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Elite Agent
10 High-impact, low-cost marketing ideas for real estate agents
Recent Covid-19 stay-at-home policies and lockdowns have seen many people with extra time on their hands. For example, American adults spent on average 3.5 hours per day on their phones in 2019, and the time spent on social media has increased by 20 per cent. With so many people spending time on social media, real estate agents can capitalise on the trend by…
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Real Estate News
Off-market listings app changing how WA buys and sells property
With an increasing number of sellers enquiring about off-market listings, an app has been modified to provide West Australians with a new and discreet way to buy and sell property which may not otherwise come to market. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi said due to the current economic conditions many people were looking for cost-effective and productive ways to buy and…
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The Agency expands to NSW’s stunning Central West
The Agency has announced its expansion into the NSW Central West, with highly regarded local agent Monica Henley and business development manager Justine Campbell at the helm of the new operation. The Central West, with a focus on Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst and Mudgee, is home to many of Australia’s best-known growers and producers, along with a thriving mining industry. Investment…
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Elite Agent
Nine steps for keeping your office safe in COVID-19
From implementing extra cleaning of frequently touched surfaces to including your shared company cars in regular cleans, there are a lot of extra safety standards you need to consider as your team settles back in at the office. National anti-viral sanitisation company Cleancorp has been inundated with inquiries since the beginning of the pandemic, and company Director Lisa Macqueen said…
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Elite Agent
If it were Day 1 in real estate again… what would you do differently?
Coming out of the COVID-19 crisis is the perfect time to adopt a “learner mentality” and treat things as though it’s your first day in real estate, a top sales director says. Speaking as part of a Transform 2020 Leadership Lesson, The Agency’s Thomas McGlynn (now CEO at BresicWhitney) says too often agents think they know it all and have…
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Elite Agent
Getting back on track post COVID-19
Real estate agents should use the COVID-19 crisis to do an audit of their business and inject renewed energy into their game plan, a top sales director says. Speaking during a Transform 2020 Leadership Lesson, Thomas McGlynn, from The Agency, told agents the COVID-19 crisis had been a rollercoaster. “It’s been a really steep learning curve, and as a leader,…
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Real Estate News
Small town agency delivers big promise
Personalised service and community spirit are the benchmarks of Soul Property Agents – the newest entrant to the Griffith market in New South Wales. Long-time locals Angelo Cirillo and Nathan Thomas said the time was ripe to create a business that would service a client base they understand all too well. “Our market place is family based – mums and…
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Real Estate sector honoured in Queen’s Birthday list
The Queen’s Birthday honour roll has seen some of the property sector’s most notable names honoured, along with a host of other famous Australians and New Zealanders. In total, 993 Aussie’s were congratulated by the Queen in her annual Queen’s Birthday Honours. A number of real estate agents and business were among them, acknowledged for their history of services to…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
@realty to offer agents full commission
@realty has this week unveiled a new earning scheme for agents, who will have the ability to move from @realty’s standard 93 per cent commission to 100 per cent. Under the new scheme, once agents have paid $20,000 in service fees through their standard commission, they will be eligible to retain 100 per cent of commission earned on any further…
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Realtor.com names Rachel Morley as Chief Product Officer
Real estate technology platform Realtor.com has promoted Rachel Morley to Chief Product Officer, where she will lead product strategy for the company. For more than two decades, Ms Morley has helped companies conceive, create and evolve products and technology practices that help organisations and their customers succeed. David Doctorow, CEO of Move, Inc, operator of realtor.com, said Ms Morley is passionate about…
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Hamish Mill named 2020 Domain Golden Gavel Champion
Auctioneer Hamish Mill of Williams Real Estate has taken out the top title for the second year running at the coveted Domain Golden Gavel Live Awards in South Australia. Held on May 29 and hosted by the Society of Auctioneers & Appraisers, the annual event is now in its 28th year and recognises the best of the best for their…
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Real Estate News
Why every agent should have a pre-market and off-market strategy
Many vendors are opting for a ‘let’s wait it out’ approach, but they don’t need to. And, many buyers are missing out, because of the lack of stock ‘on the market’. They too, don’t need to. The real estate industry is experiencing an overdue technological upgrade that’s forced agents to re-think the way they do business to ensure they still…
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@Realty launches OASIS platform for boutique agencies and sole operators
Coronavirus has accelerated the release of @realty’s new OASIS structure – an agency platform which could be a financial lifeline for smaller agencies and independents struggling in the current environment. OASIS – which stands for Online Agency Support and Integrated Systems -allows boutique real estate agencies and sole operators to access @realty’s national database and administrative services, while still operating…
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Real Estate News
Luxury sales confirm confidence in Sydney’s property market
The Agency’s Sydney operation has shrugged off forecasts of an imminent housing slump, turning over three $10 million-plus sales in the past seven days. The recent transactions occurred on the Lower North Shore, Inner West and Inner East of Sydney and come off the back of a further three $10 million-plus sales transacted across the last seven days of last…
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Real Estate News
Prestigious real estate team joins The Agency’s Wollongong operation
The Wollongong property market is set for a shake-up, with industry veteran and highly respected Wollongong resident Sean O’Connor joining The Agency in the key regional market. Mr O’Connor – who is consistently ranked in the top 10 agents within his former real estate network and is considered a platinum level agent – brings his team along with him to…
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Elite Agent
Creativity and innovation: Suzannah Toop
A few years ago, second-generation real estate professional Suzannah Toop was lucky enough to enjoy a coffee with Google Australia Head of Engineering, Alan Noble. When she asked him about the role of real estate in the future, his response struck a chord. “He just looked at me, and I’ll never forget it,” Suzannah says. “He simply said: ‘Well you…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Embracing change and remaining relevant: Suzannah Toop
A few years ago, second-generation real estate professional Suzannah Toop was lucky enough to enjoy a coffee with Google Australia Head of Engineering, Alan Noble. When she asked him about the role of real estate in the future, his response struck a chord. But this conversation, in recent times ways, has been a driver for the company. Mention the name Toop & Toop to anyone…
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Elite Agent
Break free from your agency and build a better business
The days of Australia’s high-performing real estate agents working for box-brand franchises are over. Why give away half of your hard-earned commission to somebody who does none of the work and offers precious little support? At UrbanX, we know the most significant factor in a successful sale is you – the agent. Sellers do not care about shopfronts. They want…
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Real Estate News
The Agency expands to Sydney’s south-west
Liverpool property specialists Eva Frketic and Ben Marovic are set to head up The Agency’s new operation in the heart of Sydney’s south-west. Dubbed Sydney’s ‘third city’, Liverpool is thriving and is one of the fastest-growing multi-cultural hubs in Australia, with the new $5.3 billion Western Sydney Airport due for operational completion by 2026 and a continuing population boom. The…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Resilience – and relaunching in real estate with Ivan Sarakula
The day to day life of an agent is often walking a fine line of risk versus reward. As Ivan Sarakula signed up to appear on one of the biggest reality shows in the country, Married at First Sight, it was about finding love – but he found both his personal and professional life under the microscope. In this podcast,…
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Real Estate News
Ex big-brand directors launch new business
Two of Brisbane’s most prominent southside property professionals have bid farewell to directorships at big-brand agencies and launched their own business. Taylor Kleinberg and Frank Lombardi have joined forces to create Klein & Co – a slick new operation, powered by UrbanX. Their decision to strike out on their own is particularly bold given current economic uncertainty around the coronavirus,…
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Real estate industry experiencing surge in off-market listings
The global pandemic has dramatically changed the way real estate agents do business, with Listing Loop reporting a significant rise in the number of off-market property listings. Defined as properties that are listed for sale, but not necessarily advertised through the standard mainstream channels, these ‘secret listings’ are typically marketed by agents to their individual networks. This surge in off-market…
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R&W expands its presence in the Southern Highlands
Richardson & Wrench has opened a new office in the Southern Highlands, marking an expansion into regions close to Sydney, which offer the benefits of both lifestyle and affordability. R& W notes the attraction factors that have made the Southern Highlands a perennial favourite amongst Sydney’s society set have been highlighted by the number of high-profile business and entertainment identities…
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Real Estate News
The metropolitan property markets outperforming the pandemic
On the back of reduced housing stock, pent-up buyer demand and relatively stable housing prices, The Agency Group has seen promising turnover in the entry level categories and suburb records broken in the prestige sector. The Agency reports Sydney’s prestige Eastern Suburbs market has achieved some astounding results, with Ben Collier selling over $30 million worth of property over the…
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Real Estate News
Five reasons now might be the perfect time to go out on your own
This recent COVID-19 crisis has imparted a level of disruption that our generation of real estate professionals has not seen before, requiring us to be adaptive and respond to change very quickly. It sees us in the midst of a paradigm shift, as the impact and status of the current COVID-19 pandemic evolves daily. Our industry has fast-tracked technologies and…
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Real Estate News
New app offers reprieve for property industry
Developers can now give prospective property buyers the experience normally given in face-to-face showings, with a Brisbane-based creative agency launching a new interactive app, overcoming challenges with COVID-19’s social distancing measures. icreate.agency – which specialises in property – fast-tracked their new interactive online program called the ‘iCreate Sales Track App’ to simulate the experience of visiting sales suite or display villages. Having developed…
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Real Estate News
Eview Group announces ninth national partnership for 2020
With its ninth national partnership for 2020 confirmed in Darwin, Eview Group is fast becoming a formidable force amongst the real estate industry. In addition to extending its nation-wide reach into the Northern Territory, Eview Group will also further cement its already-established position within Queensland with a relaunch of an agency there. With the accumulation of almost 30 years of…
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OPINION
Five steps to help agents thrive during a crisis
There’s no denying the Coronavirus crisis has been devastating to many. The health and economic implications run deep and, depending on the strategy adopted, they could also run long. The human toll on people’s lives and livelihood is immense, and like everyone else, I’m eager for us to move back toward a more certain future. That said, this current event…
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Real Estate News
Propic makes AI technology available for free during pandemic
Real estate software service provider Propic will make its AI technology available for free to all real estate businesses, irrespective of size, to support the industry through the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the changing needs of businesses and customers, the AI technology has been trained to answer a variety of different coronavirus-related questions. Valued at thousands of dollars, Propic’s…
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Real Estate News
New app reconnects property managers with tenants from a distance
The strict social distancing measures imposed nationally by the Government in response to COVID-19 have created a major dilemma for property managers. Their inability to conduct routine inspections, review reported or completed maintenance issues, and interview new tenants leaves them unable to fulfill their obligations to landlords and ensure the safety of tenants. In response to this dilemma, an Australian…
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Elite Agent
REEF applies for industry award variation for commission-only salespeople
With COVID-19 likely to heavily impact commission-only agents, the Real Estate Employer’s Federation (REEF) has applied for a variation to the Industry Award in a bid to postpone next year’s annual Minimum Income Threshold Amount (MITA) reviews. REEF CEO Bryan Wilcox said the application to the Fair Work Commission was filed by REEF and the Real Estate Employer’s Federation of…
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EPM: Technology & Social
Four marketing trends that matter in 2020
This year will not be the year of artificial intelligence, but you’re sure going to hear a lot about it. While AI, augmented reality and things like blockchain work on closing the gap between market promise and market reality, plenty of other important trends are set to hit the Australian real estate sector in 2020. Here are four you’ll want…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
How Real Estate Agents Can Help Their Clients Through The COVID-19 Crisis
The fear and uncertainty that has hit Australian shores since the arrival of COVID-19 is impossible to escape. Real estate agents, sellers and buyers alike have been caught up in a whirlwind of doomsday rhetoric, but two of Australia’s leading real estate experts say COVID-19 need not spell disaster for the industry. In this insightful…
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Real Estate News
Jon Snead of The Agency: The value of unexpected kindness
As more and more COVID-19 social restrictions came into play, Jon Snead of The Agency Neutral Bay found himself increasingly preoccupied with ways he could help – not just as an agent but as a member of his community. Ultimately, he created ‘rescue packs’ comprising essential items for the vulnerable. Beautiful in its simplicity, it has gone viral as a…
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Real Estate News
The Agency implements measures to protect jobs and ensure team retention
The Agency Group has announced a raft of business continuity measures to ensure staff retention during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Noting the measures had been welcomed by the vast majority of its staff, they said the initiatives would have no impact on group’s ability to deliver industry-leading real estate services to its clients, property agents, home buyers and sellers, landlords…
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