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First home-buyers dominate for the first time in 10 years: REIA
The most recent 'Housing Affordability Report (HAR)' revealed a 10-year high for first home ownership and an overall improvement in housing affordability across Australia. REIA President, Adrian Kelly, said a combination of factors meant that housing affordability has faced a bright spot for those who entered the market during the… …
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Video of the Week – ‘Dreams’ of the perfect buyer
Spiros Vamvalis and Christian Gravias listed 1/240 Punt Road, Prahran in Victoria for sale last week, launching the property campaign in conjunction with one of their viral property videos. The inspiration: TikTok and the Dogface/Fleetwood Mac Dreams video, which they felt would suit the demographic of the type of buyer… …
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Looking back, moving forward: Dan Argent
2020 has been a watershed year. There have been unexpected hurdles, times to check in on what really matters, to reassess our goals and look towards a hopeful future. In the final issue of our magazine for 2020, we asked some of our industry leaders how they found the past year,… …
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Handling negative social media reviews
A bad review is not necessarily a bad thing, according to media coach Imogen Callister. It's what you decide to do next. …
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Looking back, moving forward: Matt Lahood
When the pandemic struck, Matt Lahood, CEO of The Agency, found his business model meant they were already prepared for what COVID-19 would bring. Cloud-based systems were in place, and work could be done remotely without too much stress. But, for someone who thrives on routine, Matt Lahood found he needed to change what his working days looked like. …
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Looking back, moving forward: Manos and Maria Findikakis
FOUNDERS OF EVIEW 2020 in one word? Unexpected. Give us some highlights? Fortunately, our business was well positioned and equipped for the transition to total virtual operations. However, that was from a business-to-business perspective, having built an organisation to be able to operate from a central head office location in… …
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Looking back, moving forward: Joel Davoren
2020 has been a watershed year. There have been unexpected hurdles, times to check in on what really matters, to reassess our goals and look towards a hopeful future. In the final issue of our magazine for 2020, we asked some of our industry leaders how they found the past year,… …
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Looking back, moving forward: John McGrath
We asked some of our industry leaders how they found 2020 and what they're looking forward to in 2021. …
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How to get the best auction results: Damien Cooley
With the Victorian real estate industry now able to host in-person auctions, we thought it was the perfect time for a refresher course, courtesy of superstar auctioneer Damien Cooley, who shared his knowledge last July on the Elevate podcast. Damien Cooley is amazed at how many auctioneers actually don't use… …
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From apprentice to expert
Initially turned down for her first job in property management, Claire Weggery from Wellington, NZ has only gone from strength to strength since. The Get Smart Property PM explains her path to success and why one of the quirkiest inspections she's ever done involved a pig. How many years have… …
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Carole Saville – Service is key
Years in the industry? Just over six years.What's a special place in your local area? My focus area is Kingsley - a lovely family friendly suburb which boasts so much beautiful parkland. There’s some excellent walks in the area, my favourite being around Lake Goollelal. We are privileged to still… …
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Will Torres: Value your worth as an agent
Years in the industry? 16 years What's a special place in your local area? My office. It’s my second home. Other than that, I love to visit property at the high peaks of Coorparoo that show off the epic Brisbane city view. Did you choose real estate or did real estate choose… …
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Passion and pride
Five years ago Laura and Samuel Shooter started SJ Shooter Real Estate in the study of their Dubbo home. Now, Laura has taken out a grand prize of $5,000 and the winner's trophy for Transform 2020. Here, Laura explains how she never planned on joining the real estate fold and… …
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Andrew Harding: Enjoy the journey
Years in the industry?I started in October 2017. I was extremely fortunate that in my first full year in 2018 I was working under the CEO. He came back selling after a short break and he taught me everything. I did a year on my own in 2019 and towards… …
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Contestants Sarah and George discuss this unusual season of The Block
From one of the most challenging years in our history, to one of the most unusual ‘The Block’ series in its history. Each contestant group is renovating a completely different style and era of home… …
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Strong hands steady the ship
Joel Davoren took up the role of Managing Director at RE/MAX Australia at the start of July. He says transitioning into the role has meant adapting quickly and a shift in thinking, but with change an ever-present factor in everyone’s lives at the moment, he has taken it in his stride. “The… …
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Stefan Siciliano: Play the long game
Years in the industry?Four years, eight months. What's a special place in your local area?Greenacres shopping centre. I see so many present and past clients here. I try to pop into Coles to support the local. I also see a lot of people on my database here, and I love… …
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Diving into Claudio Encina’s Winter Challenge
As we navigate through 2020, real estate coach and mentor Claudio Encina has rounded up real estate agents and leaders within Sydney and the ACT to dive in and take part in the 2020 Winter Challenge. With a flair for the socials and a bravery of the winter chill, Claudio… …
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Andrew Kyriacou: Deliver what you promise
Years in the industry?I have been in the industry for 15 years. What's a special place in your local area?The special place in my area is the local café, this is the place where I proposed to my wife on the balcony and she was caught by surprise, of course.… …
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Luke Stevenson: Local knowledge
Years in the industry?The end of August will be two years in real estate in Tamworth for me. Before that I was working in flight operations for Jetstar in Melbourne. I loved the city life, but being born and raised in the country, I was always going to come home.… …
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The science of social selling
Social media is a fantastic tool to market and sell property, but it won’t replace the experience and expertise of real estate agents, Novak Properties Director Lisa Novak says. Speaking as part of Transform 2020, Lisa says just because you can Google your symptoms when you’re unwell doesn’t mean you… …
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Australia won’t recover unless Victoria does too
Brendan Coates, Program Director, Household Finances, Grattan Institute and Matthew Cowgill, Senior Associate, Grattan Institute The announcement of stage 4 restrictions in Victoria marks a new, and depressing, stage in Australia’s response to COVID-19. The new measures will close non-essential retailers and most child-care centres across Melbourne, and impose stringent controls on industries such as meatworks… …
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Alex Pearson: Work hard, stay humble
What was your first job?Fresh out of ‘school’ I worked as a bricklayer’s labourer in the summer and spent my winters playing cricket in the UK. Working on the shovel all day certainly wasn’t enjoyable… …
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Shane Beaumont: Make passion your pay check
What's a special place in your local area?My aunty's old deli, that she owned for more than 30 years. It was my first job stacking shelves and started at the age of about five. It certainly taught me hard work! Did you choose real estate or did real estate choose… …
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Angela Limanis: Data drives success
Years in the industry?I started in 1998 as a receptionist who couldn’t turn on a computer. The role evolved into marketing coordinator and property manager very quickly. I spent a few years in commercial real estate but I was quickly drawn back to residential. In total I’ve been in sales… …
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Stacie Sheldrick: No such thing as Sunday-itis
Years in the industry?I started in 1998 as a receptionist who couldn’t turn on a computer. The role evolved into marketing coordinator and property manager very quickly. I spent a few years in commercial real… …
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Kimberly Nugent: The bare minimum won’t cut it
Years in the industry?Three-and-a-half years. I had previously worked in the building industry, so it felt like a really good fit when I started working in property management. Prior to coming on board with Independent, I worked as a Project Manager for the Australasian Railway Association and prior to this… …
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Why COVID-19 might not change our cities as much as we expect
The coronavirus pandemic has thrust us into a moment of rapid change. Like all change, it is difficult to predict. But lessons from history provide us with two important insights. First, temporary change sometimes has remarkably little lasting effect. Second, what looks like a lasting effect is often the acceleration… …
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Brian Devereux: Educational opportunities are everywhere
Years in the industry? 32, and I'm the Director of Gateway Residential Did you choose real estate or did real estate choose you?I chose real estate by accident really. I had arrived from the UK where I was a tradesman by profession in the woodworking industry. At that time I just… …
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Oliver Bowler: Referral and repeat clients drive my business
Years in the industry? Seven, I started at Ouwens Casserly in April 2013. What's a special place in your local area? Norwood Oval. I was born on Woods Street and love the buzz of the parade on a Friday night when the footy is on. The atmosphere at the oval and the… …
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Talisha Buttsworth: Clean workspace, clear mind
Years in the industry? Going on eight years. I started on reception straight out of high school at 17, and I am now a Property Manager at Island Sands Asset Management. What's a special place in your local area? We have so many. Our local beach in Tannum Sands, walking… …
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Tony Issa: Being true to others and ourselves
Years in the industry? Since 2010 in different capacities, but always related to property. What's a special place in your local area?I really love Finesse Eatery and Espresso Bar in Sylvania, and Cup and Cook in Kyle Bay – they are relaxing environments where I can chat to the operators and… …
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Donna Gordin: Following my instincts
Years in the industry? Seems like forever, but in 1993 I started in a family business working for a very successful office in Scarborough. That make’s it just over 27 years. What's a special place in your local area?Our north facing bay in Rockingham, you’ll discover crystal blue waters and crisp white sand in Cockburn Sound.… …
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