What areas do you service?

We're based on the Central Coast and recruit across the NSW coastline from the Central Coast to the Mid-North Coast – including Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter, Port Stephens, Forster Tuncurry and Port Macquarie. If you're not sure whether we cover your area, just get in touch.

What real estate roles do you recruit for?

We place across the full spectrum of real estate roles – from residential sales agents and property managers through to leasing officers, administrators, off-the-plan specialists, commercial executives, and leadership positions including LICs, sales managers and heads of department.

How long does the recruitment process take?

It depends on the role, the market and how quickly you can move – but for most positions we're presenting shortlisted candidates within two to three weeks of briefing. Senior or highly specialised roles can take longer. The more thoroughly we understand your business and the role upfront, the faster and more accurate the process tends to be.

Do you work with large agencies or only smaller businesses?

Both. We work with businesses of all sizes across the property sector – from boutique independents and niche operators through to larger franchise groups and developers. What matters more than size is that you're serious about hiring the right person, not just filling a seat.

How much does it cost to use Real Recruiters?

Our fees are tailored to the role and, importantly, the experience of the candidate being hired. We don't believe a business should pay the same fee for someone entering the industry as they would for a proven performer with an established track record. Experience creates value, and our fee structure reflects that. As a specialist boutique recruiter focused exclusively on NSW real estate, our fees are often more competitive than larger metropolitan firms – while still delivering a highly personalised service. We'll explain everything upfront so you know exactly what to expect before making any commitment.

Real estate recruitment for hiring managers, Newcastle & Central Coast

Why most recruitment doesn’t work for real estate businesses

A role opens up. You’re already stretched. You hand it to a recruiter, wait three weeks, and get a handful of CVs that have nothing to do with what you actually asked for.

You interview two people out of obligation. Neither is right. The recruiter goes quiet. You end up hiring someone from your own network anyway and wondering why you bothered.

That’s not recruitment. That’s admin with a placement fee attached.

Real estate is different.

The best hires aren’t found by matching keywords on a resume. They’re found by understanding the people, personalities, pressures and expectations that come with working in the industry.

Many recruiters understand recruitment. They don’t understand real estate.

Before launching Real Recruiters, I spent eight years working as a real estate agent. I know firsthand what success looks like because I’ve done the job myself.

I also live and work across the regions I recruit in — from the Central Coast to Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, the Lower Hunter and Port Stephens. I understand the local market, the businesses and the people behind them.

That’s why my clients don’t just receive resumes. They receive candidates who genuinely fit their business.

Specialist real estate recruitment, not a generalist agency

Real estate is all we do.

Every candidate we speak to, every role we recruit and every business we partner with sits within the property industry. That gives us a deeper understanding of the skills, experience and industry nuances that matter when hiring in real estate.

When you brief us on a role, you’re working with a recruiter who already understands the landscape, the challenges and what success looks like.

We’re not here to fill your inbox. We’re here to find the right person. And if you just want CVs thrown at you to see what sticks — we’re probably not your recruiter.

Real estate businesses we work with

We partner with businesses of all shapes and sizes across the property sector – from large franchise groups and independent agencies to boutique operators, niche teams and developers.

This industry is full of variety, career pathways and allied sectors, all of which deserve access to the talented people we work with.

Our biggest priority is transparency and understanding your business properly. We can’t represent your opportunity if we don’t understand the full picture.

The goal isn’t simply to make a placement. It’s to introduce someone who knows exactly what they’re stepping into, is genuinely excited by the opportunity and can make an impact from day one.

Real estate roles we place across Newcastle and Central Coast

Experienced residential sales agents (including contractor and commission-only hires)
Experienced property managers
Department administrators, EAs, operations specialists, accounts and receptionists
Off-the-plan and project sales specialists
Sales associates, buyer managers and co-listing lead agents
Leasing and property officers
Commercial sales and leasing executives and asset managers
Executive and leadership roles (LIC, Sales Managers, Head of Department)

What our real estate recruitment service includes

Every engagement is tailored to what you actually need. Some clients want end-to-end support from brief to placement. Others need help at specific points in the process. Here’s what we take off your plate:

Here’s some examples of how we can help take the load off:

A proper briefing on the role, your business, and your culture – so we’re finding the right fit, not just an available one
Targeted campaign across job boards, socials, and our own network
Database and passive candidate outreach including direct headhunting
Screening, interviewing, and shortlisting – you only see candidates worth your time
Interview coordination and post-interview feedback from both sides
Offer negotiation and employment acceptance
Onboarding documentation and post-placement follow-up

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We don’t just make the placement and disappear

Anyone can make a placement. The difference is what comes after.

We follow up. We check in with both sides. We want the hire to stick as much as you do — because a placement that doesn’t work out reflects on us, not just on you. Long-term fit is the whole point.

Where we recruit across NSW

Based on the Central Coast, we recruit across the NSW coastline from the Central Coast to the Mid-North Coast – and we know these markets because we work in them every day.

Central Coast
Umina, Ettalong, Gosford, Avoca, Terrigal, Bateau Bay, Toukley, Budgewoi, Wyong, The Entrance, Tuggerah

Newcastle & Hunter
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Upper & Lower Hunter

Mid-North Coast
Port Stephens, Forster Tuncurry, Port Macquarie

What Newcastle and Central Coast employers say

Keryn Fox at Real Recruiters was amazing to work with. From understanding our company's values and needs, to matching that with potential candidates, to coordinating interviews with appropriate candidates and helping us negotiate an agreement. The whole process was smooth and Keryn was superb to work with. I'd be happy to recommend her to anyone needing help with recruitment. Thanks again Keryn!

Director - Central Coast

I would strongly recommend Keryn. She has a high care factor and understands the importance of placing candidates with a long-term outlook, so all parties are happy. Keryn supported both us and the candidate through the process to ensure we were both aware of the expectations.

Director - Newcastle

Time saving, for one thing. Keryn was great at reviewing and shortlisting the best candidates for us to review and interview. The additional network that Keryn offers is also a great benefit — we had access to candidates we would not likely have found if we’d approached the process ourselves.