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Real Estate News
Aussie launches ‘Aussie for agents’ connecting agents to millions of buyers and vendors
Aussie, one of Australia's most trusted and recognised home loan brands, has launched Aussie for Agents - a new platform that will give agents a smarter, zero-cost way to market listings to millions of buyers and vendors while bringing necessary competition to the market.
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TECH + SOCIAL
15 must-have CRM tools & features every real estate agent needs
In today's real estate industry, having a powerful, easy-to-use CRM isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Gumtree and Homely partnership delivers success
In a bold move that's reshaping how Australians search for property, Gumtree and Homely have joined forces to deliver more reach, better leads, and greater value for agents—without the added cost. Just six months in, the results speak for themselves.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
From smartphone to sold: how Matterport’s new features make virtual tours accessible for every agent
Virtual property tours are no longer a luxury, they’re fast becoming a standard in real estate marketing. Matterport’s Senior Director of Sales & Partnerships, Mark Teo, explains how new tools like smartphone scanning, Property Intelligence, and intuitive navigation features are empowering agents of all experience levels to create high-quality virtual tours — no tech background required.
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TECH + SOCIAL
Arcanite Group: the tech-driven revolution transforming new development sales
In a sector long burdened by drawn-out sales timelines and outdated marketing tactics, Arcanite Group is emerging as a strategic solution for developers seeking speed, precision, and scale. More than just a proptech platform, Arcanite fuses artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and a powerful agent network into a single operating system designed specifically for new development sales.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Lukas Pedder: From professional soccer to real estate in Mildura
Former professional soccer player Lukas Pedder has established a successful real estate business in Mildura since joining Area Specialist, growing from scratch to a team of five in less than two years.
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Movers and Shakers
Ada Mastronardo joins BresicWhitney
Experienced agent Ada Mastronardo has joined BresicWhitney, working alongside Andrew Liddell.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Kathy Sweeney focuses on growth with new BDM role
Real estate leader Kathy Sweeney reimagines the Business Development Manager role beyond growth metrics, focusing on client experience and relationship building. The award-winning broker owner, who transitioned from sports management to real estate, embodies her "never give up" philosophy while finding fulfillment in others' success.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
PropTrack and Ambient transforming property valuation through noise analysis
PropTrack, has partnered with environmental data mapping experts at Ambient on a new study which details the impact of road, rail and transport noise on property values.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Catherine Halloran: A New Chapter with OASIS Powered by @realty
Catherine Halloran, a seasoned agent, recently found herself navigating a significant career transition when her previous agency closed its doors. Faced with the decision to either join another brand or forge her own path, Catherine chose the latter, and her journey led her to OASIS powered by @realty.
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Real Estate News
Agents’Agency partners with realestate.com.au to deliver bigger, better results
realestate.com.au has announced a new national partnership with Agents’Agency, which is set to deliver more value across the agency’s membership network.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
$5000 is up for grabs right now with BizGiver grant competition
BizCover's $5000 BizGiver grant competition returns April 2025, offering Australian small businesses a chance to fuel their dreams. Previous winner Benjamin Witkowski transformed his multimedia business with a cinema-quality drone, while finalists like Gemma Lee found the experience "empowering" regardless of outcome.
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Real Estate News
The Harcourts Foundation partners with Miracle Babies
The Harcourts Foundation has proudly announced its support for the Miracle Babies Foundation by funding the production and delivery of 100 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Survival Packs for families with premature or sick newborns at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Khaled Arabzedeh: overcoming rejection and building success in Casey
Khaled Arabzedeh has built a market-leading business in Melbourne's southeast, dominating the Hampton Park market for five consecutive years.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Reignite your passion for real estate: how to find motivation again
Real estate agents facing burnout can rediscover their passion through better support systems, higher commission structures, and improved work-life balance. @realty offers agents the flexibility to build their business on their own terms while maintaining the motivation that initially drew them to the industry.
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Ray White
Put results first, leave excuses behind
Ray White's Upper North Shore team transformed a standard training program into a competitive bootcamp, maintaining market momentum when competitors wound down for the holidays. Their military-inspired approach focused on results over excuses, culminating in new listings and a celebratory obstacle course challenge.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Evicting a tenant – can insurance step in?
Eviction is a legal minefield where one misstep can cost landlords thousands. While most property owners view their insurance as a safety net for tenant troubles, EBM RentCover Managing Director Sharon Fox-Slater, explains that net can disappear in an instant if proper eviction protocols aren't followed.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Why Simon Cohen’s teaming up with view.com.au to help the industry stay sharp
A month into his new role as Property Expert and Brand Ambassador for view.com.au, Simon Cohen says he’s not here to simply comment on the market, he’s here to help the industry stay sharper, be better informed, and more connected to what’s really going on.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency achieves historic highest sales month ever
March marked a milestone for national real estate brand The Agency, delivering its highest monthly sales volume since launching eight years ago.
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OPINION
The art of closing
Real estate agents often struggle with closing sales pitches, leaving potential clients confused rather than committed. Ray White Group's recent workshops reveal that a structured agenda and strategic closing techniques can dramatically improve listing success rates in an industry where winning just 15% of presentations is the norm.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
More choice, flexibility and support ahead for agents, says REA Group
Agents can expect “more choice, more flexibility, more value than ever before” in 2025, with REA Group rolling out a number of product updates and service enhancements in direct response to customer feedback.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Diamonds star at real estate event
RE/MAX Australia invited its highest achievers to an exclusive event recently, held at the Calile Hotel in Brisbane.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
BizCover among Australia’s best privately managed companies
BizCover has been recognised as one of six top-performing private Australian businesses in Deloitte Australia's 2024 Best Managed Companies awards.
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TECH + SOCIAL
Top of the Props: Australia and New Zealand’s Boldest PropTech Founders Go Head-to-Head in 2025 Pitch Battle
The Gold Coast will play host to Top of the Props, a high-energy live pitch event by REACH Australia and New Zealand, where emerging PropTech innovators will go head-to-head in a showcase of fresh ideas and industry potential.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Why maintenance at a rental is vital
It may not be your landlords’ favourite topic of conversation, but property maintenance is something that shouldn’t be ignored. EBM RentCover Managing Director Sharon Fox-Slater explains why.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
View Media Group’s view.resi solution delivered a 27% increase in Open For Inspection attendees
Following the launch of View Media Group’s view.resi solution in late 2024, VMG has released the results from its partnership with Place Estate Agents.
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Real Estate News
LJ Hooker Partners with Ailo to Boost Property Management Efficiency
Property managers at high profile LJ Hooker offices are reporting dramatically reduced administrative workloads, sub-1 per cent arrears rates, and happier clients after the real estate group’s new partnership with property management platform Ailo. The partnership, announced today, aims to help LJ Hooker’s franchise network enhance customer service while creating new business opportunities through the all-in-one platform that manages payments,…
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Movers and Shakers
Barry Plant’s International Women’s Day Lunch Spotlights Important Conversations
International Women’s Day is a time to listen to, learn from, and celebrate women.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Could this happen to you? A $238K lesson in insurance protection
Working in real estate means juggling two equally important responsibilities - selling properties and running a business. That’s why many real estate agents turn to insurance to help protect themselves from potential risks.
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Real Estate News
REACH Australia & New Zealand unveils 2025 cohort: six trailblazing companies set to transform real estate
Second Century Ventures, the venture capital arm of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), proudly announces the 2025 REACH Australia and New Zealand program, featuring six innovative companies poised to revolutionise the real estate industry.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Doubled income by breaking free from traditional constraints
For more than a decade, real estate agent Jarred Hancox found himself grappling with the constraints and pressures of traditional real estate agencies.
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Real Estate News
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Australian agents in world ranking
RE/MAX LLC, the global real estate franchise company and subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., released its TOP 100 and TOP 50 GLOBAL+WORLDWIDE lists at the annual RE/MAX R4® convention in Las Vegas to honour its top 2024 producers from the worldwide network.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Building tomorrow’s real estate on generations of trust
"The real estate industry faces challenges around consumer trust, and I believe established brands with deep community values have an important role to play." Barry Plant CEO, Lisa Pennell
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FRANCHISE NEWS
RE/MAX Australia wins in high stakes
RE/MAX announces RE/MAX Australia as Region of the Year - Asia Pacific Region.
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