FEATURE INTERVIEWS
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Bill Malouf: the godfather of Eastern Suburbs real estate
A born and bred publican, Bill Malouf never thought of leaving the hotel industry until he decided to buy a house in Strathfield in Sydney’s Inner West.
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Nicola Parreira: risking everything on a dream
When Nicola Parreia was given the opportunity to have her own office, she put almost every red cent her family had into the venture.
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The technology helping deliver the finest real estate experience
The Harcourts' vision is simple - the brand wants to be known for delivering the finest experience in real estate.
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The Bachelors’ Alesia Delaney returns to real estate in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
If you walk into a cafe in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and spot the familiar face of The Bachelors' star Alesia Delaney, she won’t be there with her boyfriend from the reality TV show, but she will likely be meeting with a real estate client.
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The deal: Marty Fox on work ethic, success and building a brand
Marty Fox’s advice on how to succeed in real estate is as poignant as it is simple - “do the frigging work”.
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Back on track: 30 minutes with John Minns
John Minns is a man on a mission. The NSW Property Services Commissioner wants to foster an empowered, accountable and trusted real estate sector.
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Developing industry-ready virtual assistants
After working with dozens of virtual assistants during her 15-year career in real estate, Louise Schofield understands the value good outsourcing can provide to a business.
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Plenty of method behind ice bath madness
First there was the hot tub trend, then the pizza oven phenomenon, and now ice baths are popping up in backyards across the country.
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Teza Fruzande: From refugee to Chairman’s Elite
When Teza Fruzande arrived in Australia in 2010 as an illegal refugee, unable to speak English and living in a detention centre he never expected he would go on to achieve Chairman’s Elite and become one of the top agents in the country.
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Women changing the face of PropTech in Australia
The PropTech industry in Australia is undergoing a fundamental change with the number of women launching startups on the rise.
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How honesty in advertising is paying off for one Melbourne real estate agency
Forget “This house has good bones”, the signboard out the front of a MATTHEWS. listing is much more likely to say “Makeover or bulldozer? This one’s a real 50-50”.
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The simple fixes clients can make to help their listing stand out
It's an age old problem: You want your sellers to do everything they can to make their property stand out, but you don't want them to overcapitalise and risk losing money. Getting the answer right is even more important in a slowing market.
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International Women’s Day: What it means to the real estate industry
To celebrate 2023’s International Women’s Day, we spoke to some of the most inspiring and influential leaders in the real industry to find out how real estate has changed in recent years, what needs to be done better and their advice for women starting out in the industry.
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Going above and beyond: housing the Brady Bunch
Going “above and beyond” to help her tenants find a home or settle in once they’re there isn’t something unique for Monique Fildes.
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Jack Henderson: building a brand through engaging content
When Jack Henderson left school, becoming a buyers ‘ advocate wasn’t on his radar.
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How these PMs are tackling the tough rent rise conversation
Raising the rent can be an emotionally fraught process at the best of times, let alone during a cost of living crisis. But there are steps you can take that'll make the end outcome easier for both tenants and landlords, according to Spruce Real Estate founder, Alana Spruce and the leader of Best Nest Property Management Alison Hatch.
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Madison Sutton: how to ace social media and build a global following
Madison Sutton has had a meteoric rise in real estate.
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Digital Live Charity Ride: the ride that changes lives
We know real estate professionals are a philanthropic bunch, but perhaps none more so than those who take on the tough 500km Digital Live Charity Ride in Thailand. Since 2019, more than $1 million has been raised for Hands Across the Water, a charity that provides education and shelter to some of Thailand's most vulnerable children. Here, founder of the…
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Ribbit, ribbit: why Emma Clements best advice involves amphibians
Emma Clements started her working career like many Aussie teenagers do, working at McDonald's. And it was at the golden arches the Stean Nicholls Business Development and Leasing Manager developed the strong work ethic that still serves her well today. Here, Emma shares her goals for the next 12 months and why her best piece of advice involves amphibians.
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Agents got talent: kicking goals in the ring
Real estate professionals by day and singers, actors, reptile experts and kickboxers by night, many agents have hidden skills their clients don’t suspect. In part two of our Agents got talent special report, Noel Mengel sat down with industry high-achievers to uncover their alter-egos’ talents and how they’ve helped them in their real estate careers.
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Agents got talent: never smile at a crocodile
Real estate professionals by day and singers, actors, reptile experts and kickboxers by night, many agents have hidden skills their clients don't suspect. Noel Mengel sat down with four industry high-achievers to uncover their alter-egos' talents and how they've helped them in their real estate careers.
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Julie Gauci: the power of auctions in regional areas
Julie Gauci’s career in real estate started as a 19-year-old receptionist before evolving over 20 years into a sales powerhouse writing $1.7 million GCI in 2022 as Principal of Ray White Culburra Beach.
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BresicWhitney’s clear vision for the future
When the team at BresicWhitney think about their growth goals and vision for the future, it’s safe to say it’s a little different to what many agencies traditionally aim for.
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Linton Allen shares his real estate superpower
Linton Allen has a real estate superpower - a photographic memory.
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5 questions with Fraser Lack, the Survivor ‘villain’ who wants to change the way Australians perceive real estate agents
Australian Survivor contestant and BigginScott Port Melbourne agent Fraser Lack may be playing a villain this season, but he's hoping to change perceptions of the industry with his appearance.
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Time to stop sketchy private housing operators
An Adelaide property management expert has called for the State Government to stamp out dodgy private housing operators as part of its review of the Residential Tenancies Act.
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Sarah-Louise Anderson: strength and courage
If you could only choose one word to describe Sarah-Louise Anderson, it would have to be resilient.
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Jodie Stainton: The power of putting people first
People and passion. They are two simple words but they have formed the basis of Jodie Stainton’s entire real estate career.
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The big PropTech trends of 2023
There’s a great saying that ‘constraint breeds creativity’ and we’ve certainly seen that in the real estate industry’s embrace of PropTech over recent years.
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Record-breaking results: how Marcus Chiminello set two state records in one week
It’s not every week you set two Victorian property price records within the space of just a couple of days.
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From new languages to smarter appointment setting, here’s what Propic’s AI service picked up in 2022
When you started 2022, did you think you’d finish the year with an Artificial Intelligence concierge with the ability to tell you who to call and when to call to secure your next vendor and listing?
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Angela Duncan: The art of letting go
Angela Duncan knows first-hand that If you want to grow any type of business, you need to be able to find ways to fire yourself from the non-dollar-productive roles that are taking up all your time.
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Brock Rodwell: why real estate and superyachts go hand-in-hand
Elton John, David Beckham and Charles LeClerc are just a few of the big names Brock Rodwell has sold luxury yachts to over the years.
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Cherie Humel: helping good people become great
Clarke & Humel Property Principal, Cherie Humel discusses why culture is essential, how to ensure a productive team environment and how to correct conflict. Describe the culture in your business?1. Success together Together we can help each other shine and achieve our ambitions. 2. Relentless drive We are determined to achieve the best for our clients and maintain high service…
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The importance of listening: Kelley Seaton
The Leasing Network Owner and Director Kelley Seaton has been in property management for 27 years and finds the role as fulfilling now as she did on her first day.
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