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Elite Agent
Updated impacts on real estate businesses due to COVID-19
Recent national legislation due to COVID-19 has included halting traditional open homes and in-person auctions and a six-month moratorium on evictions for tenants in hardship due to the pandemic. Here is how that is playing out in each state. (This post will be regularly updated) Victoria A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria due to the serious risk…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
How to solve an investor’s most pressing pain points: Bryce Holdaway
From gracing our screens on Escape from the City to playing the airwaves on his hit podcast, The Property Couch, Bryce Holdaway is a go-to authority on property investment. In this episode of Elevate, Bryce, a leading buyers agent, shares his property investing secrets, including why finding the perfect property is just the first of many investor pain points. He…
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Real Estate News
Openn Negotiation announces partnership with Think Conveyancing
In these challenging times of COVID-19 and the government restrictions surrounding property transactions, many agents have turned to technology to keep things moving. As both Openn Negotiation and Think Conveyancing facilitate digital sales, they’ve teamed up during this time to provide agents and clients with a safe way to transact property. Openn Negotiations Chief Executive…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
How Real Estate Agents Can Help Their Clients Through The COVID-19 Crisis
The fear and uncertainty that has hit Australian shores since the arrival of COVID-19 is impossible to escape. Real estate agents, sellers and buyers alike have been caught up in a whirlwind of doomsday rhetoric, but two of Australia’s leading real estate experts say COVID-19 need not spell disaster for the industry. In this insightful…
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Elite Agent
Progress made on code of conduct for commercial tenancies
The Property Council of Australia has noted today's direction from the National Cabinet for the development of an industry code of conduct for commercial tenancy. "We have been engaging closely with the Commonwealth, state and territory governments on these issues, and will continue to do so to provide the certainty that landlords, tenants and governments…
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Real Estate News
REIA president speaks out in support of the real estate industry
REIA President Adrian Kelly has addressed the comments made by Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese and his concerns over the actions of some real estate agents. Mr Kelly's comments come as "Firstly, I agree that estate agents providing financial advice to tenants is clearly illegal and the REIA doesn't condone it," said Mr Kelly. "To condemn…
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Elite Agent TV
Maintaining a leadership mindset in the midst of COVID-19
Going old-school – No one knows how long the pandemic and social distancing is going to last, so you should be making significant changes to your business processes. It’s a lot like real estate in the old days where we didn’t have open homes or auctions, only private viewings – and it worked. Stay calm – The right strategy and…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Jet Xavier: How to keep climbing when the going gets tough
Before the global health crisis that is the Coronavirus pandemic hit hard, we picked Jet Xavier’s brain about how to stay on track and get back on top during tough times. Little did we know how fortuitous that conversation would become. In this enlightening episode of Elevate, Jet shares some of his top tips and best kept secrets to help you…
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Real Estate News
realestate.com.au launches online auction integration to support social distancing
realestate.com.au has announced the launch of Online Auctions to further support the property industry in adapting to new operating conditions. The new feature enables real estate agents to promote their vendor’s upcoming online auction on realestate.com.au and seamlessly link through to an online auction technology platform. REA Group General Manager Core Products, Tim Bradley said, similar to the launch of Digital Inspections last week, the turnaround time for…
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Elite Agent
Moratorium on evictions is not a free ride: Housing Minster
REIA president Adrian Kelly said he welcomed the Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar's words which were a clarification on what a moratorium on evictions means. "A moratorium on evictions doesn't mean rent is not payable, it is. If circumstances mean that payment in full is not possible it is a holding off from payments, not…
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Elite Agent TV
Navigating the coronavirus crisis for real estate agents
Sam McLean sat down with REIWA President Damian Collins, REINSW’s Leanne Pilkington and REIV’s Leah Calnan to get an overview of what is happening in the industry since the pandemic hit and what needs to happen for real estate professionals, tenants and landlords to get through the crisis.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Pancho Mehrotra: Dealing with fear in an uncertain world
Pancho Mehrotra is the CEO of Frontier Performance and an expert in communication, influence and the psychology of selling. As Frontier’s principal and founder, Pancho brings considerable experience gained over 30 years of corporate sales success. He marries his passion for psychology with his business experience to help others achieve the results they want.
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Elite Agent
Property Manager tips – working from home
Property Manager tips – working from home transcript Hi, I’m Michelle Rigg. I’m the general manager at Rentwest Solutions. We’re a property management company in Perth WA. I want to talk with property managers about just getting ready and preparing properly for working from home, as most of you are now. It is a little bit different in these times…
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Elite Agent
Additional $1.1B relief package to help battling Aussies
More help will be given to millions of Australians battling the devastating impacts of coronavirus with a $1.1 billion package which boosts mental health services, domestic violence support, Medicare assistance for people at home and emergency food relief. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said more support would be rolling out immediately to deal with the secondary…
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Real Estate News
COVID-19 – McGrath sees public endorse auction live streams
Online auctions and virtual inspections are proving successful, according to McGrath Estate Agents, who note the real estate industry has adapted quickly to the necessary legislation of social distancing. “We have painstakingly worked with our agents to ensure that we exceed the safety requirements around COVID-19 of social distancing of between more than 4 square meters, and we’re delighted to…
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Real Estate News
Property Council welcomes ‘business hibernation’ plan
The Property Council has welcomed the commitment of the Commonwealth, state and territory governments to develop a package of measures to help Australian businesses get through the current economic crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak. “The Prime Minister’s proposal for a ‘business hibernation’ package recognises the critical importance of helping as many Australian businesses make it through this extremely challenging…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
John Minns: Delivering on the rapidly evolving expectations of consumers
John Minns is the Managing Director at Independent Property Group and a business transformation leader. He believes uniting CX and EX (Client and Employee Experience) is fundamental to delivering the rapidly evolving expectations of consumers. Success is delivered through collaboration, energy and belief when great people unite around a common cause. Combining a track record…
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Elite Agent TV
Property management in the era of COVID-19 with guest Hannah Gill
Key points covered in this webinar: Rent reduction – There are no requirements currently, which may change if and when Government make announcements – but for now it’s really up to the tenant and landlord – through their property management – to come up with their own agreements. There is no standard rent reduction – landlords’ and tenants’ circumstances vary.…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Tameka Smith: Quality over quantity in property management
Tameka is an award-winning real estate professional who has both worked for others and now owns her own boutique agency – Key2 Property. Her plethora of personal achievements include the President’s Award (REIT) 2018 and winning the REIA (National) Residential Property Manager 2019. She was also the winner of Elite Agent’s PM Transform in 2018. In this episode of Elevate…
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Real Estate News
Property reforms commence in NSW today
The real estate and property reforms start today – Monday, 23 March 2020.If you have a certificate of registration or a licence to work in the property services industry in NSW the following changes have occurred. If you are currently a nominated LIC or a sole trader and have notified Fair Trading you are now transitioned to a Class 1…
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Real Estate News
Tenants may get rent relief but landlords need protection too
The Australian Government, in conjunction with the State Governments is considering new measures to protect tenants who are unable to pay their rent due to COVID-19.
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Elite Agent
Government announces further measures for business to save jobs during coronavirus crisis
The Federal Government has released the second stage of its economic plan to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus and help build a bridge to recovery. A total of $189 billion is being injected into the economy by all arms of government in order to keep Australians in work and businesses in business. This includes $17.6 billion for the…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Jim Remley: How to have conversations about real estate (that lead to listings!)
When it comes to real estate in the United States, Jim Remley is pretty much a superstar. A college dropout made good, Jim started his own agency as a 24-year-old and set about opening 17 offices over the following 15 years. Still a lead performer and a highly sought speaker and author, Jim helps good…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
UK Government provides protection for renters affected by coronavirus
The Ministry of Housing in the UK has announced a radical package of measures to protect renters and landlords affected by coronavirus. As a result, no renter in either social or private accommodation will be forced out of their home during this difficult time. The government department, in a press release, said that emergency legislation will be taken forward as…
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Elite Agent
Elevate Live: Managing emotions in uncertain times
These here are crazy times. Managing emotions, fear and anxiety are going to be key to your success moving forward. Pancho Mehrotra from Frontier Performance is here to help #realestate#eliteagent#elevatelive Resources mentioned: The 7 mistakes salespeople make and how to fix them https://frontierp.com.au/7salesmistakes/
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Real Estate News
How real estate agents can market property in the age of COVID-19
With an estimated 115,000 listings on the market (according to CoreLogic), agencies are looking for solutions that allow them to continue to transact property – particularly if consumers are subject to further isolation and quarantine measures which can make the familiar arrangements a challenge. Strategies to contain the spread of the virus, such as enforced isolation and public gathering restrictions,…
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Real Estate News
realestate.com.au to defer price changes; postpone customer events; assures customers of support through “unprecedented conditions”
As the spread of COVID-19 continues to impact the global community, REA has announced this morning they will postpone customer events and provide additional support customers where possible during this time. A statement from Group CEO Owen Wilson this morning said, “We are focused on the health and safety of our employees, their families and our local communities. “We are…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Tyrone Shum: What property investors really want
Tyrone Shum is the host of the popular podcast Property Investory. It is ranked #1 for property podcasts on iTunes Australia with more than 1.2 million downloads since 2017. The podcast shares the latest investor stories, strategies, and examples from Australia’s most innovative property experts. Tyrone has been interviewed across 30 different podcasts around the world, featured on numerous world-class…
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Real Estate News
Whatever it takes – RBA looks to expansionary monetary policy
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Reserve Bank of Australia has announced it is re-starting quantitative easing measures to support Australia’s financial system. A statement today from Governer Philip Lowe says the RBA is working closely with the Australian Government to ensure that Australia’s financial markets continue to operate effectively and that credit is available to households and…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Darin Butcher: How to run a family real estate business, but still ‘do you’
Family comes first in Darin Butcher’s life. That includes his wife Renee, their three children and his employees at the Wiseberry Heritage Group. After a 28-year career in the real estate industry there’s not much the affable agent hasn’t experienced. Just like he learnt from his father, his son Toby is now moving up the…
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Real Estate News
Stimulus supports property industry – but will it be enough?
“HIA welcomes the Australian Government stimulus package, particularly the support provided for apprentices,” said HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon. “The residential building industry has contracted by around 20 per cent from its peak during the May 2018 quarter and most indicators showed an improvement in conditions in the second half of 2019. “Australia is emerging…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Jonathan Lui: The real estate matchmaker
Soho founder and CEO Jonathan Lui is a proven entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Airtasker, which has two million users and has raised $65 million of investment. Jonathan also co-founded the $20 million venture capital fund Tank Stream Ventures, as well as the 700-member Australian network of startup co-working spaces Tank Stream Labs. Download…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Mat Steinwede: How to design a career (and life!) in real estate that’s free from anxiety
Regarded as one of Australia’s leading agents, Mat has a journey that has been anything but easy. Starting from the bottom and working for the first year with no car, Mat door knocked all day, every day for years to start building his career. Known for his relentless prospecting, even today, 25 years later, he…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The loyalty effect
Ben Collier is different to many other agents I’ve interviewed. He’s quiet, considered, and doesn’t need to be the centre of attention. While other agents might prefer to take on the high-profile speaking gigs and seek recognition for their achievements, Ben is just not that kind of guy. He doesn’t give too many interviews and…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
The 1 per cent rule in real estate: Leanne Druery
Leanne Druery was a latecomer to the real estate industry, joining the fold when she was 40. But they say with age comes wisdom and the Gardian agent certainly has plenty of that. In this revealing podcast Leanne talks about her start in the industry, her success and how she fought back following the death…
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