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Celebrity Homes
Stevie Wonder’s Calabasas home on the market for US$15 Million
The modern Mediterranean-style Calabasas estate once shared by music legend Stevie Wonder and his former wife, clothing designer Kai Milla-Morris, has been listed for sale at $15 million (approx. A$22.8 million).
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AI Tips and Tricks
Samantha can’t come to the phone right now…
Need a PA to answer your phone for you - Meet Lucy your new voice AI.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Houses outperform owner incomes as property market shifts
Australian houses have quietly outperformed their owners' earning capacity over the past year, with property values increasing more than personal incomes in several key markets.
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Mindset and Personal Development
From A-League to auctions: Adam Pearce on the winning mindset that powers top performing agents
When it comes to the mindset of top performers, former A-League goalkeeper Adam Pearce doesn’t see a difference between elite sport and elite real estate.
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AREC 2025
Global trade wars create unexpected property boom for Australia
Global trade tensions and tariffs are expected to create a property boom in Australia as redirected Chinese goods flood the market, leading to lower prices and increased affordability, while interest rate cuts signal a shift towards easier borrowing conditions. Agents must prepare strategically to capitalize on this upcoming opportunity.
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AREC 2025
How real estate agents are using personality-driven AI to outpace the robots
Real estate agents can combat AI replacement by leveraging human connection and personality-driven strategies, using custom chatbots to enhance client interactions and create deeper relationships while maintaining their authentic voice.
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AREC 2025
Australia 2035: migration, density and climate risk will reshape the future
Australia's property market by 2035 will be shaped by significant migration from India, urban densification, and climate risk. With a growing population and changing demographics, real estate agents must adapt to new buyer dynamics and address insurance challenges to thrive in an evolving landscape.
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AREC 2025
How Edward Pack reclaimed pride and performance in real estate
Edward Pack transformed his real estate career by committing fully, eliminating backup plans, acquiring extensive knowledge, and maintaining consistent performance despite challenges. His journey illustrates that success stems from commitment and psychological resilience rather than just technical skills.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Phillis launches as new family-led real estate business in Whyalla
Acclaimed local real estate professional Whitney Phillis, alongside her husband Sonny, is proud to announce the launch of Harcourts Phillis, a family-owned real estate business dedicated to serving the Whyalla community.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Property expert has Advantage on the Gold Coast
With more than two decades of experience in the central Gold Coast property market, property expert Jordan Thams has opened Ray White Advantage alongside his wife Kyra.
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AI Tips and Tricks
Zoom’s over. Now what? Smarter ways to capture (and actually use) your best ideas
Want to create your own 'Otter'? Here are some prompts you can use with Claude or ChatGPT
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AREC 2025
Meet the billion-dollar real estate agent
Clayton Orrigo doesn’t fit the mould. No designer suits. No keynote reels. No cold calling. Yet his team is the #1 performer in Manhattan, moving over USD$1 billion in property each year. Speaking at AREC for the first time, the Hudson Advisory Group founder broke down the unconventional mindset behind his rise—and why being “annoyingly accessible” might just be the…
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Celebrity Homes
Game, set, sell: tennis star Nick Kyrgios lists Sydney penthouse
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment—perched atop the award-winning Capella building in Kensington, is being offered with a price guide of $1.8 million.
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AREC 2025
Tony O’Doherty’s early obsession led to burnout, but it also revealed the 30:1 formula for long-term real estate success
Tony O'Doherty, Principal of McGrath Bulimba and Brisbane’s top-ranked agent on RateMyAgent, shares the 30:1 rule behind his success.
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AREC 2025
From terminal illness to top of the luxury market: Mauricio Umansky’s playbook for becoming the 1%
Mauricio Umansky was born blind in one eye with a rare blood disease and odds stacked fifty thousand to one against him. Today, he’s the founder of The Agency, a Netflix star, and the man behind some of America’s biggest property deals. Speaking at AREC, he delivered a clear message to agents: average won’t cut it.
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AREC 2025
No shortcut through fear: A big wave surfer’s lesson for real estate agents
Mark Mathews shares how fear management in big wave surfing parallels real estate success, emphasising that experience is key to overcoming fear. He advocates for gratitude practices, like sending appreciation texts, to build resilience and strengthen connections in the face of rejection and market pressures.
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AREC 2025
The Real Estate Agent Who Went Through Five Assistants in One Year
Adrian Oddi, a successful real estate agent, faced burnout and health issues after years of high sales. Following a cancer diagnosis, he redefined success by prioritizing health, family, and personal happiness over work, advocating for a balanced approach to life and career in real estate.
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AREC 2025
Oliver Lavers: The $906 Coffee and Other Expensive Mistakes
Intro: Thirteen years ago, Oliver Lavers was earning just $40K a year, borrowing money to get around, and ready to walk away from real estate. Today, he brings in $5 million in annual commissions. The turning point? A breakdown that forced him to get crystal clear on his “why” - and commit like never before.
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AREC 2025
Instagram Queen: The Real Estate Agent Who Built an $800 Million Empire One Post at a Time
Lana Samuels transformed her Instagram into a powerful marketing tool, generating over $800 million in sales. By treating social media as a business platform, she sold a $7.1 million property off-market through a single post, emphasizing the importance of online presence and storytelling in real estate.
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AREC 2025
33 Top Tips from AREC 2025 Day 1
From Will Guidara's hospitality magic to surfing champion Mark Mathews' lessons on commitment, AREC 2025 delivered game-changing insights for agents ready to rise above the noise. These 33 distilled strategies cut through the fluff—covering everything from negotiating fearlessly and protecting your energy to turning social media into a profit engine. Whether you're battling market uncertainty or building unshakeable client relationships,…
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Celebrity Homes
Emma Stone lists Austin mansion for $26.5 million after extensive renovation
Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone and her husband Dave McCary have placed their Austin, Texas estate on the market for US$26.5 million, following years of extensive renovations that are nearly complete.
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AREC 2025
Kamala Harris: The Vice-President who ate ‘No’ for breakfast tells real estate agents how to win
The 49th Vice President shared hard-won lessons from staring down Wall Street's biggest players, offering real estate professionals a blueprint for turning rejection into negotiation gold through preparation and genuine empathy.
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AREC 2025
The traits separating elite from average agents
Top real estate agents succeed through clarity of vision, a strong professional identity, and disciplined resilience, emphasizing self-belief and daily improvement over technical skills alone. Walker's approach encourages agents to focus on internal growth to enhance their professional relationships and success.
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AREC 2025
Entrepreneur’s rejection formula for real estate success
Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur and host of The Diary of a CEO podcast, has revealed how the failure of his first business laid the groundwork for everything that followed. Speaking at AREC, the Social Chain founder told agents that learning to listen to customers—and reframing rejection as part of the process—was what changed the game.
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AREC 2025
What a $2 hot dog can teach real estate agents about unforgettable service
At AREC, restaurateur and hospitality expert Will Guidara shared how a $2 street hot dog—served at a Michelin-starred restaurant—became the most talked-about moment of his career. His message to real estate agents was clear: success doesn’t come from following the script, but from delivering moments so thoughtful they become unforgettable.
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AREC 2025
Property agents told to stop being “good” if they want to succeed
Real estate agents must evolve beyond being merely "good" to achieve success, as mediocrity leads to poor results. Motivational speaker Robin Banks emphasises that success is 80% psychology and advocates for mental training to enhance performance.
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Elite Agent
Could ChatGPT Hijack Your Next Deal?
What happens when your clients (or their parents) second-guess every recommendation you make with ChatGPT? This telling comment from a Reddit post reveals what can happen when buyers and sellers start trusting ChatGPT more than their agents. In this episode, Samantha McLean shares four proven ways to keep your deals safe from “AI hijacking” — and even turn the trend into…
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Movers and Shakers
Jess Hay to lead The Property Agency Melbourne
View Media Group has appointed Jess Hay as Melbourne Managing Director of The Property Agency as part of an aggressive expansion into the Melbourne developer market.
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Movers and Shakers
Rob McGregor opens One Agency Surfers Paradise
Industry veteran Rob McGregor has launched One Agency Rob McGregor Real Estate in Surfers Paradise, marking the network's seventh new office opening this year.
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Movers and Shakers
REIWA launches 2025 Sleeping Bag Appeal
REIWA is calling on the community to support its annual Sleeping Bag Appeal, with 23 collection points opening across metropolitan Perth from May 26 to June 27.
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Movers and Shakers
The Harcourts Foundation supports Circus Quirkus and the Immune Deficiencies Foundation Australia
The Harcourts Foundation has announced its support for Circus Quirkus, a cherished annual event that brings joy, wonder, and lasting memories to children with special needs and those experiencing disadvantage.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIV CEO Kelly Ryan stepping down
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is undergoing significant leadership changes with Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ryan stepping down from her position to pursue personal business interests.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Robyn Agius: Giving back while building success in Mackay’s Pioneer Valley
Mackay real estate agent Robyn Agius has built a thriving business while donating $1,000 from every sale to local schools and charities. After questioning traditional commission splits, she joined Area Specialist to take control of her career and community impact. "When you're not giving half your earnings to your agency, you can help a lot of people."
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Australia features in global real estate ranks
When Denver-based REMAX LLC recently announced its Top 100 and Top 50 rankings for January to end of March this year, Morningside agent, Kylee Harnisch, received the outstanding accolade of being named in the top 100 REMAX agents worldwide.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian Airbnb owners on alert as Spain removes 65,000 illegal listings
A landmark court ruling has forced Airbnb to remove tens of thousands of illegal tourist accommodation listings in Spain, leaving Australian short-term rental owners nervous about a potential similar crackdown.
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