Search Results for: John Hellaby
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Elite Agent
Is real estate’s PR problem solved? How tech can build trust in the real estate sector
Real estate agencies can turn to technology to help them build trust with clients and maintain them as life-long supporters, according to an industry expert.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
From isolation to innovation: How REACH Australia’s support transforms PropTech startups into global success stories
Building a PropTech platform can be a lonely experience, according to John Hellaby.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The three things it takes to sell property in 2023
While mainstream headlines may indicate the current property market is somewhat turbulent, Market Buy CEO John Hellaby says the deals that are getting done, are getting done by agents who are getting the recipe right.
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OPINION
John Hellaby: the secret to work/life balance
Over the past 10 years, the answer to every problem in real estate has been “work harder” – but if we look at the truly successful agents, they’re not working harder, they’re working smarter.
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Market Buy agents score top REIQ awards
Two of Market Buy’s most high-performing agents have received accolades at the Real Estate Institute of Queensland Awards for Excellence, one of the industry’s most prestigious events.
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Celebrity Homes
Mark Wahlberg Buys Las Vegas Villa
Movie star Mark Wahlberg hasn’t wasted any time in growing his Las Vegas property portfolio, picking up a new US$14.5 million bungalow.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why Aussie PropTechs are turning to crowdfunding
The power to determine the future and what our industry looks like is being put back in the hands of the agents, as more and more Aussie property technology companies turn to crowdfunding.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
John Hellaby: the collabarative lessons learned from Inman Las Vegas 2022
The day after Inman I sat in a cabana poolside at the Aria hotel, surrounded by a combination of Inman Ambassadors, Proptech founders & execs and high performing Realtors, reflecting on the conference that was Inman Las Vegas 2022.
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OPINION
Market doom and gloom? That’s fake news: John Hellaby
There’s been plenty of doom and gloom in the media lately when it comes to the current state of the real estate market. But Market Buy CEO John Hellaby says it’s time to put an end to the ‘fake news’.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Market Buy hires Will Farmer to run its US operation
Market Buy has welcomed a new recruit to lead its American operation as the online offer management company ramps up its rapid expansion into the US.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Profitable resales drop for the first time in 18 months but buyer demand is still solid
The rate of profit-making resales across the Australian property market has fallen for the first time since August 2020, indicating conditions have reached a turning point.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
John Hellaby: Another massive quarter
Now in its sixth year of operation, online offer management platform Market Buy continues to go from strength to strength. Here, CEO John Hellaby shares his thoughts on the company’s performance over the past few months.
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OPINION
John Hellaby: Invest in your success and rest
We’ve all hit that wall and burned out at some point in our businesses and jobs. John Hellaby argues that's why rest is critical to success.
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TECH + SOCIAL
John Hellaby: Consumers want tech, but an agent’s role is vital
When it comes to the role of technology in the real estate industry, there are mixed views. While some believe its role will be to replace the real estate agent, Market Buy’s John Hellaby says the agent’s role will always be vital.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Why Australia’s top performers are switching to Market Buy
What do Chris Gilmour, Cara Bergman, Mark McGill, Jo Mooney and Brett Andreassen have in common?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ Salesperson of the Year switches to Market Buy
After almost 20 years in the real estate business, and an REIQ Salesperson of the Year award, Plum Real Estate’s Brett Andreassen has made the switch to the Market Buy platform.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Market Buy’s engine now available to brands
Online offer management platform Market Buy now provides brands with the ability to ‘white label’ their software for a branded experience.
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Elite Agent
John Hellaby: How to create transparency and earn trust
Think about any industry over the past few years and a key trend starts emerging. Consumers are seeking transparency in their interactions, transactions and purchases.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Agent sells 236 properties in one year via Market Buy
A top-performing Queensland agent has set a personal record, selling 236 properties in the past 12 months, all via the Market Buy online offer management platform.
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OPINION
John Hellaby: End of year stats reveal aggressive buyer behaviour
Buyer activity has been at an all-time high, and Market Buy CEO John Hellaby says that’s reflected in the business's annual figures.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Market Buy introduces immediate deposit transfer
Market Buy’s new direct deposit function is helping agents keep their deals together in a market where single buyers are submitting offers across multiple properties.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Market Buy appoints John Hellaby as new CEO
The online offer pioneer, Market Buy, has announced the appointment of John Hellaby as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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OPINION
John Hellaby: The proof is in the pudding
Actions speak louder than words. It’s a popular phrase, and especially true when it comes to the real estate industry, particularly in the current market.
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APPOINTMENTS
Market Buy appoints Joel Dixon as chief technology officer
Online offer management pioneer, Market Buy, has announced the appointment of Joel Dixon in the newly created role of Chief Technology Officer.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Online offer management platform, Market Buy, has come of age
In the five years since Market Buy’s first external sale, the pioneers of online offer management have celebrated some major milestones.
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OPINION
The key to success in the current market
It’s no secret that there’s an oversupply of buyers and an undersupply of homes in the Australian property market right now. Market Buy’s John Hellaby says the stop-start impact of lockdowns has only exacerbated the problem. Here, he explains how agents can work with the changing market, not against it, to generate great results. Imagine a small garden hose. Now,…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
How Market Buy can streamline your business
Whether you’re an agency principal or an employee, real estate agents have a lot in common with entrepreneurs, according to Market Buy's John Hellaby.
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Elite Agent
The importance of online reviews
Why potential clients are more reluctant to respond to a traditional call to action and hand over their name, phone number and email address.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Market Buy seeks to provide a listing presentation advantage
A great digital profile and solid reputation might get you through the door, but nothing secures a listing quite like the cold hard data of proven results, according to Market Buy’s John Hellaby. A former agent himself, Mr Hellaby explained Market Buy provides all real estate clients with that data, with every sale on the platform compiled into a PDF…
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Elite Agent
When is a disruptor really a disruptor?
For the best part of the past two decades, the term “disruptor” has been a popular buzzword in the real estate industry. Every new shiny piece of PropTech promises to be the biggest and the best thing since sliced bread, but few really are. We’ve seen cut-price commission and crowd-funded and owned models come and go, as well as share…
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Real Estate News
Victorian and WA markets show impressive sales trends
Online offer management system Market Buy has reported solid sales trends across the country, with properties selling for up to $29,500 more in the June quarter compared to its March counterpart.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
How to improve your listing conversion rate: John Hellaby
John Hellaby of MarketBuy shares his expert insight into social media content that makes you the first agent people think of and overcomes two of the biggest listing presentation hurdles before you even walk through the door.
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OPINION
What happened in Vegas: Dave Stewart
Last month I made the long-haul flight (in cattle class) over to the States to attend the Inman conference. For those of you who don’t know, Inman has two major conferences a year. One in January in New York and one in August that was, up until this year, held in San Francisco. This year they ramped it up and…
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Elite Agent
10 Steps to Make Your Website Profitable
John Hellaby, creator of new website checkmyhouseprice.com.au shares his top 10 tips for making your website profitable in 2012. New web based technologies and our use of the Internet, are the driving forces behind a change of thinking in how company websites are designed and it’s proving to be massively profitable for early adapters. This new approach encourages looking at…
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