Search Results for: The Agency
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Elite Agent
A clean exit: Ivan Sarakula
“I think real estate is one of those jobs where you only get out what you put in,” explains Ivan Sarakula.
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Applying high volume sales techniques in a prestige market: Tim Foote
From chaos comes opportunity. That's an adage Bell Property Mosman principal Tim Foote thoroughly believes in.
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Reality TV
Taking a chance: Eoghan Murphy
An ambitious agent at Kollosche, Eoghan Murphy stepped away for a moment of fun on Love Island Australia 2019.
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Elite Agent
It’s not the brand, it’s the agent
Shannon Beavis launched Your Property Co in Maroochydore on Queensland's Sunshine Coast in November 2020, and just three short weeks after opening the doors, he'd racked up close to $3 million in sales.
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Reality TV
Building a business: Scot Fuller
Hailing from Byron Bay, Scot Fuller is the Director/Sales Agent at Fuller and Co Property, and graced our screens on The Bachelorette: Season Five and 2020 Bachelor In Paradise.
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Elite Agent
How to master strategic thinking in real estate: Scott Bateman
For more than 20 years I’ve been involved in sales across various industries and there’s a question I’ve asked every team I’ve worked with during this time which is (almost) always guaranteed to result in stunned silence – “what do you do that your competitors would admit they can’t or don’t?” It sounds like a simple question, but I want…
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Elite Agent
The power of relationships: Conor Canning
Last year Tasmanian real estate agent Conor Canning stole our hearts as part of the ultimate love story on the reality TV show Bachelor in Paradise. It should hardly come as a surprise then that this humble, genuine agent from Hobart became known for his quiet integrity.
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Real Estate News
Hemsworth brothers’ Malibu mansion sells for US$4.9 million
A Malibu home that was owned jointly by Luke, Liam and Chris Hemsworth just sold for $4.9 million. The brothers purchased the property in 2016 for $3.45 million. Luke 40, Chris 37 and Liam 30 have had stellar careers in film and television since Luke began acting in an Australian soap opera in 2001,…
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Elite Agent
Franchises announce team changes to cater to hot Gold Coast market
Demand for property on the Gold Coast has seen an expansion of the Ray White Runaway Bay Group, who have just opened their fifth agency in the region. Their new office at Arundel just outside of Surfers Paradise is a key residential suburb popular with local families. It is a strategic move for the business which has sold around $4…
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Elite Agent
Clients for life: Lauren Moore
This year is shaping up to be a bumper one for Lauren Moore. The Brisbane buyer’s agent has more than $30 million worth of property to find for her clients and, at the start of the month, six new buyers came to her in less than a week.
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Elite Agent
The future of real estate video: customer interaction
Before being crowned the winner of Accelerate 2020, LJ Hooker Devonport principal Michael Ziegler was camera shy. He couldn't find time to film, and he felt awkward in front of the camera. Here, he tells Kylie Dulhunty how the 30-day Accelerate challenge rocked his video world and put him on…
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Elite Agent
Resilience is a business opportunity: Josh Symons
Like most people, I started the year thinking positively about what was ahead of me. I had just become a father for the first time, freely gloating about how great a sleeper my daughter was (trust me, parents of newborns understand why this is a big deal), and enjoying a…
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Real Estate News
Fresh faces open Ray White Indooroopilly
DYNAMIC real estate duo Kirrilli Cobley (pictured right) and Jessica King (pictured left) are set to bring new energy to the Indooroopilly market with the launch of their Ray White franchise. Combined, the pair have more than 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, most recently as Corporate…
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Elite Agent
5 New Year’s resolutions to supercharge your rent roll in 2021
Most real estate business owners want to grow their rent roll. Not just to pay the bills, but to produce profits while their long-term goal is to build the asset for retirement, investment and lifestyle. What we’ve noticed working with agencies following traditional structures, such as portfolio management style, is…
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Real Estate News
Brisbane inner-city specialist announces solo venture
Phillip Harrigan was once a 'big company' man, but a yearning to break free of the corporate structure and build his own brand has seen him launch Harrigan Property Group - and he's not looking back.
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Elite Agent
It takes two: Charlie and Tori Lund
Just like Batman and Robin, Sonny and Cher, and Thelma and Louise, The Agency’s Charlie and Tori Lund are nothing short of a dynamic duo.
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Elite Agent
Three challenges to expect in 2021 and how you might meet them: Manos Findikakis
Eview Group Managing Director Manos Findikakis says that even though the market is booming, 2021 is likely to bring some challenges of its own. Here is how he believes they should be met.
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Elite Agent
Fresh ideas to revive an old listing without asking for more VPA: Anton Babkov
Even though it's a seller's market, there are ways you can get more eyeballs to your listings without breaking the bank. Anton Babkov from Rexlabs explains.
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Elite Agent
Hayley Baxter: The traits of top property management teams
The most successful teams (you guessed it) actually work as a team Competitive cultures can work for some professions, but property management is not one of them. Possibly the most important aspect of customer experience from a landlord’s perspective is the feeling that their investment is in good hands, and that everyone in the team knows what’s going on. If…
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Elite Agent
Forbes launches prestige property portal
They are famous for publishing lists of the world’s richest people, now Forbes have launched their own prestige property portal.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Generation next: Matt and Luke Lahood
In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Matt and Luke Lahood discuss family, how the younger generation helped the industry adapt to the changes of COVID-19 and why this Christmas will be a very different real estate event.
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Real Estate News
A California mansion so nice, Wayne Gretzky bought it twice
Hockey’s greatest superstar, Wayne Gretzky, has listed his Thousand Oaks home for $22.9 million. Wayne and his wife, Janet, worked with architect-to-the-stars Richard Landry to design the home in 2002. After selling it to former baseball-star-turned-financial-advisor Lenny Dykstra in 2007, who trashed it after filing bankruptcy, the Gretzkys repurchased it in 2018 for…
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BEST PRACTICE
Boundaries, goals and social media: Ellen Bathgate’s top 3 tips for a balanced 2021
As we round out 2020, Ellen Bathgate notes it's the perfect time for property managers to consider work/life balance among their goals for the year ahead.
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Real Estate News
OFT approves new training requirements for Queensland real estate agents
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in Queensland has approved new training requirements for people wanting to enter the real estate industry. The new training, as part of initial licensing requirements, follows an independent review of the national property services training package. Before approving the new training, the OFT consulted on its potential impact with a range of industry bodies…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Anton Babkov: Retargeting recipes
Anton talks If Christmas for you involves thinking about new ways to bring in leads and build your brand, Anton Babkov wants to encourage you to jump into the kitchen and start experimenting with what he says is an essential ingredient. Did you know that, on average, only 2.8 per…
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Sponsored Content
:Different launches Partner Program, rent roll management-as-a-service
Property management disruptor :Different has launched a new Partner Program with an offering targeted at agencies and selling principals. :Different say their offering is best described as a “rent roll management-as-a-service” that’s first of its kind. The new service will see :Different leverage their team of experienced property managers, industry-leading operations, and world-class tech to help take the hassle out…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Patience, purpose, and pipeline: How Jason Roach secured success
In this episode, Jason Roach shares the story of how he came to be in real estate and his tips for prospecting, along with why it’s imperative to be patient and have faith in yourself.
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Real Estate News
The Agency seeks resolution on Magnolia proposal from Takeovers Panel
The Australian Government Takeovers Panel last night published a media release stating they have received an application from The Agency Group in response to their affairs in relation to a Proposal from Magnolia Equities - as reported yesterday. The Takeovers Panel is the primary forum for resolving disputes about a…
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Elite Agent
Struck down by tinselitis? Here’s what to do
A serious case of “tinselitis” is about to sweep the nation. It happens every year, when the last of the Halloween candy is cleared from the shelves to make way for Pavlova Magic and extra large, festive-size boxes of Favourites. With every Bublé song, more and more of us become infected – and there’s no cure till Boxing Day. Around…
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Real Estate News
No takeover bid: The Agency
Contrary to news reports at the weekend, The Agency has asserted there is no takeover bid from Magnolia Equities.
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EPM: Case Studies
Eleni Roumanous: Reversal of fortunes
An industry veteran with 25 years in the property management sector, Eleni Roumanous is as passionate about growing her rent roll and her PM team today as she was on her first day in the job. For the Century 21 Eastern Beaches Maroubra principal, the secret to that success is all about the people who work for her and the…
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Real Estate News
Parramatta agency wins over top Canadian agent
Kunal Arya was a top agent with RE/MAX Bridge City Realty when a desire to move his family to a warmer climate and relaxed outdoor lifestyle saw him make the move to Australia. Mr Ayra had worked as a professional agronomist in the Saskatchewan province before completing his Masters in Engineering (M.Eng Agricultural Engineering) at the University of Southern Queensland …
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Elite Agent
Is the right person in the right job?
Why is it so difficult to find and hire people who are coachable? One of my clients in the recruitment industry mentioned an interesting statistic: close to 70 per cent of new hires start looking for a new job within the first 90 days of being employed. Why is that? Over decades of training salespeople and property managers, I have…
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Elite Agent
How to get more five star Google reviews and build your business
Podium is an interaction management platform that makes the process simple - giving agencies the ability to effectively communicate with customers and team members and manage their online reviews, all through text messaging. Regional Sales Director Sean Smit has a background in real estate, both customer facing and at tech…
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Real Estate News
:Different appoints first Head of Leasing and launches rent roll management service
Australian property management company, :Different has appointed seasoned real estate expert Kasey McDonald to the newly-created role of Head of Leasing.
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