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SUPPLIER NEWS
Openn’s US pilot program: Century 21 and RE/MAX broker agreements
Australian-listed property technology company, Openn Negotiation Limited (‘Openn’ or ‘the Company’) (ASX: OPN), has entered into binding agreements with two real estate brokerage firms to participate in the Company’s Pilot Program in the United States.
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Real Estate News
Rockend acquired by global software provider
MRI Software (“MRI”), a global provider of real estate software solutions has acquired Australian market leader Rockend. For MRI the acquisition expands their offering in the Australia and New Zealand markets, bringing with it more than 6,000 clients and 750,000 strata lots in the residential property management rental and strata sector. “Acquiring Rockend represents a…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
What to do when sales volumes are low
Difficult real estate markets can still provide an opportunity for business growth, a leading real estate accountant says. Live Real Estate Accounts Managing Director Chris Mercer says agency leaders should not only see a changing market as a threat but as a great opportunity for growth. “Not all businesses are on a solid financial footing,”…
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Real Estate News
Ray White SA teams up with Port Adelaide FC to raise funds for cancer charity
Ray White South Australia has teamed up with the Port Adelaide Football Club to raise money for the Childhood Cancer Association. The two organisations ran a special quiz night recently, and Ray White Unley’s Troy Sgarbossa confirmed they raised $26,082 for the charity which provides practical, hands-on support to children with cancer, and their families. “Considering it was just a humble…
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Real Estate News
PPD launches new office in Coogee
Phillips Pantzer Donnelley (PPD) has opened a new office in Coogee, which the real estate agency said was a logical step in their growth strategy. The office will accommodate both sales and property management teams, and partner Jason Pantzer said it was part of the agency’s long-term plan to expand on their flagship office in Woollahra, which opened in 2013,…
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Real Estate News
Fletchers launches film to celebrate centenary
Reaching a major milestone such as a 100-year anniversary is a feat very few Australian real estate agencies ever accomplish. From humble beginnings at their first offices at 2 Cotham Road in Kew in 1919, to a network of over 20 offices more than a century later, the foundations established by the Fletcher family in…
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Real Estate News
Property app Soho signs PRDnationwide
Social property app Soho has just signed over 400 PRD nationwide Real Estate agents and 80 offices across Australia The collaboration allows users more ways to discover properties on Soho, while also being updated on daily market insights into real estate trends. Property seekers will now get all their property needs more easily, and in one place while also connecting…
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VIC Real Estate News
Ray White Berwick welcomes Debbie Brettoner and Matt Doyle
Debbie Brettoner and Matt Doyle, two of the highest performing agents in Melbourne’s south-east, have made the move to Ray White and will be joining Eric Zhang as directors of Ray White Berwick. With a combined eight years experience in the real estate industry, this mother and son duo believe their move to Ray White was the natural step in…
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Real Estate News
Ray White Diamond Creek rises from the ashes
In November 2018, the Ray White Plenty office fell victim to a truly devastating fire in a neighbouring office that destroyed everything within their premises. But out of the ashes, the team was able to rise, and they are now celebrating the opening of their new office in Diamond Creek. “We had to set up office at our home residence…
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Real Estate News
Ray White Upper North Shore welcomes Lisa Davies
Lisa Davies, one of the highest performing agents on the Upper North Shore of Sydney has joined Ray White. Led by Greg Windel, David Walker and Matt Bolin, Ms Davies will join the award-winning team at Ray White Upper North Shore. Ms Davies has a wealth of experience in the local area and is pleased…
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Elite Agent
All in the family at Ray White Helensburgh
One of Ray White’s oldest members is the sprightly Ken McCarthy – aged 89 – a director of Ray White Helensburgh, a proud member of their now fourth generation family owned business. Mr McCarthy’s grandsons Mattias Samuelsson and Simon Beaufils own Ray White Helensburgh. Mr McCarthy has been in real estate for 40 years. He is still collecting Continuing Professional…
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Real Estate News
Danae Eden named as director of Barry Plant Mornington
Barry Plant Mornington has exciting news, with the announcement that Danae Eden has been named as director. Danae joins Chris Berryman as director of Barry Plant Mornington, with Danae and Chris combining for over 36 years of experience in the real estate industry. Barry Plant has been servicing the real estate needs of Mornington since 2004, with Chris Berryman becoming…
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NSW Real Estate News
Chinese buyers still strong in Sydney market
What is the state of the Sydney property market in 2019? At Crown Group, we have definitely seen the Sydney property market pick up in the past few months. As early as March, well before the election, we saw buyer behaviour change, with more contracts signed and more exchanges than in the previous 18 months. Then after the election, our…
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National
Weekly Auction Results: Auction clearance remains high on slightly higher volumes
Sydney and Melbourne continue to lead the country with another strong week of auction clearance results. After last weeks solid result, Sydney again leads the nation with a preliminary 78.5% clearance rate. While Melbourne continues to improve and finished on higher volumes than Sydney 74%. As sellers continue to sit and wait for spring, demand…
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Elite Agent
Know your numbers
It can be hard knowing which financial figures you should measure, monitor and manage in your property management business. As the business owner, you have a responsibility to know your agency’s numbers so you can keep everything on track. Here are five financial figures you should know in your property management business: 1. AVERAGE WEEKLY OR MONTHLY RENT You should…
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Real Estate News
Acton committed to the long game in Mount Lawley
ACTON Real Estate Group has reinforced its commitment to the Western Australian community of Mount Lawley, signing a new agreement to extend their already long-standing presence in the region. ACTON Mount Lawley Directors, Carlos Lehn and Paul Owen, say they’re proud to represent the Western Australian owned brand, which is also celebrating its 50th birthday this year. “We are committed to our future with ACTON and to continue…
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Real Estate News
Harcourts expands in NSW with two new offices
Harcourts Australia has announced the expansion of the 400-plus office real estate network, with the opening of two franchises in Batmans Bay and Cabramatta, New South Wales. Harcourts Batemans Bay is owned by Dene Lewthwaite and Adam Sadil , who together have over 50 years’ experience in real estate and specialise in residential sales and multi-unit developments. “After long discussions…
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Real Estate News
RE/MAX Rally aims to differentiate
RE/MAX Australia has awarded its January to June 2019 top performers, with Managing Director, Michael Davoren, noting achievement and success represented the ability to adapt to the market. At the RE/MAX July Rally, held at Moda Events, Portside, in Brisbane, Mr Davoren announced RE/MAX Bayside Properties as the top office for both commission and sales transactions. RE/MAX Results, Morningside, and…
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VIC Real Estate News
The Agency opens in Victoria’s High Country with top agents Allana Storer and Kate McDougall
The Agency has announced the opening of its first regional office in Victoria’s High Country, after partnering with top agents Allana Storer and Kate McDougall. The Agency’s General Manager Victoria, Peter Kakos, said the growing brand was “thrilled to be linking arms and partnering” with such incredible talent. “The Agency had always wanted to expand to regional Victoria, but it…
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Real Estate News
Coronis North Lakes named Team of the Year at 2019 Coronis Annual Awards
Coronis hosted their Annual Awards on Saturday, 27 July at the River City’s newest hotspot, Howard Smith Wharves, where they celebrated the achievements of FY19 and recognised the company’s top agents, property managers, mortgage brokers and support staff. Managing Director Andrew Coronis said the Coronis Annual Awards was their night of nights and a great…
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Real Estate News
Noakes brothers to head up Stone Real Estate in Hornsby
Stone Real Estate has staked a claim in the northern Sydney hotspot of Hornsby, with two of the area’s talented agents opening the boutique brand’s first office in the suburb. Brothers Steve and Adam Noakes bring almost 20 years combined experience to their roles as co-principals of Stone Real Estate Hornsby. Born and raised in Hornsby, the pair said they…
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Elite Agent
Eyes on the prize
In life – and in real estate – change is the only constant. Australia has many property market dynamics, nearly all of which are changing from the slight to the seismic. The best way agents can strategise to thrive through the market’s inevitable changes is to have a plan they can implement daily – one that keeps their eyes on…
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Real Estate News
Bell to grow Better Homes and Gardens Qld business
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has expanded its Queensland team, appointing James Bell as Growth Manager for the state. A renowned and experienced industry professional with a real estate career spanning more than two decades, Mr Bell comes with frontline knowledge on sales, property management, office administration and auctioneering, having owned his own real estate business. More recently, Mr…
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Real Estate News
Record Newcastle apartment sale set to boost local market
Newcastle’s most expensive large-format penthouse apartment per square metre has been sold by PRDnationwide Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. The three-bedroom apartment, which is part of Iris Capital’s East End development, has sold for just over $4.8 million. At 234 square metres, this equates to $20,460 per internal square metre, making it the highest agent-initiated sale for a penthouse in Newcastle’s…
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Real Estate News
Elders opens new Rockhampton location
Elders Real Estate is set to open a new office in Rockhampton, with a long-standing rural property sales specialist and award-winner at the helm. Virgil Kenny, who won multiple State and National accolades at the recent National Awards, will expand into the residential, lifestyle and commercial property market in central Queensland, servicing Rockhampton, Theodore, Moura, Springsure, Rolleston, Emerald and as…
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Jason Martin: Turning a hobby into a career
On getting into real estateIn another life I was working in the money market for a merchant bank and looking for a new challenge or career where my results were more tangible and benefited people I dealt with more directly. I ended up turning a keen interest and hobby in real estate into a career. The happiest moment in my…
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We Are Real Estate
Joseph Assaf: Passion for people and architecture
On getting into real estateI was passionate about architecture and a “people person”, so real estate allowed me the opportunity to express myself with close ties to the local community and fuelled my passion for property architecture. The happiest moment in my careerEmpowering my staff and colleagues in reaching their personal goals through close mentoring and watching them develop into…
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Rob Ward: Stronger together
On getting into real estateI was running a small web design business prior to REA and Domain portals becoming popular. One of my clients was a local real estate business and they hired me to implement new technologies in their company. The happiest moment in my careerThere have been many happy moments in my career,…
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Ashleigh Goodchild: Pushing boundaries
On getting into real estateAfter studying naturopathy and accumulating way too many massage prac hours, I decided to get a job as a receptionist in a real estate office while I finished off my study. Turns out, real estate gets really busy and I got promoted before I finished the massaging hours. The happiest moment in my careerOpening up my…
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Shaun Blackburn: Service and knowledge beats experience
On getting into real estateWhen in school I was starting to learn about investing in real estate and a mentor told me that the best way to get into the investment side is to work in it. Second job out of school was then working in real estate. The happiest moment in my careerSpending time…
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Tameka Smith: Quality over quantity
On getting into real estateI was working in property valuations and was approached by a well-known real estate agent to join his business. I started in administration then moved very quickly into property management. The happiest moment in my careerEstablishing my own rental company, with a very clear quality over quantity approach. Winning a few awards in 2018, including the…
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Kylie Charlton: Embrace the disruptors
On getting into real estateThe father of a great friend from high school was a real estate agent. They had a pool and tennis court and great cars – I wanted their life. The happiest moment in my careerWhen a client says, “this fabulous result changes my life, Kylie”. The most memorable momentA $6.5 million…
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Tiron Manning: Nurture not nag
On getting into real estateI was dragged from inspection to inspection as a kid, then through display home after display home when parents decided to knock down and rebuild. I got to see a lot of property in my early years. In my mid 20s I was sick of the retail environment of working harder for no extra return or…
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Julie Harris: Flying solo
On getting into real estateI was an executive recruiter for 23 years, then the GFC happened and I lost three jobs in as many years. I had to rethink my career and retrain or no one would employ me. A friend suggested real estate so I thought I’d give the certificate a try. I haven’t looked back since. The happiest…
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Leon Carlile: From nails to sales
On getting into real estateBefore I started in real estate I was working for myself as a builder. I had done my apprenticeship after leaving school and had worked my way up to working for myself and running my own jobs. When my body started to show some signs of wear-and-tear, I decided to lift my foot off the pedal…
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