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Elite Agent TV
Tom Ferry: Four creative hacks to get more listings
YouTuber and real estate coach Tom Ferry has revealed his top four 'no-brainer' hacks to generate listings, which focus on convincing homeowners to show their intent to sell.
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Real Estate News
Authorised workers required to be vaccinated in Victoria
All "authorised workers" across Victoria will be required to have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Friday 15 October in order to continue working.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney sellers cash in with 97.6 per cent of housing resales selling for a profit in June
In Sydney over the June quarter, 97.6 per cent of houses sold for a nominal gain, the highest level since 1982, says CoreLogic
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate industry leaders weigh in on stamp duty reform
Industry leaders have provided official submissions on behalf of the real estate sector, discussing stamp duty changes and housing affordability.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The importance of face-to-face connections: Geoff Trebble
After 38 years in real estate, Geoff Trebble has found the perfect balance between adapting to an ever-changing industry while maintaining traditional and still highly-regarded connections.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
School zones create a house price premium
New Domain research has found many school catchment zones continued to add a significant premium onto already spiking property prices across Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate is one of the top digital search trends in Australia
Real estate has become one of the most widely searched topics across Australia, according to newly released Nielsen data.
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Elite Agent TV
Tom Ferry: Four creative hacks to get more listings
YouTuber and real estate coach Tom Ferry has revealed his top four 'no-brainer' hacks to generate listings, which focus on convincing homeowners to show their intent to sell.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Auctioneer Stu Benson raised $10,000 to thank frontline workers in Sydney
A few days ago, Benson Auctions director Stu Benson started a homegrown initiative to raise funds to buy frontline workers coffees, sharing it with his local community Facebook group Dads of the Hills. Since then, they've raised $10,000 so far and plan on expanding the initiative to other hospitals in the region.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Commonwealth Bank announced a strategic partnership with :Different
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has announced a strategic partnership with :Different, which aims to digitally streamline the property management process for both investors and tenants.
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VIC Real Estate News
Real estate industry leaders react to Victoria’s roadmap out of lockdown
Melbourne's real estate industry is set to see a lockdown-related milestone on October 26, as on-site outdoor auctions will be able to resume with up to 50 fully vaccinated attendees and one-on-one inspections resuming.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Richardson & Wrench to donate a portion of spring sales to the Starlight Foundation
Richardson & Wrench has a long-term partnership with the Starlight Children's Foundation, with their Spring campaign delivering a portion of proceeds of listed properties towards the charity.
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VIC Real Estate News
Home inspection rules ease as Victoria hits 70 per cent vaccination milestone
Locked-down areas in metropolitan Melbourne and Ballarat will be able to resume real estate inspections by appointment from 11:59PM Friday 17 September.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
James Dunn: Why buyers are just as important as sellers for real estate agents
R&W director James Dunn reveals how Bob Marley helped him make his first sale and why buyers management is just as important as listings
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Reserve Bank rejects suggestions cash rates will lift sooner than expected
Governor Philip Lowe has shut down suggestions the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will lift the cash rate to cool the property market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Herron Todd White: Property clock has run out of batteries with no movement in any market
With the property market remaining the same as July, Herron Todd White’s property clock indicates nearly all Australian residential property sectors are either rising or approaching the peak. Herron Todd White‘s (HTW) August residential property clock remained identical to last month, with no positional changes in houses or units. The commercial property clock saw some changes. Residential property clock The…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing affordability advocates condemn Liberal MP Jason Falinski’s ‘prejudiced’ objections to social housing reform
A coalition of housing affordability advocates have rejected the "prejudiced" comments made by Jason Falinski, MP for Mackellar
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BEST PRACTICE
Five ways to tackle the stress of uncertainty in real estate
Extended lockdowns and the stress of uncertainty has negatively impacted the mental health of many Australians, including those in the real estate industry.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The impact of discrimination in the private rental sector
Discrimination towards tenants in the private real estate sector has been highlighted by new AHURI research, but an expert believes these issues can be repaired through more education.
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Real Estate News
Pet ownership has surged, but so has the number of animals being surrendered
Google Search data indicates more Australians are looking to adopt a dog as lockdowns continue, but shelters are reporting more returns.
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Elite Agent
How to use video for leasing in lockdown: Marcel Dybner
Besser + Co partner Marcel Dybner has revealed how using videos for rental leases has significantly helped maintain business while in lockdown.
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ACT Real Estate News
The ACT real estate industry can bring new properties to the market as restrictions ease
As of midnight, ACT agents can arrange a building inspection, EER reports and photography and videography.
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Real Estate News
A new app provides support to real estate professionals struggling with mental health
Domain have partnered with Rise to create a free mental health resource designed especially for real estate professionals, called the Real Care App.
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Celebrity Homes
The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus sold his Hollywood castle to billionaire Jon Stryker for $8.9 million
Billionaire Jon Stryker has just purchased a castle-like property in Hollywood Hills for US$8.9M from The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus and his actor-partner Diane Kruger.
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NSW Real Estate News
NSW will allow property inspections as lockdown restrictions ease
Some NSW lockdown restrictions will ease on Monday, including allowing house inspections, as Health Minister Brad Hazzard has signed off on a change to the Public Health Order.
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Real Estate News
Queensland stops all arrivals from New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT
Overwhelmed by new residents relocating from NSW Victoria and the ACT, Queensland has slammed borders completely shut.
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Elite Agent TV
How to create engaging real estate video content that will generate quality leads
Jen Sylvester is a Massachusetts-based RE/MAX agent who has been developing her video content generation for the past eight years. She spoke to real estate consultant Katie Lance about how creating consistent and authentic content generates quality leads who are eager to work with you as an agent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Herron Todd White: Property clock shows almost all markets in positive position
Most residential markets have remained in the rising-to-peaking sector of the national property clock, according to Herron Todd White's national property report for July.
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INTERNATIONAL
How harnessing customer’s social media behaviours will benefit your business
With 95 per cent of the online population using social media, it is imperative to keep up with the current behaviours and best marketing practices in order to attract potential customers.
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Real Estate News
Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirms the ban on small business evictions will be extended
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is set to announce a new rent relief package assist small businesses.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Industry leaders are urging real estate agents to get vaccinated
Many industry leaders have supported the push by governments around Australia to improve vaccination rates by encouraging members of the real estate industry to get vaccinated. Raine & Horne chairman Angus Raine is one of many real estate industry leaders to speak out about the potential vaccination mandate. “As an industry, we need to support the government’s messages about the…
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Elite Agent TV
What social media really thinks of The Block 2021
Renovation competition show The Block returned to Channel Nine for its 17th season on Sunday night, with competitors vying to create luxury living in a suburban cul-de-sac.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Adopt-a-Shop is keeping lights on for small businesses
An innovative not-for-profit initiative to help save small businesses struggling due to lockdown has already drawn in more than 70 businesses and raised $50,000 in benefactor support. Started by Destiny Financial Solutions Founder and property investment expert Margaret Lomas, the Adopt-a-Shop program was established just a few weeks ago, and pairs generous benefactors with struggling businesses to help them in…
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APPOINTMENTS
Mother and daughter team join The Agency
Mother and daughter duo, Cathy and Madi Roche, have been business partners for 10 years this month.
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INTERNATIONAL
Inside a US$169 million NYC penthouse in the controversial 432 Park Avenue building
The 432 Park Avenue building in New York City has been subject to controversy in the past few years, with reports of apartments flooding and the building swaying in the wind because of its 426m height.
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