OC Real Estate has been named Major Independent of the Year at the 2026 REB Awards in Sydney, marking the second consecutive year the South Australian agency has secured the national title.
The win follows the agency’s recent double victory at the 2025 REA Excellence Awards, where OC was recognised as both Residential Agency of the Year and Property Management Team of the Year.
Together, these national recognitions position OC among the most consistently awarded independent real estate agencies in Australia.
The REB Awards are regarded as one of the industry’s most respected programs, celebrating agencies that demonstrate leadership, innovation and sustained performance. For OC, this recognition reflects long-term commitment rather than a single standout year.
A Defining Year on the National Stage
OC Co-Founder and Executive Director Nathan Casserly said the consecutive REB win carries particular significance.
“To be recognised nationally once is special. To receive the same honour two years in a row, particularly following our recent REA success, is incredibly humbling,” he said.
“Awards are never the aim. They are simply a reflection of the work happening behind the scenes. Over the past year, we took deliberate steps to strengthen our systems, refine our brand and invest in our people. As a South Australian business, to be acknowledged on a national stage is something we are deeply proud of.”
The back-to-back recognition reinforces OC’s position as a leading independent agency operating on a national stage while remaining grounded in its local community.
Built on People and Community
Co-Founder and Executive Director Alex Ouwens said the awards ultimately reflect the collective effort behind the business.
“These recognitions belong to our team and to the clients who trust us every day,” he said.
“Every person across sales, property management and operations contributes to the experience we deliver. That commitment to service and community is what drives us. We are building something meaningful together. Let’s make it happen.”
The REB recognition caps off one of the strongest award seasons in OC’s history. It builds on the agency’s double national victory at the REA Excellence Awards earlier this month and its 2025 REIA National Awards for Excellence Residential Agency of the Year title.
With continued growth, innovation and a clear focus on people, OC Real Estate continues to represent South Australia proudly on the national stage.
