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Real Estate News
Century 21 extends its presence in regional NSW
Century 21 has announced the opening of a new Central West office in Forbes as it expands its presence in regional New South Wales. C21 Central West will be headed up by Tara Kelly, who has over 20 years industry experience. The office will cater to both sales and property management, with the vision of being a “progressive real estate…
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EPM
Good tenants: The key to landlord satisfaction
With one in three Australians now renting, creating a great experience for tenants is more important than ever. Renting is often the start of someone’s property journey, so it’s a great opportunity to build and nurture a relationship for the future, where they will buy, sell and buy again. Finding the best tenant isn’t always easy, but with a clear…
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Real Estate News
Chris Storey starts a new chapter with Ray White WA
Ray White Cottesloe Mosman Park have expanded, welcoming agent Chris Storey to the team. Mr Storey has been in the industry for 20 years and credited the integrity of Directors Jody Fewster and Deborah Brady as the deciding factor of his decision to make the move. “I joined Jody and Deb to realise my potential as a salesperson,” Mr Storey…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 87: Securing the transaction with Lee Bailie
In this week's edition of the Elevate podcast, Samantha McLean sat down with InfoTrack General Manager of Product and Innovation, Lee Bailie. Sam and Lee had a chat about the biggest cyber threats facing real estate businesses right now and how the company's latest offering - Securexchange, can help keep you and your clients protected.
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Elite Agent
Sponsored content versus editorial coverage
The media landscape has become increasingly complex over the last five years; however, the options and outlets to promote your brand have increased dramatically. Knowing when to use what tactic is vital in promoting your brand and utilising your budget in the best possible way, but at the same time the landscape can also be challenging to navigate. When I…
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Real Estate News
@realty adds commercial agents to the team
@realty have welcomed two new faces to the network with Adam and James Young joining the team. Mr Adam Young says the pair were attracted to @realty Commercial because of their heavy focus on technology. “We were initially attracted to @realty Commercial because of the company’s industry-leading technology, including its client management systems and custom social and digital software, which…
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Real Estate News
Belle Property Commercial launches retail agency
In response to Queensland’s infrastructure and development activity and population growth, Belle Property Commercial has launched Belle Property Retail, Brisbane. Michael Hanscomb, Managing Director of Belle Property Commercial, said Belle Property Retail will be the flagship brand within the Belle Property Commercial group and a key focus for the business. “With an explosion of online shopping and the arrival of…
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EPM
Tara Bradbury: Back in the game
I’ve got some news. It may the industry’s worst kept secret, but I can finally, officially, say I’m heading back to the coalface. The decision to come back into the property management industry isn’t one I’ve taken lightly, or quickly, but something I’ve been contemplating over the past 12 to 18 months. There’s a host of reasons why I have…
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CONTRIBUTORS
The real cost of discounting: Nick Brown
Recently I put forward a proposal to an owner who was looking at changing managing agents, only to find out they thought our fees were too high for the socio-demographics of the property’s postcode.
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Real Estate News
Hutton & Hutton New Farm add to the office family
New Farm boutique real estate agency Hutton & Hutton are keeping it all in the family with the addition of daughter Paris to the New Farm office team. Mr Hutton said he’s overjoyed to see his family working together to move the business forward and serving the community of New Farm. “I’ve been in real estate for 25 years, so…
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Real Estate News
Game Day: realestate.com.au launches new sponsorship campaign
realestate.com.au has launched a new sponsorship campaign to support its wider AFL partnership. The Other Saturday Game was produced by sports and entertainment agency Octagon and highlights the role that sport and property plays as two of Australia’s great obsessions. The campaign features former Sydney Swans and Melbourne Demons coach Paul Roos, AFLW star and Channel Seven commentator Daisy Pierce and West…
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Elite Agent
Finding her confidence: Kylie Charlton
In Sandringham, Victoria, Hodges Real Estate director and sales agent Kylie Charlton has carved out a successful 28-year career based on the simple philosophy of placing herself in her client’s shoes. Now, she’ll share an insight into the lessons learned along the way at AREC 2019. Kylie Charlton freely admits she knew “absolutely nothing” about real estate other than the…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 85: Adam Bryant and Bobby Reynolds – Behind the suits
In this week's edition of the Elevate podcast, Samantha McLean catches up with the boys from Agency Central, Adam Bryant and Bobby Reynolds. Adam and Bobby share their real estate journey so far, their philosophy behind social media, digital marketing and the making of their successful podcast.
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Real Estate News
New office for RE/MAX on the Gold Coast
Danny Woolbank is forging a new path with global real estate network RE/MAX to launch his own agency on the Gold Coast. RE/MAX Property Centre opens at Broadbeach Waters in May. Mr Woolbank has lived on the Gold Coast since 1985 and is well-known to many through his family business, the Southport Squash Centre, and his professional squash career. A…
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Elite Agent
Professionals Chairman sells last office to focus solely on growing network
Professionals Real Estate Group Chairman Carl Petersen has sold his last real estate agency, which he has co-owned for 19 years, in order to focus on guiding the growing Professionals network. Mr Petersen, who has been an active member of Professionals since 1983, has sold the rent roll of his Coolangatta-Tweed agency and retired from selling and managing properties. Mr…
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Elite Agent
50 lessons that will make you a better leader
The Leadership Diaries, an exclusive set of Elite Agent podcast interviews, turns one next month. Over the past 12 months, and with much more still to come, we’ve discovered leadership is a skill, an art and an essential ingredient for your business to achieve growth. To celebrate the milestone we’ve put together, in no particular order, our top 50 tips…
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Sponsored Content
An ongoing success: Mark Sinclair
We recently facilitated a sale of a business as a going concern with positive outcomes for both buyer and seller. While there was additional due diligence and settlement requirements, this deal was relatively seamless for everyone involved. With so much interest from agency owners keen to understand each selling option and which is best for them, we wanted to share…
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EPM
Diamondz are forever
It was 2008 when Jack Fontana experienced a critical epiphany in his career and personal life. He’d been in real estate since 1999, first in property management and then sales, but without listings on the books and with a baby on the way things were looking dire. “I was at a point where I had a daughter due in about…
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Real Estate News
LJ Hooker Avnu launches digital platform
LJ Hooker Avnu has launched a new platform aimed at making the buying and selling process smarter and more transparent. The platform provides vendors and landlords with real time data about web traffic, buyer feedback and comparative listings and sales and agent activities related to the sale of their property. According to L Janusz Hooker, Chairman of LJ Hooker, the…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
John McGrath – What it takes to win in 2019
In this week's edition of the Elevate podcast, it's a warm welcome back to John McGrath. Samantha McLean caught up with John to talk about this year's AREC conference, winning in the current market, the future and what's changed since he wrote the classic You Inc. back in 2003.
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Elite Agent
World-class service: Lisa Totaro
When Lisa Totaro first started in real estate fresh out of high school, she knew sales was the place she wanted to be. Now, just eight years after becoming an agent, Lisa is at the top of her game. Last year she was the only female to rank amongst SQM’s top 10 agents Australia-wide. This year she’ll share the stage…
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Real Estate News
Entries now open for REINSW Awards For Excellence
Entries for the annual Awards For Excellence, hosted by the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW), are now open. Now in its 22nd year, the awards recognise top performing real estate professionals and agencies in NSW. The program awards agencies and individuals across 21 categories, judged by a panel picked from members of the REI’s offices in any of the…
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Elite Agent
Mindset, marketing and knowledge the key to Steve Koerber’s success
In 2018, Ray White Remuera’s Steve Koerber reached a career milestone, clocking up a GCI of more than $2 million and ranking 7th internationally in the Ray White Group. It is a success that Steve attributes to a shift in thinking, pure hard work, and an unfailing passion for what he does. Now he’ll share his story at AREC, offering…
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Real Estate News
Former Avnu exec takes new road with Domain
Domain has ushered a in a new era, with the appointment of Jason Chuck as the Group’s new Chief Customer Officer. Chuck previously held positions as the Head of Marketing at Google and CEO of LJ Hooker Avnu, a role he told Mumbrella he found hard to leave behind. “I decided to take up this new role at Domain, as…
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Real Estate News
The Agency Sydney welcomes Gavin Lewis
Gavin Lewis has become the newest team member at The Agency after becoming a lead agent with the firm. Mr Lewis has served in the industry for just over a decade and previously held a position as a senior sales associate under Alexander Phillips. Mr Lewis expressed excitement at this new career direction while outlining his main objective. “Working 24/7…
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EPM
In too deep: How to manage property through natural disaster
Cassandra Charlesworth spoke to principals in Townsville and the Whitsundays to find out what that experience is like, and to understand the most effective strategies they implemented when dealing with these defining moments. Townsville Flooding: Ben Kingsberry, Harcourts As the rain continued to fall in Townsville on 31 January, Harcourts Kingsberry Principal Ben Kingsberry knew this would be a weather…
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Elite Agent
Behind the suits
You’ve made a name for yourselves with ‘Behind the Suits’. Why a podcast? Adam: Bobby’s mission was to change the negative connotation of real estate agents one person at a time. My challenge to Bobby was to think of a universal way to target more people at once. Most people think you need to be granted permission to do a…
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Elite Agent
Agents, tech or both? The agency of the future
Advances in technology shape every aspect of our daily lives, from smart kitchen appliances to the implementation of 5G. Conversations have turned from how Augmented Reality (AR) will impact society to how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will revolutionise life as we know it, even the real estate market, and it’s going to happen sooner than you think. Already we see huge…
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Real Estate News
LJ Hooker Avnu welcomes Cameron Maxwell to the team
LJ Hooker Anvu in Sydney’s Lower North Shore has welcomed Cameron Maxwell to the team to service the highly sought-after area. In addition to his real estate experience, Cameron has also spent time as a taxation specialist with BMT specialising in property investments. Christine Mikhael, Chief Performance Officer of LJ Hooker Avnu, said she was delighted to have Mr Maxwell…
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Real Estate News
Belle Property make a new home in Queanbeyan
Boutique agency Belle Property Kingston has opened its second office in the rural lifestyle suburb of Queanbeyan. The office will service the growing and thriving rural lifestyle market of the ACT’s fringe suburbs, including Queanbeyan, Googong, Jerrabomberra and Bungendore. According to co-principal of Belle Property Queanbeyan Dan McAlpine, the speed with which the Kingston business achieved growth in the ACT…
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EPM
‘Taylor-made’ service
Overlooking the azure blue of the Coral Sea and encompassing residential, rural and island communities, the Whitsundays is one of those laid-back lifestyle destinations where time tends to march at its own pace. Here the property market ebbs and flows in step with tourism highs and lows, construction ups and downs, and the on-again, off-again influx of investors brought in…
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Elite Agent
Real estate’s finest ready for the Ride to Provide
The challenge will see these real estate professionals cycle 500km across the rural countryside of Thailand, raising funds for Hands Across the Water. We caught up with just a few of the many agents taking part… What do you do in real estate when you hit the target you’ve been aiming for? You make the next one bigger. That’s exactly…
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Real Estate News
Stone Real Estate expands into Albury Wodonga
Stone Real Estate has expanded further into regional areas with the opening of Stone Albury Wodonga, on the border of New South Wales and Victoria. The new office is led by established local agents Craig and Kelly Huckel, who had initially intended to start an independent agency before the Stone brand caught their attention. “It’s a very city looking brand and…
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Real Estate News
Colliers International ACT to expand with a new office in the Civic Quarter
After recently taking out the 2019 Real Estate Institute of Australia Commercial Agency of the Year, Colliers International ACT has outgrown its current office space and will move into the A-Grade Civic Quarter (CQ) when it is completed later this year. “Our business has continually performed strongly year-on-year and this has allowed us to continue to welcome new members to…
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QLD Real Estate News
@realty have welcomed North Brisbane agent Patrick D’Arrigo to the team
Patrick D’Arrigo has made the switch to @realty in North Brisbane, having achieved $30 million in sales over the past 12 months. Mr D’Arrigo said he was excited to be joining the @realty team and looks forward to continuing his work in the Warner, Joyner and greater Moreton Bay region. “Working with @realty gives me the opportunity to offer more…
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