Search Results for: Leanne Pilkington
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Behind the podcast mics: Samantha McLean and Leanne Pilkington reflect on 2022 highlights and what’s in store for real estate in 2023
It has been a huge year on the Elevate podcast, with a host of high-profile guests, including Cara Atchison, Ryan Serhant and Matt Altman, sharing their thoughts on the industry and how you can all improve in business and in life.
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THE TRUSTED AGENT
The Trusted Agent podcast: Leanne Pilkington on overcoming fear and embracing the leader within
As Chief Executive Officer of Laing+Simmons and the former president of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales, Leanne Pilkington is one of the best known names in the real estate industry. But that doesn't mean the confidence to lead came to her naturally or easily.
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Elite Agent TV
From Elton John to Gloria Gaynor: Tim McKibbin and Leanne Pilkington perform a mashup of the ’80s biggest hits
At the REINSW Awards on Friday night, REINSW President and CEO performed the ultimate mashup of 80’s hits, singing to the dance floor chart-toppers Don’t go breaking my heart, I will survive and YMCA. But the two showed a lighter side to their challenging roles this year by changing the lyrics to a tongue in cheek look at difficulties agents…
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ELEVATE
Monthly Wrap: Samantha McLean and Leanne Pilkington discuss lockdowns, the vaccination debate, where agents should direct their attention, and the top podcast takeaways
From the vaccination debate to lockdown slump, there’s some big issues at play in real estate at the moment. In this podcast Elite Agent’s Samantha McLean and Courageous Conversations host Leanne Pilkington tackle them head on.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Laing+Simmons’ Leanne Pilkington announced as new REINSW president
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has elected Leanne Pilkington as President of the industry body, effective immediately for a two-year term. REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin said Ms Pilkington’s major strength was her ability to connect with people right across the industry. “Leanne’s charismatic style and strong leadership skills will see her focus on our lobbying efforts,” Mr…
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LEADERSHIP
Leanne Pilkington: why failure is the precursor to success
It can be hard for anyone to own up to mistakes. It’s natural to want to project a sense of infallibility. But to do so is disingenuous.
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LEADERSHIP
Leanne Pilkington: Time for a fresh perspective
Leaders looking to future-proof their businesses for tomorrow need to look far wider than simply taking advice from experienced agents.
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TECH + SOCIAL
Leanne Pilkington: A technology testing strategy that works
Taking advantage of new technology means having an open mind to its possibilities, and not dismissing it before its potential is known.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Leanne Pilkington: Risk and reward
Laing+Simmons Chief Executive Officer Leanne Pilkington explains why the hardest decision she's ever had to make has also turned out to be the best.
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Elite Agent
Taming the voice in your head: Leanne Pilkington
In her long real estate career Laing+Simmons Chief Executive Officer Leanne Pilkington has had to overcome many hurdles. Here, she explains how to change the voice in your head to something way more positive.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Lessons from 25 years in franchising: Leanne Pilkington
From working as a Sunday receptionist at her father's agency to chief executive officer and co-owner at Laing+Simmons, Leanne Pilkington knows real estate. Here she shares the lessons she's learnt along the way.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Stepping outside my comfort zone: Leanne Pilkington
Leanne explains how she felt being outside her comfort zone and what she learnt from the experience.
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OPINION
2021 Market Outlook: Leanne Pilkington
All things considered, 2020 closed on a high. House prices are showing a mild increase month-on-month in metropolitan and regional locations, which provides some comfort to consumers as Australia embarks upon a long-term economic recovery. In an unusual but appropriate move for the times, the Reserve Bank has confirmed interest rates will remain low for the next few years, which…
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Elite Agent
The four Cs of leadership in a crisis: Leanne Pilkington
Like many leaders, the past few months have given me time to reflect on what effective leadership really means and how it is delivered. Challenges and widespread uncertainty might be shared by everyone, but these issues manifest among teams in countless individual ways. Leaders must frame these challenges to resonate with their teams while providing comfort and clarity, even though…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Leadership with Purpose: Leanne Pilkington
Leanne Pilkington is a pioneer of industry firsts in real estate. The President of the REINSW, founder of Catch up with the Property Girls, the Real Women in Real Estate network and Managing Director of boutique real estate group Laing + Simmons, Leanne was the 2019 winner of the Gold AREA for Most Influential Woman in property. With thirty years…
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LEADERSHIP
Leanne Pilkington: Smart, strategic, and not to be underestimated
While Leanne says she is honoured to have received the award, she is – by her own admission – a somewhat disbelieving face of the women’s real estate movement. “The only special thing about me is my willingness to work hard,” she reflects. “That’s really what has got me to where I am, bloody hard work.” It’s that tireless work…
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Elite Agent
NSW, you can’t dine out on stamp duty forever: Leanne Pilkington
Laing + Simmons Managing Director and incoming REINSW President, Leanne Pilkington has penned a cautionary memo to the NSW Government telling them, they cannnot continue to dine out on NSW stamp duty revenues – highlighting the issue of housing affordability in the state, particularly in Sydney. Here is the full release: MEMO TO NSW GOVT: YOU CAN’T DINE OUT ON STAMP…
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Elite Agent
From Blacktown to boardroom: Luxe Listings Sydney star D’Leanne Lewis
Telling D’Leanne Lewis she can’t do something is like waving a red rag in front of a bull. She will prove you wrong. But unlike a bull, which only knows to charge ahead at full tilt, D’Leanne takes a more holistic approach to achieving success. After 29 years in real estate, the Laing + Simmons Double Bay principal has learnt…
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Elite Agent TV
Navigating the coronavirus crisis for real estate agents
Sam McLean sat down with REIWA President Damian Collins, REINSW’s Leanne Pilkington and REIV’s Leah Calnan to get an overview of what is happening in the industry since the pandemic hit and what needs to happen for real estate professionals, tenants and landlords to get through the crisis.
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NEWS
2019 REINSW Awards for Excellence Winners
Now in its 22nd year, the REINSW has recognised outstanding achievements, crowning the winners of its 2019 REINSW Awards for Excellence held at The Star on Thursday, 19 September 2019. REINSW President Leanne Pilkington says this year, the calibre of finalists was incredibly high. “Last night the success of our industry was on full display,…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW state government bans rental bidding
The controversial practice of rental auctions is set to be banned in NSW from this Saturday.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency expands Sydney footprint into Rosebery
The Agency today announced the expansion of its Sydney footprint with respected Rosebery agent Chris Skarlatos joining the team.
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NEWS
Another rate hike to curb the highest inflation in three decades
The official cash rate is now 1.85 per cent after the Reserve Bank of Australia opted to raise interest rates a further 50 basis points at its monthly meeting today. The increase marks the fourth consecutive month of interest rate hikes as the RBA seeks to moderate inflation that is now the highest it has been since the early 1990s.…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
What’s making news: Ryan Serhant, indoor plants, Luxe Listings and the rental crisis
There's never a dull moment when it comes to real estate. And with so much happening it can be easy to miss a great news story, an in-depth podcast or the latest in industry trends. That's why, each quarter we're going to bring you a compendium of some of the best read, watched and listed to content from Elite Agent.
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OPINION
How to get your foot in the door with the media
On October 22 this year it will mark 20 years since I started as a journalist.
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NEWS
Real estate roundup: the year that was
The Australian real estate market experienced a record year in 2021, with tight supply and strong demand leading to soaring prices. Agents, vendors and buyers innovated through COVID-19 restrictions, including lengthy lockdowns in Melbourne and Sydney. There were numerous mergers, acquisitions and buyouts, along with notable appointments and some surprising departures. Once again, AREC thrilled and inspired, while the AREAs…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How Australia’s borders reopening will impact renters
Australian renters can expect to be hit with dramatic price rises as the nation’s borders reopen, according to experts. In this month’s Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey, 37 experts and economists weighed in on future cash rate moves and other issues relating to the economy, with 73 per cent predicting rental prices will rise sharply as Australia opens its international…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REINSW answers the big questions on real estate’s roadmap to reopening
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has sought to clarify some of the confusion as the industry returns to work after prolonged lockdowns.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auctions and open homes can be held across NSW
Freedom Day arrived in NSW yesterday with some good news from the State Government in that on-site auctions and open homes can take place statewide. Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Andrews said there was currently no restrictions on where a live auction or open home could be held. “The Public Health order notes that from 11 October there…
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NEWS
The vexing issue of vaccination: How the real estate industry is tackling the issue
How should the real estate industry approach the issue of vaccination? We put the question to some of the country’s largest groups to see how they’re handling the vaccination debate.
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NEWS
Victorian Government urged to allow one-on-one inspections amid ongoing lockdowns
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is urging the State Government to allow one-on-one inspections, noting the recently announced extension of Victoria’s fifth lockdown will wreak havoc on the real estate industry. On Tuesday, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced the current lockdown would be extended seven days and is now slated to end on Tuesday, July 27. That’s likely…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australians’ savings drop as more struggle to pay rent
Australians’ saving levels have fallen to their lowest level since March 2020, according to new research by Finder. Finder’s Consumer Sentiment Tracker (CST) survey revealed more Australians are struggling to pay rent as Sydney’s lockdown lingers, with cash savings seeing a sharp decline. Each quarter, Finder analyses its most recent data to uncover the trends underpinning the financial, mental and physical…
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NEWS
Congratulations to the REINSW 2020 Awards for Excellence finalists
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has announced the finalists for its annual Awards for Excellence.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Laing+Simmons Double Bay celebrates 40th birthday
The award-winning Laing+Simmons Double Bay opened for business on 1 July 1981 under the guidance of a young Bart Doff. Mr Doff had been working in the Laing+Simmons Potts Point business for about 18 months when the opportunity arose to take the reins of the new Double Bay office. He took the opportunity, success followed, and the rest is history.…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
New Laing+Simmons office opening in Sydney’s Rooty Hill
Laing+Simmons Mount Druitt have set up shop in the Western Sydney suburb of Rooty Hill. Headed by Jack and Basel Nahas, the new office will service the growing Rooty Hill, Eastern Creek, Plumpton and surrounding areas. It is set to offer a full suite of real estate services to the local community, including sales, property management, auction services, project marketing…
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