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Elite Agent
Reverse auctions: a new commercial tool?
The latest reverse auction has been spotted in South Australia, this time in a slow commercial market. If you’re not familiar with reverse auctions, don’t worry, they are still pretty few and far between. However, this rare practice is being used right now for a property in South Australia. Ray White Gawler agent David Cook is selling one block of land…
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Australia’s top investment suburbs – onthehouse
With property markets heating up across the nation, Onthehouse.com.au today released research from its property data experts Residex, showing the suburbs around Australia that present the top investment opportunities for residential property buyers, and the streets with the best renovation potential in these suburbs. The findings show that savvy investors are targeting outer city regions, as they continue to deliver…
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Gary Peer takes out top REIV gong
Congratulations to Gary Peer & Associates has been awarded the real estate industry’s highest honour – Large Agency of the Year Award at the REIV Awards for excellence. As well as taking out the top gong, Gary Peer & Associates also won another three awards to add to their list of achievements: Innovation Award, Communication Award and Corporate Promotion (Multiple…
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New OFI app for the Australian Market
MyOFI and MyOFI Agent have launched to fill an apparent technology gap at property open for inspections. By using the Apps, buyers, renters and agents can save 75% of time registering at property open for inspections. The Apps work as one; one catering to consumers for easy registration and the other to real estate agents for easy data collection. By…
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Elite Agent
Should you lose the logo?
Are you guilty of just handing over the bottle of ‘corporate branded plonk’ when it’s time to say thank you to your owner or vendor? Last month I took a look at the alternatives. Let me start by saying I am all for sending a thank you gift to a customer once you have completed a transaction, along with a…
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a bit more listing ‘bling’
Just a little Monday morning tip that I learned last week from the guys at Curaytor.com. I watch their Wednesday night ‘Water Cooler’ show (which is Thursday morning usually for me) when I can, because its usually full of great marketing ideas for agents. But what else would you expect from Chris Smith and Jimmy Mackin? Anyhow, the topic for…
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Real Estate News
Technology lowering the time and cost for new leads
New website service “Real Simple Property” designed to make it easy for vendors and agents to get together. It enables vendors to lodge a property for sale or rent online and automatically notifies agents in the area so that they can bid for the business. Agent bids include fees, customer ratings and personal trait matching with a shortlist provided to…
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New Livable Housing App for all Australian now available
Livable Housing Australia has launched a new app to guide the design and construction of homes that are more livable for all Australians, at all stages of life. “Livable Housing Australia’s new app puts the Livable Housing Design Guidelines in the palm of your hand,” says Andrew Aitken, Executive Director at Livable Housing Australia. “The Livable Housing Design Guidelines app…
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realcommercial.com.au launches Australia’s first commercial property app for iPad
realcommercial.com.au has launched Australia’s first commercial property app for iPad, enabling the 185,000 people searching for commercial property on the site a month to have a seamless tablet experience. Chief Product Officer at REA Group Henry Ruiz said the app was developed in response to Australians increasingly accessing the site on the go. “We found that people were searching the…
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Aussie search engine Nextplace wins an incubator spot
Australian real estate search engine, www.nextplace.com.au has been accepted into leading US web hosting company, Liquid Web’s startup incubator program. The program, designed to support innovative startup ventures and entrepreneurs with hosting, infrastructure and mentoring through the critical beginning stages of their business, is based in Michigan yet has Australian-based startup Next Place capturing their attention. Next Place is an…
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LJ Hooker pioneers app for kids
LJ Hooker has announced a new industry digital innovation with the launch today of its entertaining, educational and interactive kids app and dedicated kids website. The app, Mr Hooker Bear’s Letter Pop, has been designed to entertain kids while LJ Hooker real estate professionals engage with parents to discuss their real estate needs. Georg Chmiel, CEO of LJ Hooker, said…
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hockingstuart expands network reach
Victorian real estate network hockingstuart yesterday opened its fifth office this year, cementing the Group’s plans to expand its reach in 2013 and increase its strong hold on the Victorian real estate market. Based in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, the opening of hockingstuart Doncaster follows the establishment of the network’s Berwick, Pascoe Vale, Coburg and Preston offices earlier this year. hockingstuart…
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Further professional education for buyers agents can extend service offerings
Signs of a renaissance in the Australian property investment market is pointing to strong opportunities for real estate agents and buyer’s agents, according to the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). “Market forces are currently aligning to produce excellent property investment conditions in many parts of the country,” said PIPA chair Ben Kingsley, “bringing with them a new wave of…
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“Optimism despite the squeeze” – Macquarie launch results of 2012 Commercial Benchmarking Survey
Sydney: Macquarie Bank today presented the findings of their Commercial Real Estate Benchmarking Survey for 2012 to a group of select clients and media. Comparing the results to the last benchmarking survey completed two years ago in 2010, Wayne Tower, National Head of Commercial Real Estate said that “commercial agents are still reasonably positive with respect to outlook and growth…
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Elite Agent
Housenet.com.au: New Social Media Site Dedicated to Property
A new social media site dedicated to property is poised to deliver agents much needed help with online marketing and social media management, according to its founders. Housenet.com.au is a social networking site developed by award-winning mortgage industry figure Darren Moffatt and web developer Ben Carew. According to Mr Moffatt, niche social networks such as Housenet are the way of…
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Real Estate News
Property Tree by Rockend already helping over 150 businesses grow
September is the official start of spring and also a time we want to recognise and promote the early success of PropertyTree, Rockend’s online property management application, built for Australian and New Zealand real estate businesses. A new generation product like PropertyTree doesn’t grow overnight. Our green fingered developers have carefully crafted PropertyTree for over four years and early clients…
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Elite Agent
Agent’s Pet Helps Sell Homes Quickly
Here’s another way to add interest to your photography in your marketing campaigns. Tracey Ashley a RE/Max agent from the Pink Team (www.thepinkteam.com.au) has had some great success by using her dog, Tiffany in some of her property marketing campaigns. “In April this year, I started using my dog, Tiffany in the professional photos for a pet friendly townhouse,” said…
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RealEstateView.com.au Launches New ‘Find An Agent’ Directory
Industry-owned property portal realestateVIEW.com.au has announced the launch of its latest website release – a new Find an Agent directory. The new Find An Agent directory services agents and vendors alike by providing an avenue for vendors to connect with agents in their local area, and allows agencies to generate qualified leads from potential clients. A branded Find An Agent…
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PRDnationwide Expands Its Corporate Team
PRDnationwide has recently expanded its national franchise services team with the appointment of Jane Whelan to its corporate division in Sydney. Jane took up her new role of Business Consultant in April, specialising in servicing PRDnationwide office members in New South Wales. She brings more than 31 years of real estate experience, from property management to franchise ownership, in addition…
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Real Estate News
The College Makes It Easier To Get Deals Across The Line!
With more and more savvy buyers in the market place, it is important for Agents to stay up to speed with their buyers so they can effectively communicate the proposed transaction between buyer and seller to ensure the transaction is completed. Luke Gilford from The Australian College of Property and Finance (The College) notes a marked disparity in the knowledge…
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Realmark Says, “Just Go For It!”
There’s a wave of opportunity sweeping through the state of Western Australia that’s prompting people from around the nation and offshore to flock to its shores. And, if you’re ready to embrace that new wave of opportunity at any level in the property market then Realmark is the place to be. “Don’t just sit there and accept the average. Really…
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Homeaway.com.au Makes it Easier for Property Managers to Grow Their Bookings
With HomeAway.com.au being described as a “breath of fresh air in the Australian holiday rental industry” there has never been an easier time to list your holiday rental inventory and increase the number of bookings your properties receive. Property Managers are central to the HomeAway business success and our systems have been tailored to complement those in the holiday rental…
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Real Estate News
Chinese Company Invests in Australian Real Estate Portal
HOL Holdings Pty Ltd owners of www.realestatecommercial.com.au are pleased to announce that a Chinese company has taken a small shareholding in their Brisbane based company. Zhuhai Huachen is heavily involved in the property market in China, and has taken steps to invest in Australia and in particular in Real Estate Commercial. Li Dan Financial Manager of Zhuhai Huachen Constructions stated…
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Holiday Rental Industry Unites to Launch Code of Conduct
A Holiday Rental Code of Conduct has today been launched to promote effective self regulation in the management of holiday rental properties. Industry operators have come together to develop standards and industry practices which satisfy the needs of local communities, property owners, tourism operators and guests. The initiative, which has been welcomed by the NSW Government, recognises that holiday rental…
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Real Estate News
NineMSN and Domain continue partnership
Domain.com.au (Domain) has renewed its partnership contract with ninemsn for another two years to further strengthen its brand presence across Australia. NINEMSN AND DOMAIN CONTINUE PARTNERSHIP Domain.com.au (Domain) has renewed its partnership contract with ninemsn for another two years to further strengthen its brand presence across Australia. The partnership will give Domain exposure to nearly 11 million visitors across the…
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realestateview.com.au app available on Android and iPad
realestateVIEW.com.au has launched its popular real estate app, VIEW, for Android and iPad, following the successful release of its iPhone app last month. Media Release – For immediate release – 19 Dec 2011 realestateVIEW.com.au app available on Android and iPad Mobile users can now search, plan and research properties on the move realestateVIEW.com.au has launched its popular real estate app,…
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Technological Innovation Boosts Customer Base
Over the past 12 months, international real estate group, Harcourts has added over one million customer contacts to their internet-based technology suite, HarcourtsOne. Technological Innovation Boosts Customer Base NEWS RELEASE Wednesday, 7th September 2011 Over the past 12 months, international real estate group, Harcourts has added over one million customer contacts to their internet-based technology suite, HarcourtsOne. In September 2010,…
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Homesales.com.au is Making A Difference!
homesales.com.au have made a splash at the Australasian Real Conference (AREC) in Sydney last month by offering agents FREE property listings. homesales.com.au is making a difference! homesales.com.au have made a splash at the Australasian Real Conference (AREC) in Sydney in May by offering agents FREE property listings. homesales.com.au provides premium exposure for agents looking to target property listings and marketing…
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Harcourts Launches QR Codes
Earlier this month at the annual Harcourts Conference, the group officially launched Quick Response Codes (QR Codes) to enhance their sales and marketing campaigns. Harcourts Launches QR Codes NEWS RELEASE Tuesday, 31st May 2011 Earlier this month at the annual Harcourts Conference, the group officially launched Quick Response Codes (QR Codes) to enhance their sales and marketing campaigns. A QR…
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EPM
Pool Maintenance: An Area of Opportunity
The legal responsibility of owners of investment properties with swimming pools is still an area of law left open for interpretation and dispute, but this is an area where good Property Managers can stand out from the crowd and make a real difference to property owners and tenants alike. According to Mr Chris Fitzmaurice, Swimart’s National Manager, while landlords may…
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