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Real Estate News
Turner Real Estate makes strategic property management acquisition
Independent South Australian real estate agency Turner Real Estate has reached an agreement to acquire Steadfast Property Managers. The business will be gradually integrated into Turner Real Estate’s extensive property management division, resulting in a rent roll of 2600 properties – one of the largest in South Australia today. Steadfast Property Managers is a locally owned property management business founded…
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Real Estate News
Realmark Coastal welcomes Todd and Danielle Utley
Husband and Wife duo, Todd and Danielle Utley, have joined leading WA agency, Realmark Coastal, this month. Todd and Danielle have forged a strong career in real estate together, having most recently worked with Peard Real Estate for the last 15 years. Todd and Danielle both had separate real estate careers before combining forces when…
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Elite Agent
Property giant Ray White kicks off Australia’s biggest game of Hide & Seek
Leading agency Ray White has just launched its latest brand campaign called Hide & Seek, a playful take on the childhood game in a bid to entice both buyers and sellers into the market. The property giant’s franchised network of more than 1000 offices sold just over 75,000 homes, worth $40.7 billion across Australasia despite the…
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Real Estate News
ACT Real Estate celebrates 25 years of awards for excellence
The ACT real estate sector celebrated its achievements for the past year with a Gala Dinner at the QT Hotel on Saturday night. A crowd of over 320 were present to acknowledge the outstanding performances of the industry’s elite. “In 1995 the Institute held its first Awards for Excellence and presented nine awards, this year we presented 30 awards,” REIACT…
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Real Estate News
Familiar face takes reins at Ray White Rural Warwick
Experienced and well-established Ray White Rural Pittsworth owners, James and Sally Croft have expanded their business and opened the doors to the new Ray White office in Warwick. Owning an existing Ray White office in neighbouring Pittsworth, the husband and wife duo believed the expansion was a natural step for their business as they aim to further service the needs…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Starting a real estate business in a niche market – Adrian Wilson
With nearly 20 years of real estate experience and an MBA under his belt, Adrian Wilson is a multi-award-winning real estate agent who is now conquering the Sydney City apartment market via his new venture Ayre Real Estate, an agency that is specialising in high-rise apartments.
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Real Estate News
C21 expands Western Australian presence
C21 has expanded its network with the opening of a new office in Canning Vale, south of Perth Strategically situated on the doorstep of one of Perth’s fastest growing suburbs of Southern River, Canning Vale, Harrisdale and the busy Canning Vale corridor, the C21 Resicomm office will be headed up by Simon Pattullo. Mr Pattullo, who was born and bred in…
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Real Estate News
Henderson kicks off spring sales with a bang
The Gold Coast’s spring property selling season has started with a big bang for the team from John Henderson Professionals Mermaid Beach who smashed out nearly $10 million in sales this week. Of the 14 properties up for sale at the Hendersons’ Spring Auction Spectacular on Tuesday, 10 were sold on the night for a combined total of almost $10…
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Real Estate News
Adelaide real estate specialists join forces
Adelaide’s western real estate specialists, LJ Hooker West Lakes and Power Real Estate of Port Adelaide, have merged to form the region’s leading real estate agency. LJ Hooker West Lakes directors Frank Azzollini and Josie Auricchio have joined forces with Steve Moffatt to operate as one office under the LJ Hooker banner. Mr Azzollini said the opportunity to bring the…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Zig while others zag – Manos Findikakis
For years the industry has been hearing the agent is now more important than the brand. In 2015, Eview founder Manos Findikakis took that philosophy to a whole new level. Now he will share his recipe for success at the Business of Real Estate 2019. Eview Group founder and CEO Manos Findikakis readily admits when…
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Real Estate 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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NSW Real Estate News
Bondi agency hits the trifecta
A Bondi agency has sold three homes in the same street in one week – a situation the sales agent describes as “unheralded” in his 30 years operating in the exclusive eastern suburb’s property market. Raine & Horne Double Bay/Bondi Beach Principal, Ric Serrao, who sold the three properties in conjunction with his colleague Mark Yeats, said the three classic semi-detached…
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Real Estate News
DiJONES Real Estate supporting women’s charity Dress for Success
It’s no secret that in the real estate business, first impressions matter. So Sydney and Southern Highlands-based real estate agency, DiJONES, found a natural connection with Dress for Success – a charity dedicated to helping vulnerable women create a solid first impression as they seek to re-enter the jobs market or take part in an important life event. Relying on…
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Real Estate News
New leadership team signals change for Cashmere’s property market
Belle Property has recruited two high-performing agents to form the new leadership team of their Cashmere office in Queensland. Co-Principals, Adam Dickie and Allan Brookes, are taking over the reins of Belle Property Cashmere; rebuilding the office’s presence to become a full-service agency with a customer-first ethos. “Our Belle Property Cashmere office has been given a refresh with two fantastic…
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Real Estate News
Ray White welcomes high-profile agents in NSW and Vic
Ray White has welcomed two established agents to their growing team, with Trevor Byrne rebranding his business Ray White Carnes Hill in south-west Sydney, and Helen Jens recently opening the doors to the newest Ray White business in Kyneton in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges. Both agents come with a wealth of experience and renown within their respective communities. Mr Byrne has worked…
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Elite Agent
The Agency reports strong growth
Industry newcomer The Agency has notched up an impressive year of growth, with financial results indicating annual group revenue increased 86 per cent during the 2018/19 financial year to $31.3 million. It follows on from 75 per cent growth and 70 per cent growth during the prior two years. Across the board, The Agency figures…
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Real Estate News
Sydney Eastern Suburbs specialist Albert Sassoon joins McGrath
McGrath Estate Agents has announced that top eastern suburbs specialist, Albert Sassoon, will join the agency, as an important recruit to its Edgecliff team. In announcing the appointment, McGrath regional sales manager James Hayashi said McGrath was thrilled to welcome Albert and his team to their sales division. “He is well-known and respected as an area specialist for premium properties…
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Elite Agent
Ray White Commercial celebrates its 2019 winners
More than 150 guests descended on the Great Room in Brisbane’s W Hotel to celebrate the top offices and individual achievers as part of the annual Ray White Commercial awards on Friday, August 30. Ray White Commercial Head of Agency Operations Michael McCullagh said he was proud of every member and their achievements for the 2018-19 financial year.“Looking around the…
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Real Estate News
realestate.com.au targets first home buyers with second series of How to Home Loan
realestate.com.au has continued its partnership with comedian Jess Harris –twentysomething, Wine – to release a second series of the hugely popular How to Home Loan video series, which explores the frustrations of first home buyers when embarking on their home purchasing journey. Season two of the tongue-in-cheek educational campaign shines a light on the realities of buying a home and…
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OPINION
How to differentiate in your listing presentations: Alex Ouwens
Different dynamics are at play in the real estate market in cities across the country. The eastern seaboard has tanked with prices dropping, while Perth is going through a recovery phase. In South Australia and Tasmania, the market has been more resilient and even growing, while Brisbane has remained reasonably steady. It’s important to remember no two markets are identical.…
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Elite Agent
The domino effect
Ask Maria Carlino about her goals for the years ahead and she’s crystal clear in her response. “Ten thousand-plus property managements is my goal for The Agency in the next three years, with a presence in every state,” she declares. That’s no small target for a brand that was founded less than two-and-a-half years ago. But chances are Maria will…
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Real Estate News
Belle Property recruits top-performing agent in competitive Brisbane market
Highly awarded and locally renowned sales agent, Darcy Lord, joins the Belle Property Bulimba team. A move that reinforces Belle Property's growing presence in one of Brisbane's most sought-after markets. Over the 15 years that Darcy was with Bulimba, he had established himself as one of the leading agents in Brisbane's inner eastern suburbs, transacting…
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Elite Agent
A whole lotta love: Scott Harman on leadership in a challenging market
Scott Harman isn’t afraid to knock on doors. His path to real estate began as a door-to-door encyclopedia salesman. He’s not fazed by picking up the phone either. Most of his 31-year career has been spent dealing with high-rise owners in the tough market that is the Gold Coast where many of his sales were…
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Real Estate News
Agent helps deliver $173k for charity in Outback Postie Ride
Riding 1,000km through South Australia on a postie bike might sound uncomfortable, but for the recipients of money raised by the Apex Outback Postie Ride, it is a huge comfort. Event founder and Principal of Raine & Horne Port Augusta Greg Kipling OAM said the four-day ride which finished on August 11, raised a stunning $173,000 for the Apex Copper…
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Real Estate News
Sunshine State dominates at Belle Property awards
It was a big night for the Sunshine State at Belle Property’s national awards night this week, with two Queensland agents taking home the biggest gongs. Bulimba’s Tony O’Doherty was awarded the highly-coveted National No. 1 Sales Agent of the Year Award, while Andrew Oostenbrink, of Carindale won numerous awards. Hailing from Ireland, Mr O’Doherty has been a Brisbane local…
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Real Estate News
Realmark rewards top performers at awards night
Friday the 16 August 2019 at The Westin Hotel Perth marked the 10th Annual Realmark Awards, celebrating Practice, Performance, People and Passion for the network highlighting the outstanding performance of individuals and offices over the last 12 months. This is a key event for the network with collegial peer recognition. The top awards of the…
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QLD Real Estate News
Brisbane property big guns on expansion drive
Two of Ray White Queensland’s best-regarded business owners are on a mission to expand their growing network. Property big guns Haesley Cush and Matt Lancashire are expanding from their established markets in New Farm and Spring Hill across the Brisbane River. The Ray White New Farm owners, together with two of their top agents – Scott Darwon and Brandon Wortley…
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BEST PRACTICE
Spring into action
Can you hear the relief of the recharging real estate market? With opportunity everywhere, how can you invigorate your sales team to change gears and take advantage of new market sentiment? There are some foundation areas you need to have right to ensure your sales team starts the spring selling season well. Regardless of the technology that supports your real…
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Real Estate News
Luxury residential property expert joins Knight Frank Australia
William Laing has taken on the role of Senior Sales Executive at Knight Frank’s head office after moving from The Agency in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, where he was a Property Partner. Mr Laing has experience selling luxury residential property across the Sydney basin, concentrating on the Eastern Suburbs and both the Upper and Lower North Shore. With a quality over…
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Real Estate News
Ouwens Casserly celebrates success
Ouwens Casserly Real Estate recently held their annual recognition event celebrating another successful year for the South Australian company. The Ouwens Casserly Recognition Event, also known as the OCRE, is an annual event where the agency celebrates the success of the financial year and recognises high-performing talent across the organisation in a range of categories. Over the past financial year…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Timeliness, insight, perspective: A look into REA’s new reporting tools
Ben Auchettl understands the key to a successful marketing campaign is being armed with the right knowledge. The realestate.com.au National Sales Director knows agencies and agents need to watch the market to get a handle on what branding and advertising strategies are working right now. Ben, who is also responsible for products such as Premiere,…
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Real Estate News
Armidale office expands with merger
Two of Armidale’s most prominent agencies have merged to create a new force in real estate for the New England region. The Professionals’ Ben Saxby has joined up with established agent Stephen Ramage and his team in a move that further bolsters the expanding Professionals network by bringing together two dynamic teams under a single high-profile banner. Mr Saxby and…
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EPM: Feature Interview
Show me now: Sophie Lyon’s winning inspection idea
An innovative idea for an app that gives tenants the chance to view more rentals – and property managers more time in their day – has taken out a top new real estate award.
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Real Estate News
Merrylands agency tops Starr’s stars
A Sydney real estate agency has taken out the top sales accolades at the annual Starr Partners Awards for the second consecutive year. Winning awards in 10 categories, Starr Partners Merrylands achieved Top Office of the Year and Top Property Management Office at the ceremony last week, with Director Daniel Starr taking home the brand’s most coveted honour, Starr Partners Salesperson of…
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Elite Agent
Using data to guarantee rent: LongView Real Estate
In Australia the traditional real estate model is changing with agencies employing in-house photographers, videographers, database experts, marketing and creative specialists. In November last year, LongView burst onto the scene in Melbourne, providing a data-driven agency focused on property investors. Co-founder Evan Thornley is a former co-founder, chair and CEO of LookSmart, a pioneer of internet search advertising, and Australia’s…
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