences such as the Property Investor National Conference, Meth Lab Conference, LJ Hooker National Conference, PPM National Conference and First National State Conferences. Stacey has authored regular monthly articles for a Real Estate Journal (the REIQ), and now authors articles for SOLD and LEASED national magazines as well as a regular contributor to the Property Management National Journal. Stacey is also the author of the Real Estate Excellence Member Updates with over 30 Updates published and distributed to Members to date.

Stacey has written and presented hundreds of real estate training programs in Queensland and the business has now expanded to New South Wales. The many programs that have been written and presented by Stacey have all had the three main streams and focus required for today's real estate professional; best practice, compliance and risk management.

Stacey is considered an industry expert by many of her peers; below are some testimonials. Names can be provided upon request.

TESTIMONIALS
I am co-director of a large franchise office in Australia and over the last decade we have worked very hard to build the company and take it forward as professionally and progressively as possible. This would not have been possible without listening and learning from those in this industry that have proven expertise and knowledge about the legislative and practical side of real estate and fewer are held in higher regard across this diverse industry as Stacey Holt.

I first came into contact with Stacey when she was working for an agency in Rockhampton and a chance introduction and debate about tenancy policy at that time was all that was required for me to ascertain I was debating with a most knowledgeable and professional individual.

It therefore came as no surprise to me when I learned that Stacey had later been appointed as a best practice and policy manager for the REIQ and over a period of 6 years continued to advise agencies in areas of best practice in both small forums and large conference speeches in her own plain speaking and knowledgeable manner.

Now through her company Real Estate Excellence we as an industry have a new ability to receive best practice advice personalised to us individually in our roles and I would encourage any person serious about success in real estate to swiftly acquaint themselves with Real Estate Excellence or risk operating in an industry where ignorance is no defence and the differences between success and failure are slim, so there would be no good reason not to ensure you protect yourselves, families and careers through best practice operations of your office.

If any person reading this would like further insight into Stacey’s background or information on the benefits of engaging an individual of this caliber from an independent third party then I would have no hesitation in inviting them to contact me.
I have watched with interest as Stacey has developed her skills in all areas of real estate. Stacey has been a guest on our radio show on a number of occasions and speaks with confidence and authority on a broad range of real estate topics.
Stacey's new business will allow her to focus on what I know she enjoys and that is the development of people. She has a wonderful communication style and an ability to impart a lot of knowledge and instill confidence. I wish her every success. I have no hesitation in recommending Stacey Holt and Real Estate Excellence.
Although I have personally known Stacey Holt for more than eight years, our company have had the pleasure of utilising Stacey Holt for training in Qld for the last three years.
Her presentation style oozes energy and passion, she has the ability to keep an audience enthralled, no matter how heavy the topic. She is a crusader for our industry and agents should feel blessed that Stacey is available for training and assistance.
Personally, I have always found Stacey to be an extremely diligent person, I believe she has an analytical mind and her wealth of Legislation knowledge is exceptional, which gives agents peace of mind that any question, query or concern that is given to Stacey to address is not answered unless she is 100% sure her answer is correct.
In all my dealings with Stacey, I have found her to be honest, loyal and a person of high integrity and ethics.
"Thanks for the training today Stacey. I had been trying to change a procedure here and was getting little enthusiam, next thing they waltz back in the door today and say Stacey suggested.... and now the change will be implemented. Thanks heaps"Stacey, I would like to thank you for your support and guidance over the past 2 years, sometimes just knowing that you are always there to call or email and ask question is a major help, you are a real role model to the real estate industry, your knowledge and dedication is unknown and is definitely idolised by myself and take it as a pleasure to have met you and to know you.
Three word describe Stacey Holt "SIMPLY THE BEST".
I have seen a great number of trainers in my long career and as yet, haven't seen anyone equal Stacey in her explaining , in plain terms, what the subject is about. Stacey has the ability to convert complex legislation into ordinary, understandable language. and present the facts.
Whenever Stacey runs a seminar, I, and my staff will always be there.
I would like to offer my support to the business you have created to fill a need in the Real Estate Industry.
I have had the pleasure of working with you when you have made presentations to my team and to other agents in open forums in my area. Your early introduction of the Sustainability Declaration to the industry was both enlightening and very educational. Your warnings certainly were right on the mark.
Your ability to maintain the attention of your audience gives you the unique ability to educate the willing participants. You possess a light and easy style that encourages the audience to join in and benefit by this participation.
Your knowledge of the legislation and the industry best practice shows through as you lead people through the myriad pieces of legislation that labour our industry today. The government certainly are making your role increasingly important as industry Professionals battle to remain abreast of laws and best practice.
I thank you for the assistance you have provided to my team and myself. I thoroughly recommend you to anyone in the Real Estate industry who requires training on both best practise and legislation, you knowledge and passion shows through and I think you are the best!
I learnt so much today that I was not aware of. You are the only person I can listen to that holds my attention.
A hurried note to just let you know how wonderful it was to see you again and hear your great presentation. You have such a powerful presentation style and it commands attention – as well as your message, and I do so hope (and know) that your business continues to grow from strength to strength.
I have always enjoyed coming to your sessions and the Property Management Conferences to hear what you have to say to us. I love your clear presentation style and the information is always important to add to our information folders.
You do a fantastic job, you present very well, you are very thorough & you really know the industry and its great not having to travel to Brisbane. That is a nightmare!
Just letting you know the training is always worth it even after years in the industry especially with all the changes I need to be up to speed; because I don’t have your vast knowledge of the act or legislation and we all need to be reminded and kept up to date. It’s a mine field out there.
We want to attend any training you may hold relevant to our needs. Your oration is clear, flowing, relevant, practical, well researched and to the point. No chance of nodding off which is great!!!!!
A huge thank you to you for your time and expertise, which I might say is just invaluable, for today’s private IN House training – I am looking forward to working with you in the future.
I must say that I absolutely love your seminars – I first sat in one of your sessions years ago here in Cairns. I was very impressed with your presentation then, and am very impressed now. I have to say you are a real asset to the Real Estate Industry. Thank you.
I attended your QCAT session in Cairns. Shortly after, we had a serious breach for non payment of rent and were instructed to seek a warrant of possession.
The notes taken gave me all the information I required to complete the Form 2. In fact, the Registrar looked through the form twice and then said, “You know this is the first form we have received that has been completed correctly” - Can’t get better than that!
We prepared the supporting documents as per your instructions, giving a detailed description of our story, indexed the contents and placed ID tags on each section for quick reference.
When our case came up, we were commended by the judge for presenting very clear and comprehensive paperwork.
I had also prepared a notes page for myself with the main points of the case, so I didn’t have to look anything up when in Court. This came in very handy and appeared to all that I knew this case inside and out.
We won the case. Thanks for all the good stuff!
Great information at the training session the other day. Thanks for the constant updates and information, so gratefully received by the agency.
As usual a very informative day with you. You always make our time enjoyable and make us all feel welcome and a part of the course. Even though we pull our hair out at all the new laws etc.

The writer/s details can be provided upon written request.