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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Michael Coombs with Claudio Encina
Transcript: Claudio Encina: Here we are at Elite Agent Magazine stand celebrating 20 years of AREC, and we had Michael Coombs talk with Tom Panos about super teams. Michael, thanks for joining us on the couch today. Michael Cooms: Thanks for having me. Claudio: How many is in your team now? Michael: It’s myself plus three others, so a team of…
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Marcus Chiminello with Sarah Bell
Transcript: Sarah Bell: I’ve got Marcus Chiminello joining us on the Elite Agent AREC lounge. Fresh off the stage yesterday, how did it go? Marcus Chiminello: I really enjoyed it, Sarah. Sarah: I loved your message about just cutting away all of the noise and the fat of what agents are doing, and return to the basics. Marcus: And that’s…
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: David Ding with Sarah Bell
Transcript: Sarah Bell: I’m joined with one of the breakout superstars of AREC 2017, David Ding. Welcome to the couch. David Ding: Thank you. Sarah: I enjoyed your presentation this morning so much as did many of our readers following along on the note pool. How did it feel being up there? David: I thought I would be nervous but…
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Ric Serrao with Claudio Encina
Transcript: Claudio Encina: I’m sitting next to Ric Serrao. He’s been a high performing agent in the eastern suburbs of Sydney for a long, long time. Ric, what can we expect tomorrow from your presentation? Ric Serrao: I think I’m just trying to keep it simple. A lot has already been talked about today. I’m just trying to challenge how…
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Josh Hart with Claudio Encina
Transcript: Claudio Encina: So here we are at the 20-year anniversary of AREC at Elite Agent Magazine, and we’ve just heard from Josh Hart, One Agency down in Tasmania. Josh, fantastic presentation! Josh Hart: Thank you so much. My pleasure. Claudio: Thanks for joining us on the couch. Josh: No, thanks for having me. Claudio: Tell us a little bit…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Rik Rushton with Samantha McLean
Transcript: Samantha McLean: Back at the Elite Agent stand with someone very special, someone who has been to all 20 years of AREC. That doesn’t mean he’s old, it just means he’s wise. Welcome, Rik Rushton. Rik Rushton: Thank you, and I came here during work experience, so that–no, I actually have been here for 20 years, that’s correct. Samantha:…
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Leanne Druery with Samantha McLean
Transcript: Samantha McLean: Hi everyone. Samantha McLean from Elite Agent Magazine here at AREC 2017, and we are talking to our Transform 2017 Winner Mighty Mackay, Leanne Druery. How are you going? Leanne Druery: Fabulous. It’s been an amazing couple of days here at the Gold Coast. Samantha: How did it feel when you saw your cover flash up on the screen?…
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Richard Bootle with Sarah Bell
Transcript: Sarah Bell: I have got Richard Bootle from the Rundl platform and Lawlab with me on the AREC couch today. Welcome. Richard Bootle: Thank you very much. It’s lovely to be here. Sarah: I have had the benefit of a video conference with you, learning about the Rundl platform and safe to say, mind blown. Richard: That’s very kind.…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
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Transform 2017 Coach
Transform 2017 Bonus Episode Fiona Blayney: Breaking Down the Walls Between Sales and PM
Coach: Fiona Blayney, CEO of Real+ Key Points Successful real estate businesses see value in breaking down the walls between sales and property management Property management is like a loyalty club; when your investors are members, they are more likely to use your services “I want you now to think of your property management business like the Virgin lounge. It is the…
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AREC2017 EA Studio
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Gavin Rubinstein with Samantha McLean
Transcript: Samantha McLean: Hey folks, back in the expo hall at AREC 2017. Right now I have the pleasure of Ray White’s number agent and an AREC speaker last year, Gavin Rubinstein. Gavin Rubinstein: How are you doing? Samantha: Gavin, welcome to the stand. How are you going? Gavin: Thank you very much. Very well. Samantha: What are some of your…
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Elite Agent TV
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Elite Agent
The Sky Pool: Would You Brave a 500 Feet High Rooftop Infinity Pool?
You’ve seen rooftop pools and infinity pools before, but pretty sure you haven’t seen anything like this. We’ve been anxious just looking at it. Let us know if you’d brave this one.
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Matt Lancashire with Claudio Encina
Transcript: Claudio Encina: We’ve got a special guest who spoke this morning, Matt Lancashire from Ray White New Farm. Hey, Matt. Awesome speech and presentation this morning. Matt Lancashire: Thank you very much. Claudio: And I’ve got some great comments from a lot of people. You mentioned the importance of a team. How many in your team at the moment and what…
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Elite Agent TV
Robots and Real Estate with Nigel Dalton at AREC 2017
To hear more about innovation in real estate, you can watch Nigel’s Transform 2017 coaching session on Time, Trust and Transparency.
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Brand Editorial
Industry Supplier Update: @realty at AREC 2017
Speaking about the changes, Director JJ Taylor said, “We are excited to be able to offer more services through the group to vendors and buyers. These services are all online, so clients can log into the solicitors online portal, for example, and view real time what is happening.” JJ Taylor from @realty speaks to Samantha McLean at AREC 2017 Adding…
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Melita Bell with Sarah Bell
Transcript: Sarah Bell: Welcome so much to the Elite Agent AREC couch. Melita Bell, one of the standout speakers from yesterday. Melita Bell: Thank you. Sarah: Congratulations on your world. Let’s start at the middle, let’s start with your why. Talk to me about your son. Melita: So my why, as everyone heard today, is I have a beautiful nearly…
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Ewan Morton and Nick Papas with Claudio Encina
Transcript: Claudio: Welcome back to AREC 2017 at the Elite Agent magazine stand, and I’ve got the pleasure of interviewing two sensational leaders who are going to be joining us. We’ve got Ewan Morton from Morton, and we’ve got Nick Papas from Century 21 in Maroubra. We’re going to talk about the Leadership issue that’s just recently been released. So…
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Arabella Hooper with Claudio Encina
Transcript: Claudio Encina: Here we are at the Elite Agent Magazine stand at AREC 2017, and we had the pleasure of listening to Arabella….Hooper? Arabella Hooper: Yes, you got it. Could’ve been a Cooper. Claudio: It could’ve been a Cooper. Arabella: Was once. Claudio: I was like, “Hooper? Cooper?” From Harris Real Estate in Adelaide. Your presentation was amazing this…
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Transform 2017 Coach
A Game of Inches Part 2: Listing Presentation Challenge with John McGrath and Monika Tu
Week 10 mentor and Elite Agent regular Jet Xavier caught up with them just before the start of the challenge to find out from these two industry greats what really gives an agent the edge in a listing presentation. Jet: Once the listing presentation’s over, when do you think an agent should follow up? Monika: I think the agent should…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Demand for Property Surges in May according to REA
While demand for property seemed to subside somewhat in April according to the REA Group Property Demand Index, the month of May saw demand for housing reach a new record high. The latest figures from REA Group suggest more price growth in major cities, despite other reports, such as the CoreLogic Home Value indices for the same period showing small…
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Real Estate News
Foreign resident capital gains withholding tax too low: REIA
The initiative outlined in the 2017 Budget for foreign resident capital gains withholding is too low says REIA President Malcolm Gunning. The Government propose to reduce the foreign resident capital gains tax withholding to $750,000 from the current $2 million from 1 July 2017. REIA President Malcolm Gunning said in REIA’s view the proposed threshold of $750,000 is unjustifiable. “If…
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Transform 2017 Coach
A Game of Inches Part 1: Listing Presentation Challenge with John McGrath and Monika Tu
Week 10 mentor and Elite Agent regular Jet Xavier caught up with them just before the start of the challenge to find out from these two industry greats what really gives an agent the edge in a listing presentation. Jet Xavier: What makes a world class listing presentation for you both? Monika Tu: For me, it’s all about preparation. And…
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Transform
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Transform 2017 Coach
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Transform 2017 Coach
Transform 2017 Week 12 Mark McLeod: The Core Product of Real Estate, Building an Ecosystem
Coach: Mark McLeod, Chief of Growth, Ray White Key Points The most successful real estate agents are the ones who build ecosystems around their communities Trust is your core product: the business isn’t about scripts and dialogues, it’s about understanding. Video Notes/Transcript I have a few really strong beliefs. First one is skill is highly overrated. I’ve seen plenty of people with…
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EPM
Can Lock Boxes help your agency manage keys better?
If you have ever been on holidays and rented a self-contained apartment or house, you might have encountered a lock box at the property for collecting keys. They are ingenious little contraptions that are making their way into mainstream real estate practices throughout Australia and New Zealand. Our realtor friends in the US have been using them consistently for years…
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Real Estate News
RE/MAX returns to Mackay
RE/MAX Results has returned to Mackay in QLD, once again giving the much-respected global real estate name a presence in the region. With an executive sales force of high-performer Stacey Arlott and the experienced Dee Mangion joining Regional Development Manager Emma Goodfellow, who has steered the efficient RE/MAX Results property management business over the past 12 months, RE/MAX results is…
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Real Estate News
Ray White New Farm Prepare to Auction “under the stars”
Ray White New Farm’s upcoming Auction Under The Stars, they say, is more than an auction event, it’s a “property buffet”. Now in its fourth year, this year’s Auction Under The Stars will be held on May 30 at 6 pm in the carpark behind Ray White New Farm on Brunswick St, New Farm. This fully catered market expo comes with…
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EPM
NSW Tradie Prices Drop: ServiceSeeking
Tradies continue to prosper from Australia’s renovation obsession as the nation’s market for renovation services eclipses a colossal $31 billion. Competition remains tight in NSW, however, where according to ServiceSeeking.com.au prices fell across all industries last quarter, putting the cost of a tradie four per cent below the national average. The quarterly Tradie Price Index released this week by tradie comparison site…
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Real Estate News
Real+ Expands Service Offering to Outsourced Trust Accounting
Dynamic real estate agency service provider Real+ is now offering yet another way for clients to realise greater efficiencies in their businesses by outsourcing trust account management. The company, which has an established reputation in the industry for its training, coaching and recruitment services, has just set up a new business division, Real+ Outsourcing, to provide the service. Real+ Outsourcing…
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Transform 2017 Coach
Transform 2017 Week 11 Gavin Croft: Understanding the Art of Auction
Coach: Gavin Croft Key Points Put a market in front of the seller on a set date, and work towards setting up for bidders and buyers rather than ‘the buyer’. Understanding the auction and your role in the process reduces your days on market, and will help sellers make a better decision. Quote “Your ability to articulate a market – a…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tentative Signs of Pickup in Mining Regions
There haven’t been many glimmers of hope for property owners in once-booming mining towns lately but an analysis released by CoreLogic yesterday may contain the first hints of an improvement since the end of the commodity boom. In its latest Property Pulse report CoreLogic found evidence of an uptick in sales volumes across a number of hard-hit mining areas…
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