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INDUSTRY NEWS
Slight drop in auction volume and clearance rate
This week CoreLogic reported there were 2041 capital city homes taken to auction resulting in a preliminary clearance rate of 78.5 per cent.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Finding new revenue models in real estate: Scott Bateman and Brock Fisher
Kolmeo's Scott Bateman and Brock Fisher share their insight into how agencies can look at the landscape through a very different lens to differentiate and increase their revenue.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Tony Blamey of Domain: From property portal to solutions provider
Tony Blamey shares the thinking behind Domain’s new focus on facilitating the ‘complete agent journey'.
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Real Estate News
Preliminary clearance rate tops 80 per cent on the back of higher volume
The combined capital city preliminary clearance rate has risen to 80.5 per cent this week after volume bounced back from the Easter slowdown. CoreLogic reported 2448 homes were taken to auction this week. Over the week prior, a lower 2199 auctions were held with preliminary figures showing 79.4 per cent of homes sold. That success rate later revised down to…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Your personal Insta strategy, sorted with Ellen Farley
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, LJ Hooker senior digital strategist Ellen Farley takes a deep dive into the power of Instagram and video when it comes to building authentic connections in real estate.
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Real Estate News
Post Easter auction volumes climbing again
Auction volumes rose across the combined capital cities this week with 2170 homes taken to auction, increasing on the 845 auctions held over the Easter week.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How the pandemic paved the way for property boom: Simon Pressley
Simon explains how Propertyology tipped the pandemic would prompt a property boom, along with his predictions for the months ahead.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to secure listings in a tight market: Claudio Encina
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Claudio Encina offers his insight into the three critical areas agents should be concentrating on right now to secure listings in a tight market.
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Real Estate News
Clearance rate rises in busiest week of auctions since 2018
The busiest week of auctions since 2018 proved a major success, with the preliminary clearance rate sitting at 84.4 per cent after 3791 properties were taken to auction at the weekend. CoreLogic noted this is the highest volume of auctions since March 25, 2018 when 3990 capital city homes went under the hammer. It’s also a significant increase on last…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How one appraisal a day can take you to the top: Jeremy Wilkinson
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Jeremy Wilkinson discusses why authenticity is key and how an appraisal a day helps build a solid real estate career.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Optimising your reputation online: Sean Smit
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Sean explains why reviews aren’t just about reputation but are also about search strategy and shares his tips on how to make asking for and receiving reviews part of your everyday process.
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Real Estate News
Auction volume rising, clearance rate holds firm
It’s been the busiest auction week since April last year, and volume is set to increase again, with CoreLogic tipping a three-year auction volume high next Saturday when 3800 properties are slated to go under the hammer. Key auction market points Busiest week since April last yearPreliminary clearance rate: 82 per centSevere weather did little to impact Sydney marketSydney now…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to market yourself in a changed digital world: Valentina Borbone
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, digital marketing educator Valentina Borbone explains the changes currently occurring in the digital marketing world and the impact they will have on agents.
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Real Estate News
Houses the standout performers as auction volumes rise
Auction volumes rose across the combined capital cities this week, with 2232 homes taken to auction, marking the second highest number of weekly auctions this year.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Going viral with video: Christian Gravias
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Christian Gravias shares how his videos went viral, and why agents should start thinking of themselves as a marketing agency that happens to sell real estate.
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Elite Agent
Clearance rate rises but volume lower as most states enjoy long weekend
The preliminary clearance has risen to 84.5 per cent on the back of lower volumes this week, courtesy of a long weekend in several states including Victoria. CoreLogic reports 1587 capital city homes were taken to auction this week. Of the 1311 results collected so far, 84.5 per cent have reportedly sold. This is an improvement on last week’s preliminary…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Mastering the art of high-volume sales: Chari Emirzade
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Chari Emirzade shares how he managed to achieve the goal of selling 1000 properties in less than six years.
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Elite Agent
The Agency announces half-year profit and record earnings
The Agency has released its half-year financial results, chalking up a maiden profit and record earnings for the six months to December 20.
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Elite Agent
Fourth week of auction preliminary clearance rate above 80 per cent
Auction volumes continue to climb across the capitals, with the preliminary clearance rate topping 80 per cent for the fourth consecutive week this year. CoreLogic reports there were 2451 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week, up from 2128 over the previous week, although lower than this time last year when 3026 auctions were held. Of…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Empowering women in real estate and the community: Laura Valenti
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Laura shares her property management journey including why domestic and family violence became a focus that she feels the real estate industry can help address.
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Elite Agent
Michelle Hughes: Family is everything to me
When Assets Real Estate Director Michelle Hughes looks back over a 44-year career of real estate achievement, her story is not focused on accolades and million-dollar sales but rather the success of family.
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Elite Agent
Suellen Hale: Getting back to basics
In the competitive real estate world that is the Gold Coast, sales agent Suellen Hale is a firm believer in running her own race.
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Elite Agent
Clearance rate holds above 80 per cent, with volume set to skyrocket
Sydney has enjoyed its third consecutive week of an auction clearance rate above 80 per cent as national volumes continued to climb.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The real estate tech that’s here to stay: Josh Callaghan
In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Josh Callaghan shares his insight into virtual tours and other future trends that will shape the real estate industry, along with his tips on evaluating which technology is right for your business.
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Elite Agent
Auction clearance rate hits a high despite latest lockdown
The preliminary auction clearance rate has hit 86.1 per cent across the capitals this week as auction volumes continue to increase.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The science of social selling: Drew Davies
In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Drew Davies shares his real estate journey including how he went from broke to million-dollar agent, while building a massive Instagram following along the way.
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Elite Agent
All financial conditions met: The Agency’s shares lift
Shares in The Agency have resumed trading on the Australian Securities Exchange after the ASX yesterday confirmed the company had met all requirements relating to its financial condition. As of the close of trading last night, the company’s share price had lifted .1c to 5.5c a share. The news follows a series of recent announcements relating to The Agency’s financial…
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Elite Agent
Clearance rate tops 80 per cent with higher auction values
Auction markets have returned a strong result on higher volumes this week, with the combined capitals preliminary clearance rate holding above 80 per cent, and Sydney clocking up almost a 90 per cent success rate.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to find and use your personal point of difference: David Walker
n this episode of the Elevate podcast, David Walker discusses achieving the billion dollar milestone, building Ray White Upper North Shore, the importance of nailing the listing presentation and the difference between OK agents and those who are great.
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Real Estate News
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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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Lessons in leadership: Michael Sheargold
In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Michael Sheargold shares his insight into leadership and performance coaching, including the difference between managing and coaching, and why it matters, along with how to pull your team together as we kick start 2021.
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Elite Agent
Auction activity picks up right where it left off
Capital city auction activity has ramped up after the seasonal slowdown, with 891 homes taken to auction this week resulting in a preliminary clearance rate above 80 per cent.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The road ahead for REIA: Anna Neelagama
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, recently appointed REIA CEO Anna Neelagama outlines the industry's priorities for the period ahead
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Elite Agent
Peters Investments confirms its support for The Agency
Peters Investments has thrown further weight behind The Agency, converting $3 million of convertible notes to equity and exercising 14 million options in a show of support for the brand’s future plans.
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Elite Agent
Record revenue for The Agency
The Agency’s half-year report to shareholders shows the company continues to grow in revenue, has positive cashflow, and a growing sales pipeline into 2021.
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