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OPINION
Why serial entrepreneur Nick Bell has 10 mentors at the one time (and why you should too)
Five-time AFR Young Rich Lister Nick Bell shares how he reached his goals with the assistance of 10 different mentors
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Real Estate News
Propy completes the first auction of a property as a non-fungible token
US real estate platform Propy has completed the first auction of a property as a non-fungible token in a move that demonstrates how blockchain could change real estate in the future. Held in late June, the 24-hour auction involved a token for an apartment in the Ukraine which attracted 43 bids and sold for 36 ETH (or around US$93,000), with…
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ELEVATE
Monthly Wrap: Samantha McLean and Leanne Pilkington discuss lockdowns, the vaccination debate, where agents should direct their attention, and the top podcast takeaways
From the vaccination debate to lockdown slump, there’s some big issues at play in real estate at the moment. In this podcast Elite Agent’s Samantha McLean and Courageous Conversations host Leanne Pilkington tackle them head on.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How has the current housing market coped with lockdown compared to 2020?
The past year saw remarkable levels of adaption in the real estate sector, according to CoreLogic. But are we coping better than 2020?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Lockdown not a predictor of low national vacancy rates
While national vacancy rates remain steadily low in August, capital cities have seen varying rates that are not always congruent with their lockdown status, according to Domain.
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Real Estate News
National home prices continue to rise but housing boom is slowly losing steam
Affordability constraints, rather than lockdowns, have slowed but not halted the rise in property values, according to the latest report from CoreLogic.
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Real Estate News
Is the home and business lending surge about to slow down?
Finance broker Savvy has analysed the latest ABS lending indicators to uncover whether the increase in new loan commitments has peaked yet.
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APPOINTMENTS
Growth despite lockdown: New offices open in NSW and Victoria
New South Wales and Victorian agencies have had their fair share of struggles courtesy of recent lockdown restrictions, but that hasn't stopped three new offices from opening.
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VIC Real Estate News
Property inspections critical for the health of Victoria’s real estate sector
REIV has urged the Victorian Government to allow private one-on-one property inspections, as a part of lockdown measure changes expected to be announced this week.
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Elite Agent
Lisa Novak: Five social media tactics to employ to attract buyers (and sellers!)
Lisa Novak is one of the early adopters of selling property via her social media accounts. Here, Lisa Novak has revealed her top five tactics to enhance your social media engagement. Forget about the followers That’s right! The reality is you don’t need thousands of followers on your social media, you just need a few hundred of the right types…
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Celebrity Homes
Hollywood history: This Californian mansion was featured in The Godfather and The Bodyguard
It's one of California’s most historic and opulent mansions. Once a honeymoon love nest for Jack and Jackie Kennedy, the famous Hearst estate has featured in film classics like The Godfather and The Bodyguard.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Big changes afoot in Queanbeyan real estate sector
There have been some significant changes on the Queanbeyan real estate scene, with Kylie and Jason Maxwell selling their business to White Rhino Property and the local Elders agency joining the LJ Hooker Group.
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Real Estate News
Love Island twins team up with Ray White Cheltenham for The Block sale.
Former Love Island stars, Luke and Josh Packham, have joined forces with Ray White Cheltenham director, Kevin Chokshi, to sell their four-bedroom home on this season of The Block.
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Real Estate News
Openn Negotiation launches free private treaty solution
Online real estate sales platform, Openn Negotiation, has launched its private treaty solution – Openn Offers.
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Real Estate News
Melbourne withdrawals weigh heavily on auction clearance rate
Scheduled auction volumes might have increased this week, but with 64.3 per cent of all Melbourne auctions withdrawn, the preliminary clearance rate has slumped to its lowest level since late April last year.
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Elite Agent
How to use video for leasing in lockdown: Marcel Dybner
Besser + Co partner Marcel Dybner has revealed how using videos for rental leases has significantly helped maintain business while in lockdown.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
How to be client-centric: Kylie Davis talks building real estate relationships, what buyers and sellers really want, and the PropTech you really need
If you’ve ever wondered how to assess which PropTech is right for you and how it can help you offer better service, Kylie Davis is the expert you want on hand.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
How to beat call reluctance as a real estate agent
Know you need to start cold calling your prospects, but can't actually pick up the phone? Jet Xavier shares his tips to beat call reluctance.
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Celebrity Homes
The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus sold his Hollywood castle to billionaire Jon Stryker for $8.9 million
Billionaire Jon Stryker has just purchased a castle-like property in Hollywood Hills for US$8.9M from The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus and his actor-partner Diane Kruger.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rising home loan rates will cause more Australians to need financial assistance
Almost 150,000 Australian households would need financial assistance if home loan rates increased, according to new Finder research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Where is the next Byron Bay?
Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee has analysed which beachside suburbs are about to see a Byron Bay-style boost in popularity.
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Real Estate News
Knight Frank buyer survey shows cities could be all the rage again
Knight Frank’s Global Buyer Survey has analysed the impact that Covid-19 has had on residential buyers’ attitudes to purchasing homes around the world.
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Real Estate News
Record gains and very little pain for New Zealand property sellers
New Zealand home owners are pocketing a record level of gross profits from property resales as the country's real estate market defies last year's weak economic outlook.
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INTERNATIONAL
Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star Josh Flagg reportedly jumps to Elliman
Million Dollar Listing's Josh Flagg has made a surprising move from Rodeo Realty to Douglas Elliman, according to TheRealDeal.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Westpac is the first major bank to cut their variable home loan rate to 1.99 per cent
Westpac has become the first big four bank to offer a variable home loan rate under 2 per cent, however the rate is only introductory.
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Elite Agent TV
How to create engaging real estate video content that will generate quality leads
Jen Sylvester is a Massachusetts-based RE/MAX agent who has been developing her video content generation for the past eight years. She spoke to real estate consultant Katie Lance about how creating consistent and authentic content generates quality leads who are eager to work with you as an agent.
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Elite Agent
I went live on Facebook every day for 30 days, and here’s what happened
Elite Agent's Editor Samantha McLean completed a Facebook Live Video every day for 30 days. Here is what we learned.
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BEST PRACTICE
What real estate leaders can learn from sporting legends: Pancho Mehrotra
Pancho Mehrotra has applied some important leadership lessons from sports legends to the world of real estate.
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National
Lockdowns lead to lower seller confidence but buyers remain keen for more
The REA Insights Listings Report August 2021 analysed new listings in order to deduce the latest market supply trends.
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Celebrity Homes
Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell’s $7.2 million Californian mansion
Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell has moved to San Fernando Valley with her partner Matte Babel and their daughter Atlas Noa.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Take back the narrative: Steve Carroll talks increased expectations, digital trends, and how to be your customer’s hero
When Steve Carroll talks, you know you’re in for some great insight into digital trends and technology along with actionable tips to help you navigate a fast-changing social media landscape. This podcast is no exception.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
What does the Spring selling season look like for states in lockdown?
Less than two weeks out from the spring selling season of 2021, lockdown conditions are in place across the ACT, Greater Melbourne, NSW and NT.
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Real Estate News
Pandemic and climate change to have lasting impact on the real estate industry
The pandemic and climate change are impacting so heavily on the nation that the real estate industry is poised for massive changes
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real Estate Institute of Victoria partners with Hutly on enhanced digital signature platform
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) and their digital partner Hutly are gearing up to release a notable enhancement to the Institute’s member-only VicForms platform next week with digital signatures becoming widely available across the state. REIV Membership Services Manager Matthew Griffin explained the most recent Delta outbreaks have only amplified the need for non-contact alternatives like digital signatures,…
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Real Estate News
Belle Property returns to The Block to list Ronnie and Georgia’s house
Belle Property Sandringham agents David Wood and Jenny Dwyer have listed Ronnie and Georgia’s house on the current season of The Block.
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