Tom Panos, leading voice in real estate, joins as Bridgit ambassador

Sydney, Thursday 12 November, 2026 – Fast-growing Fintech, Bridgit, has today shared that Tom Panos, Australasia’s #1 real estate coach and auctioneer, has been appointed as brand ambassador.

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Panos has built one of the most compelling careers in the real estate and auctioneer industry over the last 30 years. With a combined social media following of over 300,000, he is recognised as one of the most trusted faces in the industry, and brings authenticity, knowledge and relatability to his audience.

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Australians looking to upgrade their homes are facing a very different property market.

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According to Cotality, the median time to sell a capital city home has increased from 23 days to 39 days over the past year.

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At the same time, mortgage broker data shows upgrader activity is rising, with more homeowners navigating the challenge of buying and selling in a slower market.

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For those considering buying their next property before selling their existing home, the risks of delayed sales, lower-than-expected prices and bridging finance costs have become increasingly important.

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That shift has given Bridgit the opportunity to take its ‘Buy Now, Sell Later®’ proposition directly to homeowners and the agents who help them through their buying and selling journey.

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Panos works at the exact point where that proposition matters: the buyer is ready to move, but the timing isn't. He opened his first real estate office at 22, founded the Real Estate Gym, co-hosts the Million Dollar Agent podcast with John McGrath, and has run more than 900 workshops for agents across Australia and New Zealand.

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He is closely aligned with Bridgit's vision and mission of helping everyday Australians unlock, use and create wealth through their home equity.

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“I’ve admired what Tom has built and have been a fan for a long time, so I am thrilled to have him join as one of Bridgit’s ambassadors. Tom has stood in more auction rooms and trained more agents than almost anyone in this country. He’s seen what happens when a buyer can’t move until they’ve sold. Nobody explains the problem better, and nobody is more trusted by the agents who see it first,” said Aaron Bassin, Founder & CEO, Bridgit.

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“Whenever I’m looking to partner with either a business or an individual, I need to be passionate about what they're doing and how they’re making a difference. When I first met with Bridgit and Aaron, their CEO and Founder, I realised quite quickly that they were the Panadol for the headache that buyers are facing. Being able to buy now and sell later is a big thing for homeowners and Bridgit can do it quickly, efficiently and for more Australians than what other traditional lenders can do”, said Tom Panos.

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“We’re getting more stock into the market, but buyers still have the confidence to say no. Don’t watch prices. Don’t watch listings. Watch the gap between what sellers want and what buyers are prepared to pay. More auctions don’t automatically mean more transactions,” Panos added.

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‘Buy Now, Sell Later®’ is Bridgit’s commitment to taking the stress out of the move from one home to the next. Bridgit has backed that commitment by creating a fast and easy experience enabled by its own technology built in house. Its proprietary lending platform sits behind every application. That investment has been recognised this year, with Bridgit named Fintech Lender of the Year at the 2026 Australian Mortgage Awards and winning the Lending category at the 2026 Finder Innovation Awards.

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