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Oliver Lavers: The $906 Coffee and Other Expensive Mistakes
Intro: Thirteen years ago, Oliver Lavers was earning just $40K a year, borrowing money to get around, and ready to walk away from real estate. Today, he brings in $5 million in annual commissions. The turning point? A breakdown that forced him to get crystal clear on his “why” - and commit like never before.
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Instagram Queen: The Real Estate Agent Who Built an $800 Million Empire One Post at a Time
Lana Samuels transformed her Instagram into a powerful marketing tool, generating over $800 million in sales. By treating social media as a business platform, she sold a $7.1 million property off-market through a single post, emphasizing the importance of online presence and storytelling in real estate.
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33 Top Tips from AREC 2025 Day 1
From Will Guidara's hospitality magic to surfing champion Mark Mathews' lessons on commitment, AREC 2025 delivered game-changing insights for agents ready to rise above the noise. These 33 distilled strategies cut through the fluff—covering everything from negotiating fearlessly and protecting your energy to turning social media into a profit engine. Whether you're battling market uncertainty or building unshakeable client relationships,…
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Kamala Harris: The Vice-President who ate ‘No’ for breakfast tells real estate agents how to win
The 49th Vice President shared hard-won lessons from staring down Wall Street's biggest players, offering real estate professionals a blueprint for turning rejection into negotiation gold through preparation and genuine empathy.
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The traits separating elite from average agents
Top real estate agents succeed through clarity of vision, a strong professional identity, and disciplined resilience, emphasizing self-belief and daily improvement over technical skills alone. Walker's approach encourages agents to focus on internal growth to enhance their professional relationships and success.
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Entrepreneur’s rejection formula for real estate success
Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur and host of The Diary of a CEO podcast, has revealed how the failure of his first business laid the groundwork for everything that followed. Speaking at AREC, the Social Chain founder told agents that learning to listen to customers—and reframing rejection as part of the process—was what changed the game.
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What a $2 hot dog can teach real estate agents about unforgettable service
At AREC, restaurateur and hospitality expert Will Guidara shared how a $2 street hot dog—served at a Michelin-starred restaurant—became the most talked-about moment of his career. His message to real estate agents was clear: success doesn’t come from following the script, but from delivering moments so thoughtful they become unforgettable.
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Execution over ego: Josh Phegan’s blueprint for thriving when every day brings something new
Josh Phegan opened his AREC keynote with a blunt assessment of why some agents are struggling ... and it’s not the market.
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Property agents told to stop being “good” if they want to succeed
Real estate agents must evolve beyond being merely "good" to achieve success, as mediocrity leads to poor results. Motivational speaker Robin Banks emphasises that success is 80% psychology and advocates for mental training to enhance performance.
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The Harcourts Foundation supports Circus Quirkus and the Immune Deficiencies Foundation Australia
The Harcourts Foundation has announced its support for Circus Quirkus, a cherished annual event that brings joy, wonder, and lasting memories to children with special needs and those experiencing disadvantage.
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REIV CEO Kelly Ryan stepping down
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is undergoing significant leadership changes with Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ryan stepping down from her position to pursue personal business interests.
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Robyn Agius: Giving back while building success in Mackay’s Pioneer Valley
Mackay real estate agent Robyn Agius has built a thriving business while donating $1,000 from every sale to local schools and charities. After questioning traditional commission splits, she joined Area Specialist to take control of her career and community impact. "When you're not giving half your earnings to your agency, you can help a lot of people."
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Australia features in global real estate ranks
When Denver-based REMAX LLC recently announced its Top 100 and Top 50 rankings for January to end of March this year, Morningside agent, Kylee Harnisch, received the outstanding accolade of being named in the top 100 REMAX agents worldwide.
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Australian Airbnb owners on alert as Spain removes 65,000 illegal listings
A landmark court ruling has forced Airbnb to remove tens of thousands of illegal tourist accommodation listings in Spain, leaving Australian short-term rental owners nervous about a potential similar crackdown.
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The hidden costs of poor commercial property management
Commercial property investors who cut corners on management are risking significant financial losses and legal complications, according to industry experts.
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Harcourts International announces new era of leadership
Harcourts International, the globally renowned real estate brand with over 135 years of success, is proud to announce a pivotal moment in its history.
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Gold Coast real estate stalwart to lead Ray White Main Beach
With four decades of experience working in the real estate industry, Michael Willems and wife Dayna Willems have taken over ownership of Ray White Main Beach.
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NSW housing reforms showing promise but remain off target
The NSW Government has increased the speed of planning approvals, but remain a long way off meeting housing targets.
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Aussie eye interstate moves as cost-of-living pressures bite
A growing number of Australians are considering packing up and moving interstate, as cost-of-living pressures force workers to reassess where and how they live.
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RBA rate cut drops — what it means for the market
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 3.8% in a move widely anticipated by economists.
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Western Sydney faces a severe housing shortage as construction lags
Western Sydney is experiencing a critical housing delivery crisis with construction falling dramatically short of what's needed to accommodate projected population growth.
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Is Trump driving house price growth? Auction day clearance rates show increasing momentum
Australia's housing market responds dramatically to global Trump effect, with auction clearance rates hitting 72% in May—the highest since early 2022.
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Home listings spike in the US as cautious buyers keep market in check
The US housing market is showing signs of renewed seller confidence this spring, but buyers remain wary, according to the latest Zillow market report.
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Vero Business Pack now available through BizCover
BizCover expands its online business insurance offerings with Vero Business Pack, providing Australian SMEs with comprehensive coverage for businesses with up to 200 employees and $20 million turnover.
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Mark McGoldrick claims the 2025 Auctioneering title
Mark McGoldrick of New Zealand has been crowned the 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Champion at the prestigious AUSTROS competition held in Adelaide this week.
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Why global investors are betting big on our student housing boom
Australia's purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is expected to continue to draw substantial international investment as the country's universities climb global rankings and international student numbers reach historic highs.
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Finder survey: 88% of economists tip rate cut as housing sector watches closely
A rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) looks increasingly likely next week, with 88% of economists and experts predicting a decrease, according to the latest Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey.
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From Vision to Reality: How Matterport’s AI Innovations Are Reshaping Property
Matterport's Project Genesis is transforming property marketing with AI that understands physical spaces in three dimensions, allowing buyers to visualise renovations, explore interactive property guides, and see design possibilities in photorealistic 3D.
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Regional Queensland the top spot for families leaving the major cities
Regional Queensland has emerged as Australia's most popular destination for relocating families, with 2.48 families moving in for every one that leaves, according to new research analysing over 41,000 family moves across the country.
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Buyers want quiet streets, formal rooms, and a bedroom for every child: LJ Hooker survey
Personal space, traditional layouts, and community appeal are shaping homebuying decisions in 2025, according to new research from LJ Hooker.
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Nine in ten Kiwi property owners still making a profit, despite market challenges
Despite a softening property market, the vast majority of New Zealand property sellers are still walking away with solid gains, according to the latest Pain and Gain report from Cotality.
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Some of the biggest names in real estate join forces with View Media Group
View Media Group is shaking up the vendor marketing space, signing a wave of premium agencies to its fast-growing view.resi platform.
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Dexter Prack back at Ray White
Ray White Victoria has announced that the Judd White Group, one of Melbourne's most successful real estate agencies, has joined the Ray White family.
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CPA Australia warns agents: Don’t take tax advice from TikTok ‘finfluencers’
Just in time for tax season, CPA Australia is calling out TikTok “finfluencers” for peddling dodgy deduction advice.
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Sarah Savio’s journey from paddocks to pinnacle
Twelve years ago, Sarah Savio was immersed in animal science studies at university, specialising in horses and dreaming of a career in the equine world.
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