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Movers and Shakers
Kerry Sullivan opens Coronis Coolum
Top performing sales agent Kerry Sullivan has joined the Coronis network, opening Coronis Coolum as a partnership franchise.
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Movers and Shakers
Craig Gillard opens third LJ Hooker office in Queensland
Longstanding LJ Hooker Principal Craig Gillard has expanded his network with the opening of LJ Hooker Caboolture | Morayfield, his third office in Queensland.
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Movers and Shakers
McGrath expands with new Coolum office on Sunshine Coast
Longstanding McGrath Principals Chris Pace and Damien Michael have opened a new office in Coolum, expanding their presence in one of the world's hottest housing markets.
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Movers and Shakers
LJ Hooker Cabramatta opens new office
After almost 50 years serving the local community, LJ Hooker Cabramatta has opened a new office under the leadership of Licensee Ann Dam and Director Vincent Zhang.
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Movers and Shakers
Compass Buyers Agency welcomes Sydney agent Lee Dowdall amid strategic expansion
Lee Dowdall has joined Compass Buyers Agency in the Northern NSW and Gold Coast markets
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Lukas Pedder: From professional soccer to real estate in Mildura
Former professional soccer player Lukas Pedder has established a successful real estate business in Mildura since joining Area Specialist, growing from scratch to a team of five in less than two years.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Retirement living reforms could unlock nearly 60,000 homes
Proposed reforms to retirement living policies could release almost 60,000 homes back into the Australian housing market, helping to address the nation's housing crisis.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Rebecca Cuderman launches NGU Logan
Award-winning Queensland agent Rebecca Cuderman has launched her own business under the NGU Real Estate banner, opening the doors to NGU Logan with a strong foundation and ambitious growth plans.
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Elite Agent
ANZAC Day 2025: “Happiness is Freedom, Freedom is Courage”
This ANZAC Day, as we pause to honour courage and sacrifice, we can also draw inspiration for life and business. Through the story of a WWII veteran who served over 1,000 days overseas, we uncover powerful lessons in resilience, perspective, and mental strength — qualities every great agent, leader and business owner needs.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Kathy Sweeney focuses on growth with new BDM role
Real estate leader Kathy Sweeney reimagines the Business Development Manager role beyond growth metrics, focusing on client experience and relationship building. The award-winning broker owner, who transitioned from sports management to real estate, embodies her "never give up" philosophy while finding fulfillment in others' success.
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Celebrity Homes
Benny Blanco sells Chelsea condo below asking price
Music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco has sold his Chelsea apartment for US$3.6 million, nearly US$400,000 below the initial asking price of US$3.99 million.
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AI Tips and Tricks
Boost Your GPT Game: Master Advanced Prompting with the Mad Libbing Technique
Prompting isn’t just about asking AI a question — it’s about engineering precision. For real estate professionals using generative AI to produce reports, market commentary or listing insights, better prompts mean better results. Enter the Mad Libbing technique — a powerful yet simple framework that turns vague instructions into structured, repeatable, high-quality outputs.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
What is the impact of transport infrastructure on house prices?
Major transport projects like Sydney’s WestConnex, Melbourne’s Level Crossing Removal, Brisbane’s Cross River Rail and Perth’s Metronet are reshaping city living. Beyond cutting commute times, these upgrades are driving shifts in property values across surrounding suburbs—changing how Australians buy, sell and invest in real estate.
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Mindset and Personal Development
Coaching that clicks: Why one-size-fits-all training fails real estate agents
How do you really get through to someone? Laing+Simmons’ Angela Avgerinos says the secret is ditching the cookie-cutter approach. She unpacks how great trainers and coaches cut through the noise—and what can happen when you truly ‘get’ the person in front of you.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand housing market finds its feet
New Zealand's housing market has found some stability following recent interest rate cuts, though experts warn there may be pressure ahead from slowing migration and international trade tensions.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Jodie Jacobson: from cancer survivor to real estate success
Jodie Jacobson survived breast cancer and then decided to chase her passion in real estate with Besser & Co.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The ultra-rich hideaway you’ve never heard of
A tiny, secretive city in California has become a haven for billionaires and multi-millionaires seeking privacy, exclusivity and sprawling estates hidden behind gates and security guards.
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Celebrity Homes
Stately Buckinghamshire estate with Hollywood pedigree lists for $59M
A historic English estate with links to nobility, Hollywood royalty, and actual royalty has been listed for sale, offering a rare opportunity to own one of the UK’s most significant country homes with an equally grand price tag of £45 million.
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AI Tips and Tricks
Manus AI goes beyond chatbots to take on real-world tasks
China's Manus AI represents a big leap from chatbots to autonomous agents capable of executing real-world tasks with minimal human intervention.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Easter break sees auction volumes plummet nationwide
Auction volumes dropped dramatically across Australia's capital cities due to the Easter holiday period, with scheduled auctions down 78.1 per cent compared to the previous week.
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LEADERSHIP
Unleashing your true motivation
Sustainable real estate success begins not with commission targets but with discovering your intrinsic motivation, your personal "why." By building a framework of purpose through clear mission statements, forward-looking vision, and actionable values, agents create businesses that transcend transactions to deliver both professional achievement and personal fulfillment.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
More pain for tenants as rents re-accelerate
National rental prices have picked up pace in the first quarter of 2025, reversing the slowing trend observed late last year.
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AI Tips and Tricks
10 Lessons for Real Estate in the Age of AI
AI is no longer something agents can ignore — it’s reshaping how top-performing real estate professionals manage their time, communicate with clients, and stay ahead of the competition. Inspired by Shopify’s “AI-first” approach, Samantha McLean has pulled together ten lessons every agent, BDM and business owner should know right now.
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Celebrity Homes
Nine’s Kendall Bora sells off Sydney apartment following move to LA
After relocating to the United States to take up her new role as Nine’s Los Angeles bureau chief, Kendall Bora has sold her former Sydney base in Woollahra.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Adelaide joins the million-dollar club
Adelaide has officially joined Australia's million-dollar club, with its median house price reaching $1,000,202 in the March quarter, according to Domain's latest House Price Report.
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OPINION
What AI is really doing for Property Managers right now
Property managers are embracing AI solutions that handle everything from tenant communications to maintenance emergencies, transforming an industry facing critical housing demands and workforce shortages.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Canadian real estate investment in US threatened by political tensions
Growing tensions between the United States and Canada are raising concerns about the future of billions in Canadian real estate investment flowing into American markets.
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AI Tips and Tricks
The proactive real estate agent: five AI-powered strategies that will win you more business
If you’re still stuck doing everything the hard way, it might be time to call in some backup — the AI kind. From sorting your leads to writing your emails, smart agents are using AI tools to get ahead without burning out. Here are five AI-powered strategies that’ll help you work smarter, stand out from the crowd, and bring in…
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Celebrity Homes
John Stamos’ former mansion lists for US$13 million after major reno
A grand Mediterranean-style mansion in Calabasas, once owned by Full House star John Stamos, has returned to the market for just under US$13 million (AUD $20,631 million) - more than 20 years after the actor sold it.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
From Parramatta to Dubai: How a Western Sydney real estate brand is going global
How a family-run agency from Western Sydney is blending tradition with innovation to take Australian real estate global.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Data integration is the new competitive edge in real estate – use it or lose it
The future of real estate commerce hinges on understanding the lifetime journey of each client – from renter, to homebuyer, possibly to investor.
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AI Tips and Tricks
Using AI to help you make better business decisions
If you need some help with a tough decision, AI can help you think laterally.
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OPINION
Breaking performance ceilings: the power of seeing what’s possible
One thing that's become crystal clear to me throughout my career in real estate is that most performance barriers aren't market-driven – they're mental.
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Celebrity Homes
Former Supercars driver Paul Weel sells Southern Highlands estate for $7.35 Million
Former Supercars driver Paul Weel and his wife Emma have sold their equestrian estate in Burradoo for $7.35 million, less than three years after purchasing the Southern Highlands property for $7.2 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US sellers optimistic about housing market despite high interest rates
Most homeowners looking to sell their properties this year are confident they will get their asking price or more, despite challenging market conditions.
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