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The costly mistakes holding agents back
Discover how to overcome real estate agent inefficiencies with structured systems and technology. Boost productivity, streamline tasks, and grow your business. Learn more!
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How Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping real estate
Katrina Tarrant, CEO Harcourts NSW on what the next generation really wants and how we need to change our sales approach.
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Joel Davoren: The growing impact of seller regulations on investors
Joel Davoren, Managing Director of RE/MAX Australia, believes there is a "seismic shift" in real estate, where the traditional "buyer beware" approach is transitioning to "seller beware".
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Andy Reid: “Let’s talk about mental health in real estate”
We’ve had lots of chat around the topic of mental health recently, and some amazing efforts have been made to improve, support and mentor those in the industry when it comes to their mental wellbeing such as the RISE Initiative & the associated ‘Real Care’ app which has just had an upgrade to its user experience.
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What impact will the permanent underquoting taskforce have in Victoria?
Consumer Affairs in VIC drew a bit of a line in the sand this week, declaring that their 2-year taskforce ‘trial’ to police underquoting challenges was a success and they were making the taskforce a permanent fixture in their outfit.
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Gavin Rubinstein and Mark McLeod on business, friendship and powerful profiles
In the world of Australian real estate, where the stakes are high and competition is fierce, Gavin Rubinstein has carved out a niche that few can rival.
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Scott Bateman: Unlocking business success by asking the Five Whys
Are you asking the right questions?
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Kristen Porter: Fair Work Act changes – do you know if your team member is an employee or a contractor?
Running a real estate business can be a bit like walking a tightrope, especially when it comes to figuring out whether a team member is an employee or an independent contractor.
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Seller’s agents and buyer’s agents: Collaborating for mutual success
The concept of a buyer’s agent is relatively new to most Australians.
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Eliza Owen: Does tenancy reform spook investors?
Tenancy reform is making headlines this week after the NSW government announced a ban on 'no grounds' evictions.
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The intersection of AI and PropTech: a deep dive into current innovations and future prospects
The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and property technology (PropTech) is dramatically reshaping the landscape of the real estate industry.
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Nerida Conisbee: House prices will continue to rise until construction woes end
Construction problems started during the pandemic, with blocked supply chains and high levels of global demand that meant the price of materials increased.
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Adrian Knowles: 20 seconds of courage
It's a modest slice of time—just 20 seconds out of the thousands that tick by in a day.
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What if the Reserve Bank itself has been feeding inflation? An economist explains
Here’s something for the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia to ponder as it meets next month to set interest rates.
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Stuck in a real estate rut? Here’s why you should lace up and level up
Every morning, I face off against a familiar foe: the first kilometre of my run.
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Honouring ANZAC Day: Drawing inspiration from gratitude
As ANZAC Day approaches, it serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by our brave service men and women who have defended our freedoms and way of life.
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Population problems: 10 ways to accommodate 13 million more people
The latest population projections from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have just been released and, while getting long-term projections correct is notoriously difficult, the reality is that in the next 48 years we are very likely to have a much bigger Australia.
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Avi Khan: Why grit outshines gimmicks in real estate
Many real estate agents are in constant pursuit of a single silver bullet to stand out from the crowd, a quick fix to differentiate themselves in a highly competitive industry.
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Samantha Xerri: the real power of property management
I get it, property management scares you.
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Shane Kempton: How to be happier right now
As you read this, gym memberships are going through the roof, people are bringing soup and protein shakes to work, sales of nonalcoholic drinks are increasing, and goals to have the 'best year ever' are being set far and wide.
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Leanne Pilkington: Interest rates, supply challenges and emerging real estate trends in 2024
In the throes of 2024, the Australian real estate market faces a critical juncture, challenged by the ebb and flow of interest rates and pressing supply issues. Here, Laing+Simmons Chief Executive Officer and Real Estate Institute of Australia President, Leanne Pilkington, reveals why this pivotal moment will demand unprecedented adaptability and strategic foresight from buyers, sellers, investors and agents alike.
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14 tips to keep you on track when the latest real estate prospecting trend comes knocking
Being a top-tier real estate agent is a simple business. Why? Because there’s just one thing you need to do to succeed. But, we easily lose sight of this.
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The psychological exodus: losing momentum before the Christmas break
As the holiday season approaches and the prospect of the Christmas break looms, it is not uncommon for us to mentally check out and lose momentum in the days leading up to the end of the working year.
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Nerida Conisbee: Canberra tops the country for economic growth
It was a great year for mining, we were all travelling again and population growth surged.
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Nerida Consibee: property market predictions for 2024
Despite rapidly rising interest rates and strong population growth, a lack of homes coming to market and overall housing shortages led to big increases in both prices and rents across Australia in 2023.
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Why further RBA interest rate hikes are less likely now than even 1 week ago
Since Australia’s Reserve Bank hiked interest rates two weeks ago, there have been two important developments – one in the United States and the other in the United Kingdom.
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Kylie Dulhunty: Write your way to productivity
In an age obsessed with digital solutions, the real key to productivity may be as simple as pen and paper.
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Will taxing short stays boost long-term rental supply? Other policies would achieve more
The Victorian government, like many governments around the world, has announced new regulations on short-stay accommodation.
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Australia lags behind when it comes to building enough homes
We aren’t quite the worst country in the world for not building enough homes.
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How to publish content marketing every single day without running out of ideas
In the real estate industry, you need to put your name in front of potential vendors all the time to create brand recognition and build trust.
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Nerida Conisbee: Construction cost crisis nears its end
Construction cost increases have been a major driver of inflation and a big problem for housing supply.
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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 was a member.
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Nerida Conisbee: Will house prices drop now that supply is increasing?
House prices have been rising across Australia since the start of the year.
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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 assess the value of each.
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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 is timely to have a look at how Australia compares to the rest of the world for rental affordability.
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