FEATURE INTERVIEWS
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Calling Australia Home
WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE to start your life over in a new country with a new career? Two agents, Namir Mikha of Belle Property Newtown and Jessica Chea of First National Real Estate Waverley City, immigrated to Australia each for very different reasons. Here they tell June Ramli how they’ve made a successful home for themselves in Australia and…
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Paying it Forward: Melita Bell
IMAGINE HOLDING 40 TO 50 LISTINGS a month and operating at a level where if you’ve sold only 12 listings two weeks in, it’s a trigger for you to ‘pick up your game’. Now imagine you do this without using a database and with the juggle of being a mum. Welcome to the world of Melita Bell from RE/MAX Success…
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Chris Hanley “Good Works”
CHRIS HANLEY IS THE DIRECTOR of First National Byron Bay, recent Order of Australia recipient and Byron Shire’s Citizen of the Year. To the real estate industry, though, he is a humble and generous leader and mentor to the mentors. Sarah Bell caught up with Chris in his hometown of Byron Bay to reflect on his life as leader of…
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Time, Trust and Transparency
NIGEL DALTON IS PART thought leader, historian, geek, and agile promoter. Heading up the REA Labs in his new role as Chief Inventor he is at the forefront of technological change in the real estate industry. Samantha McLean sat down with Nigel to talk about the chemicals that bubble away in the lab and how they may be indicators of…
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Matt Lahood: The first 100 days in office
It is the legacy of President Roosevelt that we now watch a new leader’s first 100 days with anticipation. As Matt Lahood joins the prestigious real estate group, The Agency, as their CEO and leader, we asked what the priorities are for his first 100 days in office and how Matt plans to lead the group, under the curious eyes…
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Buckle Up and Embrace the Change: Tony Williamson
TONY WILLIAMSON is widely recognised locally, nationally and internationally for real estate leadership and vision, and is acclaimed by customers and clients of his Cairns’ business RE/MAX Real Estate Services in Tropical North Queensland, his RE/MAX peers globally and his colleagues in the real estate industry at large. Tony began in real estate industry in his early twenties, rapidly becoming…
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Highway to Success: Taney Jain
Taney Jain never expected a career in real estate and thought he would end up driving trucks for a living. But a series of events steered him along a road that has proved highly successful for him, having just won the Tom Panos ‘My Prospector’ calling challenge, making 2,200 calls in a single month. Taney Jain almost didn’t make it…
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Empowered Leadership: Megan Harris
Century 21 Wentworth’s Megan Harris is a property professional who represents a generational shift in the real estate industry. Having started at the age of 19, Megan has purposefully developed into a shining star of the group as department manager of their Frankston office. In a change to the traditional franchise management structure, Megan acts as director for her growing…
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Precision and Personal Branding: Sonya Treloar
This year, she was ranked number four on the international list, made the A-List for the third year running and was also inducted into the exclusive Ray White Chairman’s Club; proving age, gender and being authentically who you are do not create barriers to success in real estate. Story by Samantha McLean. Starting her real estate career in real estate in…
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A UK Perspective on Technology and Change: Peter Knight
Peter Knight, Chairman of The Property Academy in the United Kingdom, is one of the leading voices driving innovation in the real estate industry in both the UK and Europe. We caught up with him during his recent visit to Australia and asked him how real estate property managers and leasing agents in Britain are dealing with disruption – and…
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Forward-thinking and driving change in the Top End: NOW Leasing NT
Working at a drive shaft and hydraulic spare parts company in Hobart back in 1997, one half of the NOW Leasing NT team – Joely Sullivan – never imagined that a three-month job placement in the Top End would set the course for her future career in property management. Now with business partner Jo Griffiths they have taken the leap…
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Striking the Right Balance
At the helm of Melbourne’s exclusive Luxe Property estate agency, Sabina Aldouby is about balancing efficiencies and relationships – values which are reflected in the thriving property management-centric business she directs. Iolanthe Gabrie sat down with Sabina to learn more about her 20-year career in the property management category, and why Luxe Property’s old-school end-to-end service has future-proofed her business…
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Tom Panos: Playing the Long Game
Auctioneer. Coach. Media expert. Speaker. Author. Social media celebrity… These terms have all been used to describe a man who in our industry really needs no introduction. Elite Agent Editor Samantha McLean went one-on-one with Tom Panos to talk technology, lead generation, and why it is essential to play the long game in today’s competitive environment where the consumer is…
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The Long Game – Tom Panos Special Offer
If you’ve been listening to Tom’s Sunday Night Facebook broadcast you’ll know we have an exclusive with Tom in the current issue of Elite Agent, where he talks about many of his real estate and digital strategies that have been absolute winners for him. (And we are honoured to have Tom as our cover agent this issue). The first 2oo…
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The Now Generation – Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly
STARTING A REAL ESTATE business and growing it to $10 million in five years is an amazing feat in anyone’s language. For Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly their out of the box thinking in terms of business structure, culture, marketing, technology and the future is what sets them apart in an ultra competitive marketplace. Story by Samantha McLean. ALEX OUWENS…
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Feature Interview: Susanne King with Claudio Encina
#AREC2016 on the couch…. Our #askthecoach regular Claudio Encina talks to Susanne King about doing success your way, discovering what your success ‘CODE’ is, and establishing a positive reputation as an agent. Transcript Claudio: Okay we’re back at AREC 2016 and we’ve got one of the favourite coaches from the [Sales] Transform program of 2016 and AREC speaker, Susie King. Susie,…
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Feature Interview: Ricky Cave & Jared Cooksley with Claudio Encina
#AREC2016 on the couch…. Our #askthecoach regular Claudio Encina talks to Ricky Cave and Jared Cooksley about data modeling, providing superior service and creating a working environment that leads to success. Transcript Claudio: Welcome back to the Elite Magazine stand at AREC 2016 and we’ve got two high performers from New Zealand. We’ve got Ricky Cave and also we’ve got Jared Cooksley,…
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Feature Interview: Ivan Bresic with Claudio Encina
#AREC2016 on the couch…. Our #askthecoach regular Claudio Encina talks to Ivan Bresic about the growing changes in real estate, managing the agent database and establishing yourself as an ‘attraction agent’. Transcript Claudio: We have the pleasure of having Ivan Bresic today who shared some of his wonderful knowledge. He has 120 staff, 4 offices, one of the youngest agents that I…
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Feature Interview: Gavin Rubinstein with Claudio Encina
#AREC2016 on the couch…. Our #askthecoach regular Claudio Encina talks to Gavin Rubinstein about digital and social media presence, self-motivation and striving to be better each day. Transcript Claudio: We’re back at Elite Agent Magazine, AREC 2016. The next person I’m going to introduce to you is the number one agent in Ray White across the whole network. He’s done that very,…
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Matina Jewell – Caught in the Crossfire
Courage, dedication and strength: Major Matina Jewell has shown all of this and much more throughout her life. Now an inspirational speaker and author, Matina served for more than 15 years in the Australian Defence Force Academy as a UN peacekeeper. She has led troops in the Gulf, worked alongside US Navy SEALS and experienced gruelling conditions. Speaking at ARPM 2016,…
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Feature Interview: Zali Reynolds with Claudio Encina
#AREC2016 on the couch…. Our #askthecoach regular Claudio Encina talks to Zali Reynolds about real estate’s accessibility to anyone and everyone who stays committed, as well as personal branding. Transcript Claudio: Here we are at AREC 2016 in the Elite Agent magazine and we are meeting some super achievers. Today one of our guests is Zali Reynolds and she’s from Marshall White, down…
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Feature Interview: Kate Strickland with Claudio Encina
#AREC2016 on the couch…. Our #askthecoach regular Claudio Encina talks to Kate Strickland about life/work balance, having a point of difference as an agent, and ‘selling’ as an enjoyment rather than a stressful task. Transcript Claudio: We’re back here at AREC 2016 at the Elite Agent Magazine stand. and we have some great super-achievers. One of the other ones who we saw this…
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Feature Interview: Monika Tu with Claudio Encina
#AREC2016 on the couch…. Our #askthecoach regular Claudio Encina talks to Monika Tu about building success and embracing technology in real estate Transcript Claudio: We’re back at the Elite Agent Magazine stand here at AREC 2016, and we have one of the hottest speakers of AREC this year, Monika Tu. Monika, thank you. Monika: Thank you. Claudio: That was so funny. I…
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Feature Interview: Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly with Claudio Encina
#AREC2016 on the couch…. Our #askthecoach regular Claudio Encina talks to Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly of Ouwens Casserly Real Estate about the future of Real Estate, and the need for authenticity in real estate. Transcript Claudio: We’ve got the honour of speaking to Alex and Nathan from OC (Ouwens Casserly). Guys, I suppose you got your keynote happening tomorrow. Alex,…
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Feature Interview: Alexander Phillips with Claudio Encina
#AREC2016 on the couch…. Our #askthecoach regular Claudio Encina talks to top agent Alexander Phillips about how he has grown his business over the last 14 years. Transcript Claudio: Here we are at AREC 2016 and we’re talking to the #1 agent in Australia who’s literally just walked off the stage. I’d like to welcome Alexander Phillips. Alexander: Thanks Claudio thanks for…
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The Measure of Success
Are you a numbers person? History shows us time and again that property professionals who are focused on the numbers are those who enjoy the greatest success. This rings true for Peter Hooymans, Ann Rogers, Georgina Mellick, Stephen Fitzsimon and Tim Ear, founders of multi-award winning agency Melbourne Real Estate. Story by Iolanthe Gabrie. CHARISMATIC AND with an energy that…
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Most Promising New Talent: Ben Munro Smith
STARTING THE TRANSFORM program with the least amount of time in real estate of all the Super Six, Ben Munro Smith impressed everyone from start to finish. Having completed every challenge with his trademark smile and attention to detail he is without doubt a new talent that will continue to shine bright. Here is the story of Ben’s 12-week Transform…
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RateMyAgent’s Mark Armstrong
LAUNCHED BARELY TWO years ago, RateMyAgent has already changed the face of estate agent reviews in Australia. Iolanthe Gabrie speaks with RateMyAgent CEO Mark Armstrong on the importance of transparency, the power of feedback and why the biggest agent is not always the best. Q. How does RateMyAgent work? We exist for vendors, in much the same way that major…
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Is Crowdfunding real estate a real possibility
2015 SAW THE AUSTRALIAN property market in many areas continues its stellar run. In fact, rising property values have meant that some investment in the great Australian dream is out of reach. However, in the future, there may be an alternative: the opportunity to pool funds with others or make large numbers of investments through crowdfunding. WHAT IS CROWDFUNDING?Crowdfunding is…
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On The Inside: Learning From the Masters of Technology
AS MANAGING DIRECTOR OF the extremely successful Coronis Realty in Queensland, and with almost 30 years’ experience in the industry, you might think Andrew Coronis knew enough about the industry; but even he admits there is so much to learn and some very exciting times ahead for the property market. Here are some of the things he learned about the…
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The Art of Storytelling
TRACEY SPICER REALLY needs no introduction. As one of the most experienced journalists and presenters in the country, there is not much she hasn’t done in her 25 years in the industry. In the last two years she has also become a highly sought-after MC and keynote speaker, and is a facilitator for the Presentation Skills course at the Australian…
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The Block: Behind the scenes
The popular television show ‘The Block’, after 10 seasons is a significant pillar in Australia’s renovation culture of buying, ‘doing up’ and selling property. Most of us interested in property follow the transformations as well as the contestant’s highs and lows; and this weekend will bring the climax of Season 11 when five newly renovated properties go under the hammer.…
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EXP Realty: Connecting Agents in The Cloud
KEEPING UP TO DATE WITH technology is a priority on most business owner’s lists, but for Glenn Sanford, CEO of eXp Realty, technology has become the backbone for success. eXp Realty is a unique agent-owned cloud brokerage that is leading in innovation by bringing the team together in a virtual office. STARTING IN 2009 with just 25 agents, eXp Realty…
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The Need for Speed
MATT HALL IS A GENUINE HIGH FLYER. A third-generation pilot, former Royal Australian Air Force Fighter Combat Instructor, international unlimited aerobatic competitor and now winner of his first International Red Bull Air Race in Austria. For Matt, the sky has never been the limit, and he tells Samantha McLean why you should aim high too. WHAT COULD be more motivational…
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Serving a Niche Market
WITH THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY becoming ever more challenging and sophisticated, Keller Williams broker Dan Ihara and The Ihara Team in Hawaii understand what it takes to create success. While selling real estate in paradise is most certainly everyone’s idea of bliss, the Ihara team have also created a very special niche in their market that gives them a unique…
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