Search Results for: Kristen Porter
-
OPINION
Kristen Porter: three simple growth strategies (and the legal tips you need to implement them!)
These days, everywhere you turn there’s another growth strategy for you to use in your business. While it’s great to get your head around as many strategies as possible, results only come with implementation – and that’s the hard part, writes O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents' Lawyer Founder, Kristen Porter.
Read More » -
OPINION
Kristen Porter: how to know you’re legally covered
Despite most real estate agents understanding the importance of legal protection, it’s easy to push it to the side and dump it in the too-hard basket. O*NO Legal founder and legal strategist Kristen Porter explains why that’s a bad idea.
Read More » -
BEST PRACTICE
Kristen Porter: What to expect when buying a rent roll
Purchasing a rent roll can be both exciting and daunting. It’s a unique process, and even the most experienced real estate professional can make mistakes when it comes to this type of purchase. Here, O*NO Legal founder and legal strategist, Kristen Porter shares what to expect when you purchase a rent roll.
Read More » -
TECH + SOCIAL
Kristen Porter: how to avoid social media pitfalls
Real estate is highly regulated. But while most talk around regulation centres around trust accounting or licensing, marketing legislation is equally as important. Here, O*NO Legal founder Kristen Porter shares the answers to some important questions.
Read More » -
OPINION
Kristen Porter: Changes are coming to privacy laws
A suite of changes is likely coming to privacy laws in the near future, giving consumers greater control over, and ownership of, their personal information, including a new right for individuals to directly take businesses to court.
Read More » -
BEST PRACTICE
Kristen Porter: your agency’s legal lifecycle
When it comes to sorting out the legal needs of your real estate business, it’s easy to get confused.
Read More » -
THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Mitigating the online risk: Kristen Porter on social media, real estate marketing, and managing the legal minefield of the online space
When it comes to the legal aspects of real estate marketing and the online space, things can quickly get murky. Different social media platforms have different guidelines, while consumer and privacy laws mean agencies can swiftly find themselves into hot water for who they market to, the comments on their pages, the terms of any competitions and more. In this…
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Kristen Porter simplifies what employee Vs contractor decision means for real estate
Real estate agencies employing contractors should put contracts in place containing clauses that show someone is running their own business, according to a legal expert.
Read More » -
CONTRIBUTORS
Five critical questions to ask when going into business with others: Kristen Porter
Not too long ago I worked with a client who didn’t have formalised rules drawn up around expenditure, drawings, or dividends in their business. Despite this, it was usual that they would draw a certain amount of funds each fortnight, that their accountant would later reconcile as dividends. It soon became clear there was insufficient cash available to meet the…
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Buying a rent roll can supercharge your business – but only if it’s done right
While purchasing a rent roll can be an effective strategy for increasing cash flow and encouraging business growth, doing so comes with risks if you don’t do it properly, warns O*NO Legal founder Kristen Porter.
Read More » -
OPINION
Privacy laws: things are about to change
Privacy has always been an important issue but never more so than since big businesses like Optus and Medibank were targeted by hackers in 2022, resulting in the public release of thousands of customers’ personal information. As a result of the backlash, new changes have been introduced in the Privacy Act 1988 which can have serious impact on business owners,…
Read More » -
The 5 biggest rent roll growth mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Getting caught up in the “bigger is better” mentality is an easy trap to fall into, but ramping things up isn’t always the best option for your business, warns O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents’ Lawyer, founder, Kristen Porter.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
The pitfalls of buying and selling a rent roll
Buying a rent roll can be risky, but only if you don’t have all the necessary information before making your decision, according to O*NO Legal founder Kristen Porter.
Read More » -
EVENTS
Employees Vs contractors: How the High Court decision impacts you
Understanding the difference between contractors and employees, and how the two can be legally blurred, can potentially save real estate agency’s thousands of dollars, says O*NO Legal founder Kristen Porter.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
O*NO Legal offers first month of membership for just $1
Real estate industry clients are seeking more one-on-one support and increased accountability, according to O*NO Legal founder Kristen Porter.
Read More » -
BEST PRACTICE
Intellectual property licence versus franchise – what’s the difference?
Wanting to expand your agency but daunted by the laws, cost and time associated with franchising? Well, maybe it’s time to consider licencing your intellectual property (IP). O*NO Legal Founder Kristen Porter says this option is a great way to grow your business, and still protect your brand.
Read More » -
CONTRIBUTORS
Things to consider when buying or selling a rent roll
The rent roll market is a hot one, with demand far exceeding supply. So, whether you’re looking to buy or sell a rent roll, you better have your ducks in a row, says legal strategist and founder of O*NO Legal, Kristen Porter.
Read More » -
CONTRIBUTORS
Is offering ownership in your agency the right call?
O*No Legal founding director Kristen Porter breaks down the key considerations when bringing new stakeholders into your business.
Read More » -
NEWS
New webinar reveals how to successfully prioritise agency legals
O*No Legal founding director Kristen Porter will explain in an upcoming webinar why the biggest challenge real estate agent principles, head of operations, or business owners face is protecting their most valuable asset - their agency.
Read More » -
NEWS
New webinar to help real estate agents build profitable strategic partnerships
O*NO Legal services led by real estate lawyer Kristen Porter have today announced a new webinar called 'Skyrocket for Real Estate'. The series is designed for principals and senior managers looking to smash their revenue goals - or who are looking to go out on their own. Ms Porter, who…
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Protect your business and clients’ privacy: O*NO Legal’s Privacy Prepared Health Check
There’s no better time than now to make sure you’ve got your legals covered when it comes to your clients’ privacy.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
O*NO Legal launches accessible start-up super course
Real estate industry legal specialists O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents' Lawyer have developed a step-by-step program to help entrepreneurial real estate agents manage the process of starting their own business, without compromising their legal protection.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Privacy webinar to get frontline professionals up to speed
To mark Privacy Awareness Week, O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents’ Lawyer has redesigned its highly popular, free privacy webinar to help frontline real estate professionals who deal with personal information.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Are the proposed Privacy Act recommendations a regulatory overreach?
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called on Attorney General Mark Dreyfus to keep the Privacy Act small business exemption, saying it would be “regulatory overreach” if it were removed.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
The unbreakable agency: learn the legal ‘must haves’ for long-term success
If you’re looking to establish your own agency, you don’t just need to focus on listings and sales but ensuring you have a rock-solid legal foundation to set yourself up for long-term success.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Franchisors could be held liable for franchisees breaching workplace laws
In a move that could also have ramifications for the real estate industry, the Fair Work Ombudsman has, for the first time, launched legal action against a franchisor seeking to hold it accountable for some franchisees underpaying its workers.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
O*NO Legal welcomes new senior lawyer
Former real estate agent and senior lawyer, Jonathan Green, has joined O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents Lawyer, bringing his passion for both the real estate and legal industries, to a team of like-minded professionals.
Read More » -
OPINION
Seven things to consider before going out on your own
The decision to make the move from real estate salesperson to business owner is a big one.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
O*NO Legal’s new webinar tackles start-ups and early growth
With more and more real estate agents opting to start their own agency it’s increasingly important to understand the options available, and how to stay on track.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
How to choose the right exit strategy for your business
Sales, retirements, and unforeseen events can lead to you or a partner exiting your real estate agency, but many business owners aren’t fully prepared for this critical step in their business’ life cycle.
Read More » -
OPINION
The importance of your client’s data – has your agency been breached?
Your client data is important to you, but it’s also important to them. That’s why there are laws in place to protect them.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Growing your business isn’t all about digital
It’s easy to get bogged down and overfocused on digital platforms, including digital marketing and social media, when it comes to business growth.
Read More » -
INDUSTRY NEWS
Why you need to future proof your real estate agency
Whether you have been in business for years or are thinking of starting up, managing your agency and building a valuable asset needs a solid legal foundation.
Read More » -
TECH + SOCIAL
Hannah Gill: Giving technology the red or green light
We’ve all heard the saying, ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ but how do you decide what tech stays and what tech goes in your business? Hannah Gill examines this conundrum as well as what you need to consider when introducing brand new PropTech to your team. From examining the employee and customer experience, cost and the ability to…
Read More » -
EVENTS
Webinar to skill agents in what to do if a client’s privacy is breached
Did you know that Privacy Awareness Week is next week? Have you thought about how your office can participate and champion privacy with the rest of Australia?
Read More »