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Darren Krakowiak: when ‘no’ means ‘not right now’ in commercial real estate
Hearing the word 'no' many times is not something that most of us enjoy, but it is a rite of passage on the road to success in commercial real estate.
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Want to be wealthy? What real estate agents can learn from three Aussie billionaires
As the saying goes, success leaves clues. In a recent AFR article three of Australia’s wealthiest people - Gerry Harvey (Harvey Norman), Jack Cowin (Hungry Jacks), and John Van Lieshout (Super A-mart) - shared their advice on making your money work for you.
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Grey matters: Why buyers will pay more for dark grey interiors
Dusky, dramatic walls are transforming the real estate market as buyers bid more for homes adorned with dark grey interiors.
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Breaking barriers: embrace the possible and ignite success
Overcoming setbacks is part and parcel of life as a real estate agent, but you don't have to face the challenges alone.
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Master your mind on the path to prosperity
If you're looking to unravel the science behind personal achievement and the path to prosperity, then Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill, is your how-to guide.
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How going live can get you more referrals
It’s no secret, I love digital marketing for growing rent rolls.
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Three times real estate businesses should think insurance
From managing multiple clients amid market uncertainty to negotiations and contracts, running a real estate business can be stressful.
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Thankyou Water: from big ideas to bigger impacts
You may think you're just one person and you can't make a big difference in the world, but Thankyou Water creator Daniel Flynn is proof the opposite is true.
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5 lessons from Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead
Brene Brown's book, Dare to Lead, is a transformative read that explores the essence of effective leadership in today's complex and rapidly changing world.
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Managing an Airbnb? These are your insurance options…
It’s hard to believe that it has been just over a decade since Airbnb launched in Australia.
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Transforming business and lives: Delivering Happiness unveiled
Tony Hsieh's Delivering Happiness teaches readers a treasure trove of valuable lessons that can transform their approach to business and life.
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The simple way to solve your clients’ struggles with ChatGPT
Using artificial intelligence to save you time, help you seal deals and boost profits is likely easier than you think.
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Australian employees battle high stress levels and ‘quiet quitting’ phenomenon
Australian employees are among the world’s most stressed and engage in ‘quiet quitting’ at work at a significantly higher percentage than the world average, according to new analysis. The State of the Global Workplace 2023 Report shows 47 per cent of Australian workers experienced stress during much of their working day compared to the global average of 44 per cent.…
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Alice Geddes: a taste for success
When Alice Geddes first dreamt of her ideal career, real estate never came into the picture.
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Fiona Blayney: silencing digital distractions
Balancing work and family while working from home can be difficult, especially with constant digital distractions. Fiona Blayney offers her top three tips for reducing distractions and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
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Mel Robbins reveals four key insights to overcome procrastination
You've got a huge listing presentation tomorrow but rather than preparing for it, you spend an hour scrolling through social media.
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Seize the season: why winter is the perfect time to showcase properties
Each winter, agents begin to stockpile listing opportunities. They nurture sellers through the middle of the year with a plan to launch to market on September 1.
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Don’t take a pocket knife to a gunfight
Armed with the power of Artificial Intelligence, the real estate industry is poised for a radical transformation. Scott Bateman, CEO of Kolmeo, shows how AI is not just a tool, but the foundation of a revolutionary business model.
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How to make your property listings stand out
Branding, marketing, and advertising are three terms that often get confused.
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3 game-changing AI prompts to save you time and money.
Have you heard about the latest AI but are not too sure what ChatGPT does or how it can help you in your real estate business?
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RBA’s risky gamble: interest rate hikes aimed at damaging the economy
Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe and his board have pushed up interest rates yet again – for the twelfth time in 14 months – because they want to damage the economy further.
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From cold to sold: master the art of winter home styling for a hot sale
Selling a home during the winter season may seem challenging, but with the right preparation, you can showcase any property's unique charm and make it stand out in the market.
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Ryan Serhant’s five ‘big money’ real estate tips
He's the biggest real estate agent on the planet and Ryan Serhant didn't disappoint when he joined 4000 Australian real estate professionals at AREC 2023.
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How to save and grow your rent roll when your landlords are selling
The real estate market is changing so much right now. Between interest rate rises, cost of living, and the massive changes happening in renting laws across the states, you might have noticed that more of your landlords are considering selling their investment properties.
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Our top picks from the AREC 2023 Expo Hall
The Expo Hall at AREC is always a favourite with principals, agents and property managers alike, this year was no exception. Whether you were looking for innovative solutions to streamline your property management processes, or new ways to generate sales leads and listings, there was something to suit every need among this year’s exhibitors. There was plenty of innovation on…
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Reclaiming lost productivity in a real estate office
Too much to do and too little time.
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Drive, dedication and data: how David Eastway built his real estate career
When most people job hunt they turn to employment portals, job agencies or recruiters, but not David Eastway.
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Balancing AI and Humanity in real estate: The PAIRS Pathway to Success
The 30th of November last year heralded the beginning of a new industrial revolution - the age of AI.
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Deepak Chopra: the secret to happiness
Whether it's selling 300 properties, writing a certain figure in GCI, spending more time with family or building up your fitness, author and alternative medicine pioneer Deepak Chopra asserts the pursuit of happiness is behind all that we do.
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The real estate success secret that no-one wants to hear
I’m often asked ‘what’s the secret to real estate success?’. After all, surely there’s a magic bullet that guarantees a great career.
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What you need to know about Simon Sinek’s book Start with Why
In real estate you often hear coaches tout, "Understand 'why'" or "Find your 'why'," but what does that mean?
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Matt Lahood: Why I love Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of my all-time favourites because it relates so well to what real estate agents do, or should be doing.
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Tech versus touch: finding real estate harmony
Christian Lous Lange wisely said, “Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master”.
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Why property managers are losing thousands in management fees
Technology has helped transform the property management industry, making us far more efficient than ever before, but it’s also become somewhat of a double-edged sword and inadvertently resulted in many agencies sitting on a goldmine of unclaimed fees each year.
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Matt Lahood: The power of super teams
In the real estate industry, having a high-performing team structure is a game-changer for agents. A super team can help you scale, boost customer service and recharge. The Agency's Matt Lahood explains the collective approach, including how you can secure greater market share.
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