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Agent Stories
Strategic pricing drives $820,000 Holmview sale in single week
Jason has secured $820,000 for a four-bedroom house at 45 Eiger Street, Holmview, in just seven days on market. The result came from an ‘interest above’ pricing strategy set at $789,000, which drew 14 contract requests and five written offers in a suburb where the median four-bedroom house value sits at $756,000 according to Domain data. Jason says the approach…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Edge Case Episode 3: Do Real Estate Agents Still Deserve Their Bad Reputation?
You’re at a barbecue. Someone finds out you’re in real estate. The energy shifts. Maybe it’s a subtle eye roll, or a story about their cousin’s terrible selling experience, or that half-joking comment: “Oh, so you’re one of those.” Real estate agents consistently rank near the bottom of Australia’s most trusted professions — even below politicians, according to the Grattan…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why community investment is smart business
Community engagement has become one of Ray White Mt Gambier’s strongest competitive advantages. Under Principal Tahlia Gabrielli, the agency has turned sponsorships and local partnerships into measurable returns in visibility, trust and team engagement, proving that doing good business and doing good for the community can be one and the same.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Kolmeo and LendUs show agencies how to grow beyond traditional property management
Property management firms are reinventing their business models beyond traditional rent collection, combining enhanced customer experiences with new revenue streams. Platforms like Kolmeo Plus and LendUs are helping agencies offer mortgage services with cashback options, creating differentiation in a competitive market while making renting more rewarding for tenants who may never own
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Movers and Shakers
One Agency expands in Tasmania with the launch of One Agency Circular Head
One Agency is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest office, One Agency Circular Head, led by successful real estate professional Carlton Heres.
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Celebrity Homes
Adelaide office with Hollywood connections hits the market
A commercial property with strong ties to the film industry has been listed for sale in Adelaide, offering investors a secure tenant with connections to major Hollywood productions.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
How one mistake turned into a professional negligence claim
When a property investment agent's advice about a "duplex suitable" land proved wrong, their client lost $30,000. This real-world case study reveals how Professional Indemnity insurance protected the agent from devastating financial liability, highlighting why verification matters more than good intentions in real estate.
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Elite Agent
Tackling underquoting with transparency
Underquoting in real estate often leaves buyers feeling misled, but greater transparency could change this. Leanne Pilkington explains that agents can build trust by sharing comparable sales data, outlining the factors that make pricing challenging, and helping consumers understand market dynamics, rather than quoting prices below realistic expectations.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Top 5 tenant red flags that can lead to insurance claims
Property managers who spot five key tenant warning signs early can help landlords avoid insurance claims and protect investments. From repeated late rent payments to property neglect and illegal activities, these red flags require prompt action to minimize financial losses and maintain property value.
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Celebrity Homes
David Lynch’s iconic Hollywood Hills compound hits market for $15 million
David Lynch's private compound in the Hollywood Hills has been listed for sale at $15 million (AUD $23 million), eight months after the acclaimed filmmaker's death at the age of 78.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Biasetto family opens third office in the west
The Biasetto family has expanded their footprint in Western Sydney with the opening of Ray White Fairfield, their third office alongside established businesses in Wetherill Park and Cecil Hills.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts named most recommended real estate agency in Australia
Harcourts named the ‘Most Recommended’ and ‘Top Value’ real estate agency at the Finder customer satisfaction awards.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Acton | Belle Property expands into Albany with new office opening
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Acton | Belle Property, has officially opened its newest office in Albany, Western Australia, marking the brand’s expansion into one of Australia’s most picturesque and rapidly growing regional markets.
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Elite Agent
Why database discipline and brand cohesion outlast flashy content
Real estate marketing is getting louder, but Mont Property argues much of it misses the mark. The Perth agency is taking a pared-back approach, focusing on consistency, brand discipline and clear communication, and says that strategy is proving more effective than scattergun campaigns.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Experts weigh in as RBA holds rates steady at 3.6%
The Reserve Bank of Australia has paused after three rate cuts this year, holding the cash rate at 3.6% as experts weigh in with commentary on tight labour markets, rising home prices and scarce housing supply, factors they say shaped the decision and will influence the market through spring.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Interest rate cut boosts Canada’s sluggish housing market
Canada's high-priced housing market is showing signs of recovery following the central bank's decision to cut interest rates to their lowest level in three years.
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OPINION
How to scale a real estate business without burning out
If you run a business, it’s easy to fall into the habit of being the fixer. A client is unhappy, a team member is stuck, a system breaks — and before anyone else can blink, you’re already in the trenches, sorting it out yourself. But, as Michael Nitschke explains, over time, that approach drains you, disempowers your team, and quietly…
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Movers and Shakers
Large Queensland independent joins Century 21
After 20 years of serving the Toowoomba region as The Real Estate People, the respected local real estate agency has announced an exciting new chapter: rebranding and joining forces with global real estate powerhouse Century 21.
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Movers and Shakers
Queensland’s finest real estate professionals shortlisted for Awards
The stage is set for Queensland real estate’s biggest celebration, with the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) today unveiling the finalists for the 2025 REIQ Awards for Excellence.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Jackson Rameau launches RWC Pacific Group
In a move set to shake up the property landscape, leading commercial agent Jackson Rameau has announced the opening of his own commercial office under the RWC brand, backed by Australasia’s largest real estate group, Ray White.
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Celebrity Homes
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck celebrity mansion price slashed again
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Beverly Hills megamansion has returned to the market with another significant price reduction, now asking $52 million (AUD $78.5 million).
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Direct Connect & Snug Launch Exclusive Partner Advantage to Boost Leasing Efficiency and Utility Revenue
Direct Connect and Snug have launched a strategic partnership offering real estate agencies significant savings on leasing automation while boosting utility connection revenue. The integration eliminates manual processes for property managers, creating a seamless tenant experience from application to move-in that delivers consistently higher conversion rates.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Katie Cotton acquires Recruit RE and sets sights on smarter hiring for real estate
Real estate leader Katie Cotton acquires Recruit RE platform, aiming to transform how agencies find and retain talent through modernised recruitment strategies. "This is bigger than filling jobs, it's about building teams that can scale, perform, and thrive in an evolving market," she says.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency Group takes top honours at the 2025 REIWA Awards
The Agency Group Australia has been recognised as Western Australia's leading real estate office, taking home awards for Top Large Office by Listings Sold and Top Large Office by Value Sold in front of more than 1,200 industry peers at the prestigious reiwa.com Awards Ball at Crown Perth.
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PM/One 2025
Why PM’s need to think like pirates (and leaders need to be the lighthouse)
At PM/One, REAL+ coach Samantha Macri urged the industry to face disruption, conflict and change head-on, with strategy, empathy and a sense of humour.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
REMAX Success appoints leader to drive knowledge hub
REMAX Success appoints Proptech leader Amy Stevens to a new strategic role, where she'll develop a company-wide Knowledge Hub and streamline operations. With experience leading real estate teams at 20 and a decade at OurProperty, Stevens brings technical expertise to enhance customer service amid rapid industry changes.
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PM/One 2025
‘It’s not rocket science’: How Tamara Weight’s PM team grew to 3,000 properties and zero turnover
Tamara Weight doesn’t do things halfway. From her Harcourts Kingsberry office in Townsville, she leads one of the largest and most efficient property management teams in the Harcourts network, managing nearly 3,000 residential properties with a 34-person team, all under one roof.
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PM/One 2025
The 90-Day Comeback: How a BDM turns “no” into new managements
Hudson McHugh associate director and head of business development Rocco Colosi told PM/ONE delegates that lost property management leads aren’t dead – they’re simply waiting for a call in three months. That’s the counterintuitive play Colosi shared on stage at PM/ONE 2025 in Sydney. Working across the ultra-competitive Inner West, he said he has built a repeatable process for turning…
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PM/One 2025
How Jas Stephens Rewired PM Roles to Build Trust and Beat Burnout
Property managers who rotate roles within their teams may be better at handling client complaints than those stuck in silos. That’s the belief of Sally Monro, Rental Operations Manager at Jas Stephens, who shared her agency’s evolving pod-based structure during her PM/ONE keynote. The agency manages a portfolio of about 2,600 properties (including 130 commercial sites) in Melbourne’s inner west,…
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Real Estate News
From Zero to 12,000: The Agency’s Blueprint for Scaling Property Management
When The Agency launched its property management arm in 2016, the ambition was national scale. Today, it manages more than 12,000 properties across four states — and is eyeing 20,000. At the PM One Conference, Real+ founder Fiona Blayney sat down with The Agency’s National Director of Property Management, Maria Carlino, to unpack the growth, the culture behind it, and…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Besser + Co secures six REIV award nominations
Melbourne-based real estate agency Besser + Co has been recognised with six finalist nominations in this year's Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) Awards for Excellence.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How Luke Saville sold 25 apartments using TikTok and Instagram
Melbourne agent Luke Saville has turned TikTok and Instagram into powerful sales channels, selling 25 apartments in just 12 months, often before listings ever reach the portals. By meeting first-home buyers where they spend their time, he’s cutting vendor marketing costs, speeding up sales, and showing how social media is fast becoming an essential tool for real estate.
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Movers and Shakers
Ben Jacobs joins LJ Hooker as Growth Manager
LJ Hooker has appointed Ben Jacobs as its new Growth Manager, bringing nearly two decades of real estate and property management experience to the role.
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Movers and Shakers
Edwina Molony joins Savills as Director of Office Leasing
Savills Australia and New Zealand has appointed Edwina Molony as Director of Office Leasing in Melbourne, bringing over 25 years of industry experience to the role.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Daniel Robinson: Unleashing potential beyond the brand
Daniel Robinson has achieved his most successful years in real estate since making the move to Area Specialist two years ago, proving that stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to real growth.
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