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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The technology helping deliver the finest real estate experience
The Harcourts' vision is simple - the brand wants to be known for delivering the finest experience in real estate.
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EPM: Best Practice & Legislation
Hidden costs that make up a sum insured
Sums insured are incredibly important when it comes to property insurances as getting it wrong can result in under-insurance and prove costly. But do you know just what needs to be considered when calculating a sum insured, asks EBM RentCover Managing Director Sharon Fox-Slater.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ben Reynolds makes the move in Mudgee to UrbanX
Ben Reynolds, fuelled by his long-time dream of making a mark in the real estate industry, has made the leap and launched Reynolds Estate Agents in partnership with UrbanX. Based in the stunning Mudgee region in rural NSW, Ben has earned a stellar reputation as one of the most respected agents in the area. As a result, he has decided…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Mark Kentwell opens new “statement” office
Award-winning real estate agent Mark Kentwell has announced the opening of PRD Presence office in Toronto, on the waterfront of Lake Macquarie.
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OPINION
Why do-it-yourself outsourcing could be a waste of your money
Property managers are facing a staffing crisis but PMVA’s Tiffany Bowtell, a leader in the use and development of offshore virtual assistants for the real estate industry, says beware of the hidden costs of DIY outsourcing.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
AuctionWORKS brings the hammer down on 60,000 auctions
Leading auctioneers, AuctionWORKS has officially brought the hammer down on more than 60,000 auctions and in excess of $40 billion in unconditional sales after 26 years in business.
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OPINION
Why buying a rent roll takes a lot longer than buying a house
Just as a real estate agent might wander through a prospective seller’s home, offering a few tips ahead of sale – perhaps a fresh coat of paint, some new carpet – as a business owner, you’ll need to go through a similar process when it comes time to sell your rent roll.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
PMVA secures six-year lease with Clark Global City
Property Management Virtual Assistant (PMVA) has extended its lease with Clark Global City for six more years, allowing the company to improve its market-leading services even further.
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BEST PRACTICE
Cybercrime key risk for real estate agencies
Cybersecurity, data, and privacy are a key concern for real estate agencies, according to a recent REIA report, prompting calls for business owners to consider their cybersecurity and cyber response plans.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buying a rent roll can supercharge your business – but only if it’s done right
While purchasing a rent roll can be an effective strategy for increasing cash flow and encouraging business growth, doing so comes with risks if you don’t do it properly, warns O*NO Legal founder Kristen Porter.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Developing industry-ready virtual assistants
After working with dozens of virtual assistants during her 15-year career in real estate, Louise Schofield understands the value good outsourcing can provide to a business.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
From fisherman to million-dollar agent: Hanan Cawley launches his own agency
From commercial fisherman to luxury million-dollar agent, Hanan Cawley is bringing a new era of excellence to the Gold Coast's real estate market. Ranked amongst the top 1% of agents nationwide, Hanan has made a name for himself and now, partnering with UrbanX, his name will be front and centre.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Dynamic duo launch L&M Property Co with Agents’Agency
After working together for five years, established Victorian agents Leman Djamal and Michael Abbas have taken the next step in their real estate careers, launching L&M Property Co in partnership with the Agents’Agency.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Little Real Estate partners with Rental Heroes to deploy AI technology
Australia’s largest independently owned real estate agency Little Real Estate has joined forces with Rental Heroes to implement AI technology called “Alex” across their network of 12 offices.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
PMLR to help property managers develop culture and look after themselves in 2023
Personal growth, mental wellbeing and developing a strong culture will be the focus at the 2023 Property Management Learning Retreat (PMLR).
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Women changing the face of PropTech in Australia
The PropTech industry in Australia is undergoing a fundamental change with the number of women launching startups on the rise.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
How three mates started their own agency and simplified their lives
I’m sure you’ve heard the story that being the principal of a real estate agency can be hell.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Professionals Granger Clark Real Estate on the past 12 months with RiTA
There is gold in every database. For Matt Condit, Licensee and Principal at Professionals Granger Clark Real Estate, having RiTA engage with their database was a huge game changer.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
PropTech is not something for agents to fear
Technology is continuing to change the way real estate agents operate, but the huge increase in new PropTech should be seen as an opportunity and not something to fear, according to an expert.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Urban & Rural Partners clocks up a year of success with the Agents’Agency
Looking back on his first year with the Agents’Agency, Adelaide auctioneer and sales agent Nigel Christie only has one regret – he wishes he’d done it 10 years ago.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The three things it takes to sell property in 2023
While mainstream headlines may indicate the current property market is somewhat turbulent, Market Buy CEO John Hellaby says the deals that are getting done, are getting done by agents who are getting the recipe right.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Dean and Stephanie Dank open with Explore Property in Townsville
Long term high performing Townsville agents Dean and Stephanie Dank have stepped into their own Explore Property agency in Townsville.
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OPINION
Manos Findikakis: what gets measured gets done
Right from the day we’re born, we give meaning to measurements, keeping track of pretty much everything we do and achieve.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Top Sydney agents step up with new agency
The Northern Beaches of Sydney beware… Chris Aldren and Tulo Sila have joined forces to launch The North Agency, in partnership with UrbanX, and are set to seriously step up the real estate game.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
LJ Hooker Property Specialists establishes new Adelaide superstore
LJ Hooker Property Specialists has established their new flagship location in North East Adelaide, under the direction of Principal Michael Fenn, merging the Greenwith and Mawson Lakes locations into a new “superstore”.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Sharon Fox Slater: under pressure – the impact of cost-of-living on landlords and tenants
It’s not nice to say, but between high inflation and rising interest rates, making ends meet is becoming an ever-burgeoning problem for many households.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Elders opens six new locations with Emms Mooney Acquisition
Elders will significantly expand their NSW footprint, announcing the acquisition of the Emms Mooney real estate and livestock business from 1 March 2023.
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OPINION
Manos Findikakis: embrace the lead generation basics
The reality is lead generation is a career necessity, but it is not a complex science, and often it’s as simple as seeing opportunities that are right in front of you, each and every day.
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OPINION
John Hellaby: the secret to work/life balance
Over the past 10 years, the answer to every problem in real estate has been “work harder” – but if we look at the truly successful agents, they’re not working harder, they’re working smarter.
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OPINION
The science of real estate: how to find your groove
The 5am club, the 9am call list and ‘win the morning, win the day’ - Chances are you’ve heard each of these sentiments once or twice in your career but does that mean they’re right for you?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Agents’Agency to focus on further growth
The Agents’Agency is ramping up its growth strategy, with business development specialist Sandy Taylor joining the team as a National Director and Head of Growth for Queensland.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
MRI Software completes PropTech Group acquisition
MRI Software has completed its $93.4 million stock acquisition of PropTech Group.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Learn what happened when this agent left a team to build his own agency
When Cham Godakanda decided it was his time to shine, one of his big concerns was how his decision would be perceived by his team.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Adam Cook achieves work-life balance partnering with UrbanX
Excited to show the Capricorn Coast a consistent first-class experience, Adam Cook has launched Adam Cook & Co powered by UrbanX. With the support of UrbanX, Adam is now able to operate under his own name and is committed to delivery exceptional results for his clients.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ten Sixty launches in New York with 75 top luxury agents attending
Ten Sixty, the new global short-form video app for real estate, has officially launched in New York alongside the McPeak team at SERHANT, Holly Parker from Douglas Elliman and Deanna Kory from Corcoran.
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