We know that selling your home is important. We take it seriously. You will benefit from Empire Real Estate Agency’s professional listing and marketing experience that will give your home great exposure through effective campaigns and creative marketing strategies. Extensive networking and pre-listing campaigns produce quick sales that result in fewer days on the market and proven top-dollar sale prices.
As a home seller, you will receive a complimentary staging consultation prior to booking professional photography. “Setting the stage” is a critical component when your home is introduced to the marketplace. We will guide you through the process so that you have the edge when your home is placed on multiple listing sites. We know that the right price and the very best presentation will yield the highest return on what is most likely your biggest investment.
Whether it is your first home-buying experience or your retirement oasis, buying a home is an important milestone in your lifetime. The team’s extensive network of lenders, contractors, designers, and tradespeople will be a great asset when planning & implementing a vision for your future home. It is a collaborative effort to visualize, implement, manage, and ultimately celebrate your desired outcome.
What has made the Empire Real Estate Agency Team successful is its continuous dedication to building long-lasting personal relationships with clients. <strong>This commitment to excellence has also seen us recognised as a finalist in the REIQ 2025 Excellence Awards across three categories, including Regional Residential Agency of the Year — proudly the only Cairns agency to be a finalist across all 29 categories. The team goes above and beyond to ensure that you are represented with first-class professionalism and dedication.
Why Choose Empire for Property Management? Whether you’re an investor or a homeowner, managing a property can be complex and time-consuming. At Empire Real Estate Agency, we deliver a property management service built on experience, integrity, and personalised attention. Clients choose Empire because we offer: Zero staff turnover: Your property is always managed by the same experienced, dedicated team you know and trust. Exceptional service: Extended hours, proactive communication, and timely updates keep you informed and confident. Maximised returns: Strategic marketing, tenant screening, and rent optimisation ensure your investment performs at its best. Peace of mind: Maintenance, inspections, and compliance are handled for you so you can relax knowing your property is in safe hands. Local expertise: With over 30 years living in Cairns, we know the local market and understand the unique needs of property owners and tenants in the region.
When working with Empire, whether buying, selling, or renting, you will benefit from the guidance and support that makes the process seamless, rewarding, and stress-free — all delivered with a level of professionalism and care that sets us apart.
Principal Agent
At the helm of Empire Real Estate Agency is Vicki Eriksson – Agency Owner, Sales Agent and Property Manager.
With extensive experience in real estate, property management and client relationships, Vicki founded Empire with a clear vision: to provide genuine, personalised service where clients are never treated as just another number.
Affectionately known by some as “the Empress at the helm,” Vicki remains personally involved across the agency. Whether selling a family home, negotiating the best possible outcome or managing an investment property, her focus is always on exceptional communication, honest advice and achieving real results.
For sellers, Vicki combines professional presentation, strategic marketing, extensive networking and tailored campaigns to maximise exposure and achieve the strongest possible outcome.
For landlords, Vicki offers one of Empire’s defining niche services – your Agency Owner is also your Property Manager. Clients benefit from direct access, genuine accountability and continuity of service, supported by a dedicated team. No revolving door of Property Managers – just personalised management from someone who is genuinely invested in protecting your property and maximising its potential.
Vicki’s reputation has been built on relationships, referrals and results – the same foundations on which she has built Empire Real Estate Agency.
Real Service. Real Results.
Office Manager
Meet Jade – Office Manager and the engine room behind Empire Real Estate Agency. Working closely alongside Vicki, Jade plays an integral role in keeping the wheels turning, the systems humming and the entire team supported every step of the way.
Highly organised, detail-driven and always one step ahead, Jade has a natural ability to bring structure and efficiency to even the busiest of days. Affectionately known as our “Admin Guru,” she is the person behind the scenes ensuring processes are followed, deadlines are met, communication stays on track and nothing slips through the cracks.
As Office Manager, Jade oversees the day-to-day administration and operational support of the agency, assisting across both Property Management and Sales. Her attention to detail, strong organisational skills and commitment to getting things right help ensure our clients continue to receive the responsive, professional and personalised service Empire is known for.
Jade is also a trusted point of contact for our clients, tenants, contractors and team. Approachable, dependable and solutions-focused, she has a talent for anticipating what is needed, resolving challenges and making complex processes appear effortless.
As Empire continues to grow, Jade plays an important role in maintaining the systems, structure and high standards that allow the agency to expand while retaining the personal service and attention to detail on which it was built.
More than simply keeping the office organised, Jade is a valued part of the Empire family and an essential support to Vicki and the wider team.
Simply put – if it runs smoothly, Jade is probably behind it.
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