Search Results for: Kristen porter
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TECH + SOCIAL
Hannah Gill: Giving technology the red or green light
We’ve all heard the saying, ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ but how do you decide what tech stays and what tech goes in your business? Hannah Gill examines this conundrum as well as what you need to consider when introducing brand new PropTech to your team. From examining the employee and customer experience, cost and the ability to…
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EVENTS
Webinar to skill agents in what to do if a client’s privacy is breached
Did you know that Privacy Awareness Week is next week? Have you thought about how your office can participate and champion privacy with the rest of Australia?
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EVENTS
The legal must-haves of going out on your own
When it comes to starting a business, there’s a lot to get your head around, but nothing more complicated – or important - than the legal ins and outs.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
A culture playbook can help you hire the perfect team member
Creating and using a culture playbook when hiring new team members is essential to ensure you select someone that aligns with your businesses values, according to a leading real estate legal practitioner.
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OPINION
Would your real estate contractor pass the test?
Hiring independent contractors is popular in the real estate industry, with many high performers insisting on this type of arrangement in order to save tax.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Why your contractor could be putting your business at risk
While many high performing sales agents prefer to be hired as contractors, rather than employees, the vast majority of contractor agreements leave agencies open to liability, should the relationship end.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How competitions could land your business in hot water
Competitions are a sure-fire winner when it comes to attracting customers, building brand awareness, and increasing traffic - especially during the holiday season.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How your social media account could get you sued
There’s no escaping the fact that social media has taken over the world. But as O*NO legal explains you need to take steps to ensure that asset isn't a liability.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Major changes to franchise laws will significantly impact the real estate industry
Important changes to Australian franchise laws, introduced in July, will impact both franchisors and franchisees, regardless of expansion plans.
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OPINION
To jab or not to jab, that is the question?
The issue of mandatory vaccination is a hot topic in various industries as the world works out how to live with COVID-19. O*NO Legal Founder and Legal Strategist Kristen Porter examines the topic as it relates to Australian real estate, including whether home owners can demand agents have had the jab. I read a really interesting article in The Lawyer’s…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
O*NO Legal’s REAL Health Check launch reveals agency commissions are at risk
Established real estate agencies are reportedly using sales contracts that aren’t legally binding, O*No Legal’s Real Health Check revealed
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Elite Agent
Innovative legal firm now allows real estate agents to access lawyers ‘as a service’
Whether you’re a seasoned agency or a cutting-edge start-up, shielding your assets and future proofing your relationships is essential to create a legally sound real estate agency. And while you might think that means through-the-roof legal fees, and drowning in paperwork, thanks to the legal specialists at O*NO Legal, you’d be wrong. “Legals can be expensive, and traditionally only those…
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Elite Agent
The biggest Privacy Act mistake you need to avoid
Oh, no! You don’t comply with the Privacy Act as you have been told you don’t need to, but you have fallen into the biggest privacy trap out there.
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Elite Agent
Breaking up (with your employer) can be hard to do
Real estate is somewhat notorious for the revolving door. It is common for agents to leave their employer to go out on their own or to another office where the grass looks greener. But things don’t always go smoothly and there have been many occasions this year when the lawyers have been called in. Here are two different sides of…
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Elite Agent
Maximising your success: The essential benefits of regular rent roll audits
The cornerstone of a successful business often lies in the details, particularly in the meticulous auditing of your rent roll.
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Elite Agent
Commission protection alert: Are your agreements at risk?
We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t forget to dot your I’s and cross your T’s”, but that expression has never been more important than on your agency agreements.
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OPINION
Starting your own agency? Here’s what you absolutely need to know
When you’re starting your own agency, there are a lot of different factors you need to consider. The main one? Which startup route you’ll take to establish your agency. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all method to starting your own business, and there are various structures you can choose from.
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OPINION
Why buying a rent roll takes a lot longer than buying a house
Just as a real estate agent might wander through a prospective seller’s home, offering a few tips ahead of sale – perhaps a fresh coat of paint, some new carpet – as a business owner, you’ll need to go through a similar process when it comes time to sell your rent roll.
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Elite Agent
Michael Choi: recruiting (and keeping) a winning team
One of the hardest parts of running a business is human resources; in other words, the recruitment and retention of quality people.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Court case shows why agents and creatives must read the fine print
Engaging a photographer to enhance your listing is par for the course for most real estate agents, but what most don’t know is they could be risking copyright infringement.
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OPINION
How to start your own agency, without tripping over
Going solo and starting your own agency can be as daunting as it is exhilarating.
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NEWS
A List Winners Revealed
Queensland’s coveted ‘A List’, which highlights the top one percent of sales performers in the state, has been unveiled for the fourth year running. Mercedes-Benz Brisbane is the inaugural and major sponsor of the event. Emily Kindred from the A List said their support makes the event possible. “Without the support of our sponsors, Mercedes-Benz Brisbane and PriceFinder, we wouldn’t…
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