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Samantha McLean

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.

Industry News

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.

Franchise News

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.

Franchise News

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…

Franchise News

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.

Franchise News

Leading RE/MAX agent takes the step up to ownership

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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…

News

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,…

Industry News

Does swapping New York for LA count as downsizing for Matt Damon?

Matt Damon and family are moving to their penthouse at the Standish in Brooklyn, and have put their…

Industry News

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'…

Industry News

Regions show record price growth

House prices have hit a new record high across all Australian capitals with exceptions of Darwin and Perth.The…

News

ACT tops the HIA scorecard as the best state to build

A housing analysis of each Australian state and territory has found for the first time since 2014 the…

Industry News

The rental gap between houses and units continues to widen: CoreLogic

Rental conditions in 2020 were diverse - with regional markets outperforming capital cities and a widening gap between…

Real Estate Agent Events

‘The Event’ on the Gold Coast nets more than $35m in sales

More than $35m worth of Gold Coast property was sold at a massive annual auction held by the…

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Industry News

It’s time for some normality: REIA calls for rental eviction moratoriums to be removed

The Real Estate Institute of Australia is calling for all COVID-19 rental eviction moratoriums to be removed with…

News

Laing+Simmons announce breakaway from Dexar Group with a management buy out

A partnership of 15 Laing+Simmons team members have announced today they have agreed to purchase the business from…

News

Record numbers of Aussies say now is a good time to buy

Optimistic home buying sentiment has reached a pre-pandemic high in Australia according to new research by Finder.

News

Domain announces partnership with Fintech to provide VPA for sellers

Enterprise payments fintech, Limepay, has been selected by Domain Group to jointly deliver a bespoke buy now play later…

Elite Agent TV

2020: Have you been keeping informed?

Tune in on Thursday 11am AEDT as we do a special recap of 2020 with all of your…

News

Cops called after ‘too busy’ home open

Have you ever had home opens so busy, the neighbours suspect foul play and call the cops?

News

RE/MAX financial services brand expands directorship

Pivotal Financial, the RE/MAX aligned financial services group, this week announced the appointment of Matthew Andrews to the…

News

The Agency seeks resolution on Magnolia proposal from Takeovers Panel

The Australian Government Takeovers Panel last night published a media release stating they have received an application from…

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No takeover bid: The Agency

Contrary to news reports at the weekend, The Agency has asserted there is no takeover bid from Magnolia…

Industry News

Our 10 most listened-to podcasts of 2020

The Elevate podcast brings you the best minds in business and in real estate. Here are our 10…

News

Elders record their strongest result in five years

Two new company acquisition office openings and strong growth in the company rent roll have contributed to the…

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Industry News

First home-buyers dominate for the first time in 10 years: REIA

Australia has recorded a ten-year high for first homes buyers in the last quarter, according to the latest…

News

Australia’s housing market continues the recovery trend: CoreLogic

Australia's housing market continued along a recovery trend in November amid the coronavirus-driven recession.

Technology

How to get more five star Google reviews and build your business

There is no doubt that Google reviews bring in more leads, but sometimes it’s a challenge to streamline…

Elite Agent TV

Imogen Callister: World-class social media strategy

“If you spend time building great connections, building a great unique selling point within your brand and being…

Elite Agent TV

The art of the chase: Tim Heavyside

“You can believe it, but you have to also be accountable to produce, to perform, to act, to…

News

Domain to close the door on private landlords

Speaking exclusively to Elite Agent this week, Domain Group Chief Operating Officer Tony Blamey says the group are…

Elite Agent TV

Using data to drive relationships: Travis Williams

"You start your real estate community when you find the time to ring those dormant clients and build…

Elite Agent TV

Looking back, moving forward: Owen Wilson and Kul Singh

"One of the key elements of our strategy is to deliver the largest and most engaged audience of…