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  • Transform

    Transform PM Ep 11A: Rental Research, Richard Bray

    Coach Richard Bray To read more about REA’s key findings on landlords’ needs and wants, read about their LandLord Research Report by clicking here. Coaching Transcript: 00:00 Introduction by Samantha McLean I’m going to focus today on three key areas. The Landlords’ Insights information that we did a few months ago. I’m going to touch on a few of those. We did present…

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  • Video of the Week

    Video of the Week – One of Sydney’s Finest

    Want to see your video featured here? Send in your property videos to editor@eliteagent.com… More videos of the week

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    Top Three Ways to Recruit on Social Media

    Social media has become an integral part of Real Estate marketing strategies. Most activities, including recruiting agents, gathering customer interest and promoting agents, run through social channels in some way. Here are three top ways to use social media as an effective Real Estate recruiting tool: Use Video to Sell Video has become the most powerful social tool the Real…

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    PM Transform: The Halfway Point

    Time to check in with our PM Transform teams to see what they have learned in their journey so far. Our four teams include a director, property manager and BDM from each office working together to transform their business and their careers. Team R&W Hurlstone Park Adriana Dendrinos, Principal I feel really privileged to have been given the opportunity through…

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    Transform PM Ep 10B: Breaking PM, Fiona Blayney

    Thank you to our Episode 10 sponsor: Real +, the property experts – providing a full spectrum of services to ‘grow your business and yourself’. Support + Knowledge + Industry insights + much, much more! As part of the program, our teams will receive six months complimentary access to templates, tools, training and coaching from the Real+ team. For more info, visit…

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    Transform PM Ep 10A: Breaking PM, Fiona Blayney

    This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Episode featuring head coach Fiona Blayney who talks the teams through the important subject of goal setting and where they want to get to over the next 8 weeks. This lesson is brought to you by Real+ realplus.com.au. Visit eliteagent.com for more transform videos.

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    6 Tips for Writing Engaging Web Content

    In a digital world, posting engaging web content isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s essential if you want to convert customers, achieve strong SEO ratings and make the most of your most valuable digital marketing tool. Meanwhile, 73 percent of marketers say they plan to further prioritise the creation of engaging content. If you want to learn more about how real…

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    How Well Do Australians Know Chinese Buyers?

    According to a survey of international real estate professionals completed recently by Juwai.com, Australian agents know less about Chinese buyers than most of our overseas counterparts. How would you go if you were asked the tough questions? 84.1% of Australian real estate professionals correctly guessed the Chinese flag. The most common mistake was to choose the Vietnamese flag, which was…

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    Transform PM Ep 9B: Managing Conflict, Sarah Bell

    Thank you to our Episode 9 sponsor: LinkLearn, provider of online real estate learning courses within Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales. For more info, visit linklearn.com.au Coach Sarah Bell Coaching Transcript: Missed Part 1 of Sarah’s Coaching Session? Click here to watch. We look at our model for conflict, things really go wrong at misunderstanding, right? We can do a lot…

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    Transform PM Ep 9A: Managing Conflict, Sarah Bell

    This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Episode featuring head coach Fiona Blayney who talks the teams through the important subject of goal setting and where they want to get to over the next 8 weeks. This lesson is brought to you by Real+ realplus.com.au. Visit eliteagent.com for more transform videos.

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    Five Tips for Managing Virtual Teams

    Virtual teams are an increasingly common part of the Australian real estate industry, thanks to the reduced overhead and limitless location flexibility they allow. Whether you’re going all-virtual or integrating one remote worker, the lack of in-person communication can be a challenge. With the right strategies, you can build a strong, productive team. 1. Integrate Video Conferencing For real estate…

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    Transform PM Ep 8: Making Connections, Samantha McLean

    Thank you our Episode 8 sponsor: My Real Estate CPD, an innovative and new Real Estate training experience, and, where approved, a completely new continuing professional development or CPD experience. All online courses are all fully “self contained” online. For more info, visit myrealestatecpd.com.au Coach: Samantha McLean Coaching Transcript: 00:00 Introduction by Fiona Blayney 01:02 The psychology behind business development What Hannah talked about…

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    Should You Accept or Reject an Early Offer?

    Tom Panos on Sky Business News this week discusses whether vendors should accept or reject an early offer on a house for sale. He advises that “it’s not how long YOU have been ON the market – it’s how long the BUYER has been IN the market.” Watch more below:  

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    Change is Coming, Know the Trends: Agent Republic

    Our coach regular and one half of Agent Republic, Claudio Encina talked about upcoming trends and game changers in the real estate industry. He also shared his insights based on our recent agent survey, which looked at personal factors that influenced GCI. You can watch the entire Facebook Live video below:

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    Say hello to ‘Allo’

    Google recently released two new communication apps onto the crowded messaging market and so far there has been a lot of hype about them. Google Allo is a messaging app that incorporates artificial intelligence and some of the features from its competitors (eg iMessage), while Google Duo is a straightforward video chat app. The apps include a number of impressive…

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    Business Development Manager Master Tips from Hannah Gill

    Transform PM Ep 7: BDM Master Tips, Hannah Gill

    Thank you our Episode 7 sponsor: Connectnow, a free moving home service for consumers. It helps to find suppliers in your area and arrange them all in the one spot. This service extends to connections for: electricity, gas, internet, phone, pay TV, and water. Coach: Hannah Gill Coaching Transcript: 00:00 Introduction by Fiona Blayney 01:04 It’s the little things that…

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    Digital Innovation and the Art of Storytelling

    ANASTASIA FAI, a media industry entrepreneur who founded the video production agency Style & Image, is the creative force behind an interesting new video approach to property marketing. The short film ‘Sunday Blue’, produced for Besser & Co, showcases a day in the life of a listing at 4/24 Hyslop Parade, East Malvern, in Melbourne. We caught up with Anastasia…

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    ARPM 2016 Speakers: Just the Highlights

    Elite Agent Magazine had a chat to some of ARPM 2016’s keynote speakers, including Peter Knight, Matthew Johnstone, James Parnwell and more. Watch now for our ARPM 2016 highlights; including tips, advice and even snippets from these inspiring talks.

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    Transform PM Special Episode: CEO Insights, Charles Tarbey

    Thank you our Special Episode sponsor: Century 21,  the largest real estate sales organisation in the world, and with over 250 independently owned and operated real estate agencies throughout Australia. Coach: Charles Tarbey Coaching Transcript: 00:00 Introduction by Samantha McLean 01:18 About Century 21 Australasia Hey guys, I’m a real estate practitioner like you are. I do own Century 21 Australia and…

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    The Brief 16 | 09 |16

    16 | 09 | 16 IN BRIEF Is there a formula for real estate success? Mark McLeod of Ray White believes there is. While the formula is pretty simple, you are going to need to be consistent to nail it. The iPhone 7 is out today and one die-hard fan has had his deckchair outside the store for the last…

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    The ultimate resource to change your life

    In one of his classic motivational speeches, Tony Robbins talks about what the ultimate resource for success really is.

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    Transform PM Ep 5: Team Performance, Julie Davis & Neil Williams

    Thank you our Episode 5 sponsor: Agent Dynamics, specialising in team performance coaching, and a business development pathway for Property Managers, Sales People and Principals. Agent Dynamics looks at what you and your team are good at and suggests ways to improve teamwork and increase productivity. Coach: Julie Davis & Neil Williams Coaching Transcript: 00:00 Introduction by Samantha McLean 01:30 Recognising Innate…

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    Turn Your Blog Into Your Brand

    In the latest episode of SamSpeaks!, Sam Di Bianchi had a chat with Santa Barbara/Montecito agent Dusty Baker. See how Dusty built upon his audience with the power of social media and blogging and provide some brilliant tips on how fellow agents can use the same tools – remember, they require consistency.

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    PM Transform Behind The Scenes: Neil Williams & Julie Davis, Agent Dynamics

    Introducing Neil Williams and Julie Davis, Co-Founders of Agent Dynamics. Here’s an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what Agent Dynamics does, including the process of performance profiling, and the benefits knowing these profiles can have for individuals and businesses.

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    Sarah Ferré: McGrath Property Management Leichhardt

    ARPM 2016 speaker and Senior Property Manager Sarah Ferré started in real estate straight out of high school in 2006, even though she had been accepted into the University of NSW to complete a combined Arts and Media degree. Deferring that, she is now back at university to study Law, and will be admitted to the Supreme Court in September…

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    PM Transform Coach Spotlight – Charles Tarbey, Century 21

    Introducing Charles Tarbey of Century 21. Here is a sneak peak of what you will see from Charles’ upcoming coaching session with the #DynamicDozen. Charles will be sharing his own property management lessons learned in the industry, and provide tips on property business structure and practices.

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    Transform PM Ep 4: Grow the Rent Roll, John Knight

    Thank you our Episode 4 sponsor: CENTURY 21, the largest real estate sales organisation in the world, with over 250 independently owned and operated real estate agencies throughout Australia. For more information, visit century21.com.au Coach: John Knight Coaching Transcript: 00:00 Introduction by Samantha McLean 01:16 Drivers of Value, Growth and Performance What I’ve been asked to talk about today is, I…

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    Is the Social World Getting Closer To the Listings World?

    With the threat of disruptive technology at the forefront of everyone’s mind, we caught up with Stuart Leo, founder of Blirt, a customer experience specialist. Stuart was a keynote speaker at the recent Property Portal Watch conference in Bangkok, and as a marketing and automation expert, we asked Stuart to give us his thoughts about recent innovations and what may…

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  • Video of the Week

    Luxury on the Gold Coast, Jesse Willcox

    Want to see your video featured here? Send in your property videos to editor@eliteagent.com… More videos of the week

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    Transform PM Ep 3: Benchmarking Property Management, Fiona Mott

    Thank you our Episode 3 sponsor: Rockend, Property Software Solutions Provider. Rockend provides innovative property management software, strata management software, document management software and real estate trust accounting software. For more information, visit rockend.com.au Coach Fiona Mott Coaching Transcript: 00:00 Introduction by Samantha McLean 01:32 Data Integrity Thank you for this opportunity as well. For those that I didn’t get to meet…

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    Transform PM Ep 2: Technology & Property Management, Alister Maple-Brown

    Thank you our Episode 2 sponsor: Rockend, Property Software Solutions Provider. Rockend provides innovative property management software, strata management software, document management software and real estate trust accounting software. For more information, visit rockend.com.au Coach Alister Maple-Brown Coaching Transcript: 00:00 Introduction by Samantha McLean 01:15 Technology – always there, always changing First of all, I would like to welcome everyone here to our…

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    PM Transform Coach Spotlight – Alister Maple-Brown & Fiona Mott, Rockend

    Introducing Alister Maple-Brown, CEO of Rockend, and Fiona Mott, Product Manager of Rockend’s newest technology, realbenchmark. Here is a sneak peak of what you will see from Alister and Fiona’s upcoming coaching session with the #DynamicDozen. Alister will be coaching on technology today vs the future, and Fiona on setting business goals and meeting KPIs using this technology.

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    Feature Interview: Susanne King with Claudio Encina

    ‪#‎AREC2016‬ on the couch…. Our ‪#‎askthecoach‬ regular Claudio Encina talks to Susanne King about doing success your way, discovering what your success ‘CODE’ is, and establishing a positive reputation as an agent. Transcript Claudio: Okay we’re back at AREC 2016 and we’ve got one of the favourite coaches from the [Sales] Transform program of 2016 and AREC speaker, Susie King. Susie,…

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    Feature Interview: Ricky Cave & Jared Cooksley with Claudio Encina

    ‪#‎AREC2016‬ on the couch…. Our ‪#‎askthecoach‬ regular Claudio Encina talks to Ricky Cave and Jared Cooksley about data modeling, providing superior service and creating a working environment that leads to success. Transcript Claudio: Welcome back to the Elite Magazine stand at AREC 2016 and we’ve got two high performers from New Zealand. We’ve got Ricky Cave and also we’ve got Jared Cooksley,…

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    Domain Liveable Sydney: Best selling points for Sydney property

    According to the Domain Liveable Sydney 2016 study released this week, the top suburbs of Sydney are not the ones that are the most affordable; they are instead the ones that are considered the most livable. Does your suburb rank? The Domain Liveable Sydney 2016 study rates 555 suburbs from first to worst, with the suburbs ranked based on 16…

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