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BEST PRACTICE
Sharon Fox-Slater: why insurance premiums are rising
I’ll admit it’s not news anyone wants to hear. In fact, it’s possibly one of the last things that anyone already dealing with rising cost of living challenges wants to face, but the reality is that property insurance premiums are rising.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Are renters being forgotten with the focus on mortgage holders?
Despite the ongoing attention on mortgage holders getting hit with higher interest rates, renters are actually the ones that are far worse off according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Market downturn sees eXp World Holdings revenue and profits fall
eXp World Holdings, the parent company of virtual real estate brokerage eXp Realty, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2023 with significant drops in revenue and profit.
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Celebrity Homes
Live like Miranda in The Devil Wears Prada
The iconic limestone and marble townhouse that Meryl Streep's character Miranda Priestly called home in the hit 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada is now up for sale in New York City's Upper East Side.
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OPINION
Nerida Conisbee: low volume winter looks likely
In April, new listings were down 17.1 per cent with Sydney and Melbourne seeing the biggest falls.
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Elite Agent
Beat the bots: how to future-proof your business
The solution for real estate agents to “beat the robots” is not to bury their head in the sand but to master how they can us AI to future-proof their business and build their own empire.
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OPINION
Mathew Tiller: real estate’s Federal Budget wish list
It's no secret that there's a housing crisis in Australia, with a lack of supply in both the transaction market and the rental sector. Here, LJ Hooker Head of Research Mathew Tiller reveals his wishlist for housing from tonight's Federal Budget, including the tax incentives and innovative program he says could go some way to rectifying the nation's desperate need…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
A new era for Rodgers & Wilson Real Estate
After six years successfully servicing the Northern Gold Coast, family-owned agency Rodgers & Wilson Real Estate has taken the next step on their business journey, joining the Agents’Agency as they look towards a period of growth.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Redfin joins the AI race – launches chat-based search plugin
The AI race is well and truly on in the US with real estate brokerage Redfin launching a ChatGPT plugin just days after Zillow did the same.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Foreign buyers return to the Australian housing market
Foreign buyers are returning to the Australian market following a drop in numbers in 2022, according to a new property report.
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Celebrity Homes
Rapper Drake lists estate for $88 million just a year after buying it
Canadian rapper Drake has put his palatial estate in the mountains above Beverly Hills on the market for $88 million, just a year after purchasing the property for $75 million.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Superpowers: Jeff Turner on how AI is changing businesses, how real estate will benefit and why ‘play’ is necessary in a fast-changing world
Jeff Turner will be one of the headline presenters at Elite Retreat in Bali in July, where he will reveal what real estate business owners need to do to not just make sense of AI, but harness its power to compete in a changed world
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BTW
Elders Lifestyle Group extends Evans Head reach
The Elders Lifestyle Group has acquired First National Evans Head.
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OPINION
Creating change: why success in real estate needs to be about thriving, not just surviving.
For as long as I can remember, and even way before that, success in real estate has revolved around numbers - how many properties you’ve sold, how much you sold them for and what your gross commission income is (GCI).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The big four banks pass on the latest rate hike
There’s no relief in sight for borrowers, with all big four banks announcing they will pass on the latest 25 basis point rate hike.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First-home buyers lead the way as new loan commitments rise
New loan commitments for housing have risen for the first time since early 2022, climbing 4.9 per cent in March, including a substantial 15.8 per cent increase in new owner-occupier first-home buyer loan commitments.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Fortune favours the brave: Louise and Chris Carrigg’s unconventional approach to success
Louise Carrigg is a big believer in the saying, “Fortune favours the brave”.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Developing a team of auctioneers with the skill to handle anything
A focus on mentoring and working as a team has been credited with helping AuctionWORKS' auctioneers develop the skills to handle the plethora of situations auction day throws at them and generate the best results for clients.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Remote investing soars, but it could trouble tight rental markets
Remote investing has accelerated for the third year running, despite the easing of Covid restrictions, and it could spell bad news for some of our tightest rental markets.
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Celebrity Homes
Own a piece of Provence: historic castle for sale
The largest castle in Provence, known as Chateau De La Verdière, has just been put on the market for US$19.7 million.
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Celebrity Homes
Take a peek inside the Brooklyn apartment Ed Sheeran rented during his copying court case
A New York jury has taken just three hours to decide Grammy Award-winning pop singer Ed Sheeran did not copy one of Marvin Gaye’s biggest songs, but whether he will remain at the Brooklyn apartment he rented during the court case remains to be seen.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Simon Cohen launches seller’s advocacy agency
Could seller’s advocates be the next big thing in real estate?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The force is strong in this Star Wars-themed property
Star Wars fans could be the talk of the Galactic Empire with this one-of-a-kind, block of land that comes with DA approval for a home that is built like a Star Wars-themed spaceship.
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Elite Agent
How real estate businesses can protect themselves from financial losses and cyber threats
Real estate and property businesses require protection from a range of risks including potential losses arising from giving the wrong advice, as well as cyber threats such as data breaches and cyber attacks.
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Celebrity Homes
Fit for royalty: King Charles III’s property portfolio
King Charles III, who recently ascended to the throne following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, has taken possession of an impressive collection of royal residences and palaces.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Why real estate agents can’t “bury their head in the sand” with AI
In less than six months, Chat GPT has exploded onto the scene and has changed the way businesses all around the world are operating.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Some capital city vacancy rates starting to ease
The nation’s vacancy rate remained at its lowest point on record in April at 0.8 per cent, despite the number of available rentals increasing slightly in five capital cities.
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Elite Agent
Making inspections better than routine
You probably have a great inspection program, but the big question is whether you're using yours with a manual-first approach or a technology-first approach?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Perth house prices continue to rise, units stable
Perth’s house market is on the rise, while the city’s unit market has remained stable, according to the latest figures.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Devine Real Estate joins The Agency
The largest acquisition in The Agency’s history has come to fruition, with Devine Real Estate joining the national network.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Zillow launches ChatGPT plugin for seamless house hunting.
Buyers will no longer have to fall down the endless scroll hole when searching for a property in the US, with Zillow launching a game-changing plugin that will transform the house hunting experience.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Technology and digitisation to disrupt 23 per cent of jobs
Almost one-quarter of jobs will be disrupted in the next five years, with technology and digitisation fuelling the fastest growing and declining roles.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
May the 4th be with you: What real estate agents can learn from Star Wars
People the world over celebrate Star Wars Day every May 4, with the phrase “May the 4th be with you”, a classic play on the iconic quote “May the force be with you”.
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BEST PRACTICE
Dan Argent: Want to increase your volume? Here are three things you need to focus on
Imagine you’re at the grocery store, shopping for bread. You get to the shelf and the brand you want to buy is out of stock.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Selling Smarter: Why Personality Matters in Real Estate Sales
Picture this, a salesperson sitting at their desk, reflecting on a call session that has not gone well.
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