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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Business in Paradise and playing to strengths
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Conor Canning from PRDNationwide Hobart might have found love in ‘paradise’ earlier this year and he’s proud of that. But he’s equally proud of the business and team he’s built; three offices in beautiful Hobart and consistently among a handful of top performers in the state. In this exclusive episode…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
The first 100 days
When stepping into a leadership role, what would your first 100 days look like? Managing Director of RE/MAX Australia and forward thinker Joel Davoren has stepped into a leadership role at a challenging time, but there’s no limiting what he can achieve next.
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
New processes, timeless strategies
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Have you ever wondered what success marketing looks like and how to implement it into your team? Marketing guru and real estate leader Cindy Kennedy has gone from strength to strength during COVID-19, from taking her team to the next level in digital marketing to becoming a pillar…
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Elite Agent
Supporting Australia’s growing rental marketplace with Val Brown
While Australia has traditionally been considered a nation of home owners, the share of people renting property continues to increase each year. We talk to REA Group’s Chief Consumer Product Officer, Val Brown who is…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Understand your client’s needs
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Do you want to go behind the scenes of how the Owner of Century 21 Australia and Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate pivoted to stay ahead of the curve in COVID-19? In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Charles Tarbey explains how the business went back…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Run into the chaos
Want to know why you and your business should run into the chaos during challenging times?
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Moving forward through fear
Do you want to know the secrets behind honing your business to become relationship based and not just transactional? If you ask forward planner Cathy Baker, her vision of client service is building and maintaining a relationship long after the sale of a property. In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Cathy Baker explains how the Central Coast property and…
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Real Estate News
Samsung and Microsoft collaborate to deliver smart property management of the future
Microsoft and Samsung announced a new partnership Monday to build technology for the real estate industry. This collaboration, combining smart appliances and digital cloud technologies, aims at helping to drive improved building operations and maintenance, along with creating better experiences for both service technicians and residents. This new strategic alliance, with pilots currently under development, uses Microsoft’s Azure IoT platform and productivity…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
How to build your business from the ground up
Do you long to know the secrets behind taking your business from lagging in your back bedroom at home to an office on the busiest corner in town? This year’s Transform 2020 winner Laura Shooter, and her husband Samuel, can tell you how to do just that. The SJ Real Estate directors have done it.…
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Video of the Week
Without edges with Sadhana Smiles and Samantha McLean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vQgvjhVZ9w&t=484s Recently Elite Agent Editor Samantha McLean joined Sadhana smiles on her podcast show "Without Edges" In this show, Sadhana and Sam break down The impacts of COVID-19 on real estate (and Elite Agent)"Running into the chaos"Looking for Gen Z for clues to the future of real estateWhy tilting is better than jugglingWhy you need…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
5 strategies to survive and thrive in a crisis
If the impact of COVID-19 on your business has got you down then Dan Argent is the guy to help you not only survive it, but thrive once the deadly bug has moved on. Forced to start his own business during the GFC in order to survive, in this episode of Elevate, Dan shares the five strategies he used to…
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Real Estate News
Thodey report recommends land tax, not stamp duty
NSW stamp duty should be replaced by land tax, according to a recommendation of the Thodey Report, which was released today. Instigated in 2019 by NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and chaired by former Telstra Boss David Thodey, one of the draft report’s key recommendations is that broad-based land tax is more efficient and equitable than…
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Real Estate News
Auctions go back online for some suburbs in Victoria
Public auctions and open for inspections have been taken off the agenda in Melbourne's current coronavirus hotspots. While Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has ordered the establishment of into the operation of the hotel quarantine program thought to be the cause of the community transmissions, it's a case of back to the future for the real…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to empower your team by building a winning culture
There’s more to being a great boss than just being bossy. If you ask Ewan Morton the best leaders are those that put the best interests of others first. In this episode of Elevate, the Morton Real Estate joint Managing Director shares how he survived a nightmare first five years in the industry, why earning…
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Real Estate News
Openn Negotiation launches in New Zealand
Online selling method, Openn Negotiation, has launched into New Zealand with Carl McNulty of First National Cromwell officially the first agent to use the platform. Mr McNulty has just listed 12C McFelin Road, Cromwell, and is excited to pioneer the selling method following its success in the Australian market. “I was first introduced to Openn Negotiation through an agent-based in…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Selling and marketing luxury property with Deborah Cullen
Do you want the inside running on how some of Australia’s most prestigious homes are marketed for sale? Would you like to know why sharing fees can help create a cohesive, one for all and all for one, culture in a team that sells together and not as individuals? In this episode of Elevate, Deborah…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Digital marketing masterclass with Josh Tesolin
Do you want to know the secrets behind Josh Tesolin becoming agent of the year? From quickly adapting to COVID-19 to hot marketing tips and why using video and social media is more important than ever before, Josh shares in-depth insights into how he continues to improve his performance year on year. In this podcast, Josh explains why he goes…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Coming out the other side of COVID-19 with Adrian Kelly
COVID-19 infection rates have drastically dropped around the country but that doesn’t mean the real estate industry can breathe a sigh of relief. In fact, some of the challenges are just beginning, REIA president Adrian Kelly believes. In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Adrian expresses concern that sales volumes are down between 20 and 40 per cent, and could…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
What it takes in 2020 with Gavin Rubinstein
Have you ever wondered how the best agents stay on top even during the toughest of times? Where do they find listings when no one is selling, how do they grow their business in times of economic uncertainty and what do they do to stay so unflappable when the world seems to be spinning in a different direction? In this…
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Real Estate News
HomeBuilder stimulus to switch on sentiment and save jobs
The Federal Government’s announcement of a new HomeBuilder scheme will be a relief to thousands of home builders and tradies around the country. Australians looking to build or renovate in the second half of the year will be able to apply for $25,000 from the federal government as part of a scheme aiming to keep the construction industry moving. The…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
How to expand the digital reach of your content with Joe Hyrkin
Earlier this year I was watching some highlight videos from Inman Connect NYC – just looking to see what’s new in real estate and technology. I was intrigued by a presentation by digital guru and Issuu CEO Joe Hyrkin. He was on a panel session discussing how realtors in the US are finding new audiences and amplifying their marketing across…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Replacing the GCI mindset with a profitable business mindset: Kathleen Black
When is the right time to expand your business and take on a team member? And what sort of person should you hire? It’s always great when we get to look beyond our own borders and learn from top performers from around the world. After selling 47 homes in her first year in the business, Kathleen Black quickly rose to the top…
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Real Estate News
Property industry can help kickstart economic recovery
Australia’s leaders have taken decisive action in response to coronavirus which has protected Australians from the terrible health outcomes seen in other countries. But this has also taken a toll on our economy, the effects of which are still largely unknown. In response, The Property Council says the industry should play an important role in Australia’s economy recovery and ongoing…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Maintaining a leadership mindset in the midst of COVID-19 with Michael Sheargold and John Cunningham
The real estate landscape in the era of COVID-19 changed rapidly as sales agents, property managers, buyers, sellers and tenants all had to find new ways of getting the job done. In March, Elite Agent ran a series of webinars to help agents navigate these changing times and in this episode of Elevate, Cunninghams Managing Director John Cunningham and performance coach and…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Embracing change and remaining relevant: Suzannah Toop
A few years ago, second-generation real estate professional Suzannah Toop was lucky enough to enjoy a coffee with Google Australia Head of Engineering, Alan Noble. When she asked him about the role of real estate in the future, his response struck a chord. But this conversation, in recent times ways, has been a driver for the company. Mention the name Toop & Toop to anyone…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Resilience – and relaunching in real estate with Ivan Sarakula
The day to day life of an agent is often walking a fine line of risk versus reward. As Ivan Sarakula signed up to appear on one of the biggest reality shows in the country, Married at First Sight, it was about finding love – but he found both his personal and professional life under the microscope. In this podcast,…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Podcasting is the new blogging with Carey Green
This week, we’d like to introduce you to our podcast editor Carey Green and talk to you about why podcasting could actually the new blogging. In this episode, Carey reveals how you can become a podcaster, create content people want to listen to and build an audience that eagerly awaits your next episode as an authority on real estate and…
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Elite Agent
Emphasis on communication
When the realities of COVID-19 hit, REA Group had to respond quickly. The company’s priority was to support its people and customers while getting behind the real estate industry to navigate through this global pandemic. We talked to CEO Owen Wilson to get his perspective on the impact of COVID-19. How have you professionally and personally needed to adapt in…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to lead through a crisis with Andrew Bell OAM
With more than 45 years in the real estate industry, there isn’t much Ray White Surfers Paradise Group Chief Executive Officer Andrew Bell hasn’t seen – including a crisis or 10. He witnessed the ‘70s credit squeeze, survived the 1987 stock market crash, made it through the national pilot strike and weathered the storm that was “the recession we had…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The art of storytelling and building deeper relationships with Valerie Garcia
Over the last month, marketing in real estate has changed dramatically. In a world where emotions are amplified and compassion is key, it’s clear we now need to be able to connect with other humans in a completely different way. Valerie Garcia has been involved in the real estate industry for the past 22 years, including time working for Belle…
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Elite Agent TV
Property and Pandemics: What to expect next?
Key points covered in this webinar: Leading the way – Property always leads a recovery. Historical evidence of past crises – the GFC and the recession – showed house prices grew in value, often significantly. No two crises are the same, but one thing that is always the same: the way humans respond. We will bounce back quickly and strongly.…
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Elite Agent
The ultimate guide for remote working and managing remote teams
COVID-19 has meant that we all need to get used to working from home, even if we’ve never done it before. Here are some tips to make working from home more comfortable. 10 Tips for working remotely Dedicate a workspace Designate a specific area in your house for work. This will make it easier to stay focused and separate your…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to build trust and relationships remotely with body language expert Allan Pease
Thanks to COVID-19 we humans are now all trying to work out how to build relationships via tools like Zoom. But the real winners will be those that understand the new nuances of body language that appraisals and other meetings via electronic methods. Allan Pease is a body language expert with an extensive career spanning over 50 years with a…
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Real Estate News
Rent assistance still required in WA, says REIWA
Urgent legislation to implement a range of measures to minimise financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on tenants and landlords of both commercial and residential tenancies will be introduced into WA State Parliament this week – but these do not include the required clarity on rent relief for tenants in WA. REIWA President Damian Collins said while the Institute and…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW Government provides long-awaited clarity on rent relief for residential tenants
The six-month support package includes a moratorium on applications for forced evictions due to rental arrears for those financially disadvantaged by COVID-19, and new requirements for landlords and tenants to enter into negotiations over rental payments in good faith. Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson said an interim 60-day moratorium on finalising existing matters or making new applications…
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