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FRANCHISE NEWS
Brand Evolution: The Vision To Lead – Global real estate giant redefines for the future
A global real estate powerhouse has made a bold statement in its updated branding and REMAX offices in Australia are among the first worldwide to wear the new livery.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Pets in rentals: barking mad or purr-fectly reasonable?
EBM RentCover Managing Director Sharon Fox-Slater, believes pet-related damage, shouldn’t be a cause for concern if landlords have appropriate insurance in place.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
9 essential skills every successful real estate agent needs
In an ever-evolving property market, success in real estate isn't just about selling homes, it’s about mastering a powerful set of skills that help you stand out, build trust, and close deals with confidence.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Propic launches world-first conversational voice AI for real estate listings
View Media Group's Propic has unveiled groundbreaking new features in its AI-powered platform Claire, marking a significant leap forward for voice-driven property experiences.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Domain champions smarter, greener homes in new sustainability in property campaign
Domain's new sustainability campaign reveals energy-efficient homes are commanding premiums up to 75% higher, with features like solar panels and north-facing orientation adding six-figure value. The initiative includes a Home Efficiency Hub offering practical guidance for homeowners seeking both economic and environmental benefits.
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Elite Agent
Vennu wins 2025 Top of the Props pitch battle
Seven PropTech startups from across Australia and New Zealand went head-to-head in a live pitch battle on the Gold Coast, with one standout business taking home the top prize and industry recognition from a panel of expert judges.
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BEST PRACTICE
EOFY insurance check: Are you prepared?
As EOFY approaches, real estate agents should review their business insurance policies to ensure adequate protection against industry-specific risks. From Professional Indemnity to Cyber Liability coverage, identifying gaps now can prevent costly claims and underinsurance later.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Homely’s latest marketing campaign supports better results for agents and vendors
As real estate professionals navigate a dynamic and often costly advertising environment, Homely reaffirms its commitment to providing a more accessible and value-driven alternative to expensive advertising in the property portal space.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Vero Business Pack now available through BizCover
BizCover expands its online business insurance offerings with Vero Business Pack, providing Australian SMEs with comprehensive coverage for businesses with up to 200 employees and $20 million turnover.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
From Vision to Reality: How Matterport’s AI Innovations Are Reshaping Property
Matterport's Project Genesis is transforming property marketing with AI that understands physical spaces in three dimensions, allowing buyers to visualise renovations, explore interactive property guides, and see design possibilities in photorealistic 3D.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Some of the biggest names in real estate join forces with View Media Group
View Media Group is shaking up the vendor marketing space, signing a wave of premium agencies to its fast-growing view.resi platform.
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BEST PRACTICE
Emergency repairs – convincing landlords to act
Property managers caught between tenant demands and landlord hesitation face a critical challenge with emergency repairs. Beyond legal obligations, these urgent fixes can determine whether a landlord's insurance claim is honored or denied, potentially exposing them to significant financial and legal consequences.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Homely and connectnow partner as Homely Connect, a simpler way to connect home movers to the things they need
Homely.com.au, one of Australia’s most visited real estate platforms, has entered into a strategic partnership with connectnow, a trusted home moving service.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
From Basics to Advanced: How Matterport’s Latest Tools Work Together to Enhance Property Marketing
Matterport's Fall and Winter 2024 releases enable agents to combine features like Defurnish with Property Intelligence, creating versatile property presentations that cater to both visual browsers and data-focused buyers while automating measurements and documentation across residential and commercial spaces.
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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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