Opinion
Sharp perspectives from voices inside and outside the industry. Op-eds, columns, and expert commentary on where real estate is heading – and where it should be.
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.
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…
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…
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.
Authenticity in the age of AI: real estate’s new era
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, the allure of technology and AI is undeniable.
Aussie suburbs’ love affair with cars amid urban shift
Revving up for the upcoming Melbourne Grand Prix, let's dive into the Aussie suburbs that have an undeniable…
Flood and cyclone insurance – can landlords get cover?
Everyone in the country (and many around the world) know that parts of Australia have been hit hard…
Transform your property portfolio: top growth strategies revealed
When it comes to growing your rent roll there's now 'one size fits all' blueprint for success.
Raising the roof: rent roll growth redefined
Go on any property management social media thread and you’ll find PMs angry at competitors offering fee-free periods…
Tarsi Hynes: leveraging rent roll insights for growth
The key to successful expansion often lies in an underutilised asset – the rent roll.
Marnie Beauchamp: How to go from real estate agent to business entrepreneur
The transition from real estate agent to business owner signifies the most exciting of new beginnings.
Bianca Denham: How to set goals and unlock your full potential in 2024
Goal setting goes hand in hand with high performance.
Samantha Xerri: What my toddler taught me about planning
In the fast-paced world we live in, being organised and having the ability to forward plan is a…
Nerida Conisbee: Why Australia’s luxury homes have outperformed the market
Over the past decade, luxury houses have experienced a far stronger rate of growth than the rest of…
Shane Kempton: How to be happier right now
As you read this, gym memberships are going through the roof, people are bringing soup and protein shakes…
Leanne Pilkington: Interest rates, supply challenges and emerging real estate trends in 2024
In the throes of 2024, the Australian real estate market faces a critical juncture, challenged by the ebb…
14 tips to keep you on track when the latest real estate prospecting trend comes knocking
Being a top-tier real estate agent is a simple business. Why? Because there’s just one thing you need…
Choice-driven success: How what you choose now impacts your future
Recently, I have been talking a lot about how better performing agents make better choices.
Shane Kempton: What stopped you in 2023 can make you in 2024
Reflecting on a very busy, and challenging, yet rewarding 2023, I wanted to share one of my greatest…
Darren Krakowiak: Setting goals for commercial real estate success in 2024
Setting goals and taking action often go hand in hand, but many action-oriented commercial real estate agents tend…
Two-way care: Fostering a collaborative and productive workplace
Within a healthy and productive workplace, the relationship between employers or leaders and employees forms the backbone of…
The psychological exodus: losing momentum before the Christmas break
As the holiday season approaches and the prospect of the Christmas break looms, it is not uncommon for…
Nerida Conisbee: Canberra tops the country for economic growth
It was a great year for mining, we were all travelling again and population growth surged.
2023 Real estate review: market shifts and insurance impacts
As the end of the year fast approaches, EBM RentCover Managing Director Sharon Fox-Slater looks back on the…
Bianca Denham: The challenge of leadership
The concept of leadership can seem abstract, hard to define and a topic that challenges many.
Caroline Bolderston: Use hindsight for a head start
You know the feeling towards the end of the year when you are tired, depleted and ‘over it’?
Imogen Callister: New year, new you…. new listings?
Through my work as mentor, I have discovered the formula and the key ingredients for success that are…
From tragedy to triumph: A year of unforeseen lessons amid a resilient recovery
My husband was hit by a car in May this year. Matt was riding his motorbike home from…
Beige flags: Are they harmless quirks or warning signs?
In real estate, where trust and relationships are paramount, a new trend has emerged on the horizon -…
Justine Wilson: 6 simple ways to rejuvenate a home for the new year
As we approach the end of the year, Justine Wilson, the Founder and Director of Vault Interiors, brings…
Nerida Consibee: property market predictions for 2024
Despite rapidly rising interest rates and strong population growth, a lack of homes coming to market and overall…
Why further RBA interest rate hikes are less likely now than even 1 week ago
Since Australia’s Reserve Bank hiked interest rates two weeks ago, there have been two important developments – one…
Shane Kempton: The high performance mind
Real estate agents looking for technology to improve their performance need look no further than their own brain.
Kylie Dulhunty: Write your way to productivity
In an age obsessed with digital solutions, the real key to productivity may be as simple as pen…
Maximising the allure: How to prepare homes for a new year sale
As you approach the end of the year, it’s time to put in some prep and get 2024…