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ANZ innovation division launches digital offer solution Propps
A new white-labelled digital offer management solution for the real estate industry was released yesterday, allowing agents to generate legally binding offers directly from their own website and manage the process between buyer and vendors. …
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The real cost of cheap vs affordable CRMs
Bargain hunters. You know the type. The ones who go with the discount agent who’s more than willing to shave 0.75 per cent off their comms. …
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realestate.com.au sets early records in 2021; launches new brand campaign
realestate.com.au have reported an all-time record of more than 128 million visits* to the site over January 2021. Meanwhile, the brand has launched its new autumn campaign which talks to its audience leadership position and the personalisation features of the realestate.com.au experience. REA Group Executive Manager – Consumer Marketing, Sarah Myers, … …
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Construction of new homes to hit record high in 2021
A record number of almost 130,000 detached homes are anticipated to commence construction in 2021. …
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Homely Instant List an instant hit at Transform
Transform 2021 participants have been given a sneak peek of homely.com.au's newest marketing product, with the real estate portal giving attendees an exclusive first look at the Instant List. …
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REA announces first-half results, new partnerships
Realestate.com.au today announced its results for the first half-year ended December 31, 2020, delivering a strong performance despite volatile market conditions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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Agents for change hit milestone as Zango celebrates first birthday
Canberra-based property-listing portal, Zango, has just turned one, with the locally owned and operated business celebrating the anniversary of its go-live date on Wednesday. …
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Rex Software online learning program aims to foster closer ties with users
Real estate industry CRM platform Rex Software has just announced a new initiative to give agents a boost, with a free two-month program aimed at helping better integrate technology into their businesses to drive productivity and build better relationships with clients. …
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Domain announces partnership with Fintech to provide VPA for sellers
Enterprise payments fintech, Limepay, has been selected by Domain Group to jointly deliver a bespoke buy now play later product called “MarketNow” with Australia’s leading property marketplace, Domain (ASX:DHG). MarketNow is a secure online payment gateway that allows real estate agencies to collect the total marketing costs from owners upfront when selling their… …
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Cops called after ‘too busy’ home open
Have you ever had home opens so busy, the neighbours suspect foul play and call the cops? Adam Whitford of Xceed Real Estate was in disbelief when SWAT police turned up at the property he was selling, 5 Pebble Beach Edge, in Connolly Western Australia. The three-bedroom property was a… …
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Home Live develops a purpose-built streaming platform likened to “Zoom” for the real estate industry
Extreme isolation and social-distancing measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have made remote communication tools such as video conferencing no longer a nice-to-have. When it comes to the real estate industry, Home Live Co-Founder and CEO Luke Watson shared results from a recent study conducted by Home Live which revealed … …
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:Different appoints first Head of Leasing and launches rent roll management service
Australian property management company, :Different has appointed seasoned real estate expert Kasey McDonald to the newly-created role of Head of Leasing. …
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Domain to close the door on private landlords
Domain is making some major changes to its self-service ads offering. …
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Inhabit software launches free real estate QR check-in for open homes
Like the MiniDisc and the Beta Video, the QR code seemed destined to be another technology that never quite caught on. Then, the pandemic hit and the QR code was suddenly everywhere. The contactless nature and simplicity of the technology means it’s COVID-safe and everyone can use it. Bill Shields … …
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New webinar to help real estate agents build profitable strategic partnerships
O*NO Legal services led by real estate lawyer Kristen Porter have today announced a new webinar called 'Skyrocket for Real Estate'. The series is designed for principals and senior managers looking to smash their revenue goals - or who are looking to go out on their own. Ms Porter, who… …
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Domain to offer a real estate marketing edge with new ‘Early Access’ product
Domain has announced the launch of Early Access, a tool they say will help agents build interest and demand for their vendor’s property before the traditional marketing campaign begins. The product has been designed to add a touchpoint to the traditional sales process which can take some time between the agency … …
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How to turn a $35K marketing budget into $300,000
On the back of some tricky times for sales agents, marketing strategies have been playing a more important role than we’ve seen for many years. Tulo Sila, leading sales agent from Upstate on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, has started to generate some impressive results for his vendors, thanks to the ability … …
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Samsung and Microsoft collaborate to deliver smart property management of the future
Microsoft and Samsung announced a new partnership Monday to build technology for the real estate industry. This collaboration, combining smart appliances and digital cloud technologies, aims at helping to drive improved building operations and maintenance, along with creating better experiences for both service technicians and residents. This new strategic alliance, with pilots … …
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Openn Negotiation launches in New Zealand
Online selling method, Openn Negotiation, has launched into New Zealand with Carl McNulty of First National Cromwell officially the first agent to use the platform. Mr McNulty has just listed 12C McFelin Road, Cromwell, and is excited to pioneer the selling method following its success in the Australian market. “I … …
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Will Ainsworth joins Openn Negotiation
Online selling platform Openn Negotiation has appointed Will Ainsworth, former Principal of McGrath Geelong, as Head of Growth & Training for Australia and New Zealand. Mr Ainsworth was the top selling agent for the McGrath network in Victoria for the last three years, maintaining an impressive record of more than … …
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Report reveals lead indicators for property market’s return to form
A long-term study by MCG Quantity Surveyors is helping define investor trends which will flag the property market’s bounce back after COVID-19. MCG’s 1000 Assets report is a progressive, four-year analysis of investor direction and sentiment between January 2016 and December 2019. The report also took a pre-COVID snapshot of ‘normal market’ trends in … …
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Coping through COVID: tools to help you list and sell
Online auctions, virtual property tours and eSignatures are the new normal for selling houses. As agents, vendors and buyers adjust, selecting the right marketing tools could be the difference between a successful sale and a withdrawn property. Nailing the digital experience can be expensive. Creating high quality video, virtual reality … …
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Openn Negotiation announces partnership with Think Conveyancing
In these challenging times of COVID-19 and the government restrictions surrounding property transactions, many agents have turned to technology to keep things moving. As both Openn Negotiation and Think Conveyancing facilitate digital sales, they’ve teamed up during this time to provide agents and clients with a safe way to transact property. Openn Negotiations Chief Executive… …
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Using online sales platforms during COVID-19: words of advice.
With the growing number of COVID-19 cases each day, agents are being forced to limit interactions, physical contact and social gatherings: all staples on every agent’s to-do list. For an industry whose lifeblood is dealing with people, this is a huge curveball to overcome for the real estate sector – … …
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Victorian property sells $52k over reserve with Openn Negotiation
Online real estate auction platform Openn Negotiation has reported a successful weekend as the industry turns to the online realm for property auctions. Open Negotiation said its first sale for the weekend occurred at 6pm Friday night, shepherding in a positive weekend of activity. “34 Maitland Street, Geelong West, Victoria … …
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realestate.com.au to defer price changes; postpone customer events; assures customers of support through “unprecedented conditions”
As the spread of COVID-19 continues to impact the global community, REA has announced this morning they will postpone customer events and provide additional support customers where possible during this time. A statement from Group CEO Owen Wilson this morning said, “We are focused on the health and safety of … …
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Relationships in real estate in an era of PropTech
Over the last decade, PropTech has been changing the way the real estate industry operates, but at its core, property is about people. It’s always been said that real estate is a relationships business and even with the influx of PropTech firms that make transactions both easier and more transparent, … …
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Domain lodges complaint on Canberra competitor
Zango, the recently launched portal in Canberra has already attracted the ire of local competitor Allhomes, with the former filing an injunction for false and misleading advertising. The injunction, filed in the Federal Court within one day of the portal's launch asks the startup to cease using a variety of marketing statements including: Zango is… …
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2020 – New decade, new challenges: How to stay relevant in the digital age
If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that the real estate industry is changing – and it’s happening fast. The rate of change is only accelerating and without a doubt will continue to do so in the decade ahead. Driven by new expectations of competitive pricing yet 24/7 … …
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realestateview.com.au announces Antony Catalano as newest board member
realestateview.com.au announced the appointment of Antony Catalano as a board member. Catalano and his business partner, Alex Waislitz, now hold the largest interest in realesteview.com.au with an economic stake of 26 percent. This is another venture for the pair who are currently growing their media portfolio alongside the recent acquisition of Australian Community Media (ACM)… …
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Vic Real Estate Group turns to Acquire platform for advertising feedback
Greg Hocking Real Estate has announced a partnership with The Today Business to deliver a new approach in real estate advertising to its clients. Greg Hocking Real Estate CEO Greg Hocking said advertising was a significant portion of the total spend of most real estate sales campaigns, but there was … …
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New proptech ListReady is capturing the market with a clever alternative to manage property listing expenses
Marketing is one of the best investments a vendor can make to attract buyers and create competition. An innovative tech-based ‘pay later’ solution is revolutionising this process by providing an alternative to credit cards to cover advertising and other listing-related expenses. …
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New tech set to simplify photo listings
Realtor.com®, today announced the release of its Photo First℠ feature, to help home buyers find their must-have rooms and finishes without the headache of scrolling through dozens of listing photos. They claim that this first-of-its-kind feature is designed to deliver the best browsing experience by making photos more personal and relevant than ever before. The… …
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rent.com.au announces interest-free period for RentBond
Rental property website Rent.com.au has announced changes to broaden the appeal of its flagship bond payment product, adding a new interest-free and fee free period to give renters some cash relief when moving between properties. Highlights for property managers: The 21-day interest-free period means renters can fund their new bond … …
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Partnering for experience
It’s no secret that agents find it quite challenging to ask consumers to rate on various platforms including realestate.com.au, Google, Facebook plus a video or written testimonial. Last week Domain and RateMyAgent announced a reciprocal partnership which links review data with Domains Listing Data. Domains Chief Operating Officer Tony Blamey explains the thinking behind the… …
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