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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Born to Compete: Hayley Van de Ven
Entering the real estate industry straight out of high school, Hayley Van de Ven was a successful sales agent by the age of 18 – something she can barely believe now. “When I think about it now, I wonder who would have taken me seriously at 18,” laughs Hayley. She initially entered into a youth training program run by Ray…
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
2019: The Year of the Buyer Database
As we approach the finish line of 2018, it’s an ideal time to reflect on our professional achievements. In any single year, a real estate agent learns so much, encounters their fair share of challenges and enjoys many satisfying wins. What hard-won learnings will you take from 2018 to propel you to greater heights in the coming year? What changes will…
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EPM
Never Give Up: Branka Stankovic
Branka Stankovic’s motto in life is simple: never give up. It’s a phrase many a person touts but few truly live by, yet Branka has the evidence and life experience to back it up. The then 21-year-old didn’t give up when civil unrest broke out in her home country of Bosnia and Herzegovina following the declaration of independence in 1992.…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 73: Cameron Nicholls – Setting up and succeeding in a competitive market
One of the questions we get asked most at Elite Agent is about how much it costs to go into business in real estate on your own, Cameron Nichols of Nicholls and Co did just that about four years ago, at the age of 27. Although he’s had his ups and downs along the way, Cameron has carved himself a…
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EPM: BD & Growth
52 Ways to Kickstart your Career in 2019
What if I told you that you could have anything you want in your career if you were prepared to do one thing? All you have to do is focus on one key strategy each week for the next 12 months, and your year will be even bigger and better than you could ever imagine! Here are the steps to help you get…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Crown Residences at Barangaroo, Ironfish, ArchiStar and BC Securities Win Chinese Global Choice Awards from Juwai.com
Australian companies Crown Residences at Barangaroo, Ironfish, ArchiStar and BC Securities were four of the most notable among the 20 of the world’s very best China-focused real estate marketers who were named as winners of the Global Chinese Choice Award by Juwai.com at a gala black-tie dinner event in Shanghai on Wednesday, 5 December. The awards presentation followed four months…
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
Growth in a declining market
A property cycle follows market progression from the peak to the start of the decline, then from a declining market to the bottom before recovery and growth lead the way to hit the peak again. The distance between the peaks in any market is somewhere between seven and 12 years, and the great news is it’s getting shorter. Since the…
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Elite Agent
Exceeding Expectations: Ercan Ersan
Ercan Ersan’s recipe for real estate success is threefold: bricks and mortar, people and technology. A circular formula where one ingredient complements the next, it’s getting the quantities right that the Ray White Erskineville director says is the tricky part. “I don’t think you should ever lose the human element in real estate,” he says. “Selling houses really is about…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 72: Keller Williams – From Training Company to Tech Company with Angie Ponsell
This week our guest, Angie Ponsell is from Keller Williams in Atlanta, Georgia. Angie Ponsell has been with the company for all of her 17 years in real estate and she says Keller Williams has always been more of a training company than a traditional real estate ‘franchise’. But under the stewardship of industry legend Gary Keller the company is…
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EPM: Profile
Delivering a Difference: Jessica Melling
With 11 years in property management under her belt, Jessica Melling is somewhat of an expert. It’s this passion and knowledge that drives her in her current role as BDM at LJ Hooker Robina and Mudgeeraba, where she also oversees the property management team across both offices, as well as working with Burleigh Waters and Burleigh Heads. “As a team we’re growing rapidly.…
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EPM: Feature Interview
Enjoying the journey: Steven Richter
Tell us a bit about yourself and your role. I’m currently employed as a part-time sales consultant at one of the oldest residential real estate agencies in Hobart, Elders Brown & Banks. My role here is to help people achieve their goals when it comes to the buying and selling of property. At the moment, it’s a huge learning experience…
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EPM: Case Studies
What makes property managers happy?
The 2018 Voice of the Australian Property Management report reveals just 25 per cent of the industry is currently upbeat about its future, while 47 per cent are passive and 28 per cent negative. And those who feel disgruntled believe they are overworked, underpaid, have few prospects and are stressed by the constantly increasing demands of clients – even if…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Feeling at home: Jason Boon
Richardson & Wrench’s office presence in Potts Point is a great reflection of their team. Although they’ve moved into a thoroughly modern office space on bustling Macleay Street, just a couple of blocks away they still have one of their old offices. It’s here that Jason Boon works. The office, which also acts as an auction space, matches his personality…
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EPM
Life by Design
I SPENT A significant portion of my time over the weekend doing one of my favourite things: packing bags for our upcoming family holiday. Now don’t get me wrong; I am not so sadistic that I rate the physical act of packing exhilarating (although I must admit after being on the road for 15 years I do get a kick…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 71: First National Group CEO Ray Ellis – global trends and industry predictions for 2019
In this week’s edition of the Elevate podcast, Samantha McLean talks to Ray Ellis, CEO of First National Real Estate network, about the NAR 2018 which is held in Boston. Their important takeaways, new expo trends, and lessons Australia's real estate industry can learn from the National Association of Realtors plus, the future of First National taking into account the…
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EPM: Feature Interview
Delivering excellent customer experiences: Natalie Doolan
Tell us a bit about yourself and your agency. Born in Newcastle, I grew up in Lake Macquarie, the youngest of three. I spent my 20s living and working in Sydney and had a blast! When it was time to start a family my husband and I moved back to Newcastle. We love the space and lifestyle! At Carnelian Property…
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EPM
Why networking can be the key to success in real estate
Do you know an estate agent who’s a curmudgeon? They might be old or young – but they’re grumpy and the opposite of a team player. They think events are a waste of time. They tend to be dismissive of coaching and training, thinking that they know it all. For them, networking with other estate agents is tantamount to giving…
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EPM: Profile
Joe Iemma: Expect the Unexpected
Tell us a bit about yourself and your role at Doyle Spillane. At Doyle Spillane I am the Director and BDM for the company and oversee the property management department. What motivated you to get into real estate? A family friend had an office in the area and he offered me a job straight out of school. To be honest,…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Playing to win: the female agent team who tackled The Block 2018
Channel Nine’s renovation juggernaut The Block wrapped on its 14th season this year, seeing Hayden and Sara from New South Wales take the (slightly controversial) win, represented by McGrath St Kilda principal Michael Townsend. But representing Kerrie and Spence from South Australia was The Block’s first all-female (and the only female agents this season) team, Emily Adams and Stephanie Evans…
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EPM: Feature Interview
From radio to real estate: Malama Psarianos
Tell us a bit about yourself and your role at Raine & Horne Penrith. Over the years radio and television have been my passion. I studied journalism and marketing, throughout my career I was the first female presenter at 2WG in Wagga Wagga, worked for John Laws and also read regional news and weather for Prime. When I moved into…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ripple Wu becomes Co-Principal of McGrath Box Hill
McGrath Estate Agents today announced the appointment of Ripple Wu as a director and co-principal of McGrath Box Hill. McGrath Founder and Executive Director John McGrath said, “Despite a cooling market I believe Melbourne offers good potential for capital growth over the long term due to solid population and employment growth, major investment in infrastructure and affordable housing that will…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 70: Compass, Leonard Steinberg and the future of real estate
Compass are a name on everyone’s lips right now, whether it’s to do with technology, attracting top talent, making acquisitions or simply raising capital. For this week’s edition of the Elevate podcast, we are in a New York State of Mind with Samantha McLean meeting Chief Evangelist of Compass Real Estate, Leonard Steinberg who talks about how they attract top…
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EPM: Technology & Social
Build your BDM profile through video
Every day I have BDMs telling me that they want to do more videos to promote themselves and educate their clients, but have no idea what to say or where to even start. My first piece of advice is just to start. It won’t be perfect in the beginning and, to be honest, would you really want it to be?…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Boutique agency OBrien Real Estate opens in Oakleigh
Oakleigh South agent Max Martinucci has celebrated the official opening of his OBrien Real Estate Oakleigh office. The event saw Mr Martinucci joined by buyer’s advocate and serial bidder on The Block, Frank Valentic, speaking about his experience through buying on The Block over the years and sharing his outlook on the property market. A crowd of 120 guests gathered for the launch,…
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EPM: Leadership
What strategies you need to transition into a leadership role
Many property management business owners want to transition from managing operational tasks to managing their overall business, but don’t know how. They are worried that if they no longer deal directly with clients, the same level of service and results will not be maintained. If this sounds like you, here’s how you can successfully transition to a leadership role in…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Brad Henderson: One Life, One Chance
Tell us about yourself and your role at OusProperty. Born and bred in the country town of Naracoorte, SA, I moved to Adelaide for sport as a teenager. I then lived in a variety of locations across the state and Australia before being enticed back to Adelaide because the city is so ‘livable’. Today, I’m a sales agent and auctioneer…
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Elite Agent
Why should clients give you their data, and how should you use it?
Once upon a time in a land far, far away, a law firm found itself in hot water for using location-based marketing around hospitals. They had geo-fenced a Hospital Emergency Department, allowing them to target advertisements toward patients’ phones for their personal injury litigation services. I’m sure someone thought it was clever marketing to a bunch of semi-qualified prospects.
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EPM: First Person
Will you survive the future of property management?
The way we do things, the technology, software and apps we embrace, artificial intelligence advancements, legislation compliance and the way we communicate and operate a real estate/property management business have rapidly changed and will continue to do so. Before we know it, there will be an Uber-like disruption, unless we stay current, connected to our clients and understand that property…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 69: Gina McCartney’s tips on lead generation and conversion, maintaining balance in leadership + marketing predictions for 2019
In this week's edition of the Elevate podcast as part of our series, The Leadership Diaries, Samantha McLean talks to Gina McCartney, Executive GM of Marketing and Events at realestate.com.au, about digital marketing, lead generation and conversion plus her own leadership journey, some marketing predictions -- and what's next for the Edge (Elevate, Match and Reach) product series.
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EPM: First Person
The secret to handling change: Fiona Blayney
A single woman doesn’t really need a 4WD, especially when she has nothing that needs carting around in the back of it; a laptop can surely fit in the front seat. After caving to the advice of Dad when I returned from my backpacking adventures, I bought that sensible Green Corolla Hatch instead of the Jeep Wrangler I so desperately…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Winners announced for the third Annual REA Excellence Awards
Twenty-one winners were honoured at the third Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) in Sydney last night. Recognising the most innovative, community-minded and highest-achieving individuals and businesses in property and media, awards were presented across the categories of Innovation, Service & Marketing Excellence and Community. This year saw the introduction of three new Gold AREA awards – Agent of the Year,…
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EPM: Productivity
How to build an effective workflow (and why you need one)
There are a growing number of digital tools that can help a property manager improve workflow to drive efficiency. However, as property managers we have a tendency to want to complicate processes, which can result in clunky workflow and long nights of eating dinner at our computer. Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time auditing property managers and…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
APRA’s ‘unnecessary’ intervention causing ‘economic destruction’
Propertyology Head of Research Simon Pressley said that the extent of recent intervention by APRA was completely unnecessary and that Australians should be concerned about its effect on the national economy. “The grip that APRA have on national credit supply is so tight that we now have a significant blockage in a major artery of the economy. If the Federal…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The real estate veteran flipping the script on tech: Jane Doogan
Jane Doogan is the first to admit she doesn’t look like a tech-fan. In fact, at 73 you’d be forgiven for expecting the LJ Hooker Nerang sales associate to be a technophobe. Instead, the industry veteran of 30 years is among the first agents in the country to trial RITA, a real estate digital employee that uses Artificial Intelligence to…
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TECH + SOCIAL
Conquering the digital frontier: Mary Meeker
Each year venture capitalist and former Wall Street analyst Mary Meeker trawls the deepest, darkest depths of internet data to examine the state of play. The result is her seminal Internet Trends Report, and it informs the decision-making of small and big business alike. This year Meeker’s insight confirms a series of big-ticket trends that digital experts have long foretold…
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