TODAY'S TOP STORY
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Brisbane property prices fall by a record 10.9 per cent
After property prices in Brisbane boomed by more than 40 per cent during the pandemic, values are now falling at a record-setting pace.
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RECENT INDUSTRY NEWS
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Auction action: What happened over the weekend and what’s in store for 2023
Auctions are back after the summer holiday break, although activity…
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If Australia follows the US into a tech downturn, these areas will be the most impacted
We may be in a cost of living crisis but…
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Agents report strong buyer numbers
There might be a lot of talk about the property…
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Zillow’s new AI-powered tool finds your perfect home with one sentence
US listings portal Zillow has launched a new AI-powered feature…
FEATURE INTERVIEWS
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
5 questions with Fraser Lack, the Survivor ‘villain’ who wants to change the way Australians perceive real estate agents
Australian Survivor contestant and BigginScott Port Melbourne agent Fraser Lack may be playing a villain this season, but he's hoping…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Time to stop sketchy private housing operators
An Adelaide property management expert has called for the State Government to stamp out dodgy private housing operators as part…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Sarah-Louise Anderson: strength and courage
If you could only choose one word to describe Sarah-Louise Anderson, it would have to be resilient.
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OPINION
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CONTRIBUTORS
Caroline Bolderston: the benefits of emotional detachment
The recent boom in the market has been a blessing and a curse. Buyer demand was literally ‘off the charts’,…
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OPINION
Fiona Blayney: how a single word can influence your success this year
I’m a Dragon, and before you’re quick to agree, which Dragon do you think I am referring to? I’m talking…
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OPINION
Manos Findikakis : unleash the underdog
Have you ever been told you’re unlikely to succeed at something or perhaps that ‘big idea’ you’ve put forward is…
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APPOINTMENTS
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APPOINTMENTS
‘Still undervalued’: The Agency recruit Rebecca Fearon says Balmain market has plenty left in the tank
The Agency has announced the appointment of Rebecca Fearon as a Property Partner, based in Balmain, with Ms Fearon saying…
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APPOINTMENTS
The Agency appoints Sally O’Connell to GM of Sales for Victoria and Tasmania
The Agency has appointed Sally O’Connell to the role of General Manager of Sales - Victoria and Tasmania, with the…
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APPOINTMENTS
Glenn Curran on joining The Agency and what’s in store for Sydney’s market in 2023
The Agency has extended its reach in Sydney's Upper North Shore market with the appointment of Glenn Curran as a…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Stephens Estate Agents launches in the Gold Coast-Tweed region
Ben Stephens is no stranger to running a real estate business. As a second-generation agent, he knows only too well…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Top lifestyle real estate specialist joins RE/MAX
A desire to deliver great outcomes for sellers and buyers of rural and lifestyle properties has led NSW Central Coast…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Gnome sweet Gnome: Josh Horner launches The Horner Agency with UrbanX
Former Dancing With The Stars host turned real estate agent, Josh Horner, has propelled himself further into the spotlight, launching…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Selling Sunset: Jason Oppenheim on changing market conditions, reality TV fame and what to watch in the US real estate market
Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even buy a mansion or two, as the king of high-end real estate…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Key pillars of success: Joel Hood and Jarrod Carman on marketing yourself, taming your database and making effective cold calls
Being a successful real estate agent often comes down to doing the basics right and focusing on the key areas…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The buyer’s journey: Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards on the art of ‘mass personalisation’, the AI boom and the agents that stood out during their house-hunting journey
'Mass personalisation' might, on the surface, appear to be a contradiction in terms. However, as you’ll discover in this special…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Clarence White on how embracing imperfection transformed his career
Auctioneer Clarence White has been crowned the best in his field, but he's the first to admit it's been a…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Jet Xavier on bringing mental health battles out into the open
High-performance coach Jet Xaiver has had a long career having difficult conversations with business leaders and elite agents to try…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Hayley Van de Ven on the hard choices that took her from receptionist to industry leader
With four RE/MAX offices to her name, Hayley Van de Ven is rightly regarded as a real estate success story.
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Britney Spears looking to offload her Calabasas mansion after six months
After less than six months of ownership, popstar Britney Spears is quietly shopping around her massive Calabasas mansion, asking US$12…
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Celebrity Homes
Ellen DeGeneres sells historic Montecito property for the second time
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have offloaded their historic Santa Barbara property to the CEO and founder of dating…
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Celebrity Homes
Dr. Dre offloads Calabasas pad for US$6 million
Rapper and record producer Dr. Dre has offloaded a sprawling Calabasas property for US$1 million more than he paid in…
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CONTRIBUTORS
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OPINION
5 types of copy every property listing needs in 2023
Buyers have their pick of some 11,500 properties listed every week in Australia, so marketing matters if you want your…
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BEST PRACTICE
Could cyber insurance help protect real estate businesses?
Experts are urging real estate agents to consider safeguarding their business from the risk of cybercrime after multiple attacks hit…
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CONTRIBUTORS
Nick Brown: Is that new technology really worth it?
In my career, I have seen our industry evolve from using two-way radios, typewriters with carbon paper, cameras with films…
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EVENTS
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EVENTS
Elite Retreat is back in 2023 – in Bali!
If you’re looking to supercharge your business and gain industry-leading knowledge to power you and your team towards success, then…
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EVENTS
Sherrie Storor: How to become a Million Dollar Agent
Are you ready to unlock your true potential, become a modern day agent, list more properties and make more money,…
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NEWS
Sherrie Storor: how to generate listings on autopilot
Agents looking to level up and become a modern day agent that knows how to target the 2023 consumer, will…
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LISTING + MARKETING
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Dean Yeo and Samantha McLean: Top 5 marketing tips
Elite Agent's Samantha McLean shares her top five marketing tips in conversation…
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Top 5 tips for reinventing your listing presentation
Every agent knows the listing presentation is one of, if not the,…
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Dan Argent: How to make 2023 the year to shine (and not decline)
We can all agree that 2023 is going to look vastly different…
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Record-breaking results: how Marcus Chiminello set two state records in one week
It’s not every week you set two Victorian property price records within…
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Top 5 marketing tips from 2022
There are tens of thousands of real estate agents in Australia, so…
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5 steps you can take now to make this holiday break super productive
The traditional ‘off season’, when activity in the world of real estate…
LEADERSHIP
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Leanne Pilkington: why failure is the precursor to success
It can be hard for anyone to own up to mistakes. It’s…
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Mike McCarthy: Change the communication channel
There’s not a business today that isn’t grappling with change, but tailoring…
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Matt Lahood: Are you a true leader or just a boss?
Power can do two things: It can lift people up, or it…
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11 ways to boost wellbeing in the workplace: Marnie Beauchamp
Real estate is widely recognised as a 24/7 industry, which often contributes…
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Darren Krakowiak: how you can become a better leader
Leadership is relevant to everyone in commercial real estate.
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7 steps to design your ideal business
Business ‘by design’ means planning every tangible and intangible area of your…
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The Trusted Agent Podcast: John Cunningham on knowing your value, looking after people, and understanding the true measure of success
John Cunningham has long been regarded as one of the true gentlemen…
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Consider this before starting your own business: Michael Choi
When it comes to starting your real estate business, there are multiple…
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Work-life balance is the key to an agency’s success
Great staff members are hard to find, and with a growing team…
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The 7 biggest mistakes agents make
We'd all like to imagine we were perfect real estate operators and…
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If you want to grow your business, there is only one option for you
Starting your own business can be a challenging decision, but it can…
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Market Buy introduces immediate deposit transfer
Market Buy’s new direct deposit function is helping agents keep their deals…
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Would your real estate contractor pass the test?
Hiring independent contractors is popular in the real estate industry, with many…
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How these agents quadrupled their earnings
Real estate coach Sherrie Storor is set to share her secrets on…
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Million-dollar agent starts his own business to chase his dreams
It is a passion for people and providing amazing service that has…
INTERNATIONAL
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Keller Williams lawsuit: Is this the end of cold calling?
US real estate firm Keller Williams has agreed to pay US$40 million as part of a settlement agreement after it…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rupert Murdoch to sell Realtor.com
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp is looking to sell the parent company of Realtor.com, with the news breaking just hours after…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Bel-Air canyon price tag slashed by 70 per cent
An undeveloped golf course-sized patch of land in one of Los Angeles' ritziest neighbourhoods is on the market at a…
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BTW
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McGrath opens a new office in dynamic Beecroft
McGrath Estate Agents has opened a new office in Beecroft to further…
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Four top agents partner with Ray White in Sydney’s inner suburbs
Jeremy Brink, James Peach and Walter Burfitt-Williams have joined Peter Taylor at…
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Laing+Simmons opens new office in Balmain
The Laing+Simmons growth plan which saw eight new offices join the network…
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James Ledgerwood joins McGrath’s Double Bay office
James Ledgerwood has returned to the McGrath brand, joining Craig Pontey and…
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Top C21 office expands with third location
Century 21 Platinum Agents has expanded to the Fraser Coast joining forces…
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Belle Property expands its footprint on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast
Ben Radcliff said he was thrilled to spread the brand’s reach across…
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RE/MAX flagship launches in Hamilton, New Zealand
Harry Luther has opened the doors to RE/MAX's new flagship office in…
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Popular Ashfield agent bolsters growing independent agency
Ashfield’s number one agent Jackie Wang has joined forces with expanding inner…
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Barry Plant appoints Chris Hill as franchise development manager
Chris Hill plans to make the Barry Plant brand more "sticky" for…
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