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We Are Real Estate
John Cunningham: Professional and Proud
On getting into real estate I started out training to be a valuer and completed a Diploma in Valuation whilst doing all kinds of work. After two years working at The Water Board, I was very bored with the prospects so started to look at general real estate when I was 21. The happiest moment in my career I think…
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EPM: Ask The Expert
Ask the coach – Supporting new leaders
Q: I’m a Principal used to managing the PM team, and I’ve just employed a new team leader. How do I step back and allow them to be successful? A: Stepping back and handing the reins over to someone new is a challenge, especially if that person is new to the leadership space. If they are an existing team member,…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Three reasons this is the Best Real Estate Website in NZ
The way you present your agency website to both buyers and sellers is just as important as the way you present a home to potential buyers. At least that’s the belief of Mike McColl, Managing Director of New Zealand-based International Realty, who recently took out the award for Best Real Estate Website in New Zealand at the Asia Pacific Property…
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Real Estate News
Brisbane agent ranked 9th commercial agent globally
An impressive 30 entries from Australia and New Zealand have made real estate giant RE/MAX’s Global Top 100 lists for the 2019 first quarter, with one Aussie agent ranking in the top 10. Brisbane-based commercial real estate specialist, Deepen Khagram came in at ninth spot in the Global Top 100 Commercial Agents list. Mr Khagram specialises in services stations and retail developments,…
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Real Estate News
Architectural gem smashes North Lakes suburb record
A spectacular architecturally-designed home in Brisbane’s north has smashed the suburb record for North Lakes, selling at pre-auction for $1,550,000. With incredible views overlooking the prestigious North Lakes Golf Resort, 16 Kennedy Court boasted a one-off design by McCarthy Homes on a large 832sqm block. The property was marketed and sold by Ray White North Lakes Principal Darren Suhle, who said it…
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Real Estate News
Port Macquarie and Crescent Head win big at Elders National Awards
Two NSW-based agencies run by Principal David Gray took home a record number of awards at the Elders National Awards recently. Elders Real Estate Port Macquarie and Elders Real Estate Crescent Head were recognised for their amazing performance in sales, growth and property management. They have gone from strength to strength in recent months, acquiring several new offices and bringing…
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How to Lead a Winning Team in 2018
Airbnb property management startup Hometime just scored $6 million from a new VC fund that offers debt
Sydney-based Airbnb property management services company Hometime has landed a $6 million debt and equity funding deal with Australian technology venture capital firm OneVentures. It’s the first deal from the new $100 million OneVentures Fund, launched less than 12 months ago. The fund is a partnership between OneVentures and Viola, the technology-focused Israeli venture credit fund. It’s also one of…
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Real Estate News
BresicWhitney to introduce new auction fee model
Sydney property group BresicWhitney is looking to save sellers when it comes to auction fees, introducing a new model which sees them only pay to secure an auction date rather than foot the bill for full auction fees up-front. The move is aimed at alleviating what BresicWhitney says is a big cost for sellers going to market. Rather than paying…
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LEADERSHIP
The art of celebrating success
You’ve had a great few months, closed a lot of deals and the future pipeline looks great. You’ve taken a lot of affirmative action, spent time getting yourself and your team organised, and everything is moving along like clockwork. The problematic market only seems to fuel your desire to keep pushing forward and dealing with harsh market conditions, and clients…
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We Are Real Estate
Jodie Hedley-Ward: Connection first, Commission second
On getting into real estate My husband encouraged me for several years to enter real estate, telling me he thought I would love it. I was writing books at the time on motherhood and had two small children, but when they started primary school, I decided the time was right to check it out. I pretty much fell in love…
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Real Estate News
Perth home sets $4.73m sale record for online auction
A luxury Perth home has become the highest value property ever sold through the online auction platform, Openn Negotiation, with a winning bid of $4,727,776. Caro Cunningham from Mint Real Estate was the agent behind the record-breaking sale and says her sellers of 142A Victoria Avenue, Dalkeith are beyond happy with the result: “Selling in 20 days and above reserve…
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Real Estate News
Reed & Co event in Noosa raises over $100K for children’s hospital equipment
Noosa’s Reed & Co Estate Agents has played an instrumental role in raising more than $100,000 to purchase vital paediatric medical equipment for the Sunshine Coast region. The impressive tally was the result of the company’s inaugural Charity Gala held on Saturday, 15 June at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant. The event was conducted in collaboration with the LOYAL and Humpty Dumpty…
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Real Estate News
WA to host Home-Grown Heroes real estate conference
West Australian agents are set to enjoy a real estate conference specifically tailored for their needs, courtesy of the Home-Grown Heroes conference on August 14. To be held at Crown Perth, Home-Grown Heroes is a conference that focuses on local West Australian real estate agents who are making their mark. The event was inspired by real estate coach and agent…
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Real Estate News
Budget supports growing communities despite tightened purse strings
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet’s third NSW Budget delivers a record infrastructure spend, strong spending in health and education and a solid outlook for growth despite reduced stamp duty revenue, according to Property Council of Australia. A smaller surplus of $802 million in 2019-20 and averaging $1.7 billion in forward years, has produced a sensible budget, one that is a product of…
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Elite Agent
Clock’s tickin’ – Qld and SA in recovery as NSW continues its decline, according to Herron Todd White
The Sunshine Coast and Bathurst are among areas sitting at the top of the property clock, bucking a trend which sees most of New South Wales in a steady decline, while much of regional Queensland begins its recovery. These are the latest insights from independent valuation and advisory firm Herron Todd White who also had some good news for much…
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We Are Real Estate
Alex Ouwens: To go all in
On getting into real estate I was working at a drive-through bottle shop in 2006. The manager spoke to the staff in a way that did not create a team atmosphere and often was belittling. One night I had enough and quit on the spot. I walked down the street feeling great for 100 metres – OK, for 200 metres…
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EPM: Productivity
Seven steps to maximise energy in your team
As I step into my 16th year of property management, I am blown away by the development we have seen in the system and support space. We are in an era where PM efficiencies are a hot topic and communication isn’t just important, it is expected of every team member across the rent roll. However, I am just as surprised…
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Real Estate News
Ray White welcomes high performers James Levy and David Beveridge
Two of the highest performing agents on the Upper North Shore of Sydney have joined the award-winning team at Ray White Upper North Shore. With a combined 34 years’ experience in the industry, James Levy and David Beveridge have become two of the Upper North Shore’s leading agents. Having both worked at separate local agencies, Mr Levy and Mr Beveridge…
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Real Estate News
RE/MAX announces its top global performers
Global real estate giant, RE/MAX, has just announced its top performers for the 2019 first quarter, with a staggering 30 entries from Australia and New Zealand in the Global Top 100 lists. “Here the designation ‘Global’ represents all agents outside of the United States and Canada,” explained Michael Davoren, Managing Director of RE/MAX Australia and RE/MAX New Zealand, “which is…
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Real Estate News
The Agency achieves significant growth
The Agency Group has reported continued growth, notching up $402 million worth of property sales in April and May, and $34.8 million in year-to date Gross Commission Income (GCI) to the end of May, 2019. West Coast operations, which incorporate The Agency and SLP brands, achieved the highest GCI of $1.3m in May, while the group delivered a total of…
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Elite Agent
How to get a more successful auction outcome: Andy Reid
Did you know there are 7.53 billion people on this planet? Based on that, it’s safe to say there is no magic formula for auction success. We are dealing with a lot of different people who all have different maps or views of the world. However, if you tune into your consumers and pay attention to when they get worked…
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Elite Agent
How much will the first homebuyer scheme really help first homebuyers?
In the lead-up to the recent Federal election the Coalition announced the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme. The scheme will provide up to 10,000 loans to first home buyers each year and will offer first home buyers better access to finance without having to save a 20 per cent deposit. Additional details about the plan include: The Scheme will be…
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Real Estate News
Bryce Bevan named REINSW’s top novice auctioneer
It was sheer determination that got Bryce Bevan over the line as he and more than 25 other novice auctioneers made their bids for the 2019 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition. Mr Bevan, a Bloodstock Consultant with Inglis, was crowned the champion in front of excited bidders, supporters and industry leaders at Sydney’s iconic Customs House recently. “I’m absolutely ecstatic to…
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Real Estate News
Wilson launches apartment-focused agency
Multi-award winning Real Estate Agent and entrepreneur Adrian Wilson has launched a new, innovative apartment-focused agency in Sydney City. Ayre Real Estate offers specialised services to the premium apartment market – an area which Mr Wilson believes has significant opportunity for improvement in the level of service, quality of marketing and specialist advice. “Buying, selling, renting or investing in apartments…
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We Are Real Estate
Troy McLennan: Learning through experience
On getting into real estate Until I was older my family was not really on the real estate path. But, after my parents divorce and a huge change in lifestyle, my father found himself investing and my mother found herself building a very successful career in property management. Throughout my youth I’d spent more than a decade in retail sales,…
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Real Estate News
McGrath predicts $6.5 million loss, appoints new CFO
McGrath Limited has announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer as the company faces further losses in the final quarter of FY2019 if weak market trends continue. The company expects a full year EBITDA loss of up to $6.5 million for the year ended June, 2019, following on from an EBITDA loss of $4.5 million for the eight…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Sell (and market) like crazy: Sabri Suby
Sabri Suby is a serial entrepreneur who runs one of Australia’s fastest growing end-to-end digital marketing agencies King Kong. Having originally founded the company in 2014 from his bedroom, in under five years he has successfully built a blue chip clientele, many of them in the real estate industry. Having just released a book “Sell like Crazy,” Sabri joins us…
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Real Estate News
REIWA calls for WA to take action and abolish stamp duty
REIWA has welcomed Productivity Commission Chairman, Michael Brennan’s recommendation for state governments to abolish stamp duty and has strongly urged the Western Australian government to take action. REIWA President Damian Collins said stamp duty was an inefficient tax and one of the biggest imposts to home ownership. “Despite WA currently being the most affordable state in the nation, many still…
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We Are Real Estate
Alison Ross: Setting her sights on a winning outcome
On getting into real estate Real Estate chose me. It was not the career path that I thought I would end up in, but my mother encouraged me to join the team after uni (I have a degree in Agricultural Business). The happiest moment in my career There were several happy moments in my career. Negotiating rural property transactions with…
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We Are Real Estate
Matt Bolin: Adding value outside the norm
On getting into real estate Prior to real estate, I spent the first decade of my career in the film industry, in lighting for film and TV. I had my own business, with trucks, vans, a warehouse and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of equipment. The GFC in 2009, coupled with massive technology changes in film and the birth…
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Real Estate News
Stone Real Estate launches third Hunter Valley office
Boutique agency Stone Real Estate is expanding in the key New South Wales market of Hunter Valley, with the addition of a third office in the region. Stone Real Estate Kurri Kurri opened this week, just over a year after the launch of Stone Hunter Valley and Stone Lake Macquarie. Principal of all three Stone Hunter Valley offices David Tanchevski…
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