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.
Manos Findikakis: how to kickstart ‘the motivation flow’
Whether you’re returning from a welcome annual break, or restarting your routine following a public holiday, sometimes that first day back at work can see you struggling to find your ‘mojo’.
Shane Kempton: change, evolution and opportunity
Irrespective of whether change evokes excitement or fear in you, 2023 is a year that promises to bring…
Darren Krakowiak: navigating slower investment markets
Unless you’re a complete newbie, you know that commercial real estate markets are susceptible to fluctuations, with periods…
Manos Findikakis: are you bored with your own dialogue?
Do you ever listen to yourself when speaking with clients and wonder whether it’s time to change things…
Anne Crarey: how to find your dream job
Unemployment rates in Australia have hit an almost historic low of 3.5 per cent, according to the latest…
Why do-it-yourself outsourcing could be a waste of your money
Property managers are facing a staffing crisis but PMVA’s Tiffany Bowtell, a leader in the use and development…
Manos Findikakis: why the best in real estate are obsessed
A question that’s often asked in real estate is what does it take to be the best?
Why buying a rent roll takes a lot longer than buying a house
When it comes to selling a house, it’s common for sellers to lock in their decision, and put…
The nature of work is changing, are you ready to adapt?
Last week speaking at WIRE, one of my final slides said, “AQ is the new EQ”.
Interest rate hold looks increasingly likely
There are four ways to predict interest rate changes.
Mark McLeod: Why volume, not GCI, is the important KPI right now
Are you ready to take advantage of the current real estate market? Despite the obvious challenges, opportunities still…
Cybercrime key risk for real estate agencies
Cybersecurity, data, and privacy are a key concern for real estate agencies, according to a recent REIA report,…
Manos Findikakis: the pursuit of happiness is all about chasing the ‘right’ things
Whether it’s that next listing, the next step in your career or a better balance between life and…
Claudio Encina: the listing presentation mistake you don’t want to make
Would your business improve if you could convert more appraisals to listings? Top coach Claudio Encina lets you…
Nerida Conisbee: Is corporate ownership the answer to Australia’s rental crisis?
In the US, large companies currently own five per cent of rental properties.
Jimmy Burgess: why comfort is a killer
Comfort is the enemy of growth according to top US real estate agent and coach Jimmy Burgess.
Bianca Denham: why agent energy matters more than ever
What I have loved about this industry since the first moment I learned about it, is that success…
Caroline Bolderston: three steps to clearer thinking
Our thoughts are the most powerful thing we possess. They drive our feelings, and our feelings colour our…
Lisa Pennell: Uprooting unconscious bias and providing opportunity
As we celebrate International Women’s Week it’s a timely reminder for us all to keep an open mind…
Manos Findikakis: what gets measured gets done
Right from the day we’re born, we give meaning to measurements, keeping track of pretty much everything we…
Sharon Fox Slater: under pressure – the impact of cost-of-living on landlords and tenants
As cost-of-living pressures continue to weigh heavily, agents may find they need to address flow-on issues with their…
Thomas McGlynn: The CEO Mindset
In the first edition of this exclusive quarterly series, Thomas reveals key strategies, tips, and mindset shifts to…
Manos Findikakis: embrace the lead generation basics
The reality is lead generation is a career necessity, but it is not a complex science, and often…
Nerida Conisbee: housing construction not keeping up with population growth
Australia’s population growth increased by 290,000 people in the 12 months to June 2022 and this rate of…
Cara Faulkner: 6 steps to create a Facebook strategy that works
When they say you need to be on Facebook, it’s true. As the world’s largest social media platform,…
John Hellaby: the secret to work/life balance
Real estate is a notoriously time-consuming profession, and since the pandemic changed the workplace landscape, the lines between…
The science of real estate: how to find your groove
The 5am club, the 9am call list and ‘win the morning, win the day’ - Chances are you’ve…
Melina Cruickshank: driving new business
As market conditions continue to change, as an agent, you want to ensure you're being seen by as…
Generative AI: The rise of the machines
While the real estate industry has always been accustomed to change, the arrival of generative AI is already…
Nerida Conisbee: solving Australia’s rental spiral
We need more rental properties. The problem is that the group that funds most of them isn’t too…
10 AI-powered strategies for commercial real estate agents to grow their business
By now, you probably already know that ChatGPT is a chatbot program that uses natural language processing technology…
Manos Findikakis: move past the organised chaos into dollar productive activity
We’ve all been there… the workday starts with the best of intentions but quickly gets derailed by organised…
Privacy laws: things are about to change
Privacy has always been an important issue but never more so than since big businesses like Optus and…
Why 2023 is the year to be your own boss
Michael Choi, founder of real estate network Area Specialist, explains how you can have a better year in…