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FRANCHISE NEWS
One Agency appoints three offices in Fiji
Rapidly expanding Australasian network One Agency has announced the appointment of Bayshore Real Estate Fiji’s three offices to their network – the brand’s first members in the Pacific Islands. The association was confirmed at Bayshore’s annual awards dinner in Lautoka, attended by and the brand will be rolled out in Nadi, Lautoka and Suva over the next few weeks. One…
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VIC Real Estate News
Victorian developers to help foot bill for dangerous cladding
The Victorian Government will commit $600 million to address the dangerous cladding crisis in a bid to keep Victorians safe, but developers will also be hit with higher building levies to help subsidise the program. The Andrews Government will foot half of the $600 million bill, while the other funds will come from an increase in building permit levies for…
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Real Estate News
South-West Sydney agency makes switch to LJ Hooker
LJ Hooker has expanded its network in the Wollondilly region in South-West Sydney with a new office opening in Picton. Experienced local real estate specialists David Wolfe, Mal McEachern and Melika McEachern led the office’s transformation to join LJ Hooker, offering a full suite of real estate services including property management, residential and commercial sales. With 55 years of combined…
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Elite Agent
Byron Kerr: A new brand of leader
Byron Kerr isn’t afraid of declining stock levels. In the 2018-2019 financial year, when the Melbourne market was on a downward slide, the O’Brien Real Estate Mentone director and his team sold more properties than the year before. “It was a market with decreased stock levels of about 25 per cent,” he said. “Yet we increased market share by 12…
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Elite Agent
Auctions this week: Using Market Momentum
Even though the weather still says winter, auction markets are warming up right around Australia – the only problem is a lack of stock. This week our auctioneers are hinting this might actually be a good thing for potential sellers. Queensland: Closing the gap Two-time Australasian Auctioneer Of The Year winner Justin Nickerson of Apollo Auctions feels the past week has…
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Real Estate News
The Agency delivers strong results
The Agency Group has bucked the trend by delivering a strong June Quarter 2019 including top results in key areas, despite the lingering property market downturn. The company reported its busiest quarter on record in some areas, with a nine per cent jump in number of exchanges to 674, and its highest number of properties under management (4337) – a…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Newtown real estate agency raises $22,000 for homelessness
On any night of the year, 638 people are estimated to be sleeping rough in Sydney’s Inner City, and Raine & Horne Newtown is doing its bit to fight this spreading problem by raising $22,000 for community awareness event. On 6 August, 22 of the team from the Inner West real estate firm will be sleeping rough on the streets…
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COMMERCIAL
Ray White Ballarat office celebrates 30 years
Working in production at his local TV station in 1984, Phillip Lee was wondering where his career would sit in 10 years. Little did he know, he’d go on to become a Ray White Ballarat Director and embark on a 30-year career with close friend and fellow Director Trevor Booth. “All around me people were moving to the ‘Big Smoke’…
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We Are Real Estate
Dave Skow: Crossing Borders
On getting into real estate I was the typical real estate fanboy from when I was a teenager, completing school-based work experience at two local agencies and then applying for an entry-level job (after a semester of confirming university was not at all for me). The happiest moment in my career Taking the plunge and opening my own business. The…
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We Are Real Estate
Spiro Drossos: Going off-script
With 17 years’ experience under his belt, Barry Plant’s Spiro Drossos reveals why it’s important to have real conversations and to think like a customer – not a real estate agent. On getting into real estate As a kid I was always intrigued by and interested in real estate. This, together with my strong customer service background, made real estate…
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Elite Agent
Rockend increases commissions on Moving Hub
Cloud software services provider Rockend has announced a 20 per cent increase on the commission that agencies receive from utilities connections provider Movinghub. The Movinghub service is a complimentary service that Rockend made available to Property Tree users in 2018. The service helps agencies to deliver more value to tenants as they move to their new home, and at the…
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Real Estate News
Cobden & Hayson take the lead on mental wellbeing
New South Was agency, Cobden & Hayson, has taken the lead on mental wellbeing in the real estate profession, rolling out a new initiative they hope will boost their employee’s overall health. In an industry-first initiative, Cobden & Hayson has collaborated with the Real Estate Employers Federation (REEF) to draft and implement a Purchased Additional Leave policy. The program will…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REINSW 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists announced
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has announced the finalists for its annual Awards for Excellence. Now in its 22nd year, the Awards for Excellence is the largest and most respected industry awards in NSW and recognises the best, bravest and brightest work across the industry. REINSW President, Leanne Pilkington, said the quality of applicants gets better…
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Real Estate News
OBrien Real Estate extends its network into Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
OBrien Real Estate has welcomed a well-known local family agency to its growing network in Victoria, with the Molinaro family joining the brand. The Molinaro family business has been established for more than 30 years in the City of Whitehorse, and will join the OBrien family from July 8, operating from a state-of-the-art, brand new office in Blackburn. Husband and…
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Real Estate News
Belle Property Lindfield recruits new lead agent
Belle Property Lindfield has announced the appointment of leading agent Zing Liu. Zing joins the brand to boost its offering and expertise to the diverse buyers and sellers in the upper north shore. “The upper north shore is a diverse area with high demand from Chinese clients due to its proximity to the city, the size of the blocks and…
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Real Estate News
Four more offices join One Agency network
One Agency has welcomed four new members to its network during June, and the trans-Tasman real estate network is expecting at least that number again to join in the coming weeks. Head of Australasian Membership John Stewart confirmed more agreements are being finalised and said the second and third of several incoming newcomers in the South East of Victoria is launching…
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Real Estate News
Realmark declared a leader in WA
REIWA May 2019 statistics have declared Realmark as a leading WA-based agency according to property value sold per agent. Realmark Group Managing Director and Co-founder, John Percudani, was thrilled with the result. “(The result) is humbling and empowering to the entire network, and is a testament to the hard work and progressive practices adopted,” he said. He attributed their success…
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Elite Agent
Growing your adjacency revenue the easy way
With declining fees and falling revenue streams hurting many agents around the country, it is more important than ever to maximise every cent you’re earning. A new product allows real estate agents to monetise many of their preferred supplier relationships and create an additional passive stream of income for both agents and agencies. ezecomply starts the flow of adjacency revenue…
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Elite Agent
Real estate rebels open second office in Wollongong CBD
In 2017 Trever Molenaar and Troy McNeice opened the doors to a different kind of real estate agency. Mr Molenaar, a former owner of a large franchise with three office locations across the Illawarra, and McNeice, one of the top agents working there, joined forces to begin Molenaar + McNeice. Known for their standout pastel pink colour scheme, the brand…
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Brand Editorial
Now is the time for that annual insurance review: Sharon Fox-Slater
A new financial year has dawned and chances are you’re busy setting some fresh business goals while gathering all your paperwork for your tax agent. While reviewing the insurances on your RE business might not be at the top of your list, now just might be the best time to do so. Many small business owners take out insurance at…
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EPM: Ask The Expert
Should you buy or build your rent roll?
To buy or to build? That’s one of the age-old questions on many a principal’s mind when it comes to property management. Should they build their property management division from scratch, or will purchasing a rent roll offer the potential of sales and income stability that’s worth the investment? If you’re considering acquiring a portfolio, there are many factors you’ll…
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Elite Agent
Why workflow works wonders: Josh Phegan
I want you to imagine this one person, sitting in the room, at every meeting you have, listening intently and watching your every action. They are the customer, and they can’t believe how poorly the industry is serving them. There’s a massive upgrade required to thrive in this business, and it starts with workflow – you to your next customer.…
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Brand Editorial
Better buyer engagement: 30 minutes with DIAKRIT’s Dick Karlsson
We’ve heard it time and again, content is king of the digital realm. But in real estate, it’s not just any content that counts. In a slowing market, the buyer is in the driver’s seat, and they’re more educated, time-poor and expectant of service than at any time in the industry’s history. “It’s no secret in the last 12 to…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
10 ideas that will make you more successful in real estate sales: Alex Mintorn
Over the past nine years, Alex Mintorn has become one of the leading agents on Sydney’s Upper North Shore. He is also one of the top four agents in the McGrath network of more than 900 agents Australia-wide. Along with his partner, Maddie Stock, they have been involved in more than 79 sales, worth almost $150m with average days on…
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Real Estate News
The ‘Best of the Best’ in property management recognised at PPM Group awards
Property Management teams across Australia have gathered for the property management industry’s ‘night of nights’ on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The PPM Group ‘Best of the Best’ awards night celebrated the achievements of individuals and teams across the country. PPM Group Managing Director, Debbie Palmer praised the written submissions for their level of professionalism and attention to detail. “The new initiatives…
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Real Estate News
Award-winning sales agent joins Barry Plant Real Estate Glenroy
Barry Plant Real Estate Glenroy has welcomed a new member to its expanding team, with experienced sales agent Richard Ali recently joining the ranks. In addition to being a recognised sales agent, Richard is also a licensed auctioneer, and noted he was thrilled to be joining the Barry Plant Glenroy team. “I’m so excited to join an agency that has…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
realestate.com.au launches re-marketing service for agents and agencies
Reach is an end-to-end digital marketing solution that allows agents and agencies to build an online presence and remain top of mind among local property owners when they are visiting sites on the web away from realestate.com.au. According to realestate.com.au’s General Manager for Leads, Rachel Morley, the new Reach product has been designed to engage with prospects throughout the selling…
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Elite Agent
The road less travelled
Mark Taylor has lived and breathed real estate his entire life. A third-generation agent, his family have been stalwarts of the industry since his grandfather first opened an agency in Sydney’s Inner West in 1926. Along the way, they have witnessed all the market highs and lows of the past century – The Great Depression, World War II, a ’60s…
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Elite Agent
The Wow Factor: How to market prestige property
Ballerinas dancing inside bubbles, weeping cherry trees, launch parties worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and curated dinners are among big-ticket ways prestige homes are marketed across the country. Forget quick photo shoots, 2D floor plans and a snappy artist’s sketch; prestige property marketing has reached epic proportions as developers and real estate agents seek to engage the five senses…
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Real Estate News
Top agent sets six street records
Warren Ginsberg has breathed new life into North Bondi’s property market after selling some $24 million worth of prestige property and setting six streets records along the way. Mr Ginsberg, from Ray White’s number one Australian office Ray White Double Bay, has set six new street records in the affluent suburb recently, despite what some commentators are calling a declining…
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Real Estate News
The Agency expands into Southern Highlands
The Agency’s Ben Olofsen, and Cameron McKillop of McKillop Property, are joining forces under The Agency banner to create a formidable operation across the Southern Highlands, Southern Tablelands and Wollondilly regions. Launching with 200 listings and a team of 15 agents and staff, this will be one of, if not the biggest, real estate operations in the area. The Agency…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
How to sell a property every 1.7 days: Tom Hector
At the age of 28, Tom Hector is already a veteran in the industry. He got his big break when he was still a teenager, winning the 2008 South Australian Auction Idol competition, and has never looked back. Having pressed pause on the plumbing apprenticeship he took up after leaving year 12, his success in the industry means he is…
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Elite Agent
What goes on tour lasts long after the tour: Hannah Gill
One of my favourite things about our industry is the focus on and range of professional development opportunities. We have no shortage of conferences, forums, round tables and resources to choose from. There are also so many quality and diverse trainers, speakers, coaches and facilitators, we’re spoilt for choice! In the last few years, I’ve been fortunate enough to attend…
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Real Estate News
Barry Plant achieves 15 straight years of ‘Highly Recommended’ customer service status
For 15 years running, the Barry Plant Group has achieved an elite benchmark with every Barry Plant office receiving a ‘Highly Recommended’ status for excellence in customer service. The Barry Plant Croydon office led by Matt Jinks and James Brougham were also recognised as the overall National Winner at the 2019 Australian Achiever Awards with a near-perfect score of 99.86…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Three reasons this is the Best Real Estate Website in NZ
The way you present your agency website to both buyers and sellers is just as important as the way you present a home to potential buyers. At least that’s the belief of Mike McColl, Managing Director of New Zealand-based International Realty, who recently took out the award for Best Real Estate Website in New Zealand at the Asia Pacific Property…
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