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Courageous Conversations: How Anna Neelagama became the industry’s greatest advocate, and why she has single licensing, the PM skills shortage and sector recognition firmly in her sights

After two years in the role of REIA CEO, Anna Neelagama discusses how far the industry has come, the major challenges that lie ahead, and how the REIA intends to address them.

Opinion

Rental housing supply: why we’re in a perfect storm

I recently attended a very insightful session by Tim Lawless, the founder and research director of CoreLogic’s Asia-Pacific…

Courageous Conversations: How Nigel O’Neil uses servant leadership to engage his team, change culture, and improve business results

Barry Plant CEO Nigel O’Neil has established a reputation as one of the most successful leaders in the…

News

Construction industry woes likely to keep house prices high

All data coming out about the construction industry shows ongoing challenges.

Elite Agent TV

High-performing foundations: Marianne Hynes on psychological safety and how to unlock your team’s full potential by eliminating interpersonal risk

Ever wondered why a meeting ended in silence, or why rumblings of discontent reached you long after your…

Courageous Conversations: How Laura Valenti stepped up to tackle domestic violence in the face of a changing property management sector

Far too many headlines in the past few years have highlighted the tragedy of domestic violence. In this…

News

Culture, Innovation, Strategy: Scale up your business at Elite Retreat

Elite Agent has announced its inaugural, luxury retreat aimed at equipping agents with the knowledge and strategies to…

Opinion

John Hellaby: Invest in your success and rest

We’ve all hit that wall and burned out at some point in our businesses and jobs. John Hellaby…

Opinion

Why 2022 could be your time to seize the day (and sell your rent roll)

Did you know that right now could be the ideal time to sell your rent roll or agency…

Opinion

Kristen Porter: Changes are coming to privacy laws

A suite of changes is likely coming to privacy laws in the near future, giving consumers greater control…

Courageous Conversations: How Kathryn Ford turned illness into empowerment and why your mind is the most important real estate you will ever manage

Regardless of whether it’s personal, professional or health-related, when one area of your life breaks down, it has…

News

What’s making news: Ryan Serhant, indoor plants, Luxe Listings and the rental crisis

There's never a dull moment when it comes to real estate. And with so much happening it can…

Celebrity Homes

Big Bang Theory star sells mansion for $16 million

Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco and former partner Karl Cook have sold their California mansion for $US16.2…

News

Demand for property still strong despite signs of easing market

The Australian housing market remains strong and demand in Melbourne and Adelaide has hit record highs, despite signs…

Courageous Conversations: How Rebecca Wiener McGregor blends hypnosis, mindfulness and breathing to create a master wellbeing mindset

Overcoming breakthroughs to attain a high-achieving life isn’t a short journey, so what exactly are the steps to…

News

Buyers face new problems as supply falls

The real estate market is showing signs of slowing but there are still challenging conditions ahead for buyers…

Opinion

Kristen Porter: your agency’s legal lifecycle

When it comes to sorting out the legal needs of your real estate business, it’s easy to get…

Courageous Conversations: How Kylie Maxwell embraced unexpected leadership, bounced back from burnout, and built a sought-after business

When do you know it’s the right time to sell your real estate business, and how can you…

Opinion

Rita Yousef: Setting the record straight

There's no doubt commercial leasing agents have a hefty workload but a recent decision in a legal case…

Opinion

How to look after the lifeblood of your agency’s long-term profitability

MRI Software recently released the Voice of the Property Manager 2021 Report which highlighted some alarming statistics about…

Opinion

Avi Khan: Should I stay or should I go?

Should I stay or should I go? The answer for an agent always boils down to leadership.  

Courageous Conversations: How Nicole White brought her events business back from the brink and why music can be the key to both team building and wellness

The anxiety-ridden days of Covid-dominated headlines might be receding into the rear view mirror, but the legacy of…

Property Management

Kylie Walker: the art of negotiation in property management

If you are a parent, then there is every chance you have well and truly mastered the art…

Leadership

Training for success: How industry leaders approach training and the benefits it provides

Our Insights survey told us top-performing agents are committed to undertaking further training each and every year, but…

News

Courageous Conversations: Why Madelyn Jones turned her back on a corporate career to address homelessness, one gift box at a time

Many real estate agencies strive to do good in a way that extends far beyond just servicing their…

Strategy & Best Practice

Intellectual property licence versus franchise – what’s the difference?

Wanting to expand your agency but daunted by the laws, cost and time associated with franchising? Well, maybe…

Courageous Conversations: How Virginia Brookes went from burnout to balance, and the benefits it offered her business

It’s been a big couple of years in the real estate industry, and if you’re burnt out or…

Courageous Conversations: Lara Moro on finding your niche, knowing your worth, and stepping outside your comfort zone

Selling property is often just one talent on the list of an agent’s skills. Here, Lara Moro shares…

Opinion

Rita Yousef: The buck stopped with the agent

It's an age-old question. Who's at fault if a defect at an investment property leads to the tenant…

Courageous Conversations: Sherrie Storor on why the show must go on and how agents can achieve success without the hustle and grind

As much as we’d like it to, not everything always pans out as we hope. Sherrie Storor shares…

Courageous Conversations: How Colin Lee used mentoring to build the real estate business of his dreams

Inspire Realty founder Colin Lee had always dreamed of starting his own business, but it wasn’t until fate…

Features

A career that kicks goals: Michael Dowling

Michael Dowling shares his most memorable sale and the one thing he'd like to see changed in the…

Courageous Conversations: Why Louise Larkin gave up a corporate career and took a leap of faith to change the lives of children

Successful event organiser Louise Larkin had a high-flying career and her future all mapped out when she tuned…