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Elite Agent
How to get the best auction results: Damien Cooley
With the Victorian real estate industry now able to host in-person auctions, we thought it was the perfect time for a refresher course, courtesy of superstar auctioneer Damien Cooley, who shared his knowledge last July on the Elevate podcast. Damien Cooley is amazed at how many auctioneers actually don’t use a hammer. He notes it’s one of his most important…
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NEWS
Homely secures auctioneer Damien Cooley as a brand ambassador
Real estate portal, homely.com.au, has named acclaimed auctioneer Damien Cooley as their new brand ambassador. Off the back of announcing a massive partnership with 400 top real estate agents from across the country, Homely has today shared that two-time REINSW Award for Excellence in Auctioneering recipient, Damien Cooley has become their first official brand ambassador. Mr Cooley has been brought…
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NEWS
LJ Hooker and Damien Cooley contribute to a miracle
A Queensland agency has forfeited its sales commission for the auction of a high-end Hamptons-style home as part of a fundraising drive set to benefit premature and unwell babies. LJ Hooker Pacific Pines Helensvale is selling and marketing a no-reserve auction for the Mater Little Miracles this Sunday. Leading national auctioneer Damien Cooley will handle the gavel on the day.…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Reading the crowd and maximising the final bid: Damien Cooley
Damien Cooley is without doubt one of Australia’s most recognised and booked property auctioneers. Starting in real estate 20 years ago in property management, Damien is now relied upon by his many blue chip clients for his intimate style, professionalism and unsurpassed calibre of service. Many of you have probably seen Damien working his magic on shows like The Block, which…
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QLD
Cooley partner David Holmes wins REIQ auctioneering competition
Cooley partner David Holmes recently won the annual auctioneering competition held by the Real Estate Institute of Queesland (REIQ).
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Elite Agent
Cooley Auctions heads for warmer climes with expansion into Queensland
Cooley Auctions have headed over the border to Coolangatta and beyond, with leading auctioneer David Holmes to represent the brand north of the Tweed in its first interstate offering.
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NEWS
Cooley Auction Rooms rebranded as Homely Auction House
Homely.com.au has signed on to sponsor Cooley Auctions’ esteemed Double Bay auction rooms, rebranding the space as the Homely Auction House.
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NEWS
The Agency partners with Cooley Auctions in NSW
In line with The Agency’s continued growth, the brand has partnered exclusively with Cooley Auctions within NSW. This partnership brings the award-winning auctioneering service led by Damien Cooley, and his impressive team of 17 auctioneers, to The Agency. The Agency CEO Matt Lahood said Cooley Auctions auctioneering team is the most booked independent auction service in the country. Damien Cooley…
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Clearance rate for in-room auctions has been higher than on site: Cooley
Cooley’s has crunched the numbers to end the debate between in-room or on-site auctions – with ‘in room’ auctions winning by a mile. Cooley Auctions, the Sydney-based auctioneer group have compared both auction methods for selling a home and weighed up the pros and cons. Director Damien Cooley says his in-room auction numbers paint a persuasive picture. “The in-room numbers…
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Cooley Auctions Golf Classic raises $500,000 for Youth off the Streets
The 10th and final Cooley Golf Classic was held on Friday 12 May at Bonnie Doon Golf Club raising over $65,000 for Youth Off The Streets. The goal for the final year of the event was to raise $500,000 over the 10-year period and Youth Off The Streets and Cooley Auctions are thrilled that that result was achieved. Prior to…
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Cooley Auctions braces itself for Super Saturday this coming Feb 25
Super Saturday is coming early for Cooley Auctions with 100 homes set to go under the hammer on February 25, a personal best for the team. Looking back at the same weekend over the past five years, February has never looked hotter for Cooley Auctions as only 2014 came close with 97 auctions in one day, but this year will…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Mark Kentwell opens new “statement” office
Award-winning real estate agent Mark Kentwell has announced the opening of PRD Presence office in Toronto, on the waterfront of Lake Macquarie.
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NEWS
The top 50 residential real estate influencers and innovators for 2022
There is rarely a dull day in real estate. From mergers and acquisitions, pivoting in a changing market and continued acceleration of PropTech, 2022 has been a year for the record books.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auction volumes drop across Sydney in November but sentiment starting to change
Sydney auction volumes have halved compared to this time last year as uncertain vendors have moved across to private treaty sales according to an expert.
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NEWS
Contestants, auctioneers and the underbidder say there was no dummy bidding on The Block
The Block auctioneers and the winning contestants have rubbished rumours the underbidder on Oz and Omar’s resort-like House 5 was dummy bidding to push the price of the property up.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auctions surge as spring selling season gets underway
Auction activity is set to jump this weekend as the spring selling season sees a flurry of vendors looking to capitalise on record property prices.
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LUXE LISTINGS SYDNEY SEASON 1 RECAPS
The D’Luxe Nuts: A real-world recap of Season 2 episode 6 plus an exclusive interview with Monika Tu
Just as we were becoming accustomed to our weekly dose of luxury properties, stunning Sydney views, and a wealth of timeless agent one-liners, the credits have rolled on the final episode of Luxe Listings Sydney season 2.
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LUXE LISTINGS SYDNEY SEASON 1 RECAPS
The D’Luxe Nuts: A real-world recap of Season 2 episode 5 plus an exclusive with D’Leanne Lewis
We're heading rapidly towards the conclusion of Luxe Listings Sydney Season 2 with deals happening all over Sydney - Gavin has temporarily flown the Eastern Suburbs nest for the shire and at the same time, the doctor wants him in his office stat. The Laing+Simmons deal has stalled. Simon and Gavin still aren't talking...
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LUXE LISTINGS SYDNEY SEASON 1 RECAPS
The D’Luxe Nuts: Nuts for all things Luxe – our real life real estate recap of Luxe Listings Sydney Season 1
Which White was calling Gavin Rubinstein? Will Simon’s Cohen’s assistant Tammy stay or go? Can Queen D’Leanne retain her real estate crown? And, has the Castle officially sold?
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TECH + SOCIAL
Top 10 real estate social media marketing tips for real estate agents
Social media is the highest lead generator for property businesses.
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NEWS
Dilapidated Sydney homes selling well above reserve
Three rundown Sydney properties have sold well above their reserve price over the weekend, highlighting just how strong the current market is.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New REINSW president Peter Matthews takes the reins
Peter Matthews, Founder & CEO of Realtair, today begins a two-year tenure as President of the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW). Mr Matthews takes the reins from Leanne Pilkington, CEO and co-owner of the Laing+Simmons network, who remains on the REINSW Board.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auctions kick up a gear in busiest week in more than six months
This week is shaping up to be the busiest week for auctions since March, with more than 3000 properties set to go under the hammer across the nation – including the return of onsite auctions in Sydney. CoreLogic’s National Auction Market Preview shows 3096 auctions are booked across the combined capital cities for the week ending October 17, including 983…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Leaving a legacy: Clinton Eastell and Dan Argent talk self-motivation, the pros and cons of running your own business, and what it takes to have your name on the door
Running your own agency might be the dream for many, but what does it really take to have your name on the door?
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Elite Agent TV
Gavin’s biggest success secret: Luxe Listings Sydney Episode 2 recap
Welcome to our recap of Episode 2 of Luxe Listings Sydney. For those of you stuck in lockdown or still lacking some kind of post AREC motivation we realise you all probably binged the entire six-episode season in one hit. But since we have day jobs aspiring to the dizzying heights of reaching our own reality shows (Gogglebox we’re looking at…
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Elite Agent TV
‘You’re dealing with a lot of egos in this business…’: Luxe Listings Sydney makes its debut
After spending the last 15 years shamelessly indulging in the reality shows of the luxury property market (and their over-the-top agents) of Los Angeles and New York, finally, it’s Australia’s turn.
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NEWS
The Agency Thirroul reduce their footprint and support community
The global pandemic has changed all of our lives, how we work, how we live and where we live. Covid-19 has sped up the transition from traditional office-bound jobs to the majority of people working from home and…
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NEWS
realestate.com.au launches online auction integration to support social distancing
realestate.com.au has announced the launch of Online Auctions to further support the property industry in adapting to new operating conditions. The new feature enables real estate agents to promote their vendor’s upcoming online auction on realestate.com.au and seamlessly link through to an online auction technology platform. REA Group General Manager Core Products, Tim Bradley said, similar to the launch of Digital Inspections last week, the turnaround time for…
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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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PropTech platforms Realtair and AuctionNow join forces
Australian PropTech innovator Realtair will merge with leading independent auction platform, AuctionNow, in a move that will see the formation of Australia’s first genuine end-to-end, integrated digital sales transaction platform. Realtair CEO and Founder Peter Matthews said the merger with Damien Cooley’s AuctionNow is perfectly timed at the start of this new decade. “At Realtair we have digitised and automated…
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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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2019 REINSW Awards for Excellence Winners
Now in its 22nd year, the REINSW has recognised outstanding achievements, crowning the winners of its 2019 REINSW Awards for Excellence held at The Star on Thursday, 19 September 2019. REINSW President Leanne Pilkington says this year, the calibre of finalists was incredibly high. “Last night the success of our industry was on full display,…
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NSW
The annual Real Estate Sleep Out to take place next month
Cooley Auctions and Youth Off The Streets are calling on the real estate industry to brave the winter chill and take part in the 2019 Real Estate Sleep Out on Monday, 19 August. Now in its fourth year, Real Estate Sleep Out raises money and awareness for Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off The Streets. The event has expanded interstate since…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REINSW 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists announced
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has announced the finalists for its annual Awards for Excellence. Now in its 22nd year, the Awards for Excellence is the largest and most respected industry awards in NSW and recognises the best, bravest and brightest work across the industry. REINSW President, Leanne Pilkington, said the quality of applicants gets better…
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NEWS
The best of the best on show at AREC’s Australasian Auctioneering Competition
After the resounding success of last year’s inaugural competition, the AREC Australasian Auctioneering competition has now established itself as an integral part of the Australian Real Estate Conference. Under the direction of AREC founder John McGrath, the competition was judged by an independent panel of four, who awarded the AREC 2019 Australasian Auctioneer to New South Welshman, Jason Andrew from…
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