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Can anyone sell real estate?
Some careers come with a clearly defined script. Real estate isn’t one of them. One day you’re a strategist, the next a sounding board. It’s part property, part people—and every agent knows the job is far bigger than listings and contracts. It’s complex, human, and deeply personal. And that’s exactly what makes it worth doing.
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Sidekick launches free 21-day challenge to help property managers beat burnout
Sidekick launches a free 21-day challenge to combat the burnout crisis sweeping Australia's property management industry. Starting June 9, the initiative offers daily two-minute tips, expert sessions, and community support to help overwhelmed professionals reclaim control and rediscover workplace satisfaction.
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From A-League to auctions: Adam Pearce on the winning mindset that powers top performing agents
When it comes to the mindset of top performers, former A-League goalkeeper Adam Pearce doesn’t see a difference between elite sport and elite real estate.
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A career in real estate “isn’t for the faint-hearted”
Everyone wants the glamour of million-dollar listings and big commissions, but few understand what it really takes to last in real estate. Seasoned agent Travis Gill pulls back the curtain on what separates the career professionals from the ones who burn out, and why playing the long game is the only way to truly win.
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Why real estate needs the real you
In an industry fuelled by listings, sales targets, and fast-moving markets, it’s easy to assume the best leaders are the ones with the biggest numbers. But Heather Edwards asks: What if the real superpower in real estate isn’t hustle — it’s humanity?
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Rewriting “I Am”: How mindset shapes real estate success from the inside out
In real estate, success is often attributed to market knowledge, negotiation skills, and sheer determination. But after more than a decade coaching top agents, one truth has become clear: the most consistent performers don’t just master sales strategies - they master themselves.
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Turning stress into real estate success
In real estate, stress isn’t just part of the job - it’s often the default setting. But according to author Meiron Lees, the real challenge isn’t the market, the clients, or the missed listings—it’s the 60,000 thoughts running through your head every day. He shares three simple but powerful mindset tools to help agents transform stress into clarity, build lasting…
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The secret ingredient missing from most real estate brands
In real estate, success is not just about transactions — it is about the experiences we create. Katrina Tarrant shared a moment where celebrity chef Manu Feildel remarked, "Food tastes better when you’re happy." It is a simple truth that reminded her how happiness shapes the way we experience everything — including the way clients experience us.
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ANZAC Day 2025: “Happiness is Freedom, Freedom is Courage”
This ANZAC Day, as we pause to honour courage and sacrifice, we can also draw inspiration for life and business. Through the story of a WWII veteran who served over 1,000 days overseas, we uncover powerful lessons in resilience, perspective, and mental strength — qualities every great agent, leader and business owner needs.
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Coaching that clicks: Why one-size-fits-all training fails real estate agents
How do you really get through to someone? Laing+Simmons’ Angela Avgerinos says the secret is ditching the cookie-cutter approach. She unpacks how great trainers and coaches cut through the noise—and what can happen when you truly ‘get’ the person in front of you.
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Unleashing your true motivation
Sustainable real estate success begins not with commission targets but with discovering your intrinsic motivation, your personal "why." By building a framework of purpose through clear mission statements, forward-looking vision, and actionable values, agents create businesses that transcend transactions to deliver both professional achievement and personal fulfillment.
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The property management metric stuck in the 90s (and why it needs to go)
The 1990s have called and want their most popular PM metric back, says Ailo co-founder Ben White. Here’s why top agencies are abandoning property per manager as a key metric and are focusing instead on strategic salary packaging for property managers.
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Turning rejection into results
Losing a listing is part and parcel of real estate, but how agents respond to that loss can make all the difference. According to Laing+Simmons Head of People & Growth Jacqui Barnes, the key to turning rejection into future success lies in honest, (sometimes uncomfortable), self-assessment.
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What real estate agents can learn from an FBI hostage negotiator
Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss has spent decades perfecting the art of persuasion, and his strategies translate seamlessly into the world of real estate.
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Why character skills could be the missing piece in real estate training
Real estate agents have endless options when it comes to skills training. Conferences, coaches, podcasts, webinars and the like. Scripts and dialogues to guide them through objections over fees, educating vendors around price, creating urgency with buyers, managing auction campaigns and so much more. But what about character skills?
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Transcending loss to leadership: stepping up from sales to CEO
When Michael Nitschke lost both parents in quick succession, he found himself not only grieving but also taking charge of his family’s struggling real estate business. At just 31, he stepped into the role of Managing Director, only to realise the company was on the verge of collapse. Rather than stepping back, he transformed it into a successful independent agency.
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Building tomorrow’s real estate on generations of trust
"The real estate industry faces challenges around consumer trust, and I believe established brands with deep community values have an important role to play." Barry Plant CEO, Lisa Pennell
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The ‘Happiness Advantage’: why mindset is the secret weapon of top real estate agents
In real estate, success is often thought to be the result of hard work, skill, and a strong client base. But there’s another, less obvious factor that sets top-performing agents apart from the rest: mindset.
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Level up: personal development strategies for real estate success
What’s the difference between a good real estate agent and a great one? The answer isn’t a bigger property portfolio or more closed deals - it’s personal growth.
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Real estate growth: is bigger always better?
For real estate professionals, the pressure to scale quickly can be intense. Whether it's expanding a property portfolio, growing a real estate team, or increasing transaction volumes, the industry often equates success with rapid growth. But, can growing too fast do more harm with good?
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How failure can lead to success in real estate: Leanne Pilkington
REIA President Leanne Pilkington shares why failure is a crucial step toward success and how industry professionals can turn setbacks into growth opportunities.
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Why AI succeeds where previous real estate ‘Disruptors’ failed
AI isn't here to replace you - it's here to handle the admin work while you focus on what computers can't do: building relationships and closing deals. Here's why this tech revolution is different.
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Self-awareness for real estate success
In real estate, success isn’t just about market knowledge or negotiation skills. It’s also about understanding yourself.
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Sam Hatzistamatis: where analytics meets people in property management
Success in property management comes down to two critical elements - understanding the numbers and managing people.
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The 10 skills every new (and old) commercial real estate agent needs
Entering commercial real estate as a new agent can be both exciting and challenging.
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The Setback Cycle: turning challenges into real estate success
Every real estate agent knows that setbacks are part of the job. Deals fall through, markets shift, clients change their minds. But what if those challenges weren’t just obstacles? What if they were opportunities for reinvention?
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Are you getting ROI from your tech stack?
Stop adding more tech tools - it's time to make the ones you have actually talk to each other. MRI Software’s Mark Cohen explains why connected systems are the key to catching opportunities before they slip away.
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Finding joy in real estate: beyond the million-dollar listings
Discover how Josh Horner, a former Broadway dancer and founder of The Horner Agency, applies his unique background to redefine success in suburban real estate.
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Rik Rushton: why real connection matters more than ever
The most successful teams weren't necessarily those with the most sophisticated tech stack or the flashiest marketing tools.
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Why transparency is real estate’s next competitive advantage
Real estate agents are masters at selling ourselves to vendors, but we often fall short on transparency once they sign with us.
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The myth of the “boutique” agency: why size matters but shouldn’t define your business model
Explore Property founder Andrew Acton challenges the real estate industry's obsession with size labels and reveals why it's the size of your impact, not the size of your agency, that really matters.
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Mel Robbins: Why we’re addicted to busyness
Behind the packed schedules and endless productivity lies a startling truth: we are addicted to being busy, and it’s doing more harm than good.
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Shane Kempton: the Olympian mindset in real estate
The games of the 33rd Olympiad has just come to an end and, as someone who has spent years coaching and mentoring professionals in this industry, I've come to realise that the journey of a real estate professional mirrors that of an Olympic athlete.
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Andy Reid: The value of loyalty – affinity, attachment and trust
One of the biggest leaks in the bottom line of a business P&L can be attributed to concerns around loyalty, from both customers as well as the people in your business.
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Unleash the power of Atomic Habits: Lessons for real estate professionals
As real estate professionals, your success often hinges on your daily habits and routines.
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