Strategy & Best Practice
Frameworks, systems, and operational strategies for running a real estate business that grows – not one that just stays busy.
Manos Findikakis: that sounds like a good idea
Have you ever been to a real estate conference or been offered a snippet of advice and thought, 'Hmm, that sounds like a good idea’?
Manos Findikakis: the essential ingredients of a successful real estate business
What does it take to run a successful real estate business?
What does wealth mean to you? A question every agent needs to ask themselves
For most of us, we were initially attracted to real estate because it’s one of the few industries…
Darren Krakowiak: five keys to winning more listings in today’s commercial real estate market
In any market, the best commercial real estate agents do everything that they can to stay ahead of…
Sharon Fox-Slater: why insurance premiums are rising
Price rises are generally bad news. Who likes the thought of paying more for anything? That applies to…
Beat the bots: how to future-proof your business
The solution for real estate agents to “beat the robots” is not to bury their head in the…
How real estate businesses can protect themselves from financial losses and cyber threats
Real estate and property businesses require protection from a range of risks including potential losses arising from giving…
May the 4th be with you: What real estate agents can learn from Star Wars
People the world over celebrate Star Wars Day every May 4, with the phrase “May the 4th be…
Dan Argent: Want to increase your volume? Here are three things you need to focus on
This article will give you tips on prospecting, digital tactics and using print to make sure people don’t…
Privacy Awareness Week: why your clients’ privacy matters to them – and you
Let’s face it, when it comes to trust, the real estate industry isn’t always viewed very highly, especially…
Tom Ferry: 3 ways to focus on the “plays that work”
Succeeding in real estate is often more about being consistent and focusing on the things that work for…
Leanne Pilkington: profiling with purpose
Unlocking the secrets of effective communication in real estate can lead to powerful outcomes. Here, Leanne Pilkington explains…
Manos Findikakis: five tips for ‘extreme productivity days’
Regardless of who you are or where you’re at in your real estate career, we all have the…
Darren Krakowiak: combining hustle and talent to excel in commercial real estate
In commercial real estate, most people believe that hustle is a greater predicter than talent in determining whether…
Starting your own agency? Here’s what you absolutely need to know
Many real estate agents have a long-held dream to start their own agency. But it’s not as simple…
Manos Findikakis: how to kickstart ‘the motivation flow’
Whether you’re returning from a welcome annual break, or restarting your routine following a public holiday, sometimes that…
Anne Crarey: how to find your dream job
Unemployment rates in Australia have hit an almost historic low of 3.5 per cent, according to the latest…
Seth Godin: 3 tips to overcome the fear of failure
Have you ever felt paralysed by the fear of failure? You're not alone.
Why do-it-yourself outsourcing could be a waste of your money
Property managers are facing a staffing crisis but PMVA’s Tiffany Bowtell, a leader in the use and development…
Manos Findikakis: why the best in real estate are obsessed
A question that’s often asked in real estate is what does it take to be the best?
Why buying a rent roll takes a lot longer than buying a house
When it comes to selling a house, it’s common for sellers to lock in their decision, and put…
The nature of work is changing, are you ready to adapt?
Last week speaking at WIRE, one of my final slides said, “AQ is the new EQ”.
Cybercrime key risk for real estate agencies
Cybersecurity, data, and privacy are a key concern for real estate agencies, according to a recent REIA report,…
The 5 minimum daily activities you need to do to generate income
In the hectic life of a real estate agent, it's easy to get distracted and focus your time…
Developing industry-ready virtual assistants
After working with dozens of virtual assistants during her 15-year career in real estate, Louise Schofield understands the…
Plenty of method behind ice bath madness
First there was the hot tub trend, then the pizza oven phenomenon, and now ice baths are popping…
Bianca Denham: why agent energy matters more than ever
What I have loved about this industry since the first moment I learned about it, is that success…
Caroline Bolderston: three steps to clearer thinking
Our thoughts are the most powerful thing we possess. They drive our feelings, and our feelings colour our…
Lisa Pennell: Uprooting unconscious bias and providing opportunity
As we celebrate International Women’s Week it’s a timely reminder for us all to keep an open mind…
Jack Henderson: building a brand through engaging content
When Jack Henderson left school, becoming a buyers ‘ advocate wasn’t on his radar.
How these PMs are tackling the tough rent rise conversation
Raising the rent can be an emotionally fraught process at the best of times, let alone during a…
John Hellaby: the secret to work/life balance
Real estate is a notoriously time-consuming profession, and since the pandemic changed the workplace landscape, the lines between…
5 things real estate agents can do with ChatGPT
ChatGPT is the AI tool taking the world by storm, and the real estate industry is no exception.
Manos Findikakis: move past the organised chaos into dollar productive activity
We’ve all been there… the workday starts with the best of intentions but quickly gets derailed by organised…
Privacy laws: things are about to change
Privacy has always been an important issue but never more so than since big businesses like Optus and…