Samantha McLean
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The Elevate Podcast
Tech gets personal: Ian Campbell on AI, The art of successful change and the real skill you need to master
Could a robot ever replace an agent or property manager? It’s a question many in the industry ponder and one that AIRE software founder and RiTA creator Ian Campbell has considered at length. …
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The Elevate Podcast
Rocking the suburbs: Adam and Jason Spencer on creating hyperlocal content, lead generation, and being the go-to guide in your community
When it comes to local community, few people know the landscape better than agents and property managers. …
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The Elevate Podcast
Content that converts: Katie Lance on making time for social media, overcoming video fear, and how you can become a leader in your community
If you’ve ever thought creating a standout social media profile was all too hard and required time you don’t have, this is the podcast for you. …
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The Elevate Podcast
How to build a rent roll at speed: Daisy Campbell talks acquisitions, high-growth culture, and setting up your team for success
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a successful property management business at speed, Xceed Real Estate in WA offers an ideal case study. …
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The Elevate Podcast
Leaving a legacy: Clinton Eastell and Dan Argent talk self-motivation, the pros and cons of running your own business, and what it takes to have your name on the door
Running your own agency might be the dream for many, but what does it really take to have your name on the door? …
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The Elevate Podcast
Luxury lister: Michael Pallier talks premium properties, exceptional service, and how to sell Australia’s finest real estate
This‌ ‌episode‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌Elevate‌ ‌podcast‌ ‌is‌ ‌brought‌ ‌to‌ ‌you‌ ‌by‌ ‌‌Connect‌now‌ Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when selling Sydney’s finest properties? It’s not all Luxe Listings, flash cars and high-flying lifestyles, according to Sotheby’s Sydney managing director Michael Pallier. Michael has sold some of Australia’s most valuable prestige property, smashing auction and suburb records along the way. …
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The Elevate Podcast
Leadership with Intent: Our Spring cover Josh Morrissey talks the extra 20 per cent, demonstrating real value, and stand-out marketing
Whether you’re an agent starting out or a leader looking to go to the next level, this recent chat with HIVE Property principal Josh Morrissey has a whole lot of wisdom for everyone. …
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ELEVATE
Monthly Wrap: Samantha McLean and Leanne Pilkington discuss lockdowns, the vaccination debate, where agents should direct their attention, and the top podcast takeaways
From the vaccination debate to lockdown slump, there’s some big issues at play in real estate at the moment. In this podcast Elite Agent’s Samantha McLean and Courageous Conversations host Leanne Pilkington tackle them head on. …
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The Elevate Podcast
How to be client-centric: Kylie Davis talks building real estate relationships, what buyers and sellers really want, and the PropTech you really need
If you’ve ever wondered how to assess which PropTech is right for you and how it can help you offer better service, Kylie Davis is the expert you want on hand. …
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Elite Agent
I went live on Facebook every day for 30 days, and here’s what happened
Elite Agent's Editor Samantha McLean completed a Facebook Live Video every day for 30 days. Here is what we learned. …
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The Elevate Podcast
Take back the narrative: Steve Carroll talks increased expectations, digital trends, and how to be your customer’s hero
When Steve Carroll talks, you know you’re in for some great insight into digital trends and technology along with actionable tips to help you navigate a fast-changing social media landscape. This podcast is no exception. …
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The Elevate Podcast
What to post: Chelsea Peitz talks social strategy, breaking the rules and how to create shareable, saveable content
Want get inspired to start getting your brand out there on Instagram with stuff that really works? …
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LUXE LISTINGS RECAPS
It’s (almost) a wrap – our recap of Luxe Listings Sydney episode 6
After six hours of flashy cars, designer threads and Sydneys best properties, our recaps of Luxe Listings Sydney Season 1 comes to a conclusion. …
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LUXE LISTINGS RECAPS
Everything is negotiable: Luxe Listings Sydney Episode 5 recap
Greetings rockstars, Glee fans and Home and Away addicts. We’re back for our second-to-last recap of Luxe Listings Sydney where we pick up on the Vaucluse-auction-cliffhanger from last week. If you remember, the quote was $14 million-plus and bidding had quietened around $17 million. Our man Simon is bidding on behalf of a girl named Sue, who hated the wardrobe but loved the view. …
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Elite Agent TV
Economy set to contract in September but house prices will still increase: Westpac
Westpac's forecasts are based on the Sydney Lockdown extending to end September; leading to a contraction of 7.8 per cent in the NSW economy; however a 5.8 per cent bounce back in December will still allow the national unemployment rate to reach 4.8 per cent. …
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LUXE LISTINGS RECAPS
If you don’t like rejection, get out of real estate: Luxe Listings Sydney Episode 4 recap
Rise and grind people – we’re back with this week’s recap of Luxe Listings Sydney. And we mean grind. No dates. No roses. No boats. No bars. Just the 5am club, plenty of cold calls, a malfunctioning mouse and a very long drive over the Harbour Bridge. The end. Just kidding. We’re straight to into the action at Cohen Handler where sales are up and revenue is up and there is talk of ending the year with a bang. …
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Ep 232: Introducing Courageous Conversations with Leanne Pilkington
It’s the start of something new on the Elevate podcast as we welcome Leanne Pilkington to the team as host of her podcast Courageous Conversations. Leanne has been the host of Courageous Conversations since May of 2019. She is also the Managing Director of real estate group Laing+Simmons, the President of REINSW, the founder of Real Women in Real Estate (RWIRE) – …
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Elite Agent TV
What Simon looks for in a lover (TMI): Luxe Listings Sydney Episode 3 recap
Welcome back to our weekly recaps of LLS. We’re in the mood for efficiency tonight, so in line with the TRG vibe, we have just decided to dispense with lengthy phrases and titles and just go with acronyms and abbreviations for you. We honestly wish we could have fast forwarded through the various ‘downstairs’ topics of this episode but we powered through for you. …
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Elite Agent TV
Gavin’s biggest success secret: Luxe Listings Sydney Episode 2 recap
Welcome to our recap of Episode 2 of Luxe Listings Sydney. For those of you stuck in lockdown or still lacking some kind of post AREC motivation we realise you all probably binged the entire six-episode season in one hit. But since we have day jobs aspiring to the dizzying heights of reaching our own reality shows (Gogglebox we’re looking at you), …
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Elite Agent TV
‘You’re dealing with a lot of egos in this business…’: Luxe Listings Sydney makes its debut
After spending the last 15 years shamelessly indulging in the reality shows of the luxury property market (and their over-the-top agents) of Los Angeles and New York, finally, it’s Australia’s turn. …
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NEWS
Openn Negotiation joins NAR REACH Accelerator Class of 2021
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® have announced the members of its 2021 REACH Australia class. REACH Australia is a growth technology accelerator program helping launch companies into the real estate, financial services, banking, home services and insurance industries throughout Australia and Southeast Asia. The program is designed to help agents remain at the forefront of innvoation and the centre of the real estate transaction. …
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NEWS
realestate.com.au sets early records in 2021; launches new brand campaign
realestate.com.au have reported an all-time record of more than 128 million visits*Â to the site over January 2021. Meanwhile, the brand has launched its new autumn campaign which talks to its audience leadership position and the personalisation features of the realestate.com.au experience. REA Group Executive Manager – Consumer Marketing, Sarah Myers, said the team took a fresh approach to the autumn campaign, …
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Elite Agent
Realestate.com.au honours the top residential and commercial real estate agents across Australia
Recognising industry excellence and best practice, 40+ Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) have been announced across the categories of Innovation, Service, Marketing Excellence, and Community. With pandemic-era restrictions preventing the usual gala celebration, the winners have been celebrated in a unique way – with a mural designed by renowned Brisbane graffiti artist Sofles. The 17m x 16m artwork will be unveiled on the REA Office Building at 18 Albert Street, …
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EPM
Michelle Williams: At Home with Property Management
It has been an incredibly busy few years for @home Property Management Solutions. They have built an outstanding reputation for service excellence and have won many awards. Co-owner Michelle Williams recounts how their successful and respected brand was built during challenging economic times. The BeginningWe realised there was potentially a niche in the local real estate market to offer a specialist property management service, …
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EPM: Feature Interview
Kelley Seaton: Delivering outstanding service
Kelley Seaton is the Director of the Leasing Network, a boutique property management service on the Central Coast of NSW. Having worked in the industry for over 25 years, she loves nothing more than challenging herself and her team to deliver outstanding service. What motivated you to get into property management?I was 18 and had just finished my HSC in Year 12. …
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Elite Agent
Toronto ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Mansion still up for sale – (and so is the Rosebud Motel)
The popular Netflix show Schitt's Creek may have wrapped but the mansion that was once home to the Rose Family has been on the market since 2018. …
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Elite Agent
Travis Wentriro takes up strategic post with Raine & Horne
Raine & Horne have announced Travis Wentriro as the network's new Network Manager for NSW/ACT. …
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Elite Agent
The Agency Group achieves dual wins against Magnolia Capital
After several weeks of upheaval for The Agency, some certainty has arrived for the group in the form of definitive rulings from both the Takeovers Panel and the Federal Court. …
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Elite Agent
Century 21 Australasia announces internal promotion to CEO role
Century 21 Australasia has appointed experienced real estate professional James Bell to the role of Chief Executive Officer. …
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Elite Agent
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NEWS
Perth now Australia’s fastest growing property market
Perth has become Australia’s fastest-growing major property market after the city’s home value index rose 1.6 per cent last month and 3.8 per cent compared to three months, according to CoreLogic data released yesterday. …
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Elite Agent
Darwin, Perth and Hobart record strong growth in January
Australian house values reached a record new high during the start of 2021 - even surpassing pre-COVID levels, according to latest data from CoreLogic. …
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Elite Agent
Does swapping New York for LA count as downsizing for Matt Damon?
For the first time in decades, Matt Damon will be making a move without his best friend, Ben Affleck. …
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Elite Agent
Luxury Hayman residences to offer the complete lifestyle – or rental
Mulpha Australia, owner of the iconic InterContinental Hayman Island Resort are taking advantage of the 'holiday at home' trend by releasing a limited number of ultra-luxury villas in the tropical surrounds of Hayman Island on the Great Barrier Reef. …
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Elite Agent
Regions show record price growth
House prices have hit a new record high across all Australian capitals with exceptions of Darwin and Perth.The Domain House Price Report for the December 2020 quarter released this morning also shows that outer city regions across the country saw record price growth as demand rose throughout COVID. …
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