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Real Estate News
Flagship office of the Agency in Bondi Beach opens its doors
Designed by award-winning architects Redgen Mathieson, The Agency’s stunning new office holds prime position in the new Pacific Bondi Beach development overlooking the iconic Sydney Beach. The open, transparent, striking space has been designed to embody and foster the brand’s dynamic approach to real estate. CEO Matt Lahood says that he views the Bondi office as more than a workspace,…
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Real Estate News
Survey finds 7 out of 10 Australians believe market for Airbnb is growing
The quarterly report released by And Chill Property Management – Australia’s leading Airbnb management agency for property investors – is derived from survey responses from 1,200 individuals across Melbourne and Sydney. The Short Stay Confidence Index report examines the sentiment around the growth of the Airbnb market as well as the willingness for property investors to list their homes on…
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Elite Agent
The Cycle of Performance Management
No matter who it is you are leading – an assistant, sales team, PM department or the whole agency – you have a critical role to play in the success of others, which of course impacts your own bottom line. Tony Rowe from MRT outlines his four step process to ensure top performance from everyone. All team members who play…
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Elite Agent
Bitcoin and Blockchain in real estate – is this the future?
It’s not just real estate, but many industries over the next few years will feel both gain and upheaval due to innovations in technology. In particular, banks and the real estate sector currently have their eyes on crypto-currency (Bitcoin and The Blockchain) and the potential it has to change traditional business models. A significant example happened last week, with ANZ…
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Real Estate News
Time to move forward or be left behind: REINSW
The REINSW held its first ever Property Industry Think-Tank on professionalism to discuss education and the future of the industry. The think-tank, held at Parliament House in Sydney, invited 60 thought leaders and high-performing real estate agents to explore what the industry needs to do to become a true profession. REINSW President John Cunningham spoke to the aspiration to have…
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Real Estate News
Ray White reports increase in results for June 2017
Ray White this week released the White Paper which reflects on annual results and reported a total of $4.3 billion in sales across the Group for the month of June 2017. This result is a 20 per cent increase on last June’s results, which is notable given that June is normally a slower month and there was plenty of distraction last…
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Real Estate News
Successful Ray White Gold Coast pair expand with new venture
Gold Coast agent John Tymon is adamant the real estate industry changed his life – for the better. On the eve of opening a new business in Elanora with John Parkes, the joint principal of Ray White Tugan felt it was time for some reflection. “Over the last 10 years my wife Caroline and I have experienced many ups and down…
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Real Estate News
Purplebricks UK ad banned for misleading consumers
UK-based online real estate agency Purplebricks has had one of its ads banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for “misleading customers”. The ad featured testimonials from customers in which they claim how much they saved in fees by using Purplebricks’ services. Purplebricks said it estimated the savings based on an assumed estate agent fee of 1.8 per cent of the…
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Real Estate News
Agents of Mercy charity campaign raises $2000
‘Agents of Mercy’, an overseas aid campaign led by Pilot Real Estate in Mornington Peninsula has raised just over $2000 from grassroots fundraising. Principal Luke Woollard said the funding was going to a worthy cause, with 90 percent of the $2129 raising going to housing programs in the Philippines. “We are breaking the poverty cycle slowly but surely for some…
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Elite Agent
Tradition and Innovation: Toop&Toop Real Estate
Toop&Toop Real Estate, one of South Australia’s leading real estate agencies, has been recognised with three major awards at the 2017 Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) National Awards for Excellence in Canberra. From humble beginnings, this family business has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 1985. Sisters Suzannah Toop, CEO of Property Investment & Finance, and Genevieve…
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Ash Weston with Claudio Encina
Transcript: Claudio Encina: Here we are at AREC 2017, and we’ve got the pleasure of meeting Ash Weston from Ray White Frankston. He’s just come off stage. Ash, thanks for joining us on the couch. Ash Weston: Thanks for having me. Claudio: Ash, tell me a little bit about your team. Ash: I’ve got a team of four. There’s myself,…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant Boronia takes out first place in Australian Business Achiever awards
Barry Plant Boronia has taken out first place in the Real Estate Services category of the 2017 Australian Achiever Awards, with a score of 99.68%. It won the accolade over more than 80 other businesses in the category and received the highest score nationally. Now in their 20th year, the Australian Achiever Awards are independent awards based on assessment ratings…
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Real Estate News
Urbane Property streaming auctions live
Dealing with crowds and sticky beaks is a thing of the past for buyers, who can now bid on Sydney property with ease from the comfort of their own home. Boutique inner west agency Urbane Property is offering buyers a technology platform to live stream auctions and participate in the bidding remotely. George Nikos, owner of Urbane Property, said the…
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EPM
Overcoming Objections: Tara Bradbury
Too many BDMs see sales objections as an indication that the customer is not going to sign up. However, says Tara Bradbury, it’s actually quite the opposite. Business development managers, it’s time to realise that it’s actually a good thing when prospects raise an objection, especially around fees. If your prospective landlord raises an objection, that’s actually a good sign.…
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Elite Agent
Leading With Integrity
DRAWING ON YEARS OF EXPERIENCE in managing businesses both in and outside the real estate industry, Stone Real Estate Founder and CEO Peter Mumford explains why he would like to create a new ‘norm’ in real estate leadership. FOR MANY YEARS I have thought the property industry needs more ethical leadership and integrity, starting right from the top. This urgent…
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Josh Hart with Claudio Encina
Transcript: Claudio Encina: So here we are at the 20-year anniversary of AREC at Elite Agent Magazine, and we’ve just heard from Josh Hart, One Agency down in Tasmania. Josh, fantastic presentation! Josh Hart: Thank you so much. My pleasure. Claudio: Thanks for joining us on the couch. Josh: No, thanks for having me. Claudio: Tell us a little bit…
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Elite Agent
Tom Panos – Commissions Are In the Community, Not In the Office
“‘HI. HOW’S THE SALE OF your place going?’ One of three things will happen when you say this. People are going to say to you, ‘We’ve already sold.’ Some people will say to you, ‘We don’t have a property to sell.’ Some people will say to you, ‘It’s not on the market yet.’ Bingo.” This is one of the classic…
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Real Estate News
Province Agents Lower North Shore joins The Agency
The Agency has further expanded its NSW presence with the announcement of a strategic merger with Province Agents on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. The Province team, recently re-branding from Ray White, said they felt The Agency’s model is the best vehicle to meet their real estate goals. “It is a merging of common objectives and the alliance will expedite plans for both…
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Real Estate News
Submissions closing soon for AREAs
Submissions are closing soon for the Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs), which recognise property industry players who go above and beyond. Now in their second year, the AREAs honour innovative, community-minded high achievers across the entire property industry – from residential and commercial agents, property developers and home builders to those providing home loans or working in the media. Residential…
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Elite Agent
Purple Pain: Simon Whale
COULD REAL ESTATE AGENTS actually owe a debt of gratitude to online disrupters? Property technology specialist Simon Whale from Reapit in the UK explains why he’s in a love-hate relationship with Purplebricks. I’m thinking of going on Shark Tank and asking for $50m for a unique time management tool that would save real estate agents many hours of their lives,…
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Transform 2017 Coach
Transform 2017 Bonus Episode Fiona Blayney: Breaking Down the Walls Between Sales and PM
Coach: Fiona Blayney, CEO of Real+ Key Points Successful real estate businesses see value in breaking down the walls between sales and property management Property management is like a loyalty club; when your investors are members, they are more likely to use your services “I want you now to think of your property management business like the Virgin lounge. It is the…
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Elite Agent
How to Build a Super-Team: Matt Lahood
A SUCCESSFUL AGENCY depends on strong leadership and support, but this doesn’t always come naturally to real estate principals. New CEO of The Agency, Matt Lahood, who has spent over two decades transforming careers, building super-teams and mentoring more than 200 agents, shares some of his leadership secrets. THE BIGGEST mistake I see leaders make is being complacent, thinking the…
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EPM: Industry News
2017 Top Performers: PPM Group Host Best of the Best Awards Gala
The PPM Group celebrated it’s Best of the Best for 2017 with awards bringing recognition to top performers from around the country, across a variety of property management categories. The Gala saw an opportunity for delegates to the PPM Conference, speakers and award nominees to enjoy an evening with entertainment from The Roaming Magician. Conference MC and Awards Host, Malcolm Riley,…
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EPM
What It Takes To Be an Administration Superstar
WHEN IT COMES TO the engine room of a real estate business, the importance of the administrator in keeping the business running well can often be overlooked. Heidi Walkinshaw from Real+ explains the skills a good administrator needs to have across both sales and property management. WHILE THERE are many functions that with technology can now become automated, a personality…
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Real Estate News
ARPM 2017 – Are you ready to reconstruct?
The Australasian Residential Property Management Conference (ARPM) is back this year with a revamped program, exciting speakers, new location and a new focus. This year’s theme is ‘reconstruct’, which focuses on pivoting and adapting the way property management is conducted to keep the customer at the forefront. The conference is organised by real estate coach and consultant Fiona Blayney, founder…
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Real Estate News
Matt Lancashire: a merger with a mate and bold ambition to open 10 offices in 10 years
BRISBANE real estate identities Matt Lancashire and Haesley Cush have joined forces once again to grow the Ray White brand in Brisbane. The dynamic duo have been friends for 30 years and are now on a mission to create multiple offices under the Ray White banner. While originally the owner of Ray White New Farm Cush sold the Ray White…
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Real Estate News
brad bell Pay Tribute With Art
Brisbane agency, brad bell Real Estate, unveiled a mural yesterday, paying tribute to their founder and namesake, Brad Bell (1955 – 2012), by one of Australia’s most exciting artists, Matteo Charles. Brad’s son and now co-CEO of brad bell Real Estate, James Bell, addressed a crowd of local community members and The Hon. Ian Walker MP as the 2.4m x 2.4m…
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Elite Agent
Becoming Your Own Boss
IF YOU DREAM of opening your own agency one day, you may be wondering what’s in store for you. Cameron Nicholls recently went through the transition from agent to owning his own independent agency, and shares some of what he learned along the way. Some of us have already done it; many more are toying with the idea. If you…
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Real Estate News
Changing of the guard at Ray White Killcare
Lea Turner lives and breathes real estate. She counts herself as lucky that she gets to work in real estate in the stunning Killcare Peninsula on the Central Coast, just an hour and a half from the Sydney CBD. As the incoming selling principal and owner of Ray White Killcare Peninsula, Ms Turner has been in real estate for the…
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Real Estate News
Former News Corp real estate sales manager launches new Raine & Horne office
Raine & Horne is finishing the 2016/17 financial year on a high, launching a new office in Coorparoo led by Mark Evans, who was recently head of real estate advertising at News Corp. Raine & Horne Coorparoo, seven kilometres from the centre of Brisbane, provides sales and property management services to owners in Coorparoo, Camp Hill and surrounding suburbs. Prior…
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Real Estate News
Time for a change at the top of their game
A day after the top LJ Hooker business in NSW joined the Ray White Group, Belle Property Carina in Qld, under Principal Andrew McSweeny, have also decided to jump on board. Mr McSweeny said, who has more than 22 years experience in real estate started when he was 19 and is exceptionally proud of what he and his team had achieved…
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Brand Editorial
Console Cloud Has Arrived
In February we spoke to Console Group CEO Tim Molloy about the new beginning for Console and the goal of having their first client on the new platform by 31 March. Having successfully achieved this milestone, we caught up with Tim again recently to find out what exciting things we can expect from Console in the coming months. With the…
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EPM
Can Lock Boxes help your agency manage keys better?
If you have ever been on holidays and rented a self-contained apartment or house, you might have encountered a lock box at the property for collecting keys. They are ingenious little contraptions that are making their way into mainstream real estate practices throughout Australia and New Zealand. Our realtor friends in the US have been using them consistently for years…
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EPM
Locking In Efficiency: Brad Larsen
LOCKBOXES – does your office use them? While more popular in the USA than here in Australia, LPMA 2017 speaker and successful property management business owner Brad Larsen believes they can add to your existing key management systems by improving efficiency and reducing incoming office traffic. If you’ve never used a lockbox, simply put they are a small, padlock-shaped box that…
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Real Estate News
realestate.com.au joins forces with The Property Couch
realestate.com.au is teaming up with The Property Couch, one of the country’s best property podcasts, to bring Australians the property information, insights and advice they need to help with one of life’s biggest decisions. The Property Couch is made up of two of Australia’s most respected property experts, Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley, who are passionate about helping people make smart…
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