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Elite Agent
Gary Vee and Tony Robbins, Unshakeable, Gratitude & Focusing on Your Steak
Just for fans of Gary Vee and Tony Robbins (anyone here not fans?), here they are together, talking gratitude and more #AskGaryVee Show Remember, Gary Vee will be featured at AREC 2017, for more info and to book tickets visit arecconference.com. (Don’t forget to use code ELITE17 to receive $250 off the ticketed price).
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Every Agent Has a Story
Every Agent Has A Story: Iolanthe Gabrie
Our next story comes from Iolanthe Gabrie, who before she became a Director of Ruby Slipper, started her career in real estate. Here she shares the two key lessons she learned during a couple of difficult situations with vendors and tenants. Prioritise your own safety if you find yourself in a dangerous situation, or feel threatened by a client. Mistakes, tricky…
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Elite Agent
Top Takeaways from Inman Connect NYC 2017
Earlier in January, we attended Inman Connect NY 2017, a real estate conference bringing together the thought leaders in the industry. We spoke to real estate professionals from Australia who were also at ICNY17, and asked what their top takeaways were.
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Out of the Comfort Zone: Jack Richardson, hockingstuart Armadale
From selling boats on the Victorian coast to becoming a well-respected agent and auctioneer in Melbourne, Jack Richardson brings a sharp eye to the sales market in his role at hockingstuart Armadale. Fresh from winning the REIV 2016 Novice Auctioneer of the Year Award, he shares his goals for 2017. Jack, how many years have you been working in real…
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Video of the Week
Video of the Week – A Cause Worth Adopting
13 Rutledge Street is a 1925 estate home and one of the oldest homes in Coolangatta, offering comprehensive views of the ocean and the Gold Coast skyline. “‘Batman’, the superstar of our property marketing has been featured courtesy of Animal Welfare League Queensland,” said Jesse Willcox, Director of Lambert Willcox. Batman is currently looking for a home. He, among other homeless…
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Every Agent Has a Story
Every Agent Has A Story: Josh Phegan
Our next story comes from Josh Phegan, real estate coach, trainer and speaker, who shares the two key lessons he learned after an untimely accident during preparation for a video shoot. Plan your time. Always be looking at your calendar. Look months to years ahead, not just days. Despite mistakes or mishaps in your day, they will eventually work themselves…
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Insights
The Future – Property Management Round Table: Part 8
As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Charles Tarbey, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Richard Bray, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round-table discussion on the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In the final video…
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Every Agent Has a Story
Every Agent Has A Story: Bob Walters
Our next story comes from Bob Walters, Executive Director of LPMA, who shares the two key lessons he learned after making a false assumption about the belongings of tenant during a vacate inspection. Don’t make assumptions; find out the facts before your course of action. Consider the impact of any decision before making them, as they may have legal consequences.…
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Elite Agent
Million Dollar Agent Bootcamp: Sneak Peek with Tom Panos and John McGrath
Industry legends Tom Panos and John McGrath shared with us an exclusive sneak peek of their highly-anticipated Million Dollar Agent Bootcamp 2017 – face-to-face coaching and webinars with the dynamic duo as your mentors. We have a SPECIAL offer for our readers: Get $200 off your registration using the code ELITE. Visit: mdabootcamp.com
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Insights
Technology – Property Management Round Table: Part 7
As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Richard Bray, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Charles Tarbey, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round table discussion on the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In this…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s ideal home, consumers compromising location for land size: realestate.com.au
realestate.com.au revealed on the weekend what Australia’s ideal home looks like based on new consumer behaviour research. The great Australian dream of owning a quarter acre block is still aspirational for many Australians, despite rising house prices. The national average wishlist includes 4 beds, 2 baths, and 2 car spaces, on a 708 sqm block and is priced at around $520,000. “What this…
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Hard Work Pays: Thom Eriksson-Lake
Thom Eriksson-Lake was drawn into real estate from a background in the Public Service and has recently become a qualified auctioneer/agent with Peter Blackshaw in Canberra. Coming from a single-parent family, he learned the value of hard work from his mother’s example and now appreciates the opportunity to build relationships with his clients. Thom, tell us a bit about your…
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Every Agent Has a Story
Every Agent Has A Story: Tara Bradbury
Our next story comes from Tara Bradbury, Director of BDM Academy, who shares the two key lessons she learned after leasing a home to a tenant without conveying crucial information about the owner’s inaccessible shed. Be diligent with your client communication and procedures; an abundance of information is better than a lack of. Take responsibility for your own actions and…
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Elite Agent
New Year, New Career?
Is it time for a change? If you are thinking about moving on, Alison McGavin shares eight of her best tips to help you nail that new position. Well, 2017 is well and truly upon us! It comes with a whole new set of goals, challenges and, as always with a new year, change. We find that the Christmas break…
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Video of the Week
Video of the Week – How to Market a Bachelor Pad
Amy Youngren of Urban Lifestyle Group has built a solid reputation for her creative video marketing, earning herself a nomination for most innovative agent of the year by Inman News. One of her most successful listing videos, 88 Colgate Ave PH09, has reached over 5,000 views on the agency’s Facebook page. Want to see your video featured here? Send in your…
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Insights
Transformation – Property Management Round Table: Part 6
As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Charles Tarbey, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Richard Bray, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round table discussion on the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In this…
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Elite Agent
Five in Five: Five tips from #icny17 day3
Some notes from Sam’s Five in Five from #icny17 – Day 3 On Inman Day two we looked at some of the trends that are a bit over the horizon in terms of when they may land in Australia. These are trends that are happening right now. (Note: A small slip of the tongue in this ‘one take’ authentic video.…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Reader Poll: Do you want the ‘right to disconnect’ from work?
The French government is implementing a new law that requires companies to negotiate the hours of their employees’ ‘right to disconnect‘. We wonder how this would work in the real estate context. Would you want the right to switch off from work?
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Every Agent Has a Story
Every Agent Has A Story: James Bell
Our next story comes from James Bell, Director of Brad Bell Real Estate, who shares the two key lessons he learned during his transition from sales agent to owner and principal of his business. Everything that each person in the property management team does can reflect on an individual – property manager or principal – at any time. Teamwork is crucial.…
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Silver lining present, but hiding, in WA Outback market
Residential property markets in outback mining towns are struggling in the wake of the national mining and construction downturn. While a crisis for many, low prices present an opportunity for regional locals to access affordable property. The Australian yesterday published a story on the plight of residential property in the mining towns in the wake of a significant contraction in the…
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Elite Agent
Five in Five: Five tips from #icny17 day1
Some notes from Sam’s Five in Five from #icny17 – Day 1 Create a content calendar/editorial calendar before being too worried about how you are going to promote it Think authentic rather than perfect social media – particularly on platforms like Snapchat and Instagram Stories. People like to see the perfect as well as the authentic “real life” Follow Katie…
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Elite Agent
How to secure your network from ransomware
Ransomware gets its name because once you have identified that the encryption is active, there is usually a text file or note in the directory with a process for paying a ransom in exchange for the file to decrypt the computer or network. It has happened to other people in the industry, and it could happen to you unless you…
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Insights
Team Dynamics – Property Management Round Table: Part 5
As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Charles Tarbey, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Richard Bray, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round table discussion on the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In this…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Reader Poll: How are you feeling about the market heading into 2017?
Are you optimistic about your market and success in 2016? Let us know. View Survey
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Every Agent Has a Story
Every Agent Has A Story: Hayley Mitchell
Our next story comes from Hayley Mitchell, Director of Mitchell Property, who shares the two key lessons she learned once she decided against evicting a long-term tenant who continually dishonoured his rent. Being bound by legislation does not mean we stop being compassionate, e.g. offering additional support to tenants with health or financial issues. Be aware of any disabilities your…
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BD and Referrals – Property Management Round Table: Part 4
As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Charles Tarbey, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Richard Bray, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round table discussion on the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In this…
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Communication – Property Management Round Table: Part 3
As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Charles Tarbey, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Richard Bray, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round table discussion on the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In this…
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Elite Agent
2016 – That’s a wrap!
We’ve had a big year, bringing you two rounds of Transform, our new series ‘Every Agent has a Story’, interviews from the big events like AREC and ARPM + much more. Enjoy our end of year wrap video.
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Elite Agent
Elite Agent/EPM – 2016 Holiday deals and discounts
Tis the season to be jolly! Some of our commercial partners have kindly put together a bunch of Christmas specials on their most popular products to get your 2017 off to a great start. Read on! Alpha Mail Book Giveaway Get your free copy of this year’s direct mail bible Alpha Mail – How To List And Sell More Property…
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Every Agent Has a Story
Every Agent Has A Story: Penelope Valentine
Our next story comes from Penelope Valentine, Co-Founder and COO of Rent360, who shares the two key lessons she learned after discovering the rent roll she was managing for a fellow property manager was being used for ‘other’ means… Before and during the management of a rent roll, check the legitimacy of the leases, rent reviews, financials and arrears –…
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EPM
50 Top Tips from Transform PM 2016
Transform PM 2016 has been an intensive process of learning and reflection that included attending ARPM 2016, coaching and mentoring sessions, and an ‘Amazing Race’ finale. Here are 50 top tips from our Transform PM coaches and the Dynamic Dozen. 1. “You have to be able to do more with less. You just have to, it’s not an option. All…
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Elite Agent
Video of the week/Competition: How would you sell or rent it?
Here’s one to give your copywriting skills a final challenge for 2016. Tell us how you would sell or rent the “Cat Dragon House” in 50 words or less for a chance to win a one year EliteAgent/EPM personal subscription. The house comes complete with ramps, windows and storage for toys, pull out stepping shelves, ramps, and teeth. Need more…
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Insights
Investor Insights – Property Management Round Table: Part 2
As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Charles Tarbey, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Richard Bray, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round table discussion on the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In this…
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EPM
Top 10 Coaching Tips from Transform PM 2016
Here’s our favourite 10 tips shared by the coaches who were part of Transform PM. These plus 40 more from both the coaches and the Transform PM teams are featured in the Dec 16/Jan 17 edition of Elite Agent/EPM. 1. “You have to be able to do more with less. You just have to, it’s not an option. All I see us doing…
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Brand Editorial
Reader’s Choice – Top 10 Marketing Articles for 2016
Here is a list of your favourite marketing articles for 2016 based on the number of views/reads – in no particular order! The emerging area of content marketing proved a big hit this year so we will certainly be looking to give you more on this subject in 2017. 1. Market Your Listings to the Right People on Facebook Facebook has…
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