TODAY'S TOP STORY
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REACH Australia announces class of 2023
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors and the most active global real estate technology fund, has announced the acceptance of eight companies to the 2023 REACH Australia program.
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RECENT INDUSTRY NEWS
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Jimmy Burgess’s $500 million sales strategy
Top US real estate agent Jimmy Burgess has shared the…
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NZ records 10th month of property value declines
Property values across New Zealand fell 0.3 per cent over…
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Pace of property value declines eased in January, new data shows
The rapid pace of property price declines appears to have…
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Return of overseas students could place further pressure on rents
An anticipated increase in the number of overseas students coming…
FEATURE INTERVIEWS
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Linton Allen shares his real estate superpower
Linton Allen has a real estate superpower - a photographic memory.
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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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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
Corey Hamilton’s working on his own terms with Hamilton Haus
Corey Hamilton has always liked the idea of working outside the traditional office 9-5. It's what drew him to real…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Mathew and Brooke Iuliano Partner with UrbanX
Committed to staying ahead of the industry, Mathew and Brooke Iuliano are leveraging the support of UrbanX, launching the progressive…
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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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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: Amanda Tate on tackling the regional housing crisis head on
The housing crisis across the country is hitting all rungs of society, but for the most vulnerable people in regional…
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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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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Circular Arizona house that was Frank Lloyd Wright’s final project for sale
Legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright's final project before his death has been listed for sale with a price tag of…
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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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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
Zillow’s new AI-powered tool finds your perfect home with one sentence
US listings portal Zillow has launched a new AI-powered feature that lets prospective buyers search for homes in the same…
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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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BTW
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Leading brand opens new office in Mount Lawley
Acton | Belle Property welcomes Chris Pham and Scott Fletcher to the…
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Sam Towndrow joins forces with BresicWhitney
Sam Towndrow joins the team at Bresic Whitney after seven years at…
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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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