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  • Elite Agent

    In his own words: Peter Shiplee, LJ Hooker Mosman

    Passion, dedication, and ‘a bit of fun’ are the keys to success for 36 year old Peter Shiplee of LJ Hooker Mosman. With a personal auction clearance rate of 100 per cent this year while working the ultra-competitive areas of McMahons Point, Kirribilli and Milsons Point, Peter is living proof that you can be successful in real estate, give back…

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    In his own words: Greg Okladnikov, Starr Partners Auburn

    With 15 years experience in the real estate industry, Greg Okladnikov has been ranked in the top five of all Starr Partners agents for the past 10 years running. Having been a leading agent with the Merrylands office selling over 1500 properties, he is keen to bring the same success to Starr Partners Auburn. What was your first job, and what was…

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  • Elite AgentJames Tostevin & Marcus Chiminello, Marshall White

    In their own words: James Tostevin and Marcus Chiminello

    James Tostevin from Marshall White in Victoria has established himself as one of the top agents in Australia, and is acknowledged by his peers as providing the benchmark for prospecting. Marcus Chiminello is a co-director of the company, and sells in excess of $150 million in prestige property every year. He has also been awarded Marshall White’s Salesperson of the…

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    Nick Renna, hockingstuart Bentleigh, Victoria

    Nick Renna has grown his Bentleigh office into one of the highest performing, highest selling hockingstuart offices in Melbourne. Backed by a team of dedicated agents and support staff, he knows how to create strong team camaraderie that’s both efficient and effective. When did you start in real estate? I’ve been in real estate for 17 years, since commencing in…

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  • CASE STUDIES

    Michael McCullagh, Ray White Wilston

    This issue we profile Michael McCullagh, winner of the 2012 REIQ Rookie of the Year Award, and finalist in the 2012 REIA Achievement Award. How many years have you been working in Real Estate? I started in 2010, so approximately two and a half years. What are your qualifications? Real Estate Salesperson Registration Certificate, and I’m currently completing a Bachelor…

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    Captivating Your Buyers

    In the current environment, the need for a powerful marketing campaign has never been greater. While quality daytime photography remains the core of any successful marketing campaign, it is worth considering ramping up your marketing by combining different types of photography and other property marketing products. These days, the race for buyers’ hearts and minds is being wonby sophisticated campaigns…

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    Prospecting for Success: The Power of Referrals

    If your current prospecting methods seem like hard work for few results, you probably need to change your approach.As Bill Robertson explains, your past clients and your social network may be the goldmine you’re yet to discover. It’s time to harness the power of referrals. Ask any professional agent and they will tell you that referrals are the basis of…

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