Ouwens Casserly Named Australia’s Best Workplace at the National REA Excellence Awards 2024

Ouwens Casserly is thrilled to announce our win of the Wellbeing Initiative of the Year award at the eighth Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs), held on November 14th, 2024, in Melbourne.

The AREAs represent the pinnacle of recognition in our industry, honoring outstanding businesses and individuals in real estate across Australia. Winning this award means that OC has officially been named Australia’s best workplace in real estate—a true testament to our commitment to supporting the well-being of our people every step of the way.

Our award-winning well-being program promotes healthy physical, mental, and emotional well-being for our team, leading to enhanced performance, reduced burnout, and increased engagement and retention. As part of the recognition, OC received a curated well-being series for our team, crafted by workplace well-being and performance experts, Benny Button.

At OC, we believe that a thriving business is built on a foundation of care, where each person feels valued, supported, and empowered. Our well-being initiative was designed with our team at heart, focusing on physical and mental health to ensure everyone at OC has the support they need to perform at their best.

This year, OC achieved a milestone, securing more nominations than any other agency in Australia—an incredible achievement that underscores our dedication to excellence across all areas of real estate. Standing out on the national stage among the best in the industry is truly inspiring.

In addition to this honor, we were recognized as a top-three finalist in two other categories:

• Property Management Agency of the Year
• Integrated Brand Campaign of the Year for our work on Rose Park Apartments

And our very own South Coast legend, Kathleen Fry, was awarded Top Residential Agent of the Year – SA Regional, showcasing OC’s strength in both metropolitan and regional markets.

Reflecting on this award, Nathan Casserly shared, “At OC, we’ve always believed that caring for our people is just as essential as caring for our clients. This award is a testament to our dedication to creating a workplace where every individual feels empowered and supported. Investing in our team’s well-being is what we know builds a stronger, more successful brand.”

Alex Ouwens added, “To be recognized as Australia’s best workplace in real estate is a validation of our values, our team, and the culture we’ve worked so hard to build. This recognition is made possible by our people, and we’re grateful to each client who has placed their trust in us. It shows that we’re on the right path.”

Ouwens Casserly is a dynamic & innovative property firm based in South Australia, selling more than 1100 homes a year and managing close to 2700 investment properties. Looking to buy or sell property in Adelaide and need an authentic real estate agent? Speak to Ouwens Casserly today. For more information about Ouwens Casserly, find out more here.