Search Results for: Fiona Blayney
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EPM: First Person
How to make Mission 2020 into Mission Possible
When people have asked me in recent months how I am, one of my go-to responses has been ‘excitedly exhausted’. While 2019 won’t go down in the books as the best year in my life, I am learning to find the gifts within it. That’s what you’re meant to say when things have been tough…
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EPM: First Person
Whose goal is it anyway?
What do dresses, my parenting skills and real estate have in common? You’ll never guess, so I’ll tell you – goal setting. More to the point, collaborative goal setting and the ability to know when to take over and when to co-operate. I came to the sudden realisation recently that collaborative goal setting may not be as simple and automatic…
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EPM: First Person
The value of choice
As I continued my crusade in the industry, shouting about the arrival of choice and the departure of disruption, I realised recently that I have started making different choices. Choices I never thought I would make. You see, I love grocery shopping. Yes, I know you may think I am strange, but cooking is my happy place. I’m no culinary…
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Elite Agent
Forget the fast fix
There I was, staring into my old wardrobe. I say old not because it looks decrepit, but because it remains filled with my old clothes; clothes that belong to a body I’m yet to become reacquainted with. The evening was cold and, for the first time this year, my husband and I had a free pass to go out. I…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The Property Management Models of Today: Fiona Blayney
How many property management models are out there today? It’s an interesting question because most people in PM only think in terms of one model – the traditional, full-service approach to managing properties for clients. But there are more options on the table for our customers now, with the vast array of technology available and new ways of providing services…
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Real Estate News
The future of rent – Real Ideas Prize finalists revealed, it’s time to cast your vote!
The competition to discover inspiring ideas that move the rental experience forward has now entered its final phase, with the public invited to have their say on who should win the Real Ideas Prize. Five entries were chosen to make the shortlist for the award after an overwhelming amount of entries were received nationwide. These finalists were recently given the…
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EPM
Seeking the truth
From the moment we are born we strive to communicate. Babies cry to let their parents know they are hungry, tired or need a cuddle, while parents wait patiently for their first word. More often than not, patience quickly turns to impatience as they decide the most incoherent babble is actually a word, albeit one only they understand. In jest…
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Real Estate News
Less than a week to go to submit your game changing idea: Real Ideas Prize
There is only less than a week to go before the entries for the Real Ideas Prize, hosted by realestate.com.au, closes. The Real Ideas Prize is a unique ‘shark tank’ style competition for anyone in the real estate industry to pitch an idea- no matter no big or small- to go in the running to win a share of $100,000…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
realestate.com.au launch new competition to re-imagine the rental experience
realestate.com.au have today launched The Real Ideas Prize, a new ‘shark tank’ style competition for those who work in real estate to pitch their big idea on how to improve the rental experience. Contestants from around the country will have the chance to win a share of $100,000 and access to leading industry mentors to help bring their idea to…
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EPM
Life by Design
I SPENT A significant portion of my time over the weekend doing one of my favourite things: packing bags for our upcoming family holiday. Now don’t get me wrong; I am not so sadistic that I rate the physical act of packing exhilarating (although I must admit after being on the road for 15 years I do get a kick…
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EPM: First Person
The secret to handling change: Fiona Blayney
A single woman doesn’t really need a 4WD, especially when she has nothing that needs carting around in the back of it; a laptop can surely fit in the front seat. After caving to the advice of Dad when I returned from my backpacking adventures, I bought that sensible Green Corolla Hatch instead of the Jeep Wrangler I so desperately…
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EPM
Why we need to look outside the real estate industry for customer service lessons
There is something about watching mere mortals attempting to renovate what appears to be the ‘unrenovatable’ (and yes, I’m sure that’s a word) in a matter of weeks, with limited to no experience, whilst living through the unlivable. Now that I think about it, watching reality renovation shows for someone who has never renovated is akin to being an armchair…
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EPM: First Person
How overcoming ‘stranger danger’ can be good for business
Green and white stickers once adorned letterboxes across a community; they represented a Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) ‘safe house’. If your letterbox had one of these stickers you were considered a safe house for children in need on their way home from school. They were a fantastic idea back in the day when kids were walking home from school; should they…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Top Ten Takeaways from ARPM Day 1
The Australasian Residential Property Management Conference (ARPM) kicked off yesterday with a whole host of speakers sharing tools and insights for property managers and principals. Here are ten great takeaways from Day 1. 10. Recover your workday Lauren Kirk of Real+ discussed how our need for immediacy (ordering your coffee via an app anyone?) is affecting our ability to realise…
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Brand Editorial
Tameka Smith takes the crown in PM Transform 2018
PM Transform 2018, in partnership with Real+, realestate.com.au and Rockend saw participants from across the country take part in a 30-day intensive training program, including live classes, daily challenges and exercises focused on helping them achieve their career goals. A number of industry-recognised coaches and trainers participated, delivering live sessions and exclusive training content for the participants across the month.…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Vivien Yap adds Senior Property Manager to her team at Ray White Dalkieth Claremont
Vivien Yap has further extended her team, bringing on Fiona Short as a Senior Property Manager. Ms Short joins Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont with over 15 years’ experience in the property management industry. She firmly believes communication is the key to a successful property management business. “Whether you know the answer or not … as long as you’re communicating and being…
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EPM: First Person
Call the Professional: Fiona Blayney
I think everyone has an inner wannabe. I’m not talking about the social wannabe, the one you’d associate with a schoolyard name-calling, but the adult wannabe that exists in us all. There are two types of adult wannabe status. One that invariably rears its head is when we’ve got the time and inclination to dabble in that profession we fancy…
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EPM: First Person
Relationship Status: It’s Complicated – Fiona Blayney
It’s been some 27 years since I started in the workforce. I recall with much amusement a group of us girls switching out of our school uniforms, Clark Kent-style, and into our ‘Woolworths Checkout Chick’ fashionable wear in the rather private space that was the back seat of the 107 bus heading straight from school to the illustrious Top Ryde.…
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EPM: First Person
Fiona Blayney: How to Handle Tough Conversations and Decisions Like a Hero
Tough decisions and difficult conversations: at times like these you need to find your inner superhero and put on your big girl pants, says Fiona Blayney. I’ve never really been a fan of big girl pants. I’ve never found mine a natural fit and as such, if I’m honest, I still find them pretty uncomfortable. I don’t remember the first…
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Elite Agent
Kylie Maxwell – Challenge Accepted
TRANSFORM MASTERS Champion 2017 Kylie Maxwell from LJ Hooker Queanbeyan was not part of the original #SuperSix chosen to compete in this year’s program. But showing consistency, experience and an extra special care factor for both business and people, Kylie ‘stole the show’ and made it her own. Here are some of the highlights of what she learned along the…
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LEADERSHIP
SMARTER Goal Setting in 2018: Alison McGavin
As 2017 draws to a close, it’s time to think about 2018. What will this year look like to you? What do you want to achieve? We all have things that we want to achieve, whether that be growth within our business, monetary targets, a new job, a promotion, education and learning that we want to do but have…
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Elite Agent
What do you know for sure? Samantha McLean
This time last year I wrote my editor’s note based on something Oprah Winfrey does every year: the O List, a list of her favourite things of the year dressed up as Chrissy gifts for sale on Amazon.com. I made a list of my favourite things of the year too. I re-read that editorial the other day and thought…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 20: How to Lead a Winning Team, the AREAs, the truth about cats and dogs and more
Weekly wrap: Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards recap the week that was. ‘Elevate’ is the 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. To…
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EPM: Leadership
The Magic of Numbers: Fiona Blayney
Abracadabra alakazam! Now you see it, now you don’t. Watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat! The magic of the magician was embedded into our minds as young children. More recently, I was reminded of this as B1 and B2 (our favourite Bananas in Pyjamas) turned professional magicians and made a friend disappear from their magical box. Just…
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Real Estate News
Sarah Dawson joins Real+ as Head of Growth
Sarah Dawson has joined Real+ as Head of Growth bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience from her 20 years in the real estate industry. Sarah will be working in a senior capacity alongside Real+ CEO Fiona Blayney and General Manager Lauren Kirk and is responsible for the recruitment and outsourcing team and growing the business across the…
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Elite Agent TV
Safety Tips for Property Managers with Fiona Blayney: Part 3
TRANSCRIPT Welcome back to Episode 3 of our safety and risk management in the workplace. Today we’re going to speak about technology and the importance of having, at a base minimum, one tracking system to ensure that we physically know where you are at any one time in the office. Now I know it can feel all Big Brother-ish, and…
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Elite Agent TV
Safety Tips for Property Managers with Fiona Blayney: Part 2
TRANSCRIPT Welcome back to our second episode around safety in the workplace. I’m going to speak with you about what to do when you’re actually on site and that gut instinct, that fight or flight mode really kicks in. At the risk of creating havoc in your office with Fiona Blayney telling the world that if you don’t feel safe,…
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Elite Agent TV
Safety Tips for Property Managers with Fiona Blayney: Part 1
TRANSCRIPT Hi. I’m Fiona Blayney, the CEO and Founder of Real+. Today, I’m here to talk with you over the next three sessions about that all important yet sometimes avoided topic of safety. There’s been heightened awareness around safety in the workplace by some very unfortunate circumstances of our colleagues in New Zealand in recent weeks. It’s important not to…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 10: The A List, New ways of buying and selling, REINSW awards, Knowing your numbers, PM BD for experts and more
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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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 9: How to manage your business numbers to greater profitability
Transform Masters: Fiona Blayney from Real+ is back to talk to the 2017 Masters about budgeting, improving profitability, the economics of hiring a BDM, why as a principal you need to know your hourly rate (and keep track of what the company owes you!). Note: In this podcast, Fiona mentions some budgetary worksheets. If you would like a copy of…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 8: Free Fridges, AirBnB for first homebuyers, Beating the Interceptors, Marketing Tips and more
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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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 4: The 8 fundamental areas of goal setting in life and in real estate
Transform Masters: Fiona Blayney and Samantha McLean talk about getting what you want in your career and life – but at the same time making sure your goals are realistic and achievable. ‘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…
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EPM: Leadership
Behind Closed Doors
Sitting here in a café in Melbourne, grabbing a quick breakfast before I head to training for the day, I am surrounded by people doing the same. Same same but different. My lady friend to my left (yes, you’d be right to imagine me being that person who strikes up a conversation with anyone) has been patiently waiting for her…
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EPM
R U OK?
Don’t just ignore stress, anxiety and depression – a little question to a friend or colleague may start a vital conversation about mental health, says Fiona Blayney. You’ll be getting the impression that a few things have my heightened attention at the moment if you’ve been reading my most recent words. I’m not sure if it has something to do…
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Fiona Blayney with Sarah Bell
Transcript: Sarah Bell: Welcome to the Elite Agent couch, Fiona. Fiona Blayney: Thank you very much, Sarah. Sarah: Talk to me about how our sales agents can just get more listings from their property managers. Fiona: Look I think the first thing is forget the notion that property management is in one side of the room and sales people are…
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