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: Stick to the plan to achieve success
The connection between sport and business isn't new. However, I was so engrossed in the AFL season this year, that the link has now become stronger for me.
Attrition Vs growth: The property management equation you must know
Loss rate, churn rate, attrition rate. None of these are sexy terms for property management business owners, but…
No, the RBA review won’t mean handing the bank’s decisions to part-time outsiders
Misinformation is circulating about recommendations concerning the Reserve Bank board made by the RBA Review, of which I…
Nerida Conisbee: Will house prices drop now that supply is increasing?
House prices have been rising across Australia since the start of the year.
Ellen Bathgate: How proactive feedback could save your client relationships
Do you have unhappy landlords sitting silently in your portfolio, waiting for you to make one little mistake…
Anne Crarey: Why psychological safety is your agency’s secret weapon
I landed my first job in property management almost 25 years ago.
The Elite Retreat experience: Takeaways on navigating the future of real estate
Over the years, I’ve attended countless real estate events and as a result, I'm fairly well placed to…
Shane Kempton: Putting ‘be, do and have’ in the right order
This is not an article about setting goals! It's way more important, or dare I say, more valuable.
Australia vs world: The rental affordability gap
With rents surging post-pandemic across Australia and a lot of discussion around who should provide rental properties, it…
Ask Jo: What steps can our PM agency put in place to maximise personal safety?
As a property management business owner, you cannot simply assume that your team are safe while they are…
Bianca Denham: Why your metrics matter in a shifting spring landscape
As a southern-state resident I, like many of my compatriots, am incredibly excited about spring.
Hannah Gill: Breaking down barriers to set tenants up for success
Australia is an incredibly multicultural and diverse society, which is one of the reasons it’s such a great…
How to use auction to win more listings
It’s no surprise that the leading performers in nearly every marketplace across Australia are auction listing agents.
Caroline Bolderston: The fear of following up
Real estate sales can be a tough and competitive field, and following up with a prospective buyer or…
Get your real estate stories in the news: 5 ways to woo journalists (including us!)
It’s an age-old question and one I’ve been asked a lot lately - “How can I get my…
Shane Kempton: How to step from the comfort zone to the courage zone
We’ve all heard the saying, “Reward for effort”. It sounds pleasant and straight forward enough, doesn't it?
Leanne Pilkington: Why diversifying real estate is more than revenue, it’s a service revolution
Some real estate businesses are integrating new services beyond the norm of selling, leasing and managing their customers’…
Kelvin Davidson: How a National victory could reshape NZ property landscape
Many existing and would-be property investors will be keeping a close watch on the polls and whether or…
Tony Lombardi: 5 strategies to reap auction clearance success
Even in a challenging real estate market, auctions can be a powerful tool to generate a successful sale.
Imogen Callister: Triple your business with text
Do you remember the olden days? The days where a phone sat on a wall. You would have…
Cyber attacks: How agents can protect themselves and their client data
It is no secret that individuals and business are more reliant on technology than ever, and with that,…
Unlocking hidden potential: maximising your rent roll value
In the world of real estate, there is a lot of emphasis on growing rent rolls with little…
Matt Leacy: How to make a splash with an idyllic pool
"There's plenty of space to add a pool!" It's a common phrase real estate agents use to entice…
Regional migration slows but not in Queensland or South Australia
Despite decades of government intervention to try to get more people to move to regional Australia, it was…
Wide verandas, picket fences or the CBD? How coastal cities near the capitals could ride post-COVID waves of growth
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered population growth in regions at the expense of capital cities. Regional migration has since…
9 Stoic principles to help agents thrive in real estate’s ups and downs
The Stoics turn their attention to two questions; how can we lead a fulfilling, happy life, and how…
Shane Kempton: Why time, energy and presence is your greatest gift
“Let your presence be present even when you are not present.” I heard this quote early in my…
Darren Krakowiak: Embracing the ‘lucky’ mindset
Australia, affectionately dubbed 'the lucky country', has experienced its fair share of good fortune.
The five most common excuses homeowners use to avoid professional property styling and how to answer them
As a professional property stylist there are a few regular excuses I hear from homeowners, via their agents,…
Katrina Tarrant: The power of purpose
Life is the grandest adventure you will ever get to go on, filled with twists, turns, and unexpected…
Jimmy Burgess: The 7 lies unsuccessful agents believe
Top US real estate agent Jimmy Burgess says there are seven lies unsuccessful agents believe that ruin their…
Pancho Mehrotra: Are your sales suffering due to emotional disconnect?
Picture this, you have a fantastic product or service, an impressive sales pitch, and years of experience under…
Bianca Denham: What’s an appraisal for?
Our group has just completed its 12th Real Estate of Origin event, a group wide appraisal drive where…
The moral dilemma of being a property manager during a housing crisis
If the headlines are to be believed, we’re living through Australia’s worst housing crisis in a generation.
Pets in properties – is it barking mad?
Recent and proposed changes to tenancy legislation are making it easier for tenants to rent with pets. Despite…