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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Toowoomba to Cairns: Starting over with Tiffany Krause
“You obviously meet a lot of people through the RE/MAX network and I’d consistently caught up with the guys up here. Then I came for a holiday a couple of years ago and just loved it, absolutely loved it.” After falling in love with the Cairns region, Tiffany reached out to principal Tony Williamson and asked if there was a…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New database offers first ever Landlord Report Card
In an Australian first, LIDA (Australasia) – Landlord and Investor Database for Agents – has developed a Landlord Report Card, giving property managers insight into landlords before they take them on as clients. Up until now, landlords have had the ability to swap and change agencies and property managers at will, with no information available to the new management on the…
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EPM: Ask The Expert
Ask the coach: How can I implement what I learn in training?
Q. I’ve realised that most of the training I did in 2018 hasn’t really stuck and I’ve fallen back into old habits. How can I get better about implementing the things I learn in training sessions and conferences while juggling my property management workload? It can be challenging when you are attending so many training sessions and learning, as well…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Online platform allows buyer to purchase home while shopping for groceries
Ipswich Real Estate’s Dylan Ansems and Jason McNamara are savvy users of technology. When they listed a property in Woodend, their Click2Offer system sent an email to alert all parties interested in property that it was now open for online offers (over $365,000). When the email notification popped up on one parties phone, she immediately registered and made her first offer…
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EPM: Leadership
Six ways to structure your work day for success
With so many tasks to oversee, team members to supervise and clients to communicate with – not to mention finding the time to market your business – it can sometimes feel like you’re running on empty as a property management principal.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate industry professionals recognised in Australia Day 2019 Honours
Several members of the real estate industry have been recognised in the 2019 Australian Day Honours, receiving recognition for the work they’ve done both for the industry and for their communities. 2019 saw 1,127 Australians recognised on the Australia Day list – the largest number in the history of the Order of Australia. Among those recognised were several members of…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Queensland proptech company brings on several big names in advisor roles
Brisbane-based OurProperty, a proptech in the property management space, has started 2019 with a bang, bringing on several big names in the property industry as its new board of advisors. The company, which develops property management products, has brought on the advisors to support its ongoing goal of becoming a major player in the property management tech zone and look…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Houses selling for up to $400k more in coveted public school zones: REIV
Homes in the designated neighbourhood boundary of some of Melbourne’s popular public primary and secondary schools are securing sale prices of up to $412,500 more than those just outside the zone, according to the latest REIV data. REIV President Robyn Waters said houses within some school catchment areas are hot property, because access to sought-after public schools is one of…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Chinese investment in Australian property to stay strong in 2019 as buyers look to ‘grab a bargain’
Juwai.com has released the Australia 2019 Outlook for Chinese Residential Real Estate Buying, which shows that 2019 will continue the strong outlook for Chinese investment as buyers are attracted by dropping prices in key markets. According to the report, Chinese buyers will be bolstered by strong Chinese wealth growth and the desire to get a bargain while the market is…
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Brand Editorial
Introducing your Digital Twin in 2019
This year will see the Australian real estate industry welcome a new breed of agent: the digital twin. Most existing examples of a digital twin in real estate refer to the creation of digital replicas of actual properties using the internet of things. But what about a digital twin of yourself working with you to service customers? Artificial intelligence that…
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Elite Agent
McGrath strengthen presence in Sydney’s Hills District
McGrath Estate Agents, a division of McGrath Limited (ASX:MEA), announced Jamie Benjamin has joined its company-owned sales team at McGrath Castle Hill servicing the Sydney’s Hills District. In addition, the company has also recruited Tamara Wikaruk who returns to the company after a three-year hiatus. Kon Stathopoulous, Head of Sales for McGrath’s company-owned offices, said, “We are thrilled to welcome…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Scholarship winner secures job with Laing+Simmons
Monique Layoun did not set her sights on winning the Laing+Simmons Scholarship when she applied for the program – which has now run for more than two decades – during her final year at Nagle College in Blacktown. She simply wanted to put her natural interest in real estate to the test by undertaking the week’s work experience and seeing…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Realestate.com.au report shows the true issues facing ‘Generation Rent’
In partnership with youth publishing group Pedestrian. TV, realestate.com.au has released the 2019 Renters Report which provides a snapshot of young Australian renters and the issues facing them. The report highlights some surprising statistics around living conditions and rental stress in 18 to 39-year-old Australians. It surveyed 3,500 respondents nationally through quantitative research methods, as well as taking a qualitative…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Stone Real Estate debuts in Five Dock
Stone Real Estate is expanding further into inner western Sydney next week, bringing on award-winning local agent Christian Leung as principal of Stone Five Dock. Mr Leung’s sales expertise extends across the board, from studio apartments to waterfront properties, as well as project marketing from small-scale boutique residential to multi-stage developments. Joining Mr Leung as co-owner of Stone Five Dock…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
@realty signs partnership with Gold Coast Suns
National real estate network @realty has signed a five-year partnership with the Gold Coast Suns Football Club as an official sponsor of the team’s coaching staff. @realty will be the Gold Coast Suns’ exclusive real estate partner and senior coach Stuart Dew’s first corporate partner. The partnership has been forged as @realty prepares to expand its operations into the Northern Territory,…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Jane Schumann and her team head to Raine & Horne Double Bay
Jane Schumann and her team have made the move to Raine & Horne Double Bay. After a career in real estate spanning 28 years, Ms Schumann is excited about the possibilities of such a move. After being with her previous agency for 13 years and working in real estate since 1990, Ms Schumann brings a great deal of experience and knowledge…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Husband and wife team join OBrien Real Estate
Chris and Candice Hill from Melbourne’s South East have joined the O’Brien Real Estate brand. Mr and Mrs Hill will join the Berwick office under the directorship of Dean O’Brien. Mr O’Brien co-founded OBrien Real Estate in late 2010, opening its first office in Berwick. Since then the network has grown to 27 offices. Mr Hill began his career in real estate…
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