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Mark Mcleod why real estate technology should look to McDonald's
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What real estate can learn from McDonald’s

On the surface, a Big Mac may not appear to have a lot in common with real estate. But, as Mark McLeod explains, agents can learn a lot from the burger giant when it comes to using technology to create a better customer experience.

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The culture playbook 101

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Super-productive out of the office

Matt Lahood explains how to mould your ideal week and stay productive when you're not tied to a…

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Protecting your property from Mother Nature: Sharon Fox-Slater

When it comes to natural disasters, Australia scores the trifecta – bushfires, cyclones and storms. With the weather…

technology
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Ellen Bathgate: The three best tech tools for growing a rent roll

Technology can play a vital role in growing your rent roll and contrary to popular opinion, it doesn't…

Manos Findikakis
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Manos Findikakis: Building a service-centric brand

Creating customers for life, raving fans, and customer loyalty are all terms used to describe the kind of…

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Joel Davoren: Make auctions comfortable for buyers

With record prices being achieved across much of Australia’s real estate market over the past year, the popularity…

Matt lahood
Opinion

Matt Lahood shares five tips that will pave the way for real estate success

He's one of the most well-known real estate figures in the country and The Agency’s Chief Executive Officer…

collaborate
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Stronger together: Michelle May

Selling agents and buyer's agents have a unique relationship in the real estate industry. But rather than being…

attracting talent
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Manos Findikakis: Attracting and retaining great talent

Google the title of this article and you will receive more than 40,000,000 results, illustrating the sheer volume…

gavel
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Safeguard your legal liability: Sharon Fox-Slater

As a property manager, you are expected to reduce the risk associated with a landlord’s investment. But what…

Manbos Findikakis
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Manos Findikakis: Build an empire

When you set an audacious goal to 'build an empire,' every day becomes day one. On day one,…

Work life balance
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Jet Xavier: Life in harmony

Creating the perfect life balance of living, playing and working can be hard work. If just one element…

technology
Leadership

Champions of service: Claudio Encina

Claudio Encina explains how you can use technology to create certainty in times of change and use this…

renovation
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The home renovation equation: A personal finance expert explains

Home renovation has long been something of a national sport for many Australians, but community demand for home…

Caroline Bolderston
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Caroline Bolderston: Avoiding mixed messages

Getting your message across in a clear, succinct and polite fashion can be difficult at the best of…

Manos Findikakis
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Manos Findikakis: Does your vision of the future excite you?

I must admit, I entered the real estate industry in 2003 with lots and lots of apprehension. I,…

Difficult customer
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Who comes first: The customer or your team?

It's a myth that all business is good business. Difficult clients can cost you time, money and sap…