First National Real Estate
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    Work/Life balance
    3.5(49 ratings)
    Career development
    3.1(49 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.7(49 ratings)
    Management
    3.0(48 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.3(49 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.2(49 ratings)
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    2.0
    Assistant Property Manager
    Oct 2025
    Aveley WA 6069Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Chaos, several staff left over the short 6 months working at this business, office is outdated.
    The good thingsClose to home, didn't have to travel far.
    The challengesNo structure and poor management.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Real Estate
    Sep 2024
    Bairnsdale VIC 3875
    Poor management, poor training, poor workplace culture, poor work life balance
    The good thingsCareer development is there, however due to a high turnover rate of staff - often people get moved through the ranks quicker then what they are ready for
    The challengesPoor training and management support
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Sales Consultant
    Jul 2023
    Pakenham VIC 3810Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I was treated poorly, told a vendor didn't want to deal with me when it wasn't true so the particular sales agent (a director) could get the listing for themselves.
    The good thingsThe staff were nice, management leave a lot to be desired
    The challengesTasked with door knocking only and handing out agents promoting other agents successes, given a property to sell with a vendor that no one else wanted.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Property Manager
    Jun 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    The best team I've ever been a part of.
    The good thingsVery supportive culture. Very family friendly & accomodating. You feel like you're part of the family. Fair work environment with everything provided without delay.
    The challengesNo negatives. They are a very good company to work for.
    1.0
    Property Manager
    Apr 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I found the company extremely disorganised and the portfolio was messy and many unresolved issues which caused early starts and late nights.
    The good thingsThe team environment is great
    The challengesLack of procedures and policies in place
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Office Admin Sales Assistant
    Mar 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    My bosses were such beautiful people that I feel blessed to have worked for. They had such honest, supportive & drama free advice.
    The good thingsSupportive bosses, a team that feels more like family & a nice small community.
    The challengesAngry property managers
    1.0
    Project Officer
    Aug 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    ohk but not the right fit for me
    The good thingsThe girls i worked with
    The challengesnot having someone to help teach me and learning on my own
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Property Manager
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Best thing to ever happen in my working life, to date.
    The good thingsThe friendly & supportive atmosphere which I believe is an outcome of the owners working with their staff in the same, close knit office. Everyone has an appreciation for what the team members go through on a daily basis. No micromanaging
    The challengesClose knit team - if 1 person gets too outwardly stressed it's almost contagious
    1.0
    Head Office
    Oct 2019
    It was a draining experience, with no real helpful feedback
    The good thingsSome very lovely people
    The challengesNo real, experienced leadership
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Property Consultant
    Jun 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    A great company to work for
    The good thingsGreat company procedures and systems in place to support all franchisee's and employee's
    The challengesTraining courses are often located in regional areas
    5.0
    Administration Role
    Jun 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role
    By far the best job I have had!
    The good thingsGreat staff to work with. Felt like a family. Great environment to work in. Lots of training and assistance from management.
    The challengesI found it hard to see people pour their hearts out and not get the property they wanted.
    2.0
    Sales Rep
    Mar 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Chaotic and disorganised with no training
    The good thingsNew office environment
    The challengesLittle to no training, under-staffed, very disorganised with information everywhere and lots of time wasted trying to search for or chase up information that should have been readily available for all sales employees.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Sales Consultant
    Feb 2018
    Toxic environment, also depicted in the numerous transient employees
    The good thingsNothing is good about working there
    The challengesNo flexibility - too much interference by the out-of-touch principal
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Senior Property Manager
    Feb 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Rewarding and good exoersnce
    The good thingsGreat people to work with
    The challengesLong hours and sometimes stressful
    1.0
    Assistant Property Manager
    Feb 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Horrible
    The good thingsNothing was good about working here
    The challengesEverything is a challenge here
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Property Manager
    Feb 2018
    Very hectic most of the time with some bad experiences but it was good when you achieved a good outcome.
    The good thingsGood people to work with
    The challengesWork load is unrealistic - not always great support
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Sales Assistant
    Feb 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Was sad to leave
    The good thingsGreat management very helpful and willing to listen
    The challengesLack of listnigs as is experienced in all agencys
    5.0
    Receptionist
    Feb 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A great entry level job position.
    The good thingsGreat work culture. Encouragement and some room for growth.
    The challengesTraining could improve.
    1.0
    Senior Property Manager
    Feb 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    You’re worth more!
    The good thingsHonestly there aren’t too many good things apart from the other staff that work there.
    The challengesThe owner of the agency has a rental department but knows nothing apart from selling. There are too many challenges with no support.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Property Management Assistant
    Dec 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Felt as though I was needed but never wanted
    The good thingsWork/life balance was good.
    The challengesManagement, pay rate
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Sales Consultant
    Oct 2017
    I enjoyed it very much, and I intend on returning.
    The good thingsThe Potential to make money is definitely there. It's an awesome industry that will continue to be around forever.
    The challengesYou have to be ready to put in the hard yards to get the good outcomes
    1.0
    Admin Assistant
    Sep 2017
    Never worked in an environment like this before and will never subject myself to such a situation again.
    The good thingsNothing. Poor working environment
    The challengesPoorly run. No structure
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Senior Sales Executive
    Aug 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Disappointed.
    The good thingsMost of employees in Property Managament department very friendly.
    The challengesDealing with Sales Manager.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Property Management
    Aug 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    A great company to work for!
    The good thingsFamily business that cares about staff
    The challengesThere aren't any difficulties.
    5.0
    Sales Representative, Assistant Property Manager
    Apr 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Good Experience = LEVEL UP
    The good thingsWorking as a team................................................................................................................
    The challengesSales targets..........................................................................................................................
    2.0
    Pm assist
    Apr 2017
    Nambour QLD 4560Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    It was an eye opener.
    The good thingsOther pm were nice. Not much else to say.
    The challengesManagement needs an overhaul. Many staff have gone through those doors and not many stay. Ridiculous amount of work for a pm assist to be doing.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Portfolio Manager
    Apr 2017
    Gunnedah NSW 23803 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Employer of choice for sure, only Best Practice office in town
    The good thingsAbsolutely loved my experience and the warm and welcoming staff
    The challengesProperty management can be challenging however had great support team and lots of training to help
    5.0
    Salesperson
    Sep 2016
    Claremont Meadows NSW 2747
    Great learning experience
    The good thingsGreat team fun atmosphere
    The challengesProspecting for new clients can be challenging
    5.0
    Sales Administrator
    Feb 2016
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Been working here nearly 4 years. Have shared ups and downs of real estate trends but our team strives to make the good of the situation.
    The good thingsManagement support Pleasant environment
    The challengesSmall/medium office.
    5.0
    Office all-rounder (administration, marketing, property management)
    Feb 2016
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    The only reason I left was because of the low pay, but it was the most enjoyable job I have ever had
    The good thingsFlexibility and freedom as long as the job is being done
    The challengesWorking with strong personalities and balancing individual needs over the teams.
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