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Elite Agent
What impact will the permanent underquoting taskforce have in Victoria?
Consumer Affairs in VIC drew a bit of a line in the sand this week, declaring that their 2-year taskforce ‘trial’ to police underquoting challenges was a success and they were making the taskforce a permanent fixture in their outfit.
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Elite Agent
Andy Reid: The value of loyalty – affinity, attachment and trust
One of the biggest leaks in the bottom line of a business P&L can be attributed to concerns around loyalty, from both customers as well as the people in your business.
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Elite Agent
New to the real estate industry? You need Andy Reid’s top pitfalls to avoid and tips for success in your first year
If you're new to the real estate industry, no matter your role, it's completely normal to find yourself thinking, "What is going on?!" in those first few weeks.
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Elite Agent
Andy Reid: Auctions are a team effort, not a solo performance
The campaign’s run its course, the buyers have been through, and the crowd has formed.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Andy Reid: 5 things to avoid to maintain your commission level
One of, if not the, most common challenge agents I work with, is maintaining commission levels.
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Elite Agent
Andy Reid: why you need to become a farmer, not a hunter
Whether you are cold calling, door knocking, using AI or the latest algorithm-busting social media ads to generate opportunities, you still need to know how to convert those leads into business.
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OPINION
To auction or not to auction, that is the question!
With clearance rates dropping, volume of buyers on the wane and the logical price of the market drifting further away from vendor expectations, the general ritual has been to move away from the auction process and head towards private sale.
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OPINION
The impact of the Lords of Property Instagram page
A few days ago, I received a link to an Instagram account along with a laughing emoji. The account was called Lords Of Property, which instantly made me cringe at the thought of what stomach-churning content could potentially be on it. I was expecting to see rented Lamborghinis, no socks, and other stuff disguised as ‘motivation’ spewed from some self-idolising…
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Elite Agent
How to get a more successful auction outcome: Andy Reid
Did you know there are 7.53 billion people on this planet? Based on that, it’s safe to say there is no magic formula for auction success. We are dealing with a lot of different people who all have different maps or views of the world. However, if you tune into your consumers and pay attention to when they get worked…
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Elite Agent
Hammer home your brand with a great game-day strategy
Lead agents looking to promote their brand as the go-to in their market should heed the advice Maximus Decimus Meridius offers in Gladiator: “What we do now echoes in eternity!” Irrespective of whether it’s your listing or another team member’s, everyone present on auction day needs to be on the same page and understand you are all being judged at…
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How to set a dynamic reserve strategy: Andy Reid
It is crazy where you can find wisdom. I was watching the Disney film Ratatouille with my daughter when the lead character (Remy the mouse) made the most profound comment: “The only thing predictable about life is its unpredictability.” Think about that and how it applies to real estate. We deal with humans every day, all of whom have completely different life…
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