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Elite Agent
Andy Reid: why you need to become a farmer, not a hunter
Whether you are cold calling, door knocking, using AI or the latest algorithm-busting social media ads to generate opportunities, you still need to know how to convert those leads into business.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Hotel room rates surge as Taylor Swift fever takes hold
Tourism assets are seeing a resurgence with a string of big-name artists including Taylor Swift and high-profile sporting events helping boost room rates across the country.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ray White agents focus on process in 2024
The opportunity to have your best year ever will be dictated by your process was the message coming out of Ray White’s annual Engage training session.
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Real Estate News
Market turnaround leads to profit for Domain
Domain has witnessed a “pleasing turnaround” in the property market and its financial performance, with profits rising 48.7 per cent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW vacancy rates ease as the rental crisis continues
In a small win for New South Wales renters, residential vacancy rates have eased in some areas, however, there is likely more pain ahead for tenants according to the industry.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Regional areas emerge as sanctuaries from the rental crisis
The rental crisis continues to put renters under extreme pressure, however, new research has found a number of regional areas are emerging as “sanctuaries” for renters in search of relief.
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Celebrity Homes
Live like a lord next to Lorde in New York
An apartment on the same floor as New Zealand-born singer/songwriter Lorde's home in New York City's West Village is now on the market, offering a rare opportunity to be neighbours with the Royals artist and friend of Taylor Swift.
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Elite Agent
Darren Krakowiak: Are you providing excellent customer service or becoming a doormat?
Striking the right balance between exceptional customer service and preserving self-respect is essential in our industry.
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Real Estate News
Consumer confidence boosts property market auction success
Consumer confidence is returning to the property market, resulting in higher than normal auction clearance rates.
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Real Estate News
Rent freeze would spell disaster for Canberra
The Greens latest proposal to freeze rents in the ACT would be a “catastrophe” for Canberran renters and families, according to a peak real estate body.
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Movers and Shakers
Buxton Real Estate Group brings in technology expert Jessica Oakley
Jessica Oakley has joined Buxton Real Estate Group as Business Technology Manager and is set to streamline the company's tech stack.
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Movers and Shakers
Heston Marino to lead new McGrath Toowoomba office
Heston Marino will lead McGrath’s new Toowoomba office, with the team aiming to capitalise on the rapidly growing South East Queensland property market.
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Movers and Shakers
LAWD appoints Henry Sayers to spearhead its industrial expansion
Specialist valuation and transaction firm, LAWD has appointed property specialist Henry Sayers to expand their industrial offering.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA warns against over-favouring corporates in BTR investments
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has cautioned the Federal government, not to prioritise foreign investment into Build to rent (BTR) over individual investors.
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Celebrity Homes
Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett lists her Melbourne home
Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett and her husband, playwright and director Andrew Upton, are selling their Melbourne home, with expectations of fetching between $2.25 million and $2.45 million.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Bianca Denham: Don’t skip past laying the foundations for success
There’s an interesting, and somewhat surprising statistic about the career trajectory of a real estate agent - most will peak at around year five and then move into decline.
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Real Estate News
REACH Australia and New Zealand unveils the class of 2024
A tech-driven, custom-tailored menswear brand, a resident experience company meeting the demands of modern living and a group that empowers anyone to buy and sell tiny squares of conservation land, have been named in 2024 REACH Australia and New Zealand program.
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Elite Agent
Simple Feng Shui interior design tips to enhance your love life
When it comes to creating some sizzle at home with your partner, the role of Feng Shui, colours and textures can not be overstated.
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Real Estate News
Home sweet heart: buyers find love after moving
More than 40 per cent of recent home buyers haven’t just purchased bricks and mortar, but found love after buying their new abode.
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Real Estate News
Homely partners with HouGarden to promote listings to a wider Asian audience
Australian real estate portal Homely.com.au has joined forces with HouGarden, a platform for Chinese buyers based in New Zealand.
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Elite Agent
10 property listing cliches and why you need to avoid them
My best friend is selling her property and, needless to say, it’s a bit of a stressful process.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Sue Ostler: What to do when your buyer is ruled by love, not logic
I have a client whose preferences are based on her emotions.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tribunal denies BTR landlord a rent increase of $85 per week
A Canberra landlord who wanted to hike their tenant's rent by 20 per cent has had the move denied by a tribunal.
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Celebrity Homes
Ted Lasso home on the market in London
A stunning townhouse in Richmond Green, London, known for its pivotal role in the popular Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, is now for sale, priced at US$5.68 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Stamp duty now costs up to six times more than a generation ago
Homebuyers are now paying up to six times more in stamp duty than a generation ago as incomes have not kept pace with surging home prices according to new research.
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National
Healthier market leads REA Group to excellent half-year financial results
REA Group Chief Executive Officer Owen Wilson has predicted “healthy market conditions” for the remainder of 2024 on the back of securing outstanding half-year financial results.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Investing in futures: Peter Brewer on the heart of the sale, a client’s ‘core four’ and “running out of Saturdays”
Old school, new wins: Join us for a journey into the heart of real estate innovation, from technology's role to the importance of mental health and genuine care for customers.
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Real Estate News
The Florida compound set to break records
A stunning compound in Naples, Florida, the features three homes has been listed for sale at an astounding US$295 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How can housing values fall when demand is so high?
The housing crisis and ongoing demand for property due to population growth is being reflected most of all in rental markets, with home prices falling in some areas according to an expert.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
WeWork founder Adam Neumann looking to buy the company back
Five years after being ousted from WeWork, founder and former CEO Adam Neumann is looking to buy back the shared office provider.
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Real Estate News
Homes.com to launch $1 billion marketing campaign at the Super Bowl
When the Super Bowl kicks off at 10.30am on Monday, February 12, eyes won’t just be on the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, but the epic homes.com real estate ads.
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Celebrity Homes
Sophie Monk sells Gold Coast property
TV personality Sophie Monk has successfully sold a riverfront property in the Gold Coast, a nod to her roots as the home is located in the suburb where she once attended primary school.
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Real Estate News
‘Right to disconnect’ laws could impact real estate
Proposed new laws allowing employees to ignore “unreasonable” contact from their bosses, and related third parties, after hours could potentially impact the real estate industry.
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Real Estate News
The Agency welcomes two new offices in South East Queensland
The Agency has opened offices across South East Queensland as it embarks on ambitious growth targets for the region.
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Real Estate News
New laws aim to boost foreign investment in build-to-rent in Australia
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the introduction of legislation to lower foreign investment application fees for build-to-rent projects as a move that will boost investment in new rental supply.
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