Strategy & Best Practice
Frameworks, systems, and operational strategies for running a real estate business that grows – not one that just stays busy.
Kristen Porter: three simple growth strategies (and the legal tips you need to implement them!)
These days, everywhere you turn there’s another growth strategy for you to use in your business. While it’s great to get your head around as many strategies as possible, results only come with implementation – and that’s the hard part, writes O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents' Lawyer Founder, Kristen Porter.
Master the art of tactical and empathetic communication
As the real estate market enters a new cycle it's natural for vendors and buyers to feel a…
How real estate agents could save on their business insurance
Below are real examples of real estate agents saving money. Money that is then reinvested back into their…
Jet Xavier: But did you give it your all?
Aussie tennis great and world number one, Ash Barty shocked the world when she retired in March. Commentators…
Shane Kempton: how to survive in a volatile world
Shane Kempton says we're living in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world and the rules that helped…
Manos Findikakis: success starts with one non-negotiable habit
Time and again in real estate, we hear about the importance of creating good habits.
Samantha McLean: 33 ideas for real estate agents to grow your database and win more listings
Ask most real estate agents what their most common goal is, and they’ll likely give you the same…
Samantha McLean: how to create a lead magnet that brings in new clients (for real estate agents)
Qualified leads are the bedrock of a marketing funnel, and creating a lead magnet is usually the first…
Kristen Porter: how to know you’re legally covered
Despite most real estate agents understanding the importance of legal protection, it’s easy to push it to the…
10 ways to turn your mobile into a time saver at work
I don’t know about you, but I have been guilty of wasting too much time on my mobile.
Rita Yousef: understanding the fine print
The importance of diligent communication between managing agents and landlords and a thorough repairs process, has been highlighted…
Adapt or accept the consequences: Why we need to ask better questions and work together for a better industry
When it comes to adapting to challenging environments, it can pay to take some inspiration from a constant…
Claudio Encina: Become the hero in a changing market
Often vendors want to have their cake and eat it too, which can put you, as their agent,…
Tim Snell: Taming a ‘crashing market’ with a stoic mindset
First, the market booms and house prices are running away from us all. Next, prices are crashing and…
Mark McLeod: Great challenges create great opportunities
The past two years have gifted us with a real estate market unlike many we've seen before. But…
Samantha McLean: The habits of highly effective agents
Steven Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a standout work when it comes to the…
Mass personalisation: How to know what your market wants and deliver
Most agents know it can be a fine line between using technology to reach more clients and aid…
Kristen Porter: What to expect when buying a rent roll
Purchasing a rent roll can be both exciting and daunting. It’s a unique process, and even the most…
What Singapore street food and real estate marketing have in common: know your clients, generate more leads and stand out from the crowd
Blending into a 'sea of sameness' is something every real estate agent wants to avoid but few actually…
The Trusted Agent Podcast: Tom Hector on always being honest, the value of systems, and the importance of protecting your personal brand
Across Adelaide, Tom Hector is well-known for his ability to always do the right thing for his clients,…
The Trusted Agent Podcast: Andrew Morello on how to build relationships, drive more sales, and fast track your career
When it comes to making sales and growing businesses few people are more passionate and driven than Andrew…
Skate to where the puck is going, not where it’s been: 8 real estate trends to watch
One of the most interesting pieces of content we’ve ever done was back in 2015 - a round…
The Trusted Agent Podcast: Phil Harris on helping and serving, maintaining high standards, and having an abundance mindset
If you’ve got a real estate issue and you need an honest answer, most South Australians would know…
Now is the time to get your tax audit insurance sorted
As we head into Tax Time, many small businesses may face a tax audit after a turbulent couple…
Welcome to the Metaverse: What it is and why it matters to real estate
Snoop Dogg’s buying there, Ryan Serhant’s selling there, and now the world’s biggest social media company has rebranded…
The Trusted Agent Podcast: Shane Kempton on finding your purpose, being genuinely curious, and staying true to your authentic self
When it comes to goal setting, self-discipline and sticking to a plan, the military is an organisation that…
Manos Findikakis: How to create sustainable success in every market
As the saying goes, 'change is inevitable, but growth is optional'. And that certainly applies in real estate.
How to manage your email overload and boost productivity
As the lull of holidays subside and you trawl through the emails in your inbox, you’re probably feeling…
Marnie Beauchamp: How to harness the power of SMS video
Technology can create great efficiencies in business but it can also remove the human-to-human connection. In real estate,…
The Trusted Agent Podcast: Adrian Knowles on building relationships, becoming an area expert, and how to avoid the emotional rollercoaster
If you focus on building relationships first, leads, listings and ultimately transactions will follow.
Kristen Porter: Changes are coming to privacy laws
A suite of changes is likely coming to privacy laws in the near future, giving consumers greater control…
Simple, not easy: The five principles of agent success
Think back to the start of your career; all that learning on the job, all those mistakes that…
The Trusted Agent Podcast: Terry Gray on how to take back your time, improve your efficiency, and become more effective
In an age where everyone is incredibly time poor and with more distractions than ever before, being efficient…
The Trusted Agent Podcast: Anthony Webb on succession, culture, and creating your own leadership legacy
CEO of PhilipWebb, Anthony Webb understands how to run a real estate operation having done virtually every role…