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Elite Agent TV
National Auction Round Table: The Skills of Great Auctioneers with Justin Nickerson
Other videos in this series TRANSCRIPT Steve Carroll: I was talking to Nerida, the REA Economist, and she was saying that the climate is such that auctioneers are having to work even harder for their money. Is that fair? Justin Nickerson: I definitely think it’s coming down a little bit more now to the skill of the auctioneer because the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Kingston Lane CEO to lead the stellar line up at The Business of Real Estate
The Business of Real Estate leadership event is open to all principals, leaders and managers in the real estate industry. This multi-speaker event features presentations from leading business minds within the Australasian real estate industry, as well as international guests. The program will see attendees walk away with key insights, knowledge and strategies which put them to the forefront of…
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EPM
Taking the Step Up: Anthea Economos
Anthea Economos likes to stand on her own two feet. A vivacious and dedicated property manager at Ray White Rockdale, the driven daughter of principal Con has well and truly shed the ‘boss’s daughter’ label. That’s not to say the pair don’t gel like peas and carrots; it just means there’s the utmost respect and appreciation for what each brings to the…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Adam Franklin gives his property management social media tips
Digital marketing guru Adam Franklin of Bluewire Media gave Ray White Queensland’s property management team a masterclass in social media last week to keep their skills sharp in a fast-moving environment. The CEO of Bluewire Media and author of Web Marketing That Works busted some common social media myths for the Ray White members. “The fact is you all have…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
2018 REINSW Awards for Excellence finalists announced
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has announced the finalists for its 21st annual Awards for Excellence. REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said it was exciting to see the breadth of talent showcased as finalists for the 2018 awards. “Our awards continue to go from strength to strength, with the best, bravest and brightest that work across the industry…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Re-Leased raise funds to expand commercial property management platform
Re-Leased, the cloud-based commercial property management platform, has raised NZ$2.3 million from New Zealand and UK investors in its first external capital round to fast track development and attract larger international customers. The platform manages over 35,000 properties worldwide for commercial landlords and managers , using cloud-based technology to reduce the costs of administering portfolios while also enhancing tenant services.…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Warrnambool gets new partner
When he started in real estate five years ago as a personal assistant, Fergus Torpy had no intention of making a career out of it. Fast forward to 2018 and Mr Torpy’s not only been confidently leading the sales team at Ray White Warrnambool for several years but is now excited to step into his new role as a partner…
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Fearless entrepreneur to speak at Ray White’s Connect 2018
Entrepreneur Holly Ransom is a guest speaker at this year’s conference which brings together the White family businesses of Ray White, Loan Market, Wealth Market, Home Now, Living Here, White & Partners, and Concierge. Ms Ransom is the founder and CEO of disruptive marketing agency Emergent, a company specialising in the development of high performing intergenerational workforces. From interviewing Barack…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Dave Tyson hits the ground running in Caloundra
When Dave Tyson joined the team at Ray White Commercial Caloundra a few months ago he brought with him over 25 years of property experience and a deep love of the Sunshine Coast. “I love people, and I love property, so this industry is a great thing for me,” Mr Tyson said. “It’s so satisfying to do a deal when…
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Familiar faces have a new home at Ray White Clayton
Duo Michael Renzella and Lee Botsios branched out from their roles at Ray White Oakleigh to open their own office in the south-east Melbourne suburb of Clayton. The duo will bring their extensive area knowledge and connections to the new office, and continue to offer the service they have become renowned for as local business owners. Mr Renzella comes from…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Burwood welcomes new talent
A fresh change is on the horizon for Ray White Burwood as they welcome their newest recruit, Marshalino Michail. Mr Michail has been in real estate for more than seven years, becoming an expert in the area. He will bring exceptional personal service and local area knowledge to the business, and is excited to begin the new chapter in his…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White’s Connect 2018 puts the fun back into leadership training
Some 3000 agents and brokers will arrive on the Gold Coast for Connect 2018 in mid-August, bringing together the White family businesses of Ray White, Loan Market, Wealth Market, Home Now, Living Here, White & Partners and Concierge. The Connect 2018 program has been developed to inspire all delegates to learn and have a lot of fun networking along the…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Mooloolaba agents expand their Sunshine Coast business
Sunshine Coast agents Brent Higgins and James Goldsworthy are expanding their Ray White business to include Kawana. The experienced Ray White Mooloolaba directors are thrilled to be taking ownership of a second office in one of the country’s fastest growing regions. “After eight years of business at Ray White Mooloolaba, the opportunity has arisen for our expansion into the Kawana…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
WA agent finds a new role with Ray White
Vivien Yap is thrilled to welcome Lee Fitzgerald, who will be coming on board at Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont as a general manager. Ms Fitzgerald, who has established a strong profile in Perth’s western suburbs, joined the team today. “Lee will bring a wealth of experience in leadership, staff management and property management,” Ms Yap said. “We are ecstatic…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Rockstars and politicians head the lineup at Ray White’s Connect 2018
This year’s Connect 2018 conference is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. Up to 3000 agents and brokers are expected to arrive on the Gold Coast for Connect 2018 on August 13 and 14, bringing together the strength of the White family businesses of Ray White, Loan Market, Wealth Market, Home Now, Living Here, White & Partners…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Virtual tour startup teams up with realestate.com.au
As technology changes the face of the real estate industry, buyers and renters begin to expect added extras on their listings. Enter virtual tours, allowing customers to experience property in a new way, all from the comfort of their living rooms. Currently only three per cent of all listings offer a virtual tour option, whereas Virtual Tours Creator (VTC) founder…
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Elite Agent TV
National Auction Round Table Part 3: Crucial Conversations
Other videos in this series TRANSCRIPT Steve Carroll: What I’m hearing from the table is there’s never been a time where the need to actually have a conversation, agent to seller, to say, “This is what you need to do. This is the value of your property. This is the strategies you should play.” We all know that agents generally…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ray White agents master customer experience at Super Sales Day
The underlying fundamentals of the Sydney housing market remain strong and agents have every reason to be optimistic but they need to change as their customers have changed, according to social researcher Mark McCrindle. Mr McCrindle of McCrindle Research reminded more than 300 Ray White agents at the group’s Super Sales Day – The Modern Customer last week, that they…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Top agents head to Melbourne for Ray White industry event
Agents from all over Australia this week attended an industry function in Melbourne hosted by the leading property group Ray White. More than 100 real estate agents from many different brands – both boutique and other franchise groups – travelled from Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and across Melbourne to compare notes on their markets and performance amid the backdrop of…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
PPM National Property Management Awards announced
The PPM Group held its annual awards last night at the Marriott Hotel, Surfers Paradise, QLD. Congratulations to the following list of winners: Support team member of the year Annabel Noonan – Di Jones real estate Leasing Consultant of the year Connie Morton – rental results Client service award of the year McGrath Estate Agents port Macquarie Social media and…
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Elite Agent TV
National Auction Round Table Part 1: Around the Grounds
Other videos in this series TRANSCRIPT Steve Carroll: Why don’t I kick off with, “What’s happening in the market at the moment?” We’ll kick off with New South Wales. What’s happening in the market in Sydney and wider New South Wales? Anybody can attack the question and jump in as you feel fit. Stu Benson: My clearance rate up in…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Double Bay appoints Associate Director
Ray White Double Bay agent Warren Ginsberg has taken on a new role, being appointed Associate Director for the office. Since joining the office in 2009 Mr Ginsberg has undergone a journey of hard work, determination, forever learning and exceeding expectations. “I am very honoured to be appointed Associate Director,” said Mr Ginsberg. “It means a lot to me to…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
From reality to realty: How The Mentor changed Moreton Bay Realty
It’s been a couple of months since Moreton Bay Realty appeared in our lounge rooms as stars of Channel Seven’s The Mentor. The family-owned agency sat down with Elite Agent to discuss the impact of the show on their business, and how they survived reality TV editing. It’s hard to escape the unblinking eye of reality TV in Australia; our…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White ‘powers up’ property managers
Customer service is the key to long lasting success from every transaction, or interaction, members have with clients, according to Ray White. Ray White head of property management Emily Sim said “customer service is our core message now more than ever before”. Ms Sim and her team have just concluded a series of national training and networking sessions for property…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White agent accelerates career in Queensland
Ray White Runaway Bay sales and marketing consultant Mitchell Booth is a star in the making. The 20-year-old recently graduated top of class in Ray White Queensland’s Accelerate program. Completed over three months, the training and coaching platform is for all new Ray White Queensland members regardless of their level of industry experience. Ray White Queensland Business Development Executive Candice…
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EPM: Industry News
2018 PPM National Property Management Award finalists announced
The finalists have been announced for the 2018 PPM National Property Management Awards. The PPM Group received more than 135 submissions across eight categories. The judge’s feedback back was that this year the level of submissions were exceptional with many of the category nominees being very close. Here are the finalists in each of the eight categories: Property Manager of…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Iconic Nanette Lilley merges with Ray White
The First Lady of real estate in Brisbane’s western suburbs, Nanette Lilley is retiring from the industry after 46 years and her business will merge with leading property group Ray White. Ray White Sherwood principal Cameron Crouch and his partner and joint director Aimee Carding today opened Ray White Graceville, joined by Nanette Lilley’s long-term investment property clients. “We are…
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EPM: Profile
Karmen Costigan: Acting On Experience
Pursing a Hollywood dream isn’t always as glamorous as it seems. Karmen Costigan explains how, after success as an actor in Melbourne, she and her partner took the opportunity to pursue the Hollywood dream. Roles as an extra in films like Being John Malkovich followed, along with a stint playing Mary Poppins for Disney. But in the late 1990s they…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
High achieving Perth agent joins Ray White North Quays
Successful Perth real estate agent James Kennedy has been warmly welcomed into Ray White North Quays. Mr Kennedy has spent almost 30 years of his life in the greater Kingsley area, which includes graduating from Woodvale Senior High School and playing for the local football club. The elite performer, with the support of his wife Kylie, has been awarded the…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White owner raising money to help sick children
Ray White Toronto owner Paul Wrigley is spending this week driving in his 1966 Holden HR rally car around NSW on his fourth Variety Bush Bash to help raise money for sick children. Mr Wrigley, who has owned Ray White Toronto/Wangi for more than 18 years, is one of those men who provides an iron clad service guarantee with everything…
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Elite Agent
Megan Jaffe: The Human Connection
Megan Jaffe learnt an invaluable lesson early in her working life: Be true to yourself. It was a message that came to her time and again in the final words of the patients she nursed as a young health professional, and it’s a philosophy she continues as she leads Australasia’s most successful real estate agency, Ray White Remuera. The industries may…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Adam Downes’ new national role as Head of Performance Management
Australasia’s leading property group has promoted one of its top lieutenants to a new national role as Head of Performance Management. Adam Downes, currently Ray White’s head of agency operations in Queensland and a gun auctioneer, will start his new role on July 1 after designing a benchmarking program called Pulse for all of the group’s business owners to measure…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Queensland ‘A List’ agent joins Ray White Marsden
ONE of Queensland’s top real estate agents is looking forward to taking her business to the next level after joining Ray White Marsden. Jess Nguyen is in the top one per cent of high performing agents across the state, with more than ten years’ experience in selling properties throughout the Logan region. “Our business has been built on transparency and…
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Every Agent Has a Story
Every Agent Has a Story: Andrew McSweeny
This story comes from Andrew McSweeny, Principal at Ray White Carina, who shares the key lessons he learned during his first sale under his family’s office. Be attentive and ask the right questions to know exactly what your customer wants and needs are Follow the process in place for your transactions; be mindful you may miss something if its structure…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
New Ray White Berwick owners feel strength of network
The strength of the Ray White brand gives Eric Zhang, Winston Wei, Yun Wei, Ricky Chen and Henry Lin a huge amount of confidence as they open their Berwick office. All are thrilled to acquire ownership of Ray White Berwick, which is located around 39kms southeast of Melbourne’s CBD. “Berwick is an established suburb in the City of Casey and…
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