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Elite Agent
How to Survive the Business of Family
Many real estate agencies are classic ‘family businesses’ with more than one family member working within them. John Knight looks at the challenges and the opportunities unique to family business. Growing up in a family business, I never knew any different than the sound of the fax machine early in the morning and Dad being on call 24/7. Although I…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Episode 1: New Adventures in Podcasting
Weekly wrap: Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards recap the week that was. ‘Elevate’ is the new official podcast of Elite Agent Magazine for real estate industry sales professionals, property managers, and leaders. Each episode, we will bring you behind the scenes coaching, news analysis, exclusive interviews, technology, and more to help you list more, sell more, and elevate your results.…
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EPM: Industry News
PPM Conference 2017: It’s a Wrap
Day Two of PPM Conference 2017 has drawn to a close on a day of talented, respected speakers sharing their insights with delegates, amidst an atmosphere of inclusion and peer to peer support. “Being our 15 year anniversary, I wanted to create something special and memorable for PPM but more so for the overall experience of everyone attending,” said PPM Group Director,…
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EPM
PPM Conference Celebrates it’s 15th year
The PPM National Conference will draw Property Managers and Principals from all around the country to Queensland’s Gold Coast on the 18th and 19th of June to “Motivate. Educate. Inspire.” The conference in its 15th year incorporates the ‘Best of the Best’ PPM National Property Management Awards and a fantastic bill of speakers including Amy Sanderson, Katie Knight, John Knight,…
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Elite Agent
The Eight Best Budget Moments from #Budget17: Sarah Bell
The 2017 Federal budget has been mostly received well judging from commentary by property pundits so far. A goldilocks attempt to temper the forces of supply and demand; of foreign investment and affordable housing without causing economic shockwaves. But, Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison or #ScoMo as he is trending was going to have a difficult time pleasing everyone. “The government is…
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Elite Agent
Purplebricks and Purple Cows
Are you getting noticed? John Knight looks at the importance of standing out from the crowd to make sure your business is top of mind for the right reasons. Almost anyone who has heard me talk at events over the years will know my favourite business book of all time is Purple Cow by Seth Godin. Yes, an accountant whose…
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EPM
50 Top Tips from Transform PM 2016
Transform PM 2016 has been an intensive process of learning and reflection that included attending ARPM 2016, coaching and mentoring sessions, and an ‘Amazing Race’ finale. Here are 50 top tips from our Transform PM coaches and the Dynamic Dozen. 1. “You have to be able to do more with less. You just have to, it’s not an option. All…
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EPM
Top 10 Coaching Tips from Transform PM 2016
Here’s our favourite 10 tips shared by the coaches who were part of Transform PM. These plus 40 more from both the coaches and the Transform PM teams are featured in the Dec 16/Jan 17 edition of Elite Agent/EPM. 1. “You have to be able to do more with less. You just have to, it’s not an option. All I see us doing…
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Elite Agent
Our Top Ten Motivational Posts of 2016
Whether you are in Sales or Property Management, sometimes the hardest thing in real estate is to stay on course. Here is a list of our favourite motivational articles for 2016. 1. How to Beat Call Reluctance – Jet Xavier “Everybody lives by selling something,” according to Robert Louis Stevenson. But, for many agents, working the phones is…
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Transform
Transform PM Ep 17: PM Maintenance and Risk, Phil Oakes
Thank you to our final episode sponsor: PropertySafe, provider of inspection and reporting systems that will address the current risks and issues associated with personal injury at and around homes. For more info, visit propertysafe.com.au Coach: Phil Oakes Coaching Transcript: I’ve said this so many times and it’s so true. Of all the industries I’ve worked in, the property management…
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EPM
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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Elite Agent
7 Things Top Principals Are Doing To Achieve Great Results
There are always standout real estate principals who are ‘smashing it’ in one way or another, regardless of whether it is a tough market or not. John Knight pinpoints what these top principals are doing that makes the difference in their business success. If you are a business leader or owner, clarity on what is working is just as important…
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Elite Agent
Don’t Leave a Dollar on the Table
No one likes to pay a dollar more of tax than they have to. John Knight looks at some surprising facts about hammers, ping pong and what you do on the way home from work when it comes to the perennial question: can you claim it? Clients of ours ask if they can claim a tax deduction for some weird and…
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BEST PRACTICE
Waste sucks – so bin it!
How much wasted time, money and effort exists in your business? John Knight from BusinessDEPOT applies the ‘seven deadly wastes’ criteria to real estate and asks: What are you going to do about it? LET ME PUT my cards very clearly on the table – I hate waste, yet it is rife in most real estate businesses. The word ‘waste’…
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Elite Agent
The Top 10 Mistakes of New Principals
John Knight from Business Depot looks how to avoid the most common errors when buying into or starting a new real estate business. I OFTEN FIND MYSELF (unfortunately!) advising new principals and picking up the pieces when things don’t quite go to plan. ‘Stepping up’ is an exciting time but here are some things to look out for. WRONG LEGAL…
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Elite Agent
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
When was the last time you had a “no holds barred” discussion about what is working and what’s not working in your business? John Knight from Business Depot has some tips for effective team workshops that will prioritise the your most urgent actions. Jim Collins was spot on when he said you need “the right people on the bus”. But…
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LEADERSHIP
Equity: To Share or Not To Share?
Exploring the idea of equity for key individuals in the business is today a common topic of discussion. While there are stories of success beyond expectations, there are also stories of epic failure. Equity is not the only option; before you do go down this path you need to be aware of the pitfalls and possibilities. John Knight explains. When…
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Elite Agent
Find your Business Rhythm
CAN AN ACCOUNTANT PREDICT your success in real estate? We can come close, says John Knight, who has studied the business management practices of top agents over a number of years. WHEN WE launched our business late last year our team of accountants looked to stretch the boundaries. We wanted to move out of our comfort zone and take a…
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Celebrity Homes
Top celebrity home sales for 2023 exceed expectations
In 2023, real estate markets across the globe saw an array of high-profile celebrity home sales, each reflecting the unique style and stature of its famous owner.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Katrina Tarrant: Why productive paranoia is the audacious mindset reshaping leadership norms
In the cut-throat world of business and leadership, there's no room for complacency.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Unlocking hidden potential: maximising your rent roll value
In the world of real estate, there is a lot of emphasis on growing rent rolls with little knowledge and emphasis on how to maximise the value of the current rent roll you are building.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Fortune favours the brave: Louise and Chris Carrigg’s unconventional approach to success
Louise Carrigg is a big believer in the saying, “Fortune favours the brave”.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate agencies confident about business outlook this year
More than 80 per cent of Australian real estate agencies are confident in the business landscape going forward in 2023, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
If Winston Churchill were a real estate agent, this is what he might say…
We asked ChatGPT to give us some motivational words of wisdom for real estate agents, channeling one of the 20th century's most revered leaders, the late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, as inspiration. Here's what it came up with.
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LEADERSHIP
Leanne Pilkington: why failure is the precursor to success
It can be hard for anyone to own up to mistakes. It’s natural to want to project a sense of infallibility. But to do so is disingenuous.
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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
How to market long-held homes
Sir Donald Bradman is widely regarded as the greatest batsman ever to hold a cricket bat, with the man affectionately nicknamed “The Don” holding a test batting average of 99.94.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA announce National Awards for Excellence finalists
Finalists in the 17th REIA National Awards for Excellence 2022 have been announced, with the best agencies, agents and property managers set to vie for the coveted awards.
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Celebrity Homes
Cricket legend Don Bradman’s family retreat hits the market
The family retreat of Australian cricket iconic Don Bradman has hit the market in what is already garnering plenty of attention by cricket tragics from around the world.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Record demand for regional NSW property continues
Record real estate activity in many areas of regional NSW, has local agents thinking that there could be more strong house price growth ahead.
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NEWS
The ATO warns property investors to be aware of common tax return traps
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reminded property investors to look out for common tax return mistakes that can delay refunds or lead to an audit, costing taxpayers' time and money.
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NEWS
Million Dollar Listing stars saddle up for move to Texas
American real estate company Douglas Elliman is expanding into Texas and it’s bringing some big guns with it, including Million Dollar Listing New York star Frederik Eklund.
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NEWS
REIA announces 2020 REIA National Awards for Excellence winners
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) announce the winners of the 15th National Awards for Excellence. Due to the measures currently in place surrounding COVID-19, the event planned to be held in Darwin on 2 April 2020 was cancelled. REIA President Adrian Kelly said whilst this was disappointing it was inevitable for the safety and wellbeing of all concerned. …
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NEWS
2020 REIA National Awards for Excellence finalists announced
The finalists for the 15th National Awards for Excellence has been announced by The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA). REIA President Adrian Kelly said the national awards recognise the best of the best in Australian real estate. "This year the REIA National Awards for Excellence will be proudly hosted by the Real Estate Institute of…
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