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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 14: How to Own Your Space in Any Conversation
Transform Masters: Julie Masters, founder of ODE Management and CEO of Influence Nation, talks to the 2017 Masters about how to own the first two minutes of any meeting, why the rule of threes matters, and why gravity is more important than confidence – and much more. These tips can apply to presentations, staff meetings, 1:1s and even listing presentations.…
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EPM
The Third Dimension: Cushla Symons & Justin Miller
For Cushla Symons and her team, technology has enabled greater levels of operational efficiency, enhanced customer service and given a competitive edge over those who have not yet embraced it. The implementation of technology has been a deliberate course of action geared towards achieving these outcomes, combined with a healthy dose of restraint against implementing technology for technology’s sake. The…
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TECH + SOCIAL
5 Trends That Will Impact Real Estate In The Future
1 IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DATA Imagine as a sales agent if you could scroll through your database of 2,000 contacts and pick the 100 people you knew were going to sell over the next six to eight months. Imagine if you could predict how many people would be bidding at your next auction and what price the property would…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 13: Business growth, Shopfront reno for niks, Safety in the workplace, Winning the listing, What is news (and what isn’t)
Weekly wrap: Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards recap the week that was with special guest Kaly Smith of KS Property Solutions. ‘Elevate’ is the new official podcast of Elite Agent Magazine for real estate industry sales professionals, property managers, and leaders. Each episode, we will bring you behind the scenes coaching, news analysis, exclusive interviews, technology, and more to help…
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LEADERSHIP
5 Ways to Inspire Your Team through Emotional Intelligence
While we all want the professionals we work with to be self-motivated, a helping hand from inspiring leaders never hurts. After all, without motivating his hordes, Genghis Khan may have remained the chief of a small Mongol tribe; and without inspiring a band of entrepreneurs to help him grow his empire, Sir Richard Branson might still be working in a record…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 12: How to achieve extreme rent roll growth
Transform Masters: Tara Bradbury of BDM Academy talks to the 2017 Masters about how she became a successful BDM, why rituals and routines are key to growth and how to stay accountable using her rent roll growth action plan. Note: If you would like to join Tara’s 6-week acceleration program, please email Tara directly at tara@bdmacademy.com.au, or download an information…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Rachel Lawrie: Scientifically Speaking
As an agent, Rachel Lawrie professes she is different than most, but when you get talking to her it’s clear that’s definitely in a good way. Having grown up in the country on a farm, and also having experienced physically and mentally challenging work as a marine biologist for 16 years, she says, “I’m used to doing that sort of…
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
Defying the Disruptors: Rob Ward
The constant speculation around industry disruption led me to attend Inman Connect San Francisco last August – a real estate conference exploring current industry trends and technology, and focusing on how agents can leverage the benefits of changes and innovations to grow their businesses. From the moment I stepped into the conference, one thing was clear. We’re in a race.…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The Innovators at Ray White: Putting Agents face to face to face with more people
As a result of the explosion in digital lead generation, the traditionally separate departments of marketing, service, and technology now need to work together. When leads are ‘generated’ they should be nurtured, according to the individual’s needs, both online and in person. As a group, Ray White are continually on the cutting edge of innovation through investing in people and…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 11: Transforming your business, Clearing Sales, Good works, competing with Purplebricks, Wrestling Sharks, Technology Innovation, Facebook Marketing and more.
Weekly wrap: Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards recap the week that was with special guests Lukas Pedder from Elders Mildura in Victoria and Michael Carter from Raine & Horne Penrith, NSW. ‘Elevate’ is the new official podcast of Elite Agent Magazine for real estate industry sales professionals, property managers, and leaders. Each episode, we will bring you behind the scenes…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Perth real estate agent holding a 24 hour open home
Ray White City Residential Perth principal Brent Compton will host the marathon open at three brand new East Perth waterfront apartments, kicking off from 2pm Saturday. The high end units range in price from $6.250 million to $8.5 million at 11 Brown St, East Perth. “I am definitely the first Ray White agent to do this in Western Australia,” Mr…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 10: The A List, New ways of buying and selling, REINSW awards, Knowing your numbers, PM BD for experts and more
Weekly wrap: Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards recap the week that was. ‘Elevate’ is the new official podcast of Elite Agent Magazine for real estate industry sales professionals, property managers, and leaders. Each episode, we will bring you behind the scenes coaching, news analysis, exclusive interviews, technology, and more to help you list more, sell more, and elevate your results.…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 9: How to manage your business numbers to greater profitability
Transform Masters: Fiona Blayney from Real+ is back to talk to the 2017 Masters about budgeting, improving profitability, the economics of hiring a BDM, why as a principal you need to know your hourly rate (and keep track of what the company owes you!). Note: In this podcast, Fiona mentions some budgetary worksheets. If you would like a copy of…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 8: Free Fridges, AirBnB for first homebuyers, Beating the Interceptors, Marketing Tips and more
Weekly wrap: Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards recap the week that was. ‘Elevate’ is the new official podcast of Elite Agent Magazine for real estate industry sales professionals, property managers, and leaders. Each episode, we will bring you behind the scenes coaching, news analysis, exclusive interviews, technology, and more to help you list more, sell more, and elevate your results.…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
ABS reveals more people living in apartments than 25 years ago
The 2016 Census of Population and Housing found that 10 per cent of all people in Australia spent Census night in an apartment. There is now around one occupied apartment for every five occupied separate houses in Australia – compared with one to every seven, back in 1991. The growth in apartment living is primarily an urban phenomenon, concentrated within Australia’s…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 7: How to recognise your leadership style and better engage your team.
Transform Masters: Kylie Davis from CoreLogic talks Leadership Insights from their recent survey, and why leadership excellence brings bigger financial rewards. As a special bonus, she also breaks down those clever Market Scorecards to allow our transformers to make better decisions about growth in their area based on data. ‘Elevate’ is the new official podcast of Elite Agent Magazine for…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Hills, Sydney, welcomes RE/MAX
RE/MAX Australia continues its commitment to New South Wales expansion, and the Sydney market in particular, with the launch this week of RE/MAX Hills Lifestyle in Baulkham Hills. Experienced local agent Joe Scavera has rebranded his agency, Chelsea Real Estate, partnering his team’s local market experience and expertise with the strength of a global real estate brand. According to Mr…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 6: Is Soho Linkedin for property, Hands-off productivity, Back to Basics, Owning your strengths, What did you do?
Weekly wrap: Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards recap the week that was. ‘Elevate’ is the new official podcast of Elite Agent Magazine for real estate industry sales professionals, property managers, and leaders. Each episode, we will bring you behind the scenes coaching, news analysis, exclusive interviews, technology, and more to help you list more, sell more, and elevate your results.…
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Infotrack
Uber: Over it?
With the mandatory deadlines for complete electronic settlement on the horizon in 2019, there is a lot of distance to cover between the milestones of paper – less paper – and ultimately, paperless transactions. The time and profit created by going paperless is a compelling benefit to real estate agents and business owners, yet according to an industry survey (commissioned…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 5: How to build an attraction culture in your business
Transform Masters: Matt Lahood ‘Elevate’ is the new official podcast of Elite Agent Magazine for real estate industry sales professionals, property managers, and leaders. Each episode, we will bring you behind the scenes coaching, news analysis, exclusive interviews, technology, and more to help you list more, sell more, and elevate your results. Transform Masters 2017 is brought to you with…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Historic Millers Point Workers Dwellings sold for $26M by McGrath
McGrath Edgecliff agent Peter Starr said interest in the buildings was strong. “Throughout the campaign 141 groups inquired on either the whole block or the four separate parts. After six weeks of marketing, ten parties made formal bids which proved the process to be both competitive and very satisfying. The result demonstrates the ongoing confidence in the future of Millers…
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BEST PRACTICE
How to Grow Your Business in Less Time
1 MODEL SUCCESS If you look at many of the top agents in Australia, the one thing they did was find somebody who was very successful and work for them. This way they learnt from the best and grew their business on the experience of the super-agent. Not always easy to do, but if you are serious there’s no shortage…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Maatouks Realty rebrands to Raine & Horne Narellan
Lawyer and entrepreneur Peter Maatouk has launched Raine & Horne Narellan in the heart of Sydney’s Macarthur region. Mr Maatouk, who is the principal of Maatouks Law Group that has offices in Narellan, Liverpool, and Penrith, has been delivering general practice and property law services since 1993. The firm launched a mortgaging broking business in 2000 and Maatouks Realty in 2007. “As…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
How can agents effectively use social media marketing?
Leading an auction in front of over 2 million viewers isn’t something many real estate agents experience over the course of their career. But, for Daniel D’Assisi at Noel Jones Doncaster, who was selected to sell the Block property of Sticks and Wombat, it’s exactly the audience size he can expect on Auction Day. Real Estate Bookings who help connect…
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Elite Agent
Josh Pyatt: 8 dollar-productive activities to help you get the listing
I always encourage agents at any stage of their career to meet as many people face-to-face as possible, because that is the nature of our business. The more face-to-face interactions you have with buyers and homeowners, the more business you will generate. Sitting at a desk making a few hundred calls a week is pointless unless you’re getting out there…
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LEADERSHIP
The Long-Service Myth
Long-service leave is practically a myth in today’s jobs market, where the common trend amongst Australian workers is to change jobs instead. I am constantly faced with questions and statements by prospective employers, such as ‘Why have they moved around so much?’ or ‘Their CV is too jumpy’. As a collective, I think it’s important that we all understand what…
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Elite Agent
Know Your Customer: Using Data to Build Trust and Advocacy
In a notable change in direction to the spiralling property values of late, the latest CoreLogic data has revealed a 1.1 per cent drop in dwelling values across five capital cities in the past quarter, with Sydney down further at 1.6 per cent. It’s only a small decline. But at a time where housing affordability challenges, home loan interest rate…
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Real Estate News
How much is a postcode worth? REIV looks at price differences within suburbs
Buyers are often encouraged to purchase the worst house in the best street, but new REIV data suggests the postcode may be worth more than the street name – up to $836,000 more to be exact. In the year to June 30, homes on Beach Rd experienced the largest price discrepancy between postcodes with apartments in Hampton recording a median…
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Brand Editorial
How to protect your reputation when things go wrong
Every real estate agent understands that the process of buying and selling property is complex, and the stakes are high. Agents are entrusted with the effective transfer of substantial assets, and clients expect flawless service at every point. When things go wrong, tensions can run high. Professional Indemnity insurance could be the key to protecting you and your reputation from…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 4: The 8 fundamental areas of goal setting in life and in real estate
Transform Masters: Fiona Blayney and Samantha McLean talk about getting what you want in your career and life – but at the same time making sure your goals are realistic and achievable. ‘Elevate’ is the new official podcast of Elite Agent Magazine for real estate industry sales professionals, property managers, and leaders. Each episode, we will bring you behind the…
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LEADERSHIP
What’s Your Workflow?
Let’s say, for argument’s sake, someone started writing $1 million GCI in their first or second year. Logic would tell you the suburb or suburbs they work in didn’t start producing an extra $1 million of GCI because agent X started working in the area. So who did they take it from? In simple terms, they were able to take…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 3: Real Estate Awards, Virtual Reality, Storytelling, Knob turning and Anniversaries
Weekly wrap: Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards recap the week that was. ‘Elevate’ is the new official podcast of Elite Agent Magazine for real estate industry sales professionals, property managers, and leaders. Each episode, we will bring you behind the scenes coaching, news analysis, exclusive interviews, technology, and more to help you list more, sell more, and elevate your results.…
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OPINION
Short-term letting only suitable for some
Di Jones Head of Investment Management Bridgette Barker said with increases in the cost of living any owner of a property can tap into these services to help with rising expenses. “While people are taking up the opportunity, less than 1 per cent of our rental roll has decided to put their homes onto the short-term market in the past…
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EPM
Daily Grind or Career Defined?
Do you go to work and do the necessary to take home a regular paycheck at the end of the week? Or are you goal-oriented, performance-based and passion-driven? When you are passionate about a career as a BDM, it shows as you build long-lasting relationships that will take you far beyond what others consider the daily grind. I believe a…
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Elite Agent
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Many things work against the agent when it comes to achieving a life in balance, most notably onerous administration, clumsy technology and internal systems that burgle your time, taking you away from the people and activities which bring you joy. It’s this very lack of time – a poverty of personal resources – which makes us feel under pressure and…
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