Australian house prices have soared, but the biggest returns in the industry haven’t come from properties themselves… but from the platforms listing them.In this episode, we dive into the story behind REA Group and Domain – two platforms that turned clicks into billion-dollar valuations. From garage startups to billion-dollar businesses, these companies have reshaped how Aussies buy and sell property.We explore the superpowers that helped them dominate the market and what might shape their future from here.Here’s what we cover:How REA Group’s share price grew 13,000% since listingWhy Domain attracted a $3 billion takeover bid from US-listed CoStarWhy REA delivers 34% net margins vs Domain’s 13%How the portals grew revenue by 10 to 14% annuallyThe cross-sell strategies behind Mortgage Choice, Athena and home loan platformsNew growth bets: AI features, agent services and expansion to India.Sidekick is brought to you by Superhero (www.superhero.com.au). Proudly helping over 400,000 investors and superannuation members on their wealth-building journey.__________Get US$10 of NVIDIA stock when you sign up for a Superhero Trading account: here. T&Cs apply.Superhero Trading allows you to invest in over 8,500 ASX and Wall Street shares and ETFs from just $2 a trade. Other fees may apply.Learn more about why Aussies choose Superhero.__________Did you enjoy this episode?Subscribe to us on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube.Keep up to date with market news and updates on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter.Learn more about investing and superannuation from our blog.__________Superhero Markets Pty Ltd and Superhero Super Pty Ltd do not provide financial advice that takes into consideration your personal objectives, financial situation or particular needs. All investments carry risk, so please consider carefully before making any investment decisions and seek independent financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Pictures, charts and graphs are provided for illustrative purposes only.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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