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Area Specialist has revealed its brand-new website
Months in the making, the new site has been designed to ensure Area Specialist agents leave the best possible digital footprint.
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High performers turn to tech for the edge
Technology continues to play an increasing role in the real estate industry, with more and more high performers relying on online platforms, such as Market Buy, to drive their success forward.
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Market Buy agents score top REIQ awards
Two of Market Buy’s most high-performing agents have received accolades at the Real Estate Institute of Queensland Awards for Excellence, one of the industry’s most prestigious events.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Market Buy hires Will Farmer to run its US operation
Market Buy has welcomed a new recruit to lead its American operation as the online offer management company ramps up its rapid expansion into the US.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Market Buy the next step in McGill’s successful career
It’s been a rapid rise to success for former architect Mark McGill who stumbled into real estate after losing his job due to the global financial crisis.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Trio writes almost $2M GCI in 12 months under Area Specialist
In the twelve months since joining Area Specialist, directors Harry Singh, Jake Wang and Adam Bindra have written almost $2 million in gross commission – all of which they will keep.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Why Australia’s top performers are switching to Market Buy
What do Chris Gilmour, Cara Bergman, Mark McGill, Jo Mooney and Brett Andreassen have in common?
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EVENTS
The legal must-haves of going out on your own
When it comes to starting a business, there’s a lot to get your head around, but nothing more complicated – or important - than the legal ins and outs.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ Salesperson of the Year switches to Market Buy
After almost 20 years in the real estate business, and an REIQ Salesperson of the Year award, Plum Real Estate’s Brett Andreassen has made the switch to the Market Buy platform.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
C21 continues expansion with two new offices
Following the rapid success of her Forbes office, Century 21 Principal Tara Kelly has opened a brand-new office in the diverse and thriving regional city of Parkes, in central NSW.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Area Specialist appoints two top trainers
Area Specialist has appointed two of Australia’s best real estate agent coaches to guide and support its agents.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Dynamic duo open third C21 office
Following the rapid success of their two existing Century 21 offices, experienced directors, Evan Wei and Jimmy Luo have opened a third office in the Inner Western Sydney suburb of Strathfield.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Court case shows why agents and creatives must read the fine print
Engaging a photographer to enhance your listing is par for the course for most real estate agents, but what most don’t know is they could be risking copyright infringement.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Explore Property enters the Whitsundays and Rockhampton markets
Explore Property Group is capitalising on the COVID-inspired trend of sea and tree changes, with new offices opening in the Whitsundays and Rockhampton.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
A different approach to real estate education
By the very nature of their profession, real estate agents are busy people, so when it comes to pursuing further study, the traditional process can be prohibitive.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
C21 Norwest launches with a digital focus
Having collectively spent decades in sales, finance, and business development, the three Principals of the new Century 21 Norwest office plan to bring a fresh approach with them, as they open their new real estate business.
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NEWS
Tree-changers drive regional property prices, reduce selling times
More space, flexible working conditions and affordability is fuelling a surge in regional property values, as Australians flee the capital cities in search of a more relaxed style of living.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
C21 opens full service real estate agency in Box Hill
Century 21 is breaking the mould with its new real estate office in the booming suburb of Box Hill in Sydney’s North West.
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Celebrity Homes
Big Bang Theory star snaps up $8.4m estate
Less than three years after signing on the dotted line for an almost $7 million estate, Big Bang Theory star, Simon Helberg has reportedly paid almost $8.4 million for a gated estate in Pasadena. source: dirt.com According to reports, the 41 year old and his wife Jocelyn Town purchased the 116-year-old gated estate, on the fringes of California’s San Gabriel…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Hornsby: The new commercial real estate frontier
It’s affectionately known as Sydney’s green heart, thanks to its lush bushland and proximity to parks and nature reserves.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Where are they now? Part 2: Joel Davoren and Lauren Kirk
In this second article in a two-part feature that looks at where the stars of the first ever Elite Agent Magazine are now, we speak with Joel Davoren and Lauren Kirk
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Where are they now? Part 1: David Highland and Paul Signorelli
To celebrate the 40th edition of Elite Agent magazine last year, we thought we'd catch up with a few of the stars of the first issue including David Highland and Paul Signorelli.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Layla Foord joins Rexlabs as new COO
Product specialist Layla Foord will join Rexlabs as its new Chief Operating Officer, leading the team’s product, marketing, people, and culture initiatives.
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NEWS
December report reveals tight rental conditions
Rental conditions remain tight, with further strain expected as borders reopen, according to Domain’s latest Rental Vacancy Report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s top-selling suburbs revealed
New South Wales is home to almost all of the top-selling suburbs for houses in 2021, according to newly released data. The data, released by PropTrack, identified the top 10 Australian locations where median prices have made the biggest percentage gains this year. Nine of those were in New South Wales, with Diamond Beach topping the list with 84 per…
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Celebrity Homes
Sandra Bullock lists West Hollywood condo
Hollywood actor, Sandra Bullock, has reportedly listed one of her West Hollywood condos for almost US$4.5 million. Source: realtor.com In 2014, Bullock paid US$3.55 million for the apartment, located on a high floor of the Sierra Towers and once owned by Friends star, Matthew Perry. She didn’t live in the property though, instead renting it for a reported US$22,000 per month. The…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Homebuyers lose $60k deposit to scammers
A young couple has lost more than $60,000 in home deposit savings, after falling victim to a business email compromise scam. This type of scam – which commonly targets homebuyers – has seen a rapid rise in recent years, with the number of cases jumping from 900 in 2019, to 1300 last year, according to The Daily Telegraph. Luke and…
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Celebrity Homes
The biggest celebrity deals of 2021
It’s been another big year in the world of real estate, and celebrities have been no exception, with a number of eye-watering transactions taking place in 2021.
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