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Transform
Transform PM Ep 14: The Social Property Manager, Josh Cobb
Thank you to our Episode 14 sponsor: My Real Estate CPD, an innovative and new Real Estate training experience, and, where approved, a completely new continuing professional development or CPD experience. All online courses are all fully “self-contained” online. For more info, visit myrealestatecpd.com.au Coach: Josh Cobb Coaching Transcript: Well, I’m a little bit excited to talk to you guys today.…
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Elite Agent
Ask the Coach: Buyer Management Plan
Real estate coach and performance mentor, Claudio Encina is in the hot seat answering your most pressing questions around everything to do with sales productivity and process. Q. What are some ideas around having a buyer management plan? – Patrick Byron, Ray White Botany Green Square The top achievers in this industry work their buyers to generate leads. With all buyers…
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Elite Agent
Planning For the Best, Protecting From the Worst: John Knight
No one knows what’s around the corner with the Australian economy, but instead of planning for the worst and hoping for the best, Business Depot CEO John Knight suggests doing things a little differently. The real estate agencies who are ahead of the game are already looking to the future and are scouring their business models to identify strategies they…
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Elite Agent
Hard Work, Hustle, Discipline: Gavin Rubinstein
There’s no denying the incredible rise of Gavin Rubinstein. From fast food, to the number one agent in Ray White NSW, there’s one thing all of Gavin’s past roles have had in common: customer service. Honing those skills is something Gavin’s been working on since he first entered the workforce as a McDonald’s employee. “I think it’s really important to…
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Elite Agent
When Does Customer Service Really Start: Mark McLeod
So much is written and discussed about customer service in our industry, says Mark McLeod, but the question is: when does someone start being our customer, and where – if ever – does it finish? At a recent international conference, I attended with a team from Ray White, this very topic was a major discussion point. I can’t help but…
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Elite Agent
Ask the Coach: Effective Open Home Callbacks
Real estate coach and performance mentor, Claudio Encina is in the hot seat answering your most pressing questions around everything to do with sales productivity and process. Q. How can I be more effective with my open home callbacks? – Jim Nikolopoulos, Belle Property Newtown Many agents are experiencing strong numbers through open homes on weekends due to much lower stock…
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Elite Agent
Living Life with More Purpose: Jet Xavier
Mark Twain famously said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Have you found out why? Are you on-purpose or just going through the motions in life and business? Top mindset coach Jet Xavier reveals how you can tap into what truly motivates you. As I…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Whose Depreciation Claim Is Top Of The Block?
Which apartment on Channel 9’s 2016 season of The Block is going to be the most appealing to potential investors? EPM regular, Bradley Beer from BMT Tax Depreciation and his team have run the numbers and share their analysis. Here are the key points: It looks like investors could claim an average of over $2.2 million in depreciation deductions for…
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BEST PRACTICE
Open House: Help Your Clients Maintain their Security
Holding an open house exposes every square inch of a home to anyone who crosses the threshold. Most times it will be people you want to be there – potential buyers or tenants. But what if some of the ‘sticky-beaks’ simply want to see what’s there? Bruce de Graaf has researched the break-and-enter statistics and has some advice on helping…
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EPM
Forward-thinking and driving change in the Top End: NOW Leasing NT
Working at a drive shaft and hydraulic spare parts company in Hobart back in 1997, one half of the NOW Leasing NT team – Joely Sullivan – never imagined that a three-month job placement in the Top End would set the course for her future career in property management. Now with business partner Jo Griffiths they have taken the leap…
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Elite Agent
A look back on 2016, from the editor’s chair: Samantha McLean
2016 has been a big year for the Elite Agent Magazine team. Our chief editor, Samantha McLean, shares her key takeaways and experiences from the ride. Every year in November, Oprah Winfrey writes a list of her favourite things, the ‘O list’ in Oprah Magazine. It’s the list of awesome things that she would like to get for Christmas that…
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BEST PRACTICE
Choosing Good Nutrition over Fad
Over the past 30 years, experts have changed their minds on which diet is best more times than anyone can count. Out of the huge list of different diets, fads, weight loss plans and eating habits, which ones are actually good for us? When weight loss is the goal, restricting calories is usually the first strategy people go for. A statement you…
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Elite Agent
7 Tips for ‘Smart Hiring’
You understand and know your pipeline when it comes to listing, selling and renting, right? But do you understand what your HR pipeline is? If you are thinking about recruiting another member of staff, don’t wait until it’s urgent – think ahead while you have time, says experienced recruiter from Real+ Alison McGavin. Last week, a client and I achieved…
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EPM
Quality Time
What’s the difference between an average property manager and an amazing property manager? Many will answer: communication. But how can you be a great communicator if you are constantly rushed off your feet? Sophie Lyon takes a lesson from a gentler pace of life and reveals how to make every moment count. I had a birthday recently. Not a significant one but, scarily, I…
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Real Estate News
Change in Leadership for top Sydney Raine & Horne Office
Leading Eastern Suburbs real estate business, Raine & Horne Double Bay-Bondi Beach, has announced a new direction for the business, with business owners Barry and Mark Goldman making the move to luxury brand Sotheby’s. Principals Ric Serrao and Martin Maskin will form the new streamlined management team at Raine & Horne Double Bay/Bondi Beach. Since 2001, the Raine & Horne Double Bay…
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Real Estate News
Sydney should look to Melbourne for housing solutions: REINSW
Sydney needs a better balance of new apartments, single dwelling homes and medium density developments, much like Melbourne has, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. REINSW President John Cunningham said the NSW Government is currently reviewing its planning policies which he described as too convoluted. “Everyone has an opinion on Sydney’s property problems, but there is…
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Elite Agent
6 Tips for Writing Engaging Web Content
In a digital world, posting engaging web content isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s essential if you want to convert customers, achieve strong SEO ratings and make the most of your most valuable digital marketing tool. Meanwhile, 73 percent of marketers say they plan to further prioritise the creation of engaging content. If you want to learn more about how real…
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BEST PRACTICE
Beating Burnout
Working smarter, not longer, is the key to success. High performance real estate coach and trainer Josh Phegan examines what role diet, sleep, exercise and work routines play in you staying at the top of your game. We’d all love a few more hours in the day. More time to prospect, more time to list and more time to sell. But is…
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Real Estate News
Cohen Handler launches Cohen Handler Prestige
Cohen Handler, one of Australia’s largest buyers’ agencies, is providing a new service to high-end buyers with the launch of Cohen Handler Prestige. While house price growth across major Australian cities are expected to slow in the latter half of 2016 and early 2017, the prestige market at $3 million and above, has remained strong. Cohen Handler co-founder and Managing…
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Transform
Transform PM Ep 9A: Managing Conflict, Sarah Bell
This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Episode featuring head coach Fiona Blayney who talks the teams through the important subject of goal setting and where they want to get to over the next 8 weeks. This lesson is brought to you by Real+ realplus.com.au. Visit eliteagent.com for more transform videos.
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Elite Agent
The Next Big Things in Real Estate Tech
The secret to understanding the next big thing that will change your business is to look at what is happening on the fringes of technology. Kylie Davis takes a look at four pieces of fringe tech that are starting to have an impact on real estate right now. 1. Push technology Instead of expecting a customer to constantly go to…
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Real Estate News
Bondi to outstrip Paddington, Surry Hills
Bondi Beach has become an iconic national brand that will outstrip Paddington and Surry Hills in popularity, according to leading real estate agency Gunning. Gunning Principal Malcolm Gunning said people are beginning to choose Bondi over Paddington and Surry Hills because of the unique offering that Bondi presents. “Bondi is a destination that gives people the ability to be able…
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Elite Agent
Renovation Rules: Top 7 Tips and Trends For 2016
THE AVERAGE AUSTRALIAN HAS been given a whole new level of confidence when it comes to renovating. Shows such as The Block, Renovation Rumble, House Rules and Selling Houses Australia have changed the way we look at the idea of renewing our homes and simplified the process so that anyone can do it. Sydney buyer’s agent Amanda Gould shares her…
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Elite Agent
Is the Social World Getting Closer To the Listings World?
With the threat of disruptive technology at the forefront of everyone’s mind, we caught up with Stuart Leo, founder of Blirt, a customer experience specialist. Stuart was a keynote speaker at the recent Property Portal Watch conference in Bangkok, and as a marketing and automation expert, we asked Stuart to give us his thoughts about recent innovations and what may…
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National
BizCover: Avoiding Real Estate Advertising Blunders
Most of us have been there – a mistake is accidentally made on an ad, no one picks it up and it goes to print. Sometimes we’re lucky and we can hustle to fix the problem before the whole world knows about it. But BizCover asks the question: have you thought about the impact of a small error if it’s…
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Elite Agent
The New Real Estate Business Model
TECHNOLOGICAL DISRUPTION means anyone – including vendors – can master the basics of property marketing. So the new value proposition for real estate will be agents as a coach, guiding vendors through a stress-free sales process. Kylie Davis explains. The traditional business model for real estate is being seriously challenged. It is no longer enough for real estate agents to…
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Elite Agent
5 Tips on How to Survive Your First Month in Real Estate
THE FIRST month in real estate can sometimes be tough to survive. If you are just starting out in the industry, Maree Quinn has some tips for you. SO, YOU WANT to be in real estate? Please don’t say it’s because you like houses. Hopefully it’s because you like people, hard work and your core farm area. On the personal…
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Elite Agent TV
Transform PM Ep 1: Goal Setting in Property Management, Fiona Blayney
This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Episode featuring head coach Fiona Blayney who talks the teams through the important subject of goal setting and where they want to get to over the next 8 weeks. This lesson is brought to you by Real+ realplus.com.au. Visit eliteagent.com for more transform videos.
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Real Estate News
Domain launches Spring campaign
With spring just around the corner, Domain has just launched its latest Spring campaign centred on what it claims is “Australia’s best property app”. The new campaign, which is dubbed Spring, uses a multi-channel approach encompassing its national sponsorship agreements with The Block, an online video content series, two new television commercials, and the rollout of one of the nation’s…
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Real Estate News
Final Lots for Sale in Riverside Haven
The first substantial residential land project for more than 50 years in Brisbane’s west with immediate connection to the Brisbane River has almost sold out as the estate’s first residents prepare to move in. Unison Projects’ Arbour Reach, a 29-lot development on a 2.5ha estate off Magazine Street, Sherwood, has only two blocks remaining and both are fronting the Brisbane…
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Elite Agent
What seven questions your vendors should be asking you
Tom Panos on Sky Business news this week said that there were 7 questions vendors should be asking agents when interviewing them. Could you answer them? Bad agents are going to be DEVASTATED with this videoBad agents are going to be DEVASTATED with this video. Good agents will send it to their database to win more listings. Here are 7…
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Real Estate News
REA Goes Global
Realestate.com.au has taken its real estate portal to the world, with the announcement of the REA Global Property Network. This ground-breaking website (now the largest source for global property listings in the world) works in two ways – offering Australian investors the chance to purchase properties across the world, whilst also exposing Australian vendors’ assets to an international audience –…
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Real Estate News
Rare DA-approved site in Botany to go to public auction
A significant residential site in Botany, with a rare DA approval in place, and a price guide of $10 million, is certain to attract strong local and overseas developer interest, according to listing agent, Tony Laing, Co-Principal of Raine & Horne Commercial Bondi Junction. “The real value in this site, which will go to public auction on Thursday 25 August,…
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EPM
Matina Jewell – Caught in the Crossfire
Courage, dedication and strength: Major Matina Jewell has shown all of this and much more throughout her life. Now an inspirational speaker and author, Matina served for more than 15 years in the Australian Defence Force Academy as a UN peacekeeper. She has led troops in the Gulf, worked alongside US Navy SEALS and experienced gruelling conditions. Speaking at ARPM 2016,…
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Real Estate News
Exotic Tropical Turtle Island for sale in Australia
An entire freehold tropical island just off the coast of Queensland, Australia has hit the market with council approval for usage as a tourist resort, or an option to purchase as a private retreat. Turtle Island sits on 23.25 acres of land and is one of only nine freehold islands in Queensland, and boasts extensive existing facilities and ease of…
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