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Real Estate News
Sydney holds firm despite lockdown, Melbourne enjoys second busiest auction week of the year
Melbourne has enjoyed its second busiest auction week of the year, but all eyes were on Sydney this weekend after the announcement of snap lockdowns in four local government areas.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Client care that converts: Tanja Neven-Jones
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Tanja Neven-Jones shares the strategies that helped her establish a successful real estate career, not just once, but twice.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to avoid burnout and improve your performance: Chris Wilson
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Chris Wilson walks through the physiology of the stress response and offers tools, strategies and techniques that real estate professionals can use to reduce its impact.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Over three-quarters of auctions successful this week
Over three quarters of auctions proved successful this week after 2418 properties were taken to auction, resulting in a preliminary clearance rate of 77.8 per cent. CoreLogic noted the volume was again down on numbers predicted earlier in the week, revising down from 2610 with the majority of that drop occurring in Melbourne. Of the 1955 results collected so far,…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The leadership diaries: Rebecca Halton
Successful agency owner and LJ Hooker Accelerate winner, Rebecca Halton, shares an insight into her leadership approach including the tough lessons she’s learned along the way and the daily habits she’s implemented to achieve success.
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Real Estate News
Auction volume down but clearance rate up over long weekend
Auction volumes were again lower than predicted this week, but CoreLogic noted the preliminary clearance rate enjoyed a slight rise.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
From setback to comeback: Eoghan Murphy
When Gold Coast agent Eoghan Murphy returned from a stint on reality TV, he feared his appearance on Love Island might have ruined his real estate career.A year later, that’s proven to be anything but the case.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The growth equation: Andrew Duncan
Sorted Services CEO Andrew Duncan is no stranger to starting and scaling a business. He has enjoyed a lengthy career as an entrepreneur in both the tech and real estate space and is all about providing service that scales.
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Elite Agent
The dos and don’ts of SMS marketing
Podium has revealed the dos and don’ts of a successful SMS marketing campaign.
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Real Estate News
Auction volumes below predictions due to Melbourne’s lockdown
Auction volumes dropped below the number previously predicted this week, with 2691 properties going under the hammer across the combined capitals
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Elite Agent
May the busiest auction month on record: Domain
May was the busiest auction month on record, according to a recent report by Domain.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Fearless and focussed leadership: Geoff Lucas
As the newly-appointed head of The Agency, Geoff Lucas brings a proven track record of business growth and an eye for opportunity to his role as CEO.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to win clients with text messaging: Sean Smit
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Podium's Sean Smit talks through the advantages of SMS over other marketing methods, and how the real estate industry can use it to start a two-way conversation that converts.
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Real Estate News
Top 10 takeaways from AREC 2021 – Day 2
A host of great insights and takeaways were on offer on Day 2 of AREC 2021. Here are our top 10 takeaways...
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Real Estate News
Third busiest auction week of the year, despite Vic lockdown
Despite the announcement of a snap lockdown in Victoria, this week proved the third busiest auction week of the year, with 2930 properties going to auction across the combined capitals, resulting in a preliminary clearance rate of 75.7 per cent.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
When is the right time to lead? Andrew Cocks
Richardson & Wrench managing director Andrew Cocks shares his insight into when an agent is ready to step into their own business, the support they need to transition, and the lessons he’s learned in a lengthy business career.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Super fast customer service in just a few zaps: Anton Babkov & Tom McCarthy
Anton Babkov and Tom McCarthy of Rexlabs explain how Zapier offers unlimited potential to join the software dots, allowing agencies to automate mundane, repetitive tasks.
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Real Estate News
Auction volumes and clearance take a minor dip
Both auction volumes and the preliminary clearance rate took a minor dip this week, with 2845 homes taken to auction across the combined capitals, resulting in a success rate of 78.2 per cent.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
From rookie to rapid expansion: Avi Khan
After opening his first office in the Brisbane suburb of Marsden in 2018, Avi Khan now has three offices across the Logan region under the brand Ray White AKG
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Elite Agent
Laura Valenti: Giving women a voice
A property manager of more than 20 years, Laura Valenti is an REIQ board director and the founder of Solutions Property Management in southeast Queensland. With a focus on addressing domestic violence and a passion for empowering women, Laura was named the AREAS 2020 'Most Influential Woman in the Property Market'.
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Real Estate News
REIV labels stamp duty and land tax hikes the final straw
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has slammed a series of property tax initiatives which have been unveiled in advance of the State Budget this Thursday.
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Real Estate News
Clearance rate inches higher after busy auction week
Auction volumes were down slightly on last week, but the preliminary clearance rate inched higher to 79 per cent, after 2892 properties taken to auction across the combined capitals. In comparison, the previous week saw 3016 homes taken to auction, returning a preliminary auction clearance rate of 78.6 per cent, which revised down to 77.2 per cent at final figures.…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to improve your listing conversion rate: John Hellaby
John Hellaby of MarketBuy shares his expert insight into social media content that makes you the first agent people think of and overcomes two of the biggest listing presentation hurdles before you even walk through the door.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Federal Budget 2021-22 – Relevant points for real estate
The government has revealed a far more optimistic picture of Australia’s future in a Federal Budget that tackled everything from infrastructure to home ownership, and aged care.
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Real Estate News
Family Home Guarantee revealed as focus shifts to Federal Budget
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced additional measures to support Australians seeking to secure their own home.
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Real Estate News
A budget wish list for the real estate sector
As the countdown to the release of the Federal Budget begins, LJ Hooker Head of Research, Mathew Tiller, has put forward his wish list for the real estate industry. Mr Tiller said he hoped to see regional investment, an extension to HomeBuilder, and the opening of international borders among the measures announced on budget night in a bid to support…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Second busiest auction week of the year
This week proved the second busiest auction week of the year, with 3033 properties taken to auction across the combined capital cities.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Lessons in Listing – with five top-performers
In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, we’ve tapped into the vault of knowledge we have on hand from some of the best practitioners in the real estate business to cover all angles of securing listings.
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Elite Agent
Jeremy Wilkinson: Keep your eye on the goal
Harcourts Launceston director Jeremy Wilkinson is the type of agent who sets a goal and sticks to it. In 2020, his aim was to be top residential salesperson in Tasmania and it was something he recently achieved at the REA Awards after selling 115 properties that were collectively worth around $46 million.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to be genuinely ‘you’ and win at real estate: Heidi Howe
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Heidi shares what she learned in the most recent challenge, and also discusses a true community initiative that offers a very real point of difference.
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Real Estate News
Preliminary results show over 80 per cent of auctions successful
The preliminary clearance rate has again exceeded 80 per cent this week on the back of higher volumes.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to create your dream team
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Samantha McLean is joined by a panel of expert leaders who share their insight on building a team and businesses from the ground up.
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Elite Agent
The role of a lifetime: John Morris
Auctioneer John Morris had never considered a career in real estate until his wife ‘dragged’ him along to an auction. The moment he saw what was involved, the former professional actor knew it was a role he was made for.
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Real Estate News
Trans-Tasman bubble could lead to student rental resurgence
The trans-Tasman bubble between Australia and New Zealand could signal the start of a return to normal for city rental markets, according to Raine & Horne.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
McGrath’s momentum continues with strong predicted earnings
McGrath has announced its predicted earnings for the 2021 financial year, with the group’s underlying EBITDA expected to be more than four times what it was the year prior.
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