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.
The magic bullet for becoming a million-dollar agent
Two aspects that I have absolutely loved about real estate is its predictability and the ease of access we have to information.
James Nihill: Can an algorithm replace good service?
Automation is fast becoming a reality across a broad range of industries, and it can really inspire a…
Discounting is not a winning strategy
As an industry, we should all understand that discounting fees (below the market average), will have long-term consequences – and these…
The five pillars of a successful real estate business
It takes more than raw talent and enthusiasm to successfully run a real estate business. While both are…
Nigel O’Neil: Servant leadership and why you need to ditch the ego
The term 'leader' is steeped in centuries of myth-building.
Mark McLeod: Six essential beliefs for good leadership
Ray White Chief Executive of Growth, Mark McLeod outlines the six beliefs that make for great leadership
Manos Findikakis: If you fail to plan for 2022 you plan to fail
With less than 10 weeks left to end 2021, it's time to finalize plans to finish the year…
Tiffany Bowtell: The ancient book that inspires a workforce
Tiffany Bowtell shares the three questions she asks her team each week to ensure every member is as…
On the road again – what happens if you have a car accident on the job?
The role of a real estate agent is one that typically involves clocking up a significant number of…
Don’t steal my data: Manos Findikakis
Our industry is renowned for the heated debates and disputes that often arise between agency principals and employees…
Nick Brown: teamwork makes the dream work
Edge Property founder Nick Brown shares the true traits of leadership and why it's a very different concept…
Why sustainable leaders eat first: Jet Xavier
As a leader you would agree that leadership training globally is about you teaching others how to lead…
Why online offer management is the way forward post COVID-19
Does online offer management have a place in real estate beyond COVID? Market Buy's John Hallaby believes it…
How to lead a bad hire out of your business
Michelle Williams shares an insight into leadership when you've made the mistake of hiring someone who's the wrong…
How to find your ‘voice’, then use it to build rapport
Claudio Encina shares his top tips on finding your 'voice' so you can communicate and build rapport with…
Six great Mastermind insights
Incredible. That’s the word that comes to mind when I consider the way that this year’s Mastermind. With…
Don’t start 2022 with regrets
The end of the year is usually a slow period for many businesses and real estate is no…
John Knight: how to get the right people on the bus
Jim Collins taught us about getting the right people on the bus, but businessDEPOT'S John Knight says there's…
Great expectations: Why real estate and pets aren’t that different
What do pets and real estate have in common? Caroline Bolderston says it's a lot. In this column…
Want to be a great leader? Focus on the followers
Great leaders wouldn't exist without inspiring people to follow them. Here, Kolmeo Chief Executive Officer Scott Bateman explains…
Collaboration nation: Tech tools to help you communicate better
When it comes to managing a team, you need the best tools available to ensure you are efficient and…
One simple step to take today to future proof your agency
Principals spend years building their client database, getting their brand out there, and improving their suite of frequent-use…
Will there be a real estate lockdown legacy in Sydney and Melbourne?
Property market commentator Simon Pressley has warned of a lockdown legacy in the making due to the exodus…
Why Walt Disney is my inspiration: Jo-Anne Oliveri
Jo-Anne Oliveri says Walt Disney provided sound inspiration for her property management career.
Jet Xavier: How to eliminate distractions for good
For many of us, boosting productivity is high on our list of priorities. However, as top mindset coach…
Driving a successful culture: Hannah Gill
How :Different will impact traditional property management: Tiffany Bowtell
Property Management expert Tiffany Bowtell shares her insights on :Different's $25M joint venture partnership with CBA, announced last…
Pancho Mehrotra: Why you hesitate to plan your business and life goals
Although we can spend months or more researching our holiday destination, most of us consider planning our goals…
The problem with trust accounts: Scott Bateman
Kolmeo's CEO Scott Bateman explains the importance of maintaining transparency in real estate and why trust accounts should…
Ditch ASAP: How to create a new language for urgency
If you see or hear the words 'Urgent!', 'now', 'immediately' or the acronym 'ASAP' often used, you may…
The four areas of real estate leadership you need to get right: Andrew Acton
When it comes to how we define success in real estate, it’s easy to get bogged down in…
James Nihill: Unlocking rental growth in a post-COVID world
Patrick Leo Property Experts managing director, James Nihill, has shared his insights into maintaining and expanding rental growth…