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  • Real Estate News

    REIV Awards recognise its best performers

    The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has awarded the industry’s top performers for 2016, recognising agencies and professionals who are setting new best practice standards. The REIV’s annual Awards for Excellence are a highlight on the REIV’s event calendar, attended by more than 1,000 real estate agents from across Victoria. At a gala function last night at Crown Palladium in…

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    Creating a Great CRM Communication Strategy: Tara Bradbury

    Striking the right balance between contacting customers too infrequently, and the other end of the spectrum – being a pest – is a hard task. You need to make the most of your database and this means treating each client differently, as Tara Bradbury explains. During my time as a BDM I remember attending a sales training event in Brisbane.…

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    Play To Your Strengths

    Since the first offer was made on the first ‘two-bedroom cave with solid fuel cooking and views to die for’, there has been a perception that you have to be a particular type of person to be a successful real estate agent. But all salespeople are not the same and what works for one may not work for another. And…

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  • EPMproperty management

    Taking Good Care

    Nursing and property management may not seem to have much in common, but that’s certainly not the case according to Bev Pellow, Principal at Ray White Rural Temora and Narrandera. After 30 years in nursing, she made the move to real estate and hasn’t looked back. Since setting up her first agency in December 2010 with husband Craig, she’s gone from…

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  • Elite Agent

    Four Ways to Attract the New iAgent

    With many real estate principals in their mid-fifties, it stands to reason that when hiring new agents they go for older, more experienced candidates. Glenn Curran shares another statistic that may encourage business owners think differently – the ‘iAgent.’ By 2020, half of the global workforce will have been born after 1980, according to PwC. Integrating this younger generation – known…

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  • EPMflexible working property management

    Getting Mobile: Work is Something You Do, Not Somewhere You Go

    Recent years have seen the rise of the ‘new-age property management client’ who has access to information at the click of a button. To withstand this client’s rigorous expectations of property managers, Jess Kindt explains that luring in top talent with flexible working arrangements is the way to go. Haven’t we seen a dramatic shift in property management over the last…

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  • EPM

    Just Do It! – Joanne Avenell

    After starting as a receptionist for a real estate agency in 1985, Joanne Avenell soon crossed over into property management. After a while, she started her own boutique PM office on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, as part of the Eview Group Your Brand, Your Business model. Tell us a bit about yourself and your role at Eview. After working…

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  • Real Estate News

    1ST City Group Expands Platforms Into Finance

    1ST CITY GROUP are proud to be expanding platforms in the launch of a Finance and Insurance division under its prestigious 1ST CITY brand. The addition of 1ST CITY ‘Fund+Protect’ heralds the beginning of a new era to the multi-award winning Real Estate Agency which was established in 1998 and has grown to have three offices in the Eastern Suburbs…

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  • Video of the Week
    Using Data Smarter

    Video of the Week – Using Data Smarter

    We have been able to create customised emails for prospective customers for years. But using customer data in videos is something pretty new. London-based Marsh & Parsons teamed up with Australian data video specialists, DataCreative, and used video to highlight the reasons why the sellers should list with them and establish a competitive edge before they even appraised the property.…

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  • EPMSabina Aldouby Luxe Property

    Striking the Right Balance

    At the helm of Melbourne’s exclusive Luxe Property estate agency, Sabina Aldouby is about balancing efficiencies and relationships – values which are reflected in the thriving property management-centric business she directs. Iolanthe Gabrie sat down with Sabina to learn more about her 20-year career in the property management category, and why Luxe Property’s old-school end-to-end service has future-proofed her business…

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    Facebook: How to be heard where people are listening

    According to Facebook, there are 14 million people in Australia who use their platform, 11 million of whom return to it on their mobiles several times a day. But is Facebook a social application or a business tool? The answer is both. It is a social utility that real estate agents can leverage to reach a mass audience that is…

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  • Transform

    Transform PM Ep 11B: Rental Research, Richard Bray

    Coach Richard Bray To read more about REA’s key findings on marketing to tenants, read about their LandLord Research Report by clicking here. Coaching Transcript: Missed Part 1 of Richard’s Coaching Session? Click here to watch. This long winding, road is symbolising the rent journey. This is the process and how long it takes for when tenants first think, “All right I’m going…

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    Transform PM Ep 11A: Rental Research, Richard Bray

    Coach Richard Bray To read more about REA’s key findings on landlords’ needs and wants, read about their LandLord Research Report by clicking here. Coaching Transcript: 00:00 Introduction by Samantha McLean I’m going to focus today on three key areas. The Landlords’ Insights information that we did a few months ago. I’m going to touch on a few of those. We did present…

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    Landlords may not be who you think they are: Report

    Elite Agent: Do you think that technology will erode the place of the property manager? If not, why not? Richard Bray: I don’t think it will erode the place of a property manager. It will make real estate agencies more efficient, so they won’t need as many staff. It will allow property managers to have more streamlined, less stressed roles.…

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  • INDUSTRY NEWS

    Joseph Walton elected REIV President for 2016-17

    The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has announced that Joseph Walton has been elected President for 2016-17. Mr Walton has a long history of involvement with the REIV, having served on a number of committees and as REIV President over the past six months. Joseph has had an extensive involvement with the REIV Commercial and Industrial committee – serving as…

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  • Real Estate NewsRaine and Horne New Offices

    Raine & Horne Announces 11 New Offices Across QLD & Sydney

    Despite concerns over the growth prospects for agency businesses, Raine & Horne Executive Chairman, Angus Raine, has announced the opening of nine offices by the 133-year old firm’s Queensland operations, plus another two offices in Sydney, during the month of October. The Queensland-run businesses are in Brisbane Central, Goodna, Ipswich, Springfield, Mackay, Mackay Beaches, Moranbah, Commercial Mackay, and Redcliffe, while…

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  • Real Estate News

    Commercial agents recognised at REINSW Awards for Excellence

    The best Commercial Real Estate professionals in the business have been recognised at the 2016 Real Estate Institute of New South Wales Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner last Thursday evening. commercialVIEW.com.au was proud to sponsor the commercial property awards on the night. CEO of commercialVIEW.com.au Daniel Bignold said the awards highlighted the most outstanding performers across Large and Small Commercial…

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  • Real Estate News

    Infographics and reporting made easy with Homeprezzo

    HomePrezzo is launching a swag of new reports and features this spring, adding to the existing range of high quality, infographic video content powered by CoreLogic RP Data statistics. With just a few clicks you can now generate a professionally designed suburb or postcode update report showcasing median price movements, recent sales and investor metrics, all branded to match your…

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  • Real Estate News

    2016 REINSW Awards for Excellence winners celebrated

    Real estate’s top performers have been celebrated at the 2016 Real Estate Institute of New South Wales Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner. REINSW President John Cunningham said 21 awards were presented across all facets of the industry including innovation, community service, residential and commercial professionals, as well as rising stars and auctioneers. “Our prestigious awards have been taken out by…

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  • Real Estate News

    New Laing+Simmons Narrabeen Office Donates To Local School

    The newly opened Laing+Simmons Narrabeen is off to a flying start, with the team enjoying its strongest month of the year and celebrating its rebranding by kicking off an important initiative to give back to the local community. The real estate agency has just announced it will donate $500 for every property it sells in Narrabeen to Narrabeen Lakes Public…

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  • Transform
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    Transform PM Ep 9B: Managing Conflict, Sarah Bell

    Thank you to our Episode 9 sponsor: LinkLearn, provider of online real estate learning courses within Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales. For more info, visit linklearn.com.au Coach Sarah Bell Coaching Transcript: Missed Part 1 of Sarah’s Coaching Session? Click here to watch. We look at our model for conflict, things really go wrong at misunderstanding, right? We can do a lot…

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    Transform PM Ep 9A: Managing Conflict, Sarah Bell

    This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Episode featuring head coach Fiona Blayney who talks the teams through the important subject of goal setting and where they want to get to over the next 8 weeks. This lesson is brought to you by Real+ realplus.com.au. Visit eliteagent.com for more transform videos.

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  • Real Estate News

    Your Tenants Can Now Insure Their Rental Bonds

    BONDSURE announces the launch of an innovative new financial product that provides renters with an option to pay rental bonds off in instalments while helping them to protect these bonds for the first time through a revolutionary new type of insurance. Tenants can apply online to have rental bonds up to $5,000 paid on their behalf by BONDSURE, to be…

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  • Real Estate News

    REIWA Awards for Excellence 2016 Winners Announced

    The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia hosted more than 400 real estate professionals at a formal dinner at Crown Perth on Wednesday night to recognise excellence in real estate. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi said the awards provided the Institute with the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the very best in the industry. “This year, we received a record number…

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  • Elite Agent

    Instagram 101 Guide: Tips And Strategies for Real Estate Agents

    Did you know that Instagram is one of the fastest growing social media platforms in the world? In the last six to 12 months, it had a considerable increase in the number of followers and likes. Instagram is proactively working with various brands and businesses and has implemented an Instagram Handbook for Brands. There has also been a tremendous shift…

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  • Elite Agent

    Would You Hire a Chef Without Tasting Their Food?

    THE MOST IMPORTANT element of a real estate agent’s business is without doubt their ability to list a property. If we all recognise the importance of a professional and competent listing presentation, why do we totally ignore this when we recruit or head-hunt experienced agents? When was the last time you asked a prospective team member to do a role…

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  • Elite Agent

    Don’t Leave a Dollar on the Table

    No one likes to pay a dollar more of tax than they have to. John Knight looks at some surprising facts about hammers, ping pong and what you do on the way home from work when it comes to the perennial question: can you claim it? Clients of ours ask if they can claim a tax deduction for some weird and…

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  • Elite Agentreal estate commission fees

    Fee Falling

    Negotiating your commission can be a tricky business, especially when someone tries to undercut you. High performance real estate coach and trainer Josh Phegan has some example techniques which will help you fight the discounters and maintain your fee. Fee cutters are a fact of life in real estate. You will never be able to escape them, but there are ways…

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  • Transform
    Business Development Manager Master Tips from Hannah Gill

    Transform PM Ep 7: BDM Master Tips, Hannah Gill

    Thank you our Episode 7 sponsor: Connectnow, a free moving home service for consumers. It helps to find suppliers in your area and arrange them all in the one spot. This service extends to connections for: electricity, gas, internet, phone, pay TV, and water. Coach: Hannah Gill Coaching Transcript: 00:00 Introduction by Fiona Blayney 01:04 It’s the little things that…

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  • INDUSTRY NEWS

    REIV Awards for Excellence Finalists Announced

    REIV has announced the finalists for its annual REIV Awards for Excellence. The awards recognise and reward members who have gone the extra mile in pursuit of service, ethics and results. This year’s awards will be presented at the Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner at Crown Towers on Thursday, 27 October. Agency Awards: Best Website Award Think Property & Co. Nelson Alexander Pty…

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  • EPMreal estate maintenance manager mcgrath central coast

    McGrath Central Coast: Redefining Maintenance Efficiency

    Leading managing agency McGrath Central Coast, led by Mat Steinwede and Jaimie Woodcock, has combined both cloud technology and creative thinking to achieve exceptional efficiencies, improved customer service, robust KPI reporting and better audit trails of every maintenance task. Previously a portfolio-based office, the move to create a centralised maintenance team for their multiple office locations has been a win…

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    Bondi to outstrip Paddington, Surry Hills

    Bondi Beach has become an iconic national brand that will outstrip Paddington and Surry Hills in popularity, according to leading real estate agency Gunning. Gunning Principal Malcolm Gunning said people are beginning to choose Bondi over Paddington and Surry Hills because of the unique offering that Bondi presents. “Bondi is a destination that gives people the ability to be able…

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  • Elite Agentreal estate short film

    Digital Innovation and the Art of Storytelling

    ANASTASIA FAI, a media industry entrepreneur who founded the video production agency Style & Image, is the creative force behind an interesting new video approach to property marketing. The short film ‘Sunday Blue’, produced for Besser & Co, showcases a day in the life of a listing at 4/24 Hyslop Parade, East Malvern, in Melbourne. We caught up with Anastasia…

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  • Transform
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    Transform PM Ep 5: Team Performance, Julie Davis & Neil Williams

    Thank you our Episode 5 sponsor: Agent Dynamics, specialising in team performance coaching, and a business development pathway for Property Managers, Sales People and Principals. Agent Dynamics looks at what you and your team are good at and suggests ways to improve teamwork and increase productivity. Coach: Julie Davis & Neil Williams Coaching Transcript: 00:00 Introduction by Samantha McLean 01:30 Recognising Innate…

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  • EPMreal estate goals 2016

    Are You On Track For 2016?

    TAKE A MOMENT to step back and review where you are spending your time, ensuring that it’s on the areas that produce the real results. It seems like only yesterday when I put pen to paper and wrote my goals for the year ahead. Like many of us, I’m now taking the time to review my current achievements. I find…

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