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Elite Agent is a respected news, education and information source for real estate professionals throughout the world – because we work with the best in the business. We cover all aspects of real estate careers including property management, leadership, rent roll growth, sales techniques, listing, negotiation, technology, social media, digital marketing and more. More about Elite Agent.
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Taking Control: Craig Stephenson
After almost a decade in hospitality, Ray White Bankstown sales consultant Craig Stephenson decided to combine his passion for property and customer service into a career in real estate. He reveals the secrets to his success so far. …
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Cooley Auctions heads for warmer climes with expansion into Queensland
Cooley Auctions have headed over the border to Coolangatta and beyond, with leading auctioneer David Holmes to represent the brand north of the Tweed in its first interstate offering. …
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Proply and ListReady partnership offers ‘list now, pay later’ solution
Leading digital proposal software group Proply and real estate credit provider ListReady have teamed up to provide agents and vendors with a seamless “list now, pay later” payment solution. …
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The real cost of cheap vs affordable CRMs
Bargain hunters. You know the type. The ones who go with the discount agent who’s more than willing to shave 0.75 per cent off their comms. …
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Survey reveals pandemic has proven prosperous for proptech sector
A new study from the Property Council and Yardi Systems has found data analytics, business process automation and virtual tours are the top technologies the Australian real estate sector has embraced in 2021. …
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Michelle Hughes: Family is everything to me
When Assets Real Estate Director Michelle Hughes looks back over a 44-year career of real estate achievement, her story is not focused on accolades and million-dollar sales but rather the success of family. …
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REIWA calls on parties to prioritise rental shortages
With Western Australia’s state poll less than a month away, the REIWA is trying to put the state’s rental shortage at the top of the political agenda. …
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Zali Stevens: Property management chose me
Zali Stevens never thought she’d grow up to be a property manager. But after starting in the real estate industry at 17, the Key2 Property senior PM loves nothing more than exceeding clients’ expectations and acting as a role model for her new personal assistant. …
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Positive conditions forecast to continue according to REA Insights Property Outlook Report
REA Group's newly released Insights Property Outlook Report is tipping positive conditions to remain throughout 2021, with a few notable exceptions. …
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Johnny Depp’s French village estate could be yours… but you’ll need deep pockets
It appears Johnny Depp is readying to relist his opulent French village estate, with Top Ten Real Estate Deals reporting the actor will put the village back on the market at US$55.5 million ($69.5 million). …
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Top independent agents named at 15th annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards
The region's top performing agencies and individuals came together last night competing for top honours at the 15th annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards (ARERAs). …
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Suellen Hale: Getting back to basics
In the competitive real estate world that is the Gold Coast, sales agent Suellen Hale is a firm believer in running her own race. …
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Bay of plenty of interest with Central Coast’s 2261 postcode booming in 2021
Killarney Vale on the NSW Central Coast is attracting hordes of Sydney buyers every weekend to open for inspections, as are nearby Blue Bay and Toowoon Bay. …
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Spike in demand leads to rise in construction costs according to CoreLogic figures
The cost of construction in Australia rose by 1 per cent over the December quarter, according to newly released figures from CoreLogic. …
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Pinnacle of change as Tasmanian LJ Hooker agency launches new hybrid model
A Tasmanian LJ Hooker agency has launched a hybrid real estate model it says will recalibrate the local industry and expand and re-establish the brand’s presence across Greater Hobart. …
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McGrath back in the black with $9.1m turnaround
McGrath Real Estate Group is back in the black after announcing a $9.1 million turnaround in its Net Profit. …
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Construction of new homes to hit record high in 2021
A record number of almost 130,000 detached homes are anticipated to commence construction in 2021. …
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Gladstone property prices enjoy biggest spike since 2016
The booming property market in the southeast corner of the Sunshine State has snatched the headlines recently but regional areas - such as Gladstone, in Central Queensland - have experienced similarly impressive price rises over the past year. …
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Ray White plants the seed for Apple Isle commercial expansion
Ray White Commercial has launched an office in Hobart and the man to head-up the division knows the Tasmania and Hobart market like the back of his hand. …
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Sales at scale: Matthew Farrugia on making the million mark
From leaving school and working at McDonald's to writing $1 million in fees, Matthew Farrugia has come a long way in the past decade. …
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Clearance rate holds above 80 per cent, with volume set to skyrocket
Sydney has enjoyed its third consecutive week of an auction clearance rate above 80 per cent as national volumes continued to climb. …
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Whitlam’s former home fetches prime price
A modest brick home in Sydney's west that was once owned by former prime minister Gough Whitlam has been sold less than 24 hours before it's scheduled auction and will now be restored to its former glory. …
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The Agency takes reins as Australian Turf Club’s sponsor partner for three more years
The Agency has renewed its three-year sponsor partnership with the Australian Turf Club ahead of the 2021 Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival. …
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Homely partners with REIWA to strengthen affordable advertising options
Industry-backed real estate portal Homely.com.au has joined forces with the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) to strengthen access to affordable property advertising for all Australians. …
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Tony Blamey: Expect the unexpected
If 2021 has taught us anything so far, it’s to expect the unexpected. …
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The thrill of starting your own agency
Matt McKee is no stranger to adventure, but even he says there's nothing quite like the adrenaline rush of opening an agency with your name on the door. …
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Inland Australia in vogue as rural areas record surge in house values
As large swathes of rural Australia emerge from long-running drought conditions, and the mining sector benefits from higher commodity prices and a lift in investment, many rural areas are recording a surge in housing prices. …
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Proptech Association of Australia starts up dedicated awards for sector
The Proptech Association of Australia has just launched the first dedicated national awards for the nation’s property technology sector, with sponsorship from legal firm Ashurst. …
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Platform helps open doors to high prices for astute agents
Australia’s property market has been heating up over the past year and savvy agents have been able to use technology to their advantage to negotiate higher prices for sellers in multiple-offer scenarios. …
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Zac Theobald returns to fold at Raine & Horne for NSW Network manager role
Zac Theobald, one of Australia's youngest-ever real estate principals, has returned to Raine & Horne to take up a role as a Network Managers in NSW. …
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Rent.com.au hits new milestone with one million Renter Resumes created
Rent.com.au has announced that more than one million renters have now created a Renter Resume through its site. …
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RiskWise report shows Perth housing market prices are heading north
It remains the most-affordable capital-city housing market in the country and Perth’s long-awaited property recovery is starting to hit its straps. …
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Jet Xavier: Steer away from fear
Not everyone copes well with change, despite it being necessary for both personal and business success. Jet Xavier explains the three fears that stop great change and how you can overcome them. …
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Seventh heaven: @realty celebrates anniversary with 40 per cent rise in sales
National real estate network @realty celebrated their seventh birthday in style this week, with a 40 per cent increase in sales over the past 12 months and an even brighter outlook for 2021. …
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Realestate.com.au honours the top residential and commercial real estate agents across Australia
Recognising industry excellence and best practice, 40+ Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) have been announced across the categories of Innovation, Service, Marketing Excellence, and Community. With pandemic-era restrictions preventing the usual gala celebration, the winners have been celebrated in a unique way – with a mural designed by renowned Brisbane … …
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