Search Results for: Dan Argent
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NEWS
UrbanX marks the spot for Gavin Croft’s latest role
Experienced real estate industry executive Gavin Croft has been appointed Director of Growth at UrbanX, a support platform for high-performance agents wanting to create their own brands.
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How working for himself changed Clinton Eastell’s life
There's been a bit of a debate around the rise of small-business, self-branded agents who are shunning the large-franchise model and, instead, striking out on their own.
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Elite Agent
Five employees for the price of one
Innovate Property Group isn't Mark Spinelli's first tilt at starting a business, but lessons from the past about homing in on your talents while outsourcing the rest are making this new journey even sweeter.
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Elite Agent
The thrill of starting your own agency
Matt McKee is no stranger to adventure, but even he says there's nothing quite like the adrenaline rush of opening an agency with your name on the door.
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Elite Agent
It’s not the brand, it’s the agent
Shannon Beavis launched Your Property Co in Maroochydore on Queensland's Sunshine Coast in November 2020, and just three short weeks after opening the doors, he'd racked up close to $3 million in sales.
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Brisbane inner-city specialist announces solo venture
Phillip Harrigan was once a 'big company' man, but a yearning to break free of the corporate structure and build his own brand has seen him launch Harrigan Property Group - and he's not looking back.
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Elite Agent
New boutique agency in Noosa taps UrbanX platform
Working with a team of like-minded professionals in a prime location is the aspiration for many. Noosa Estate Agents - the newest boutique agency on Queensland's glorious Sunshine Coast - has the right formula and is ripe for success.
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Fielding a winning team
When an ex-professional rugby player starts his own agency, you can be certain teamwork will be top of the agenda. And so it is with former Queensland Reds player and renowned inner-west Brisbane agent, Ben Wakely, who has launched Wakely Properties to service Paddington and its surrounding suburbs. As you’d expect, Ben knows plenty about hard work, commitment and sacrifice.…
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Elite Agent
Build a business where sellers call you
One of the most rewarding parts of my role is identifying agent pain-points and finding solutions for them. I’m talking about those roadblocks that stop you from performing at your peak and living your best life. The kinds of things that eat into your income and time. By working through those and identifying solutions that smooth the path to success,…
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Kremer is shaking up the competition
Every capital city has them. Middle-ring suburbs where well-established agencies become firmly entrenched. Like a well-worn groove in a favourite armchair, these existing businesses reach a ‘comfortably familiar’ stage where they’re convinced there’ll be little risk from fresh new players coming in and shaking up their market. That’s what 34-year-old Steven Kremer saw in Brisbane’s Centenary Suburbs, just 12 kilometres…
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Elite Agent
Family business takes leap of faith
The coronavirus crisis has caused some to run for the hills, overwhelmed by what appears to be a risky time for new ventures. But the opposite is true for Queensland-based agents Lou Cooper and her daughter Ambre Perry who are set to shake up Buderim and its Sunshine Coast surrounds with their new agency, ‘Perry Cooper’. And what better way…
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From private jets to business success
“We’ve just signed our first deal after six days on the market in the $1.7 millions… BOOM! I’m over the moon this morning!” That’s Garry Jones’ opening salvo in what will be a high-energy roller coaster of a discussion about the launch of his new Brisbane agency – Garry Jones Homes. Garry’s path to business ownership is far from traditional.…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
5 strategies to survive and thrive in a crisis
If the impact of COVID-19 on your business has got you down then Dan Argent is the guy to help you not only survive it, but thrive once the deadly bug has moved on. Forced to start his own business during the GFC in order to survive, in this episode of Elevate, Dan shares the five strategies he used to…
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Sunshine Coast agent strikes out on his own
Clinton Eastell has dreamed of the day he would run his own agency since he started out in the industry at 19-years-old. That plan recently came to fruition with the launch of Eastell & Co – a Sunshine Coast agency which he notes is already proving a roaring financial success. “The day I walked into real estate is the day…
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Small town agency delivers big promise
Personalised service and community spirit are the benchmarks of Soul Property Agents – the newest entrant to the Griffith market in New South Wales. Long-time locals Angelo Cirillo and Nathan Thomas said the time was ripe to create a business that would service a client base they understand all too well. “Our market place is family based – mums and…
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Elite Agent
Break free from your agency and build a better business
The days of Australia’s high-performing real estate agents working for box-brand franchises are over. Why give away half of your hard-earned commission to somebody who does none of the work and offers precious little support? At UrbanX, we know the most significant factor in a successful sale is you – the agent. Sellers do not care about shopfronts. They want…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Interest rates on hold for fourth month in a row
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold at 4.1 per cent for the fourth consecutive month, with new Governor Michele Bullock noting the 12 earlier increases are working.
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Elite Agent
How to succeed like James Tostevin
James Tostevin needs no introduction. The industry legend and top Victorian agent shared his secrets to a successful 40-year career at UrbanX’s annual conference, XCON 2023.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Reaching his peak: Mark Poole launches Poole Property
After 12 years in real estate, Mark Poole has decided to take the plunge and create something extraordinary - launching Poole Property in partnership with UrbanX.
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Elite Agent
Want to be wealthy? What real estate agents can learn from three Aussie billionaires
As the saying goes, success leaves clues. In a recent AFR article three of Australia’s wealthiest people - Gerry Harvey (Harvey Norman), Jack Cowin (Hungry Jacks), and John Van Lieshout (Super A-mart) - shared their advice on making your money work for you.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Adam Cook achieves work-life balance partnering with UrbanX
Excited to show the Capricorn Coast a consistent first-class experience, Adam Cook has launched Adam Cook & Co powered by UrbanX. With the support of UrbanX, Adam is now able to operate under his own name and is committed to delivery exceptional results for his clients.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The best for Bathurst: Jim Connors launches independent agency with UrbanX
Jim Connors loves real estate. He loves the people he meets and the relationships he makes. His clients love it too and it’s his commitment to achieving the best for Bathurst that has led him to start his own independent agency, Connors & Co.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victorian suburbs top the list for best buying opportunities in 2023
Victoria has topped the list for the most suburbs that offer great buying opportunities in 2023 according to a new report.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Massive growth for Boettchers Estate Agents
Future looks bright for Boettchers Estate Agents after achieving 708% growth in their first 12 months!
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OPINION
The important question all established agents need to ask
As the industry transitions into a more challenging market, agents commission structure is again coming to the forefront of the conversation, as listings and sales begin to slow down.
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OPINION
When is the right time to grow your business and take your career to the next level?
The opportunity for real estate agents to launch their own business and work for themselves is a goal that many work towards.
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OPINION
How to stand out in the real estate industry and increase your listings
With so many agents operating in the same areas, it is easy to get lost in the crowd. Potential sellers are continually targeted with marketing campaigns, and the need to stand out is more important than ever.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Western Sydney duo seizes the chance to make their own decisions
Two Western Sydney agents have joined forces, to launch their own business, InHaus Estate Agents, powered by UrbanX.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
OIKOS Real Estate launches with a focus on relationships and creating life-long clients
With over 25 years of combined real estate and business experience, Nunzio Lo Castro, Harrison Mastrapostolos and Angela Mastrapostolos have joined forces to launch their own brand, OIKOS Real Estate, powered by UrbanX. After working under the traditional model for a number of different brands throughout their careers, they knew if they wanted to continue to grow, they needed to…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The top Sydney and Melbourne suburbs with potential for unit oversupply
Schofields, Gosford and Rouse Hill are among the top Sydney and NSW suburbs most at risk of unit oversupply and potentially poor metrics for landlords, new research has revealed.
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NEWS
RE/MAX annual convention celebrates top achievers
Eighteen regions now make up RE/MAX Asia Pacific, with delegates also coming from other countries including as Canada, United States, Poland, Argentina, South Africa and Italy. In regional franchise awards presented by RE/MAX LLC at a session for master franchise owners, RE/MAX Australia was the silver medalist for the franchise sales award, which recognized the region’s significant growth year-to-date 2017.…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Coast swells with RE/MAX agents
Eighteen regions now make up RE/MAX Asia Pacific, with delegates also coming from countries such as Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Poland, Argentina, South Africa and Italy. Many arrived early to partake in meetings or the charity golf day at Royal Pines on Tuesday and Wednesday. Indigenous dancers from Australia and New Zealand signal the start of the formal program…
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