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Elite Agent
Growing your adjacency revenue the easy way
With declining fees and falling revenue streams hurting many agents around the country, it is more important than ever to maximise every cent you’re earning. A new product allows real estate agents to monetise many of their preferred supplier relationships and create an additional passive stream of income for both agents and agencies. ezecomply starts the flow of adjacency revenue…
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Elite Agent
Real estate rebels open second office in Wollongong CBD
In 2017 Trever Molenaar and Troy McNeice opened the doors to a different kind of real estate agency. Mr Molenaar, a former owner of a large franchise with three office locations across the Illawarra, and McNeice, one of the top agents working there, joined forces to begin Molenaar + McNeice. Known for their standout pastel pink colour scheme, the brand…
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Brand Editorial
Now is the time for that annual insurance review: Sharon Fox-Slater
A new financial year has dawned and chances are you’re busy setting some fresh business goals while gathering all your paperwork for your tax agent. While reviewing the insurances on your RE business might not be at the top of your list, now just might be the best time to do so. Many small business owners take out insurance at…
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EPM: Ask The Expert
Should you buy or build your rent roll?
To buy or to build? That’s one of the age-old questions on many a principal’s mind when it comes to property management. Should they build their property management division from scratch, or will purchasing a rent roll offer the potential of sales and income stability that’s worth the investment? If you’re considering acquiring a portfolio, there are many factors you’ll…
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Elite Agent
Why workflow works wonders: Josh Phegan
I want you to imagine this one person, sitting in the room, at every meeting you have, listening intently and watching your every action. They are the customer, and they can’t believe how poorly the industry is serving them. There’s a massive upgrade required to thrive in this business, and it starts with workflow – you to your next customer.…
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Brand Editorial
Better buyer engagement: 30 minutes with DIAKRIT’s Dick Karlsson
We’ve heard it time and again, content is king of the digital realm. But in real estate, it’s not just any content that counts. In a slowing market, the buyer is in the driver’s seat, and they’re more educated, time-poor and expectant of service than at any time in the industry’s history. “It’s no secret in the last 12 to…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
10 ideas that will make you more successful in real estate sales: Alex Mintorn
Over the past nine years, Alex Mintorn has become one of the leading agents on Sydney’s Upper North Shore. He is also one of the top four agents in the McGrath network of more than 900 agents Australia-wide. Along with his partner, Maddie Stock, they have been involved in more than 79 sales, worth almost $150m with average days on…
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Real Estate News
The ‘Best of the Best’ in property management recognised at PPM Group awards
Property Management teams across Australia have gathered for the property management industry’s ‘night of nights’ on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The PPM Group ‘Best of the Best’ awards night celebrated the achievements of individuals and teams across the country. PPM Group Managing Director, Debbie Palmer praised the written submissions for their level of professionalism and attention to detail. “The new initiatives…
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Real Estate News
Award-winning sales agent joins Barry Plant Real Estate Glenroy
Barry Plant Real Estate Glenroy has welcomed a new member to its expanding team, with experienced sales agent Richard Ali recently joining the ranks. In addition to being a recognised sales agent, Richard is also a licensed auctioneer, and noted he was thrilled to be joining the Barry Plant Glenroy team. “I’m so excited to join an agency that has…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
realestate.com.au launches re-marketing service for agents and agencies
Reach is an end-to-end digital marketing solution that allows agents and agencies to build an online presence and remain top of mind among local property owners when they are visiting sites on the web away from realestate.com.au. According to realestate.com.au’s General Manager for Leads, Rachel Morley, the new Reach product has been designed to engage with prospects throughout the selling…
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Elite Agent
The road less travelled
Mark Taylor has lived and breathed real estate his entire life. A third-generation agent, his family have been stalwarts of the industry since his grandfather first opened an agency in Sydney’s Inner West in 1926. Along the way, they have witnessed all the market highs and lows of the past century – The Great Depression, World War II, a ’60s…
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Elite Agent
The Wow Factor: How to market prestige property
Ballerinas dancing inside bubbles, weeping cherry trees, launch parties worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and curated dinners are among big-ticket ways prestige homes are marketed across the country. Forget quick photo shoots, 2D floor plans and a snappy artist’s sketch; prestige property marketing has reached epic proportions as developers and real estate agents seek to engage the five senses…
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Real Estate News
Top agent sets six street records
Warren Ginsberg has breathed new life into North Bondi’s property market after selling some $24 million worth of prestige property and setting six streets records along the way. Mr Ginsberg, from Ray White’s number one Australian office Ray White Double Bay, has set six new street records in the affluent suburb recently, despite what some commentators are calling a declining…
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Real Estate News
The Agency expands into Southern Highlands
The Agency’s Ben Olofsen, and Cameron McKillop of McKillop Property, are joining forces under The Agency banner to create a formidable operation across the Southern Highlands, Southern Tablelands and Wollondilly regions. Launching with 200 listings and a team of 15 agents and staff, this will be one of, if not the biggest, real estate operations in the area. The Agency…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
How to sell a property every 1.7 days: Tom Hector
At the age of 28, Tom Hector is already a veteran in the industry. He got his big break when he was still a teenager, winning the 2008 South Australian Auction Idol competition, and has never looked back. Having pressed pause on the plumbing apprenticeship he took up after leaving year 12, his success in the industry means he is…
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Elite Agent
What goes on tour lasts long after the tour: Hannah Gill
One of my favourite things about our industry is the focus on and range of professional development opportunities. We have no shortage of conferences, forums, round tables and resources to choose from. There are also so many quality and diverse trainers, speakers, coaches and facilitators, we’re spoilt for choice! In the last few years, I’ve been fortunate enough to attend…
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Real Estate News
Barry Plant achieves 15 straight years of ‘Highly Recommended’ customer service status
For 15 years running, the Barry Plant Group has achieved an elite benchmark with every Barry Plant office receiving a ‘Highly Recommended’ status for excellence in customer service. The Barry Plant Croydon office led by Matt Jinks and James Brougham were also recognised as the overall National Winner at the 2019 Australian Achiever Awards with a near-perfect score of 99.86…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Three reasons this is the Best Real Estate Website in NZ
The way you present your agency website to both buyers and sellers is just as important as the way you present a home to potential buyers. At least that’s the belief of Mike McColl, Managing Director of New Zealand-based International Realty, who recently took out the award for Best Real Estate Website in New Zealand at the Asia Pacific Property…
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Real Estate News
WA to host Home-Grown Heroes real estate conference
West Australian agents are set to enjoy a real estate conference specifically tailored for their needs, courtesy of the Home-Grown Heroes conference on August 14. To be held at Crown Perth, Home-Grown Heroes is a conference that focuses on local West Australian real estate agents who are making their mark. The event was inspired by real estate coach and agent…
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Real Estate News
The Agency achieves significant growth
The Agency Group has reported continued growth, notching up $402 million worth of property sales in April and May, and $34.8 million in year-to date Gross Commission Income (GCI) to the end of May, 2019. West Coast operations, which incorporate The Agency and SLP brands, achieved the highest GCI of $1.3m in May, while the group delivered a total of…
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Real Estate News
Wilson launches apartment-focused agency
Multi-award winning Real Estate Agent and entrepreneur Adrian Wilson has launched a new, innovative apartment-focused agency in Sydney City. Ayre Real Estate offers specialised services to the premium apartment market – an area which Mr Wilson believes has significant opportunity for improvement in the level of service, quality of marketing and specialist advice. “Buying, selling, renting or investing in apartments…
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Real Estate News
Stone Real Estate launches third Hunter Valley office
Boutique agency Stone Real Estate is expanding in the key New South Wales market of Hunter Valley, with the addition of a third office in the region. Stone Real Estate Kurri Kurri opened this week, just over a year after the launch of Stone Hunter Valley and Stone Lake Macquarie. Principal of all three Stone Hunter Valley offices David Tanchevski…
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Real Estate News
Agency director Sophie Lyon wins $60,000 to reinvent the rental experience
realestate.com.au has announced Jellis Craig Hawthorn Director, Sophie Lyon, is the winner of the inaugural Real Ideas Prize. The nationwide competition saw real estate industry professionals reimagine the rental experience in Australia and had a total prize pool of $100,000 up for grabs. Ms Lyon pitched ShowMeNow – an Uber style concept designed to make it easier for tenants looking…
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Real Estate News
Crown Group property developers’ sales rebound
Australian property developer Crown Group says the Reserve Bank’s latest rate cut is welcomed by developers and is seeing a return of confidence among home buyers and property investors. Chairman and Group CEO Iwan Sunito said he had seen a surge in both confidence and buyer activity in the past two weeks, as a result of the federal election outcome.…
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Real Estate News
@realty move into Tasmania
@realty has launched in Tasmania, giving the company a presence in every state and territory in Australia except the Northern Territory. The agency has secured licensing to expand into Tasmania, and launched a recruitment drive, enticing agents with its unique model that allows the opportunity to choose where they work, and own 100 per cent of their rent roll. Headquartered…
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Real Estate News
DiJONES opens private rooms for parents across all NSW offices
DiJONES real estate has now opened a private room at all of their offices across NSW to allow mothers to breastfeed, and parents to change nappies and heat up food. DiJONES General Manager Kylie Walsh was frustrated with continuously watching parents sitting on the floor outside of public toilets trying to feed and change their babies, so a few years…
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Real Estate News
Ray White Norwood steps in to avert a “grinding” halt
Most real estate agents will tell you about the value of getting involved in their local community. In South Australia, Ray White Norwood recently took that commitment to a whole new level when they stepped in to assist after a workplace accident saw their favourite café “grinding” to a halt. Ray White Norwood principals Jason Spagnuolo and Sam Brincat explain…
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Real Estate News
Stanton Hillier Parker relaunches Australian real estate arm
Stanton Hillier Parker has announced it will re-open its real estate arm in Australia. The business will be under the guidance of new management, offering boutique property advisory services to a diversified range of clients Australia-wide. Stanton Hillier Parker was originally formed via the merger of Hillier Parker, first established in 1896 in the United Kingdom, and Stanton & Sons…
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Real Estate News
Stone Real Estate debuts in Ballarat
Stone Real Estate has opened an office in Ballarat, Victoria with two well-known locals, Jarrod Cloke and Samantha Prince. Jarrod said Stone’s fresh modern brand is a perfect fit for the Ballarat property market. “This town is attracting so much interest from both buyers and investors that a sophisticated boutique agency like Stone is exactly what it needs,” he said.…
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Elite Agent
Thriving in the face of challenge: Ruma Mundi
A couple of months ago Ruma Mundi finally drew a line under what by anyone’s measure had been a stressful year. Personal circumstances and a series of business events had required the talented salesperson to draw on every ounce of resilience and tenacity she had. At her darkest moments Ruma admits she even pondered the prospect of giving up on…
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Elite Agent
Advocating for the industry: 30 minutes with Andrew Rechtman
A new frontier is fast approaching, and conquering its unique challenges is something to be done with a united, not a divided, approach. That’s the message from REA Group Executive General Manager of Residential Andrew Rechtman following the Industry Leadership Forum in New Zealand in April. With realestate.com.au hosting the forum, it was the ideal opportunity for the group to…
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Real Estate News
Finalists for national property management awards announced
The nation’s top property managers have been revealed, with 60 contenders listed as finalists in the PPM National Property Management Awards. The awards are renowned as the property management sector’s ‘night of nights’ and this year’s event will take place on 23 June on the Gold coast, in conjunction with the PPM Group’s National Property Management Conference. More than 120…
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Real Estate News
One Agency reports strong start to 2019
Sydney-based Trans-Tasman network, One Agency, has reported a strong start to the year, already adding a dozen new members to the network with more on the way. CEO and Founder Paul Davies said the group continued to attract former franchised offices seeking a less constrained, more cost-efficient environment. “In both New Zealand and Australia we are also seeing a number…
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Real Estate News
REIWA supports Western Australians sleeping rough
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) is working with the Salvation Army in support of the charity’s 2019 Sleeping Bag Appeal. The annual initiative provides warm sleeping bags and blankets for those doing it tough on the streets of WA and REIWA has been involved with the appeal for the past five years. “Most of us take for…
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EPM
Is there a quick fix?
It’s a delightful concept, the idea of the ‘quick fix’. Yet when it comes to property management life is rarely a romantic comedy. We work with people, with real estate, and unfortunately there’s no magic spell to make your property managers thrive or your business fizz with productivity and good vibes. However, there are a handful of key values and…
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