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.
Super-productive out of the office
Matt Lahood explains how to mould your ideal week and stay productive when you're not tied to a…
Protecting your property from Mother Nature: Sharon Fox-Slater
When it comes to natural disasters, Australia scores the trifecta – bushfires, cyclones and storms. With the weather…
Ellen Bathgate: The three best tech tools for growing a rent roll
Technology can play a vital role in growing your rent roll and contrary to popular opinion, it doesn't…
Manos Findikakis: Building a service-centric brand
Creating customers for life, raving fans, and customer loyalty are all terms used to describe the kind of…
Joel Davoren: Make auctions comfortable for buyers
With record prices being achieved across much of Australia’s real estate market over the past year, the popularity…
Matt Lahood shares five tips that will pave the way for real estate success
He's one of the most well-known real estate figures in the country and The Agency’s Chief Executive Officer…
Stronger together: Michelle May
Selling agents and buyer's agents have a unique relationship in the real estate industry. But rather than being…
Manos Findikakis: Attracting and retaining great talent
Google the title of this article and you will receive more than 40,000,000 results, illustrating the sheer volume…
Safeguard your legal liability: Sharon Fox-Slater
As a property manager, you are expected to reduce the risk associated with a landlord’s investment. But what…
Manos Findikakis: Build an empire
When you set an audacious goal to 'build an empire,' every day becomes day one. On day one,…
Jet Xavier: Life in harmony
Creating the perfect life balance of living, playing and working can be hard work. If just one element…
Champions of service: Claudio Encina
Claudio Encina explains how you can use technology to create certainty in times of change and use this…
The home renovation equation: A personal finance expert explains
Home renovation has long been something of a national sport for many Australians, but community demand for home…
Caroline Bolderston: Avoiding mixed messages
Getting your message across in a clear, succinct and polite fashion can be difficult at the best of…
Manos Findikakis: Does your vision of the future excite you?
I must admit, I entered the real estate industry in 2003 with lots and lots of apprehension. I,…
Who comes first: The customer or your team?
It's a myth that all business is good business. Difficult clients can cost you time, money and sap…
How to avoid little white lies
A new report shows the perception of real estate agents as unethical is slowly, and rightly, changing. With…
Tech choices that buy you time: Michael Choi
Technology is fast eroding the geographical boundaries of the traditional agent farm area. Area Specialist founder Michael Choi…
Stepping outside my comfort zone: Leanne Pilkington
Leanne Pilkington is known for being a polished presenter and confident public speaker. But when she challenged herself…
Wasted time, energy and missed opportunities: Manos Findikakis
Early in your real estate career you can be forgiven for not understanding how your business really works.…
Shane Kempton: Positive mental attitude (in three simple steps!)
With our negative thoughts being up to seven times more influential on our state of mind than their…
Off the leash and on the lease – the pros and cons of pets in rentals
COVID-19 has sparked unprecedented demand for furry house mates. In fact, since 2012, more than 50,000 pets were…
Nick Brown: The reality of reviews
A property manager's job is never easy, but what happens when a bad review turns up online? Nick…
Joel Davoren: When is it wrong to focus on bragging rights?
Real estate as an industry is very focused on talking about records, and now more than ever! We…
Manos Findikakis: Leads, leads and more leads
Early in my real estate career, I heard this statement from a good friend & colleague which really…
Imogen Callister: Mastering content curation
Standing out in the social media crowd is essential for your personal and business brand. Imogen Callister takes…
Andrew Cocks: First-home buyers seize the moment
In the past few months, calls for the Reserve Bank to 'do something' about runaway house prices have…
Image of health: How a new model helped group reach new heights
It’s clear there is strong demand from agents keen to create their own success, with our agency team…