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The big PropTech trends of 2023
There’s a great saying that ‘constraint breeds creativity’ and we’ve certainly seen that in the real estate industry’s embrace of PropTech over recent years.
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How downtime can help you re-energise, refocus, and revitalise
It's fair to say the past year has been a bit of a rollercoaster. After a heady start, the market has altered and chances are you've had little time for a break to reflect on the whirlwind of the past 24 months.
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Record-breaking results: how Marcus Chiminello set two state records in one week
It’s not every week you set two Victorian property price records within the space of just a couple of days.
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Top 5 marketing tips for savvy agents
There are tens of thousands of real estate agents in Australia, so how do you make sure your name is top of mind when a vendor decides it’s time to sell?
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Distressed property sales could increase next year: HTW
The end of many borrowers' fixed-rate loan term in 2023 is expected to present a significant challenge for real estate values, according to a new report.
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5 steps you can take now to make this holiday break super productive
The traditional ‘off season’, when activity in the world of real estate drops over the Christmas slowdown, could be the best time to capitalise on a captive audience.
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Connect, play, dance: Managing the change mindset with Jet Xavier
Managing change is one of the biggest challenges for leaders today,so it's probably time we change our mindset and learn to master it.
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Are you ready to seize the day?
There are two words that spring to mind as we round out this real estate year and prepare to head into the next - 'Carpe Diem'.
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The power of positive energy: Mark McLeod
I firmly believe that if you don’t feel really excited about your chances of selling a home, it will be hard to find someone who is really excited about buying it. While visiting many offices across our network and sitting down to discuss stock management, the first thing I look for is how agents are reacting to their stock. If…
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From new languages to smarter appointment setting, here’s what Propic’s AI service picked up in 2022
When you started 2022, did you think you’d finish the year with an Artificial Intelligence concierge with the ability to tell you who to call and when to call to secure your next vendor and listing?
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Make your marketing meaningful: Hannah Gill
When it comes to a customer’s perception of a business or brand, and their choice of who to engage with when buying a product or service, there are obvious considerations in their decision-making process. Price and perception of value aside, these often include the business’s online presence, customer reviews, prospective customers’ experiences, and recommendations from people they know and trust.…
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11 ways to boost wellbeing in the workplace: Marnie Beauchamp
Real estate is widely recognised as a 24/7 industry, which often contributes to burnout and mental illness. In addition to long hours, it’s an industry filled with a never-ending roller coaster of emotions. There are ups and downs, wins and losses, acceptance and a lot of rejection. It probably comes as no surprise that poor mental health has taken a…
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Why you shouldn’t go for a stand-alone micro agent model
Don’t settle for the easy quick fix single-agent model, advises Explore Property CEO, Andrew Acton, who says it’s not a good long-term strategy. Agents who decide to operate under a single-agent model could be missing out on key future economic benefits, a leading real estate expert has warned.Explore Property CEO Andrew Acton said that while a single-agent model – where…
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Top 5 social media tips for 2023
You know you should be on social media as a real estate agent. Everyone says so.
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The actions that achieve results
Right about now the end of the year feels tantalisingly close. There are just a few weekends of open homes prior to Christmas, and then it’s time to start afresh in the new year ahead. But as you start that planning for next year and where you intend to direct your attention to hit the ground running, keep the 80/20…
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Angela Duncan: The art of letting go
Angela Duncan knows first-hand that If you want to grow any type of business, you need to be able to find ways to fire yourself from the non-dollar-productive roles that are taking up all your time.
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The power of people: Jodie Stainton on leadership, legacy and forging lasting relationships
After playing key roles in some of the nation's top property management divisions and growing businesses from scratch, Jodie Stainton is uniquely positioned in her understanding of what’s needed to succeed in property management and take businesses to the next level.
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Darren Krakowiak: how you can become a better leader
Leadership is relevant to everyone in commercial real estate.
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Brock Rodwell: why real estate and superyachts go hand-in-hand
Elton John, David Beckham and Charles LeClerc are just a few of the big names Brock Rodwell has sold luxury yachts to over the years.
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Michelle Bowden: how to overcome your fear of public speaking
You know the feeling. Your body overloads with adrenaline, your skin feels like it’s on fire, your muscles deaden, and your heart thumps like you’ve been shocked with a mild electric current!
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Cherie Humel: helping good people become great
Clarke & Humel Property Principal, Cherie Humel discusses why culture is essential, how to ensure a productive team environment and how to correct conflict. Describe the culture in your business?1. Success together Together we can help each other shine and achieve our ambitions. 2. Relentless drive We are determined to achieve the best for our clients and maintain high service…
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Manos Findikakis: little by little, a little becomes a lot
Does this scenario sound at all familiar? It's 9am on Monday and your call-back list is in front of you.
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UrbanX named 24th fastest growing new company in Australia by AFR
Revolutionising an industry is no easy task but it’s a challenge that UrbanX has taken on. And they are off to a flying start being named #24 in the Australian Financial Review’s illustrious Fast Starters list.
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Is there a better approach to property management?
As the mediator between the needs of a landlord and those of the tenant, property management has never been real estate’s easiest gig.
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7 steps to design your ideal business
Business ‘by design’ means planning every tangible and intangible area of your property management business so all elements are working towards realising your vision and achieving long-term success. Jo-Anne Oliveri explains.
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How to grow your business by becoming a property development expert
The Australian property market has experienced lows, highs and periods of uncertainty.
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How to make the most of the hours in your day: Caroline Bolderston
One of the laments regularly heard in real estate is that there is never enough time in the day, says Coach Caroline Bolderston. How well are you managing your diary?
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Rooms to spare: Andrew Cocks
Australia’s housing crisis is a bit of a misnomer really. What we are really suffering is a housing to household mismatch where large family homes that were once occupied by several people now accommodate just two.
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How to keep up the momentum until the end of the year
With Christmas just around the corner, you have the choice to stretch or coast towards the finish line.
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Seven ways PropTech can fix the skilled labour shortage
We are all aware of the skilled labour shortage facing Australian businesses, particularly with labour markets tightening in recent months.
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How to give your team and clients the perfect Christmas gift
The gift giving season that is Christmas, the end of the year and New Year is almost upon us and one dilemma real estate agents often find themselves in is wondering what on earth to give as a gift.
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Property styling tips for Christmas 2022
With only a month to go until Christmas, property stylist Justine Wilson says this year is all about gold and silver and getting your furry friends involved.
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The top 5 hurdles to outsourcing and how to overcome them
Tech training and office outsourcing expert Tiffany Bowtell offers five key tips to real estate professionals for a smooth and secure operation incorporating overseas-based virtual assistants.
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Insurance isn’t immune to rising costs
Insurance is great protection for all sorts of life’s curve balls, but one thing it can’t protect us – or the industry itself from – is rising costs.
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The importance of listening: Kelley Seaton
The Leasing Network Owner and Director Kelley Seaton has been in property management for 27 years and finds the role as fulfilling now as she did on her first day.
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