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FRANCHISE NEWS
Coronis makes strategic appointment to Area Leader position
South-east Queensland property services group Coronis has announced Chris Rhode as their new Sales Area Leader, following the recent promotion of Adam Empringham to Sales Director. Mr Rhode has worked with Coronis for more than four years now. In the past three years, in addition to selling, he played an instrumental role in turning Coronis North Lakes into one of the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REA Group announces finalists for 2018 Annual REA Excellence Awards
REA Group has today announced the finalists for this year’s Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs), to be held in Sydney on Thursday 15 November 2018. The AREAs honour the most innovative, community-minded and highest-achieving individuals and businesses across the property and media industries. Twenty-one awards will be presented across the three categories of Innovation, Service and Marketing Excellence, and Community.…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Coronis bolsters Springwood team with in-demand agent
Coronis Springwood’s sales team has been bolstered by the addition of sought-after local agent Rowena Gill. Coronis Area Leader Anthony Hunt said he was delighted Rowena had joined the team and she was a welcome addition. “Rowena is one of the most respected and popular agents in Kingston and Logan, having spent most of her life living in the area…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Amber Werchon Property opens new premises in Nambour
Amber Werchon Property has opened a new premises in the heart of Nambour in Currie Street. The new, larger office of the award-winning property company will operate as a sister site to the primary office in Mooloolaba. As the business continues to grow, and with an increased number of sales made by AWP in the area, expanding the current Nambour location…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Starr Partners announces strategic partnership with mortgage broking company
Starr Partners, a network of 31 offices across New South Wales, has announced an exclusive home loan partnership with mortgage broker Shore Financial. Adding residential mortgage broking services to its offering, Starr Partners agents will now provide broader property-related services by referring clients with financial needs to a dedicated team of more than 50 home loan specialists. Established in 2013,…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency secures funding, acquires Top Level Real Estate
After a trading halt for the last few days, The Agency has announced to the ASX that they have secured the funds to acquire Top Level Real Estate. The acquisition involves a complex $8.4 million share placement, alongside $5 million of Top Level debt which will be converted into shares at $0.01 per share. The documentation provided with the announcement…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
LJ Hooker celebrates 90 years with ‘brand variations’
Pioneering real estate group LJ Hooker is celebrating 90 years since its first agency opened on the sandy shores of Maroubra, Sydney – the start of a national and international influence in property. In 1928, then aged 24, Leslie Joseph Hooker had grand plans to develop the largest real estate business in Australia; ready to pioneer innovations in technology, marketing, construction and…
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LEADERSHIP
How to secure a tax-free business sale
It is not often as an accountant that I can tell a client they have no tax to pay on the sale of their business. For many real estate agencies, however, that is exactly the case thanks to the Small Business CGT (SBCGT) Concessions. It doesn’t matter whether you are selling all of your business, part of your business, units…
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EPM: BD & Growth
How to deliver a confident listing presentation
I recently conducted a role-play session during a workshop where I was the BDM and one of the attendees was the property owner. I had the frightening pleasure of being back in the hot seat again and, just quietly, I loved it! I also had the attendees provide feedback, which not only opened my eyes to my performance but also…
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EPM: Feature Interview
Why your customer service needs to be different: Adam Freitas
Tell us a bit about yourself and your agency. I was born and raised in Sydney’s Inner West. I’ve been around real estate my whole life but started in 2002 and have only worked in the Inner West. I’m highly driven and committed to my clients, and I focus on having a thorough understanding and respect of their individual needs.…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Western Australia celebrates excellence in 2018
Ray White celebrated its best performers for the 2017-18 year in front of 400 members and guests at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Perth on Friday 14 September. Ray White WA CEO Mark Whiteman said that by defying the trend of the worst market in two decades to post a record result, the message from the night was clear:…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Colliers International receives top honour at REIACT awards
Colliers International was named Commercial Agency of the Year at the Real Estate Institute of the ACT’s Awards of Excellence on Saturday night, and Director Rupert Cullen was recognised as Commercial Property Manager of the Year. “This is the second year Colliers International has taken home the title of Commercial Agency of the Year,” Colliers International Associate Director of Investment…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White launches first major brand campaign
Australasia’s largest real estate group, Ray White, and Sydney-based creative agency DO have partnered to launch a new brand campaign. The campaign explores the Great Australian Dream, with Ray White helping Aussies as they seek out their property dreams and bring them to life. The work is the epitome of Australiana, as it takes a light-hearted look at some of…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
National Director rejoins Colliers International
Colliers International have welcomed National Director Nick Greenwell to their Occupier Services team. Mr Greenwell has rejoined Colliers International, originally working for the company for five years between 2002 and 2006. With over 15 years’ industrial property experience, Mr Greenwell has a strong reputation as a well-rounded expert and has worked across all major sectors of commercial real estate. “We…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIV commercial and industrial awards celebrate magnificent marketing
The REIV have celebrated the best in commercial and industrial advertising, marketing and promotion across commercial sales and leasing campaigns at the annual Commercial and Industrial Marketing Awards. REIV President Richard Simpson said the awards are a great opportunity to recognise the increasingly innovative and tailored campaigns. “Congratulations to the winners and finalists in the 18 categories on their dynamic and…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Lessons from 25 years in real estate: Richard Luton
A true embodiment of the term ‘attraction agent’, Richard’s larger-than-life personality has not only built a successful business for himself as an agent, but has helped him master the three ‘C’s of leadership: culture, continuous improvement and community outreach. After 25 years, what is your proudest moment in business? It was on 28 August 1999, [when] we opened up our…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency expands into south-east Melbourne with top-performing agent Adam Cashmmore
High-achieving Stonnington and Boorondara agent Adam Cashmore has joined The Agency. Adam Cashmore is renowned for his exceptional sales results and is strongly entwined with his local community. A long-time Stonnington resident, he is well-known for his genuine and ethical approach to real estate. “Adam’s experience and expertise in the Stonnington area was exactly what we were looking for. He…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The importance of being nice: Candice Di Prinzio
What was your first job and what did it teach you? My first job was slave labour! My parents had a real estate office from when I was five years old and they used to let me do small tasks: filing, emptying bins and so on. I absolutely loved it – probably why I’m still in the industry today. It taught…
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EPM: Leadership
6 ways to monitor the vital signs of your business
To keep your property management business healthy, here are the top vital signs you need to monitor. Vital Sign 1: Arrears Pulse Leaders keep a finger on the pulse of their property management business’ arrears. Their goal is to keep arrears at zero per cent by managing high-risk tenants. Pulse Leaders know that if their business has tenants with ongoing…
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BEST PRACTICE
The Secret to Making Letterbox Drops Really Work
The faithful letterbox drop was once one of the favourite tools in a real estate agent’s marketing toolkit. However, times have changed. Pamphlets and junk mail get thrown in the trash, largely unread. Rather than engaging potential buyers, you are more likely to be annoying them. Considering the cost and time required to produce and distribute published materials for letterbox…
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TECH + SOCIAL
How to select the best real estate CRM
Courtesy of many years spent collaborating with Australia’s leading estate agents, we’ve learned their key considerations when selecting a new CRM. The industry’s best all agree that having a high-performance database paves the way to repeated success, referral business and growth. Wondering what factors to weigh up prior to committing to a new CRM? Here’s a snapshot of key selection…
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EPM: Customer Service
The best way to handle negative reviews
The latest review platform, outside Facebook and Google, for property management departments, is a website called ‘Don’t Rent Me’. I recommend you check it out if you’re not familiar, to see whether you or your agency has been featured on what they call ‘The Wall of Shame’. Following many telephone calls and messages from property managers wanting guidance in how…
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EPM: HR and Recruitment
How to overcome wage woes in the modern agency
What is stopping your agency from achieving growth, and not just surviving but thriving in the current market? Most people would say it’s cash. Whether it’s growing your people through training and development, growing your market though lead generation and business development, or growing up operationally by investing in new technology, it all takes time and costs money. So the…
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EPM: Leadership
Why EQ triumphs over IQ
Being a leader often meant you had to be the smartest person in the room or the person with the most grey hairs. But things have changed. Importantly, strong leadership can be the difference between a thriving and successful business, and one that suffers under the pressures of disruptive change. So what does it take to be a successful leader…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Di Jones conference designed to inspire team
The team at Di Jones gathered together to expand their skill set and grow personally as part of its 2018 Annual Conference in Sydney. Di Jones CEO Rob Ward said the staff from across the agency’s network of offices in Sydney and the Southern Highlands participated in the event. “The theme of the conference was ‘Make every day count’,” Mr Ward…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Top Takeaways from The Business of Real Estate Day 2
The Business of Real Estate 2018 finished up yesterday on the Gold Coast with real estate professionals and leaders gathering for sessions on delivering more than customer expectations and improving the PM division of their business. Here are the top takeaways from Day Two. Good CX needs good TX Do you care for your team? Do you spend time connecting…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Top Takeaways from The Business of Real Estate Day 1
The Business of Real Estate 2018 kicked off yesterday on the Gold Coast with real estate professionals and leaders gathering for sessions on delivering superior customer experiences to savvy consumers. Here are the top takeaways from Day One. Does your team actually know the difference between customer service and customer experience? If they don’t, you need to address that. You…
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Sponsored Content
There are no secrets to success: Ewan Morton
The desire for excellence has always been at the crux of what gets Ewan Morton out of bed every day. It is this relentless drive that has helped the 50-year-old turn the fledgeling family real estate business he co-founded with his father Mark 22 years ago into the burgeoning real estate and property management operation Morton is today. Starting with…
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Real Estate News
Western offices shine at hockingstuart awards
Leading Victorian real estate agency, hockingstuart, celebrated another stellar year at their 2018 awards night on Thursday 23rd August. The annual ceremony held at Forum Theatre, celebrates the achievements of employees and offices over the past financial year, with sales growth, market share and customer service all propelling agents to the awards stage. Offices in Melbourne’s west proved to be the…
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Real Estate News
Jason Boon triumphs with triple trophies at R&W 160th birthday awards night
Jason Boon walked away from the Richardson & Wrench 160th birthday awards on Saturday night with three of the most coveted trophies. Boon, a director of R&W Elizabeth Bay Potts Point took home the award for Most Outstanding Selling Principal for both transactions and income earned, plus the Ronald H Pillinger Award. He also had his hand on the R&W…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
PhilipWebb Announces New CEO as part of succession plan
As Philip Webb approaches 46 years as the face of his real estate agency in Melbourne’s East, he is making moves to ensure the continued success of the business. Having spent decades cultivating one of the most recognisable industry brands, he has created the position of CEO to redefine the company and drive the business forward. Mr Webb has appointed…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Harcourts win big at REINZ awards
Harcourts New Zealand have won the top prize in six categories at this year’s 2018 Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) awards. These include Harcourts Cooper & Co picking up three awards. On winning the Medium Agency of the Year and Community Service Award – Office, Managing Director of Harcourts Cooper & Co Martin Cooper said, “The North Shore is…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
R&W Family Celebrates 160th Birthday
Family is a word that figures large amongst R&W Principals as they prepare for their annual awards night which this year will double as a celebration of the group’s 160th birthday. This Saturday around 400 members of that family will gather at Sydney’s International Convention Centre to celebrate 160 years. And while there’ll be a moment to reflect on their…
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TECH + SOCIAL
Yes, video is the future – but may not get you leads!
In recent years, agents have begun to utilise the power of video to attract vendor views and help convert them into property inspections. Real estate agencies have also utilised video to better present their team, expertise and results. Video is effective for its ease in capturing the attention of property buyers and vendors. It is one of the most powerful…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Professionals appoint three new offices
Professionals Real Estate Group has appointed two new agencies in South-East Queensland and another in New South Wales. At Marsden, in Brisbane’s south, experienced real estate agency boss Samida Sargeant has switched to the Professionals Real Estate Group. Ms Sargeant’s agency, which has consistently ranked among the top five property agencies In Logan, is now operating under the banner of…
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