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Real Estate News
Is your agency’s cyber security up to par?
With seven major Australian companies falling victim to data breaches in recent weeks, Real Estate Institute of Australia President Hayden Groves has urged agencies to take a good, hard look at their cyber security.
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My Morris better serves the community through new brand creation
Through an extensive process, the team at My Morris underwent a transformation to launch their business under their own banner, thanks to some help from Identity Marketing.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Investors eyeing off South East Queensland
South east Queensland is back on the radar for property investors after the State Government shelved land tax changes an expert has said.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Renovate now, pay later adds thousands to properties sale price
A renovate now, pay later home preparation company is helping real estate agents and their vendors achieve hundreds of thousands of dollars above their initial appraisal price.
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BEST PRACTICE
Collection, control and consent – which is more important?
While electronic payment systems have made moving rent payments around easier, the legislation surrounding it hasn't moved with the times.
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Real Estate News
Agents rally in Victorian floods to help clients
Real estate agents across Victoria are counting the cost of the devastating floods that have gripped the state, with some still unclear on the exact amount of damage.
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ELEVATE
Matt Lahood and Samantha McLean take a deep dive on quiet quitting, interest rates and how to remain relevant
There’s rarely a dull day in real estate, with a raft of stories hitting the headlines each day. But often there’s far more to the story than data, facts, and quotes. Those articles are the tip of the iceberg of trends already occurring in the industry that you might be experiencing and each has flow-on effects for agents, property managers…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Propic AI seeks to generate more leads and save agents time
PropTech innovator, Propic has reinvented its Artificial Intelligence technology, with a trio of revamped products aimed at meeting real estate consumers’ demands for 24/7 service, giving agents more time in their day and generating leads with outbound prospecting.
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BEST PRACTICE
If you don’t plan your exit, you plan to fail
I often hear from agency principals that the bulk of the goodwill and value of their business is directly tied to them – in other words, if they were to exit, so too would that goodwill value. That’s why it’s critical to have someone lined up – experienced and appropriate hands – to take over and run your business if…
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Real Estate News
Laing+Simmons appoints new head of property management
Laing+Simmons has appointed a Head of Property Management for the first time to lead its new in-house property management training program to build property managers’ skills and stop the ‘churn and burn’ typically associated with the industry.
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Celebrity Homes
‘Issues’ singer Julia Michaels buys LA Mansion
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Julia Michaels is expanding her already large property portfolio, having picked up an LA Mansion in the San Fernando Valley community of Encino.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing market passes ‘peak fear’ phase
Australian property markets have passed their “peak fear” phase and are expected to bottom out in the new year according to an expert.
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OPINION
Why reducing your fees is not the answer
I recently attended a seminar presented by REISA, Macquarie Bank and BDO. Drawing from the research that was presented, I would like to share my observations on what is happening in the current market, and how you can prepare your agency for a possible downturn.
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OPINION
Manos Findikakis: How small actions can lead to big wins
Have you ever stood at the bottom of a lengthy staircase and been overwhelmed by the long journey to reach the top? Real estate can feel like that from time to time.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The rise of the renter’s agent
Real estate agent, property manager, buyer’s agent - and now there’s an increasing number of agents building careers as renter’s agents.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Different to offer property management as-a-service
Australian proptech :Different, has announced the launch of an all-in-one property management solution, :Different for Agencies.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
The latest tech gadgets real estate could use
If there’s one thing real estate agents don’t have a lot of, it’s time. Productivity is key to a successful career, and there’s a few new tech gadgets that might help in that department. Take a look.
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APPOINTMENTS
The Agency fortifies corporate team with new appointments
National real estate brand The Agency has made a series of strategic appointments across marketing and agent support that will underpin its next growth phase. These appointments include a chief marketing officer (CMO), head of brand, and head of agent experience, with the group dedicated to offering the highest quality experience for agents and their clients. The new marketing team…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How to choose the right exit strategy for your business
Sales, retirements, and unforeseen events can lead to you or a partner exiting your real estate agency, but many business owners aren’t fully prepared for this critical step in their business’ life cycle.
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Real Estate News
RBA takes more moderate approach with 0.25 per cent cash rate increase
After a series of bullish interest rate hikes in recent months, the Reserve Bank of Australia has tempered its approach, increasing the cash rate by 25 basis points at its October meeting today.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
People first: AREA winner Gail Richards on wellbeing strategies that work, where to get started, and how to build them into your business
At Key 2 Sale in Mount Gambier, wellbeing is built into the business. It’s systemised, an ongoing conversation and part of the team’s goals and KPIs. And it’s been that way ever since the agency opened its doors six years ago.
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OPINION
Real estate is the business of finding solutions
Sure, as real estate agents we transact properties. That's the core function of our job. But that's not necessarily the true business that we're in.
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OPINION
The importance of your client’s data – has your agency been breached?
Your client data is important to you, but it’s also important to them. That’s why there are laws in place to protect them.
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OPINION
Manos Findikakis: Does your database excite you?
'Great bones', 'solid foundations' and 'a timeless design'. As agents we use these terms often, with an eye for properties that have the right foundations and are set to stand the test of time.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Michael Davoren celebrates 50 years in real estate
When Michael Davoren started in real estate, there were no mobile phones, no online marketplaces, and franchising was only really just beginning to take shape.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The deal maker: Simon Cohen on forging strong relationships, finding a market gap, and how he built Australia’s biggest buyer’s agency
Simon Cohen might now have the biggest and best-known buyer’s agency in Australia, but back when he started Cohen Handler he says people thought he was crazy.
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OPINION
Three examples of why to consider business insurance
Whether you’re selling luxury condos in the Gold Coast or helping a family sell their home in the suburbs for a great price, business insurance is something every real estate business needs to think about.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New PMVA menu serves up office efficiency
Do you need help advertising a property? What about organising inspections or onboarding a new tenant?
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Celebrity Homes
Mick Doohan’s luxury Gold Coast estate gaining worldwide attention
Motorcycle world champion Mick Doohan is officially selling his famous Gold Coast estate, which has housed celebrity guests including Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp.
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LEADERSHIP
Sustainability starts with small decisions
The Australian real estate market is buzzing with growth and opportunity. Seizing these opportunities and setting yourself up to thrive isn’t just about building a business on efficiencies and capabilities, but setting up a business with the long-term goal of wellbeing as the bottom line. It’s been less than a year since I stepped into the role of chief revenue…
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Celebrity Homes
Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford buy LA hills estate
Carey Mulligan and her longtime husband Marcus Mumford have added to their substantial property portfolio, picking up a Hacienda-style estate in the Los Angeles hills.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The pitfalls of buying and selling a rent roll
Buying a rent roll can be risky, but only if you don’t have all the necessary information before making your decision, according to O*NO Legal founder Kristen Porter.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Nathan Gallagher takes the helm as REA Group’s national sales director
REA Group continues its focus on customers with new roles announced for Ben Auchettl and Nathan Gallagher.
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OPINION
Manos Findikakis: What car racing and real estate have in common
Way back when we established Australia's first multi-brand network in 2015, we had two key beliefs front of mind.
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Celebrity Homes
Adele puts Nicole Richie’s former Beverly Hills home up for sale
English songstress, Adele is looking to offload one of her Beverly Hills homes that she only recently pickup up from good friend Nicole Richie.
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