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Elite Agent
Jesse Davidson: Are on-site or in-rooms auctions better?
For as long as auctions have existed, the discussion over whether or not on-site or in-room auctions are better has taken place.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Industry ushers in new PropTech companies at REACH Genesis conference
The first REACH Genesis conference in Brisbane has welcomed the latest batch of new PropTech companies and examined ways technology companies can better succeed in the industry.
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OPINION
Dan Argent: Why volume and GCI are important KPIs right now.
It’s no secret that we’re in a tougher market. And as we face a changing market we’ve seen increased commentary about where agents should focus their efforts and what metrics to track.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Connecting the community: Clint Harris joins The Agency on NSW Central Coast
When Clint Harris talks about real estate he doesn’t just focus on bricks and mortar, he also loves to connect buyers with the local community.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
It’s time to shine: Leanne Gillam joins UrbanX
Leanne Gillam, a natural-born entrepreneur, has always possessed a deep passion for business.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The unbreakable agency: learn the legal ‘must haves’ for long-term success
If you’re looking to establish your own agency, you don’t just need to focus on listings and sales but ensuring you have a rock-solid legal foundation to set yourself up for long-term success.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Elders Lifestyle Group bold move to Brunswick Heads
Elders Lifestyle Group Expands Presence on NSW North Coast with Acquisition of Elders Brunswick Heads
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The technology helping deliver the finest real estate experience
The Harcourts' vision is simple - the brand wants to be known for delivering the finest experience in real estate.
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EPM: Best Practice & Legislation
Hidden costs that make up a sum insured
Sums insured are incredibly important when it comes to property insurances as getting it wrong can result in under-insurance and prove costly. But do you know just what needs to be considered when calculating a sum insured, asks EBM RentCover Managing Director Sharon Fox-Slater.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ben Reynolds makes the move in Mudgee to UrbanX
Ben Reynolds, fuelled by his long-time dream of making a mark in the real estate industry, has made the leap and launched Reynolds Estate Agents in partnership with UrbanX. Based in the stunning Mudgee region in rural NSW, Ben has earned a stellar reputation as one of the most respected agents in the area. As a result, he has decided…
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OPINION
Why do-it-yourself outsourcing could be a waste of your money
Property managers are facing a staffing crisis but PMVA’s Tiffany Bowtell, a leader in the use and development of offshore virtual assistants for the real estate industry, says beware of the hidden costs of DIY outsourcing.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
AuctionWORKS brings the hammer down on 60,000 auctions
Leading auctioneers, AuctionWORKS has officially brought the hammer down on more than 60,000 auctions and in excess of $40 billion in unconditional sales after 26 years in business.
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OPINION
Why buying a rent roll takes a lot longer than buying a house
Just as a real estate agent might wander through a prospective seller’s home, offering a few tips ahead of sale – perhaps a fresh coat of paint, some new carpet – as a business owner, you’ll need to go through a similar process when it comes time to sell your rent roll.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
PMVA secures six-year lease with Clark Global City
Property Management Virtual Assistant (PMVA) has extended its lease with Clark Global City for six more years, allowing the company to improve its market-leading services even further.
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BEST PRACTICE
Cybercrime key risk for real estate agencies
Cybersecurity, data, and privacy are a key concern for real estate agencies, according to a recent REIA report, prompting calls for business owners to consider their cybersecurity and cyber response plans.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buying a rent roll can supercharge your business – but only if it’s done right
While purchasing a rent roll can be an effective strategy for increasing cash flow and encouraging business growth, doing so comes with risks if you don’t do it properly, warns O*NO Legal founder Kristen Porter.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Developing industry-ready virtual assistants
After working with dozens of virtual assistants during her 15-year career in real estate, Louise Schofield understands the value good outsourcing can provide to a business.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
From fisherman to million-dollar agent: Hanan Cawley launches his own agency
From commercial fisherman to luxury million-dollar agent, Hanan Cawley is bringing a new era of excellence to the Gold Coast's real estate market. Ranked amongst the top 1% of agents nationwide, Hanan has made a name for himself and now, partnering with UrbanX, his name will be front and centre.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Dynamic duo launch L&M Property Co with Agents’Agency
After working together for five years, established Victorian agents Leman Djamal and Michael Abbas have taken the next step in their real estate careers, launching L&M Property Co in partnership with the Agents’Agency.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
PMLR to help property managers develop culture and look after themselves in 2023
Personal growth, mental wellbeing and developing a strong culture will be the focus at the 2023 Property Management Learning Retreat (PMLR).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
How three mates started their own agency and simplified their lives
I’m sure you’ve heard the story that being the principal of a real estate agency can be hell.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Professionals Granger Clark Real Estate on the past 12 months with RiTA
There is gold in every database. For Matt Condit, Licensee and Principal at Professionals Granger Clark Real Estate, having RiTA engage with their database was a huge game changer.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
PropTech is not something for agents to fear
Technology is continuing to change the way real estate agents operate, but the huge increase in new PropTech should be seen as an opportunity and not something to fear, according to an expert.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Urban & Rural Partners clocks up a year of success with the Agents’Agency
Looking back on his first year with the Agents’Agency, Adelaide auctioneer and sales agent Nigel Christie only has one regret – he wishes he’d done it 10 years ago.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The three things it takes to sell property in 2023
While mainstream headlines may indicate the current property market is somewhat turbulent, Market Buy CEO John Hellaby says the deals that are getting done, are getting done by agents who are getting the recipe right.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Dean and Stephanie Dank open with Explore Property in Townsville
Long term high performing Townsville agents Dean and Stephanie Dank have stepped into their own Explore Property agency in Townsville.
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OPINION
Manos Findikakis: what gets measured gets done
Right from the day we’re born, we give meaning to measurements, keeping track of pretty much everything we do and achieve.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Top Sydney agents step up with new agency
The Northern Beaches of Sydney beware… Chris Aldren and Tulo Sila have joined forces to launch The North Agency, in partnership with UrbanX, and are set to seriously step up the real estate game.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
LJ Hooker Property Specialists establishes new Adelaide superstore
LJ Hooker Property Specialists has established their new flagship location in North East Adelaide, under the direction of Principal Michael Fenn, merging the Greenwith and Mawson Lakes locations into a new “superstore”.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Sharon Fox Slater: under pressure – the impact of cost-of-living on landlords and tenants
It’s not nice to say, but between high inflation and rising interest rates, making ends meet is becoming an ever-burgeoning problem for many households.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Elders opens six new locations with Emms Mooney Acquisition
Elders will significantly expand their NSW footprint, announcing the acquisition of the Emms Mooney real estate and livestock business from 1 March 2023.
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OPINION
Manos Findikakis: embrace the lead generation basics
The reality is lead generation is a career necessity, but it is not a complex science, and often it’s as simple as seeing opportunities that are right in front of you, each and every day.
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