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FRANCHISE NEWS
Franchise ownership still a top option for agents
While a lot of noise has been made about the stand-alone agent model, the tried and tested franchise is the only way to build a true, sustainable business, offering proven long-term rewards that go beyond the day-to-day, according to Explore Property Group leader, Andrew Acton.
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LEADERSHIP
The four areas of real estate leadership you need to get right: Andrew Acton
When it comes to how we define success in real estate, it’s easy to get bogged down in the numbers. Here, Explore Property group leader Andrew Acton reveals how you can lead your team to success.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Exploration Day celebrates community, and success
After a COVID-19 induced break last year, Explore Property hosted its annual Exploration Day Conference in Townsville earlier this month.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Why you shouldn’t go for a stand-alone micro agent model
Don’t settle for the easy quick fix single-agent model, advises Explore Property CEO, Andrew Acton, who says it’s not a good long-term strategy. Agents who decide to operate under a single-agent model could be missing out on key future economic benefits, a leading real estate expert has warned.Explore Property CEO Andrew Acton said that while a single-agent model – where…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Don’t let FOMO ruin your home time
How many times have you said: “I wish I could turn off the phone after hours but just can’t risk it”?
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NEWS
Interest rates on hold as world watches war in Ukraine
The Reserve Bank of Australia is closely watching the war in Ukraine and has elected to keep interest rates on hold for now at 0.1 per cent.
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NEWS
Inflation came sooner than expected, but RBA keeps rates on hold
Inflation has picked up faster than the Reserve Bank of Australia expected, but the board still elected to keep interest rates on hold at a historic low of 0.1 per cent today. At the bank’s first meeting of the year, the board did elect to stop further bond buying, with its final purchases to be made on 10 February. In…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA keeps cash rate on hold with Omicron a new source of uncertainty
At its final meeting for 2021, the Reserve Bank of Australia has opted to keep the official cash rate at its historic low of 0.1 per cent, with a new Covid variant causing some market uncertainty. In his monthly statement today, RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe said the Australian economy was recovering well from the setback the Delta outbreak caused,…
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OPINION
Start your own business – and still take a holiday
Many people believe starting their own business means saying goodbye to holidays and time off, and hello to 24/7 work weeks.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA keeps cash rate on hold but rise likely in 2023
Despite a rise in inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia has again opted to keep the official cash rate on hold at 0.1 per cent, issuing an optimistic forecast for the economy over the coming months.
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NEWS
REIQ announces Awards for Excellence finalists
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has announced the finalists in its 2020 Awards for Excellence which recognise best practice in the real estate profession in the Sunshine State. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the competition is set to be fierce, with 106 finalists across varying individual, agency and external categories. “We are continually heartened by the quality of the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists announced
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has announced its 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists, representing the best in the Queensland real estate profession. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella congratulated all finalists on their success. “This year’s Awards attracted a very high calibre of entrants, reflecting the growing focus on professionalism for all REIQ members,” she said. “To be named a finalist…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Power couple joins Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty
Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty continues to add to its existing team of sales executives with the addition of Kelly Qualtrough and Sean Wallis, former franchise owners of Explore Property in Ashgrove. The experienced and extremely successful duo are the latest top agents to join the company, following in the footsteps of Port Douglas’ Barbara Wolveridge and North Gold Coast’s Lisa…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ 2018 Awards for Excellence Finalists Announced
REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said this was a very special event because the winners would be part of the REIQ during its centenary of celebrations. “As we look back on a century of shaping the Queensland real estate market it’s wonderful to draw a link between today’s highly professional real estate practitioners and those ambitious few men who started this…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Queensland A-List revealed
A List awards spokesperson Ashleigh Molden thanked Mercedes-Benz Brisbane and Pricefinder for their support of these awards to find the best of the best agents in Queensland. There’s lots of awards in the real estate industry, but the A List stands heads and shoulders above any other award as it compares agents from all agency groups using their sales data.…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Queensland’s top 150 salespeople revealed
The A List is determined purely on sales which reveals the top 150 performers in the state across all markets in Brisbane and regional centres. The A List initiative was established five years ago by the Ray White Group, but the data is sourced and verified by Pricefinder. Ray White Queensland chief executive officer Tony Warland said he was happy…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
realestate.com.au moves into virtual reality
Australian property seekers and daydreamers will soon be able to explore their dream home in virtual reality through realestate VR, realestate.com.au’s virtual reality property app, coming soon to Android mobile devices. realestate VR will allow people to tour through a property from the comfort of their couch via their virtual reality device, offering a new and exciting way to experience…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Mastering client connections: Nyree Ewings on the art of personalised service, building buyer engagement and establishing a referral empire.
From novice to notable, Nyree Ewings has risen through the real estate ranks with a philosophy of always putting her clients first. For Nyree, real estate isn’t just about a property changing hands, it's about forging deep, personal relationships, elevating service standards to truly embody being a high-performance agent.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Starting from scratch: Tara Bradbury on pioneering a paperless agency, mastering market turbulence, and cultivating a cutting-edge brand
From mentoring, coaching and speaking to building a new agency and positioning it with a niche, there isn’t much Tara Bradbury hasn’t done in real estate. Yet, Tara’s journey is about so much more than influencing the industry; it’s about creating incredible client experiences, pioneering change, and leading a digital revolution that redefines what it means to be an ‘Active…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The Right to Disconnect: What it means for your agency, when it starts and how you can maintain your winning edge
In an era where constant connectivity is the norm, Kylie Dulhunty dissects the Right to Disconnect legislation, offering a pathway for real estate agencies to navigate the shifting landscape without sacrificing their competitive edge.
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NEWS
City slickers still look to the regions, especially the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast has surged ahead as Australia’s most coveted region for movers, capturing a record share of net internal migration over the last year according to the latest Regional Movers Index (RMI).
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NEWS
Are first-time buyers really closer to home?
First-time buyers can save a 20 per cent deposit two months faster now than they could a year ago but there is a catch, according to the latest data from Domain.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Mr + Mrs Vendor: Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards on the sellers perspective, AI acceleration and what’s on the radar for Elite Agent in 2024
In a real estate world where differentiation can be challenging, Elite Agent's Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards blend personal experience with professional insight in the latest episode of the Elevate Podcast. After selling their own home in 2023, they offer a fresh perspective on the sales process, what went well, what didn’t go so well - along with an exclusive…
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NEWS
REACH Australia and New Zealand unveils the class of 2024
A tech-driven, custom-tailored menswear brand, a resident experience company meeting the demands of modern living and a group that empowers anyone to buy and sell tiny squares of conservation land, have been named in 2024 REACH Australia and New Zealand program.
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NEWS
Will Queensland’s portable bond scheme be a welcome reform or a nightmare?
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has welcomed a State Government bridging bond loan initiative to help get more renters into properties, but labelled the introduction of a portable bond scheme as an “administrative nightmare”.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Zillow launch their new 3D tour experience on Apple Vision Pro
US property platform Zillow, has launched Zillow Immerse in the Apple Vision Pro app story, providing buyers with groundbreaking virtual walkthroughs and interactive 3D floor plans.
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Celebrity Homes
Alec Baldwin takes huge price cut on his estate
Actor Alec Baldwin has been compelled to significantly reduce the asking price for his opulent Hamptons estate.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
People-powered tech: Sharran Srivatsaa and Pritesh Damani on how AI is empowering agents and elevating the client experience
Join The Real Brokerage President Sharran Srivatsaa and CTO Pritesh Damani to explore the shifts occurring in technology and customer relationship management - and why agents need to harness the power of AI to stay ahead.
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Elite Agent
Unleashing the inner titan: Lessons from David Goggins’ journey of transformation
n a world where overcoming adversity is often talked about but seldom mastered, David Goggins stands as a testament to human resilience and the power of sheer will.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Stu Benson – Keep, stop, start 2024
Just as real estate agents have had a big year in 2023, so too have auctioneers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Geared for growth on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast real estate market has emerged as a standout success story in the wake of the Covid pandemic, and at the forefront of this boom is Alex Phillis, the innovative managing director of Phillis Real Estate.
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Elite Agent
Unlocking millions: Caroline Bolderston’s real estate revolution revealed
Caroline Bolderston is one of the best, and the best known, coaches in the Australian real estate sector and in this piece, we revisit three of her best read articles.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The Leadership Diaries: Matthew Harvey on becoming a top-tier agent, cultivating community connection, and redefining leadership
In a world that often views leadership as goal to reach once, Matthew Harvey understands it’s an evolutionary process, delivering a masterclass on how to ascend to real estate’s top tier, extract peak performance from your team and business, and elevate your brand through community relationships.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Supporting local artists, the community and charities with The Studio
For the past two years, Laing+Simmons Young Property in Avalon has been trying to give back and support local artists through community exhibitions with local artists.
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