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Samantha McLean

Samantha McLean

Samantha McLean is the co-founder and Managing Editor of Elite Agent, Australia's leading independent platform for real estate professionals. Over 17 years, she and co-founder Mark Edwards have built Elite Agent from a print magazine into a digital media and technology company serving agents and property managers across Australia and New Zealand. Sam delivers AI training and keynotes to major real estate networks across the country, and has built multiple AI-powered products for the industry. She is a three-time Business Magazine Editor of the Year (Mumbrella Publish Awards) and holds a Bachelor of Business from UTS.

Elite Agent TV

The Leadership Diaries: Dan White

“It has kept our family connected for generations, over 120 years. The Shed is very important to me, personally. You get a great sense of custodianship when you’re there and the family’s role in the group.”

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…

Elite Agent TV

Living a big life: Daniel Hayes talks Big Brother, mental health, Harleys and real estate

“You’ve got to have the hunger. The hunger can’t be trained”

Ep 232: Introducing Courageous Conversations with Leanne Pilkington

“It’s important to talk about the story and the journey. Because when people get to the pinnacle of…

Elite Agent TV

Forward planning your success: Sherrie Storor

“We do need to have a well-rounded life, this will make you not only a better human but…

Elite Agent TV

BDM 2021: Hannah Gill and Tara Bradbury

"Without tenants, we don't have a property management industry. Ultimately they're our customer. Obviously we get paid by…

Industry News

Realestate.com.au honours the top residential and commercial real estate agents across Australia

The most innovative, community-minded and highest-achieving individuals and businesses in property management and sales have been honoured today…

Property Management

Kelley Seaton: Delivering outstanding service

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…

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…

Adrian Kelly
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…

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

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…

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…

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.

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…