Boutique Network of the Year — Fewer Than 40 Offices
Open to real estate networks comprising fewer than 40 independently operated offices or agency businesses. This category recognises performance relative to a smaller network footprint and is not based on individual agent headcount.
What you will be asked
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Growth and commercial performance relative to scale
Outline the network's results during the eligibility period (October 1st 2025 – October 1st 2026 (inclusive)). Include the number of independently operated offices or agency businesses at the start and end of the period, additions and departures, sales volume and value, property management growth where relevant, and average or median performance per office/business. Judges will assess performance relative to the network's size rather than absolute scale alone. Maximum 500 words.
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Member office and business success
Show how individual member offices or agency businesses performed during the period. Include evidence such as productivity or revenue improvement, retention, profitability, rent roll growth, market-share gains or the results of businesses that joined the network. Maximum 500 words.
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Boutique proposition and member value
Explain what the network offers member businesses that is distinctive or especially valuable at boutique scale. Include evidence such as member retention, recruitment, satisfaction, economics, access to leadership, speed of support or other measurable benefits. Maximum 500 words.
Max 500 wordsRequired - 04
Systems, support and innovation
Describe the systems, technology, training, marketing, compliance and operational support provided to member businesses. Identify the most significant innovation introduced during the period and provide evidence of its measurable impact. Maximum 500 words.
Max 500 wordsRequired - 05
Leadership, culture and professional standards
Describe the leadership approach, culture, governance, compliance and professional standards across the network. Include evidence of member retention, collaboration, consistency and how standards are maintained while retaining the advantages of a smaller network. Maximum 500 words.
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Industry and community contribution
Describe the network's contribution to the broader real estate profession and the communities its businesses serve. Provide specific initiatives and measurable outcomes. Maximum 500 words.
Max 500 wordsRequired
Eligibility period: October 1st 2025 – October 1st 2026 (inclusive). Submissions are open 1 October to 9 November 2026.
Supporting documents are optional but recommended: up to 4, 100 MB each.
How this category is judged
Growth and commercial performance relative to scale
Commercial performance and sustainable growth across a network of fewer than 40 offices or agency businesses, assessed relative to its size and stage rather than against the absolute scale of a major network.
Member office and business success
Evidence that individual offices or agency businesses within the boutique network are performing, improving and being retained.
Boutique proposition and member value
The strength and distinctiveness of the boutique network proposition and the value it creates for member businesses, including support, economics, access, agility and retention.
Systems, support and innovation
The effectiveness of systems, technology, training, marketing, compliance and innovation in supporting a smaller network to compete and grow.
Leadership, culture and professional standards
Leadership, culture, retention, governance, compliance and professional standards across the boutique network.
Industry and community contribution
Demonstrated contribution to the profession and communities served by the network, supported by specific programs and outcomes.
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Nominate
Every entry starts with a nomination for this category, and you can nominate yourself.
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Answer the questions
Your submission workspace opens with the category questions, word limits and autosave.
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Upload evidence
Attach supporting documents, data and third party proof of your claims.
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Review and submit
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