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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Alana Spruce: hands-on property management
Going it alone in business, rebranding and leading landlords, tenants and staff through a global pandemic is not the typical climate you’d elect to open your new property management agency during.
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Real Estate News
Interest rates on hold as world watches war in Ukraine
The Reserve Bank of Australia is closely watching the war in Ukraine and has elected to keep interest rates on hold for now at 0.1 per cent.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Rise in listings likely to slow price growth
The surge in new properties listed for sale is likely to continue until May, putting downward pressure on price growth according to a leading agency.
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BEST PRACTICE
Intellectual property licence versus franchise – what’s the difference?
Wanting to expand your agency but daunted by the laws, cost and time associated with franchising? Well, maybe it’s time to consider licencing your intellectual property (IP). O*NO Legal Founder Kristen Porter says this option is a great way to grow your business, and still protect your brand.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Hayley Van de Ven: Unlimited
Hayley Van de Ven has come a long way in the past 20 years. From a young agent overlooked for promotion, to the savvy business owner behind two of RE/MAX Australia's most successful brands, Hayley has always had her eyes on the prize.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Mitigating the online risk: Kristen Porter on social media, real estate marketing, and managing the legal minefield of the online space
When it comes to the legal aspects of real estate marketing and the online space, things can quickly get murky. Different social media platforms have different guidelines, while consumer and privacy laws mean agencies can swiftly find themselves into hot water for who they market to, the comments on their pages, the terms of any competitions and more. In this…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Kristen Porter simplifies what employee Vs contractor decision means for real estate
Real estate agencies employing contractors should put contracts in place containing clauses that show someone is running their own business, according to a legal expert.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Court case shows why agents and creatives must read the fine print
Engaging a photographer to enhance your listing is par for the course for most real estate agents, but what most don’t know is they could be risking copyright infringement.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Henzells Agency: shaping a community
It was 1935 when Roy Henzell Snr rolled into the relative backwater of Caloundra seeking business opportunity.
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Real Estate Agent Events
33-hour real estate Zoom training session to raise funds for Hands Across the Water
The real estate industry is known for 'making money' but it's equally as philanthropic. One cause close to a lot of hearts is Hands Across the Water, a charity dedicated to providing shelter for orphaned children in Thailand. Elite Agent Managing Editor Samantha McLean and Digital Live's Steve Carroll are joining forces with the industry to host a world record,…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA announce National Awards for Excellence finalists
Finalists in the 17th REIA National Awards for Excellence 2022 have been announced, with the best agencies, agents and property managers set to vie for the coveted awards.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Explore Property enters the Whitsundays and Rockhampton markets
Explore Property Group is capitalising on the COVID-inspired trend of sea and tree changes, with new offices opening in the Whitsundays and Rockhampton.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Ellen Bathgate: What happens when you build it but no one comes?
Ellen Bathgate explains the three biggest surprises she encountered when she first went into business and how she tackled them.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
More Queenslanders eyeing off a career in real estate
On the back of a booming property market and an influx of new residents, nearly one in three Queenslanders like the idea of a career in real estate.
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THE TRUSTED AGENT
The Trusted Agent Podcast: Joseph Rossi on data, differentiation, and tapping their power to become a top-performing agent
The way agents use and access property data has changed dramatically over the past few decades, and these days, data and technology are an integral part of the way agents both win new business and understand the market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
A different approach to real estate education
By the very nature of their profession, real estate agents are busy people, so when it comes to pursuing further study, the traditional process can be prohibitive.Â
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CONTRIBUTORS
Scott Bateman: A new year, a new beginning
If we look back on the last 100 years, we have seen significant societal shifts off the back of catastrophic moments in our history.Â
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Agencies embrace Richardson & Wrench business model
A growing number of seasoned agency owners are beginning the new year with a new name and more bang for their business buck after moving to the Richardson & Wrench franchise family.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Newcastle high performer goes solo with her own business, Salt Property
After 23 years in the real estate industry, high-performing Newcastle Agent, Lyndall Allan has decided to take the next step in her career, launching her own business, Salt Property powered by UrbanX.
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Real Estate News
High Court rules on employee versus independent contractor issue
The High Court has confirmed the primacy of contractual terms and the importance of contractual interpretation in two crucial decisions handed down on 9 February 2022 regarding the distinction between employees and independent contractors.
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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
Kevin Chokshi: How to build a referral network
Kevin Chokshi moved to Australia from India as an 18-year-old to study IT, with two bags of clothes, $2000 in his pocket, no mobile phone and no connections.
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TECH + SOCIAL
Sam the robot is changing the way we view real estate
A German real estate agency is changing the way people view properties with the introduction of a robot shows buyers homes virtually.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Harcourts Packham initiates partnership to tackle homelessness in SA
A former backpacker’s hostel in the heart of the Adelaide CBD has been transformed into short-term accommodation for South Australians experiencing or at risk of homelessness in a partnership that is a first for the state.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
C21 opens full service real estate agency in Box Hill
Century 21 is breaking the mould with its new real estate office in the booming suburb of Box Hill in Sydney’s North West.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Introducing the 2021 AREAs finalists
REA Group has this week announced the finalists for the 2021 Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) with winners set to be announced at state-based events on 24 March.Â
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Elite Agent
John Hellaby: How to create transparency and earn trust
Think about any industry over the past few years and a key trend starts emerging. Consumers are seeking transparency in their interactions, transactions and purchases.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Leading Sunshine Coast agent Dan Smith joins The Agency
Prominent Sunshine Coast agent Dan Smith has joined The Agency, backed by decades of real estate experience in the Brisbane and Sunshine Coast real estate markets.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Nick Brown: What I’d do differently if I started my business again
Almost seven years ago, I decided to open an agency and work for myself, after having worked for numerous smaller and larger agencies throughout my career, some independent, some franchise.
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Celebrity Homes
Big Bang Theory star snaps up $8.4m estate
Less than three years after signing on the dotted line for an almost $7 million estate, Big Bang Theory star, Simon Helberg has reportedly paid almost $8.4 million for a gated estate in Pasadena. source: dirt.com According to reports, the 41 year old and his wife Jocelyn Town purchased the 116-year-old gated estate, on the fringes of California’s San Gabriel…
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LEADERSHIP
Tiffany Bowtell: Is your CRM a problem?
As the saying goes, if I were paid a dollar for every time someone asked me which CRM is the best, I'd be a very wealthy woman.
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Real Estate News
Sydney city and coastal living now ‘overpriced’ in NSW
NSW coastal hotspots such as the celebrity playground of Byron Bay have been listed as overpriced, while regional towns such as Albury-Wodonga and Wagga continue to offer good value, according to new research. Analysis from InvestorKit Founder, Arjun Paliwal, found NSW’s most populated coastal towns, including Newcastle, Wollongong, Shoalhaven, Port Macquarie and Byron Bay, to be the most unaffordable locations…
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Real Estate News
Inflation came sooner than expected, but RBA keeps rates on hold
Inflation has picked up faster than the Reserve Bank of Australia expected, but the board still elected to keep interest rates on hold at a historic low of 0.1 per cent today. At the bank’s first meeting of the year, the board did elect to stop further bond buying, with its final purchases to be made on 10 February. In…
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OPINION
How to start your own agency, without tripping over
Going solo and starting your own agency can be as daunting as it is exhilarating.Â
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The real estate industry to focus on people and sustainability in 2022
After a year that saw both record house price growth and tough conditions, the industry needs to continue to focus on people and sustainability
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Hornsby: The new commercial real estate frontier
It’s affectionately known as Sydney’s green heart, thanks to its lush bushland and proximity to parks and nature reserves.Â
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