Samantha McLean
Samantha McLean is the Co-founder and Managing Editor of Elite Agent, Australia's trusted platform for real estate news, insights, and community connection. With over 20 years in sales and marketing across respected global companies, Samantha brings practical expertise and thoughtful leadership to the industry. Since founding Elite Agent, Samantha has grown the brand from a magazine into a dynamic media hub that includes the Elevate podcast, daily newsletters, and engaging industry events. Her approachable style and genuine curiosity have earned Elite Agent recognition, including multiple Mumbrella awards for excellence. Samantha is passionate about exploring how technology, especially artificial intelligence, can improve productivity and client relationships without losing the essential human touch. She regularly discusses these topics with industry experts on the Elevate podcast. She holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney. Connect with Samantha at Elite Agent or aipoweredagents.com or visit her personal website samanthamclean.com.
33 Top Tips from AREC 2025 Day 1
From Will Guidara's hospitality magic to surfing champion Mark Mathews' lessons on commitment, AREC 2025 delivered game-changing insights for agents ready to rise above the noise. These 33 distilled strategies cut through the fluff—covering everything from negotiating fearlessly and protecting your energy to turning social media into a profit engine. Whether you're battling market uncertainty or building unshakeable client relationships, these battle-tested approaches from industry leaders will help you refine your strategic focus.
Could ChatGPT Hijack Your Next Deal?
TL;DR: Today we're releasing a new episode of The Thought Leaders podcast where Samantha McLean tackles the reality…
Real estate loves a good quote, so let’s get social with ChatGPT
A well rounded social strategy should add value to your followers, but if you like a good quote…
Reality check: AI is here, and it’s reshaping your real estate playbook
The AI hype is officially giving way to real-world application—and regulation. From Europe’s landmark AI Act and Zillow’s…
Using AI to gather property testimonials
If there’s one thing every agent should be collecting (besides listings), it’s testimonials. And not just the odd…
The AI Powered Agents Library for Real Estate Professionals
Are you drowning in AI tools and wondering which ones actually work for real estate? Samantha McLean has…
Motivating Agents: Rewards That Work with Dion Besser
What happens when a culture-obsessed business owner applies Silicon-Valley thinking to Melbourne property? Dion Besser slashed hours of…
Checklist, camera, action: how to turn real estate to-dos into watchable videos
Checklists are a real estate agent’s best friend—but let’s be honest, they don’t exactly scream “engagement.” If you're…
Gary Vee’s top AI & marketing tips for real estate agents
Gary Vaynerchuk, has been a great source of marketing inspiration to me over the years, from reading The…
Why skipping the neighbours at open homes could be costing you thousands
We’ve all done it — reused the same neighbour invite template with a quick address swap, or skipped…
Why every real estate agent needs a SWOT analysis (and how ChatGPT can help)
A classic SWOT analysis is still one of the smartest ways to figure out where you stand—and where…
How to make suburb snapshots look sharp using AI and Gamma
We eat with our eyes, and so do property owners. Whether it's mashed potato or a suburb report,…
From Pain Points to Profit: Curtis Thomson on Property Management Automation
TL;DR: Today, we're releasing a new episode in which we go in-depth with Curtis Thomson, co-founder of Simpro…
Has ChatGPT been too nice to you lately?
If you’ve noticed ChatGPT sounding unusually polite lately, you’re not alone. Since a recent model update, users across…
Why most agents fail at negotiation (and how AI can change that)
In markets where listings are up and days on market are stretching out, the difference between closing the…
Human-level AI has arrived, here’s what it means for real estate
Artificial Intelligence has crossed a critical threshold, with OpenAI’s o3 model demonstrating general intelligence on par with humans.…
How to train and build a conversational AI in just 10 minutes (step-by-step guide)
Building an AI once seemed like something only tech giants could do. But with the right tools, it…
How AI search may change everything
A new wave of AI-powered search tools is beginning to reshape how we find information online — and…
How to build a high performance business with Andrew McCulloch
From recruiting industry superstars to transforming real estate operations, former Ray White corporate executive turned Gold Coast principal…
Stop letting social media engagement go to waste
You can post all day, but likes and shares alone will not grow your business. Without a clear…
Introducing our new podcast: Thought Leaders – Real Estate Reimagined
Thought Leaders, a new real-estate podcast from Samantha McLean, kicks off with this two-minute trailer: why Elevate evolves,…
Make your market updates more valuable (in less time)
Anyone can rattle off market stats. What your clients really want is your take, what the numbers mean…
Boost Your GPT Game: Master Advanced Prompting with the Mad Libbing Technique
Prompting isn’t just about asking AI a question, it’s about engineering precision. For real estate professionals using generative…
Manus AI goes beyond chatbots to take on real-world tasks
China's Manus AI represents a big leap from chatbots to autonomous agents capable of executing real-world tasks with…
10 Lessons for Real Estate in the Age of AI
AI is no longer something agents can ignore — it’s reshaping how top-performing real estate professionals manage their…
The proactive real estate agent: five AI-powered strategies that will win you more business
If you’re still stuck doing everything the hard way, it might be time to call in some backup…
Using AI to help you make better business decisions
If you need some help with a tough decision, AI can help you think laterally.
Are you the ‘Favourite or the Fool?’ Real estate agents are using ChatGPT to find out
Stop wasting time on listing presentations that go nowhere. Learn how top real estate agents are using ChatGPT…
Empathy mapping: winning your customers hearts and minds
In real estate, knowing your client goes beyond demographics and property preferences, it’s about understanding their emotions, fears,…
The AI-driven content strategy real estate agents can’t afford to ignore
Want to generate more leads without cold-calling or chasing? This AI-powered content strategy shows real estate agents how…
Boost your real estate strategy with SCAMPER and AI-Powered thinking
Standing out in real estate isn’t getting any easier. With market conditions shifting, marketing channels overcrowded, and time…
Set priorities like a pro with AI
In the always-on world of real estate, where juggling a million priorities feels like a badge of honour,…
Levelling up your AI assistant: better prompts get better AI answers
We’ve all done it—typed a slightly irritated question into ChatGPT like it’s a lazy assistant who’s forgotten how…