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A hopeful future for real estate: Stu Benson

“It's been a really rapid learning environment. And I think moving forward, we'll take some lessons out of what happened and adapt them into 2021. But we've got to get there first.”

Samantha McLean Samantha McLeanOctober 9, 2020
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The pandemic lockdown upended Australia’s real estate industry this year, but auctioneer Stu Benson is still optimistic about what’s in store for the future. Stu has been in the industry for 20 years and is the Director of Benson Auctions, servicing Sydney’s North West, and is known for his dedication to his community and his band of loyal agent clients.

A huge personality, Stu is often recognised not just for his auctioneering talents, but also for his community work, rugged good looks and engaging social media presence.

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This is Stu’s second appearance on the Elevate podcast, and this time Samantha and Stu discuss:

  • How the market is tracking post-lockdown, and his predictions for the rest of 2020
  • His tips for bringing energy to online auctions
  • Stu’s process for working with agents and vendors in the lead-up to an auction
  • Why he thinks vendors should always go to auction in the current market
  • What goes on behind the scenes of his viral #VoteForStu videos
  • How declaring his fitness goals on Instagram helped him walk 5kms a day for 100 days
  • Stu’s love of basketball and how he gives back to the community
  • Why AI is not all it’s cracked up to be just yet
  • The buzzwords of 2020 and what they mean to Stu

plus much, much more.

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Samantha McLean Samantha McLeanOctober 9, 2020
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Samantha McLean

Samantha McLean

Samantha McLean is the Co-founder and Managing Editor of Elite Agent, Australia's trusted platform for real estate news, insights, and community connection. With over 20 years in sales and marketing across respected global companies, Samantha brings practical expertise and thoughtful leadership to the industry. Since founding Elite Agent, Samantha has grown the brand from a magazine into a dynamic media hub that includes the Elevate podcast, daily newsletters, and engaging industry events. Her approachable style and genuine curiosity have earned Elite Agent recognition, including multiple Mumbrella awards for excellence. Samantha is passionate about exploring how technology, especially artificial intelligence, can improve productivity and client relationships without losing the essential human touch. She regularly discusses these topics with industry experts on the Elevate podcast. She holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney. Connect with Samantha at Elite Agent or aipoweredagents.com or visit her personal website samanthamclean.com.