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Real Estate News
First Home Buyer Deposit Scheme moves ahead
The Government’s introduction of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation Bill (NHFIC) will provide a platform to establish the First Home Buyer Deposit Scheme announced during this year’s Federal election. The HIA welcomed the move, with Managing Director Graham Wolfe saying the introduction of legislation by the Treasurer, the Hon. Josh Frydenberg, to support the home ownership aspirations for…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Starting a real estate business in a niche market – Adrian Wilson
With nearly 20 years of real estate experience and an MBA under his belt, Adrian Wilson is a multi-award-winning real estate agent who is now conquering the Sydney City apartment market via his new venture Ayre Real Estate, an agency that is specialising in high-rise apartments.
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Jason Rose – Optimising Vendor Marketing Campaigns
Jason Rose began his career in real estate back in 1987, specialising as an auctioneer, traveling all around Australia. He was always determined to be the best in his business, but realised he wanted to transition to other parts of the industry. Spending some time as a real estate salesperson, business development manager, co-owner of…
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100 episodes of Elevate – Claudio Encina, Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards
Claudio Encina takes the host chair asking the burning questions about how the podcast started, some of our favourite moments, and how to wrangle content.
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Elite Agent
“The Cheat is not the Treat” (or what I learned during a 30-day challenge – and beyond)
Living your best life means something different to every person and it doesn’t have to mean fame, fortune or a million dollars in GCI. Your definition may be drastically different from that of your spouse, partner or boss, and there’s nothing wrong with that. The important thing to remember is that it is never too…
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Real Estate News
WA’s top real estate professionals rewarded
Four new property management categories were added to this year’s reiwa.com Awards, ensuring all of Western Australia’s top real estate professionals were rewarded for their work in the industry. Around 700 professionals and guests attended the ’80s-themed 2018-2019 ball at Crown Perth, which honours the state’s best performers across a number of categories. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi said this year’s…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
What Gavin Rubinstein did next – Episode 99
Gavin Rubinstein, lead agent of Ray White The Rubinstein Group has proven himself to be among the best real estate agents in Australia. Recently, he broke with his long-time association with Ray White Double Bay and in this interview he speaks out about how hard work and teamwork have enabled him to reach those heights…
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Real Estate News
Established agent Evan Williams to join Ray White The Rubinstein Group
Ray White The Rubinstein Group (Ray White TRG) has announced that established eastern suburbs agent Evan Williams will be joining the team. Led by Gavin Rubinstein, Ray White TRG parted ways with Ray White Double Bay in May this year having spent 10 years with the group, and soon announced a new Ray White office based in Woollahra. Speaking exclusively…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Timeliness, insight, perspective: A look into REA’s new reporting tools
Ben Auchettl understands the key to a successful marketing campaign is being armed with the right knowledge. The realestate.com.au National Sales Director knows agencies and agents need to watch the market to get a handle on what branding and advertising strategies are working right now. Ben, who is also responsible for products such as Premiere,…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
What the Best Real Estate Agents Are Doing: Stu Benson – Episode 98
The best real estate agents know their market, its demographics, its historical issues, and the needs of the homeowners they serve - and they do the hard work of talking openly with their clients about whether they can expect to get their dream price or not. That’s the opinion of Stu Benson, our guest on…
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How To Maximise Digital Marketing For Real Estate: Lisa and Mark Novak – Episode 97
Digital Marketing, for real estate agents can be tricky business. You don’t want to come across too sales-y - and you don’t want to avoid digital channels altogether. Where can you find the right balance? Lisa and Mark Novak have discovered that being genuinely themselves and getting past the fears associated with creating videos and…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
‘Tremendous benefits’ – What the Rockend acquisition means for real estate
There has been a lot to celebrate at Rockend over the past couple of weeks. Firstly, the milestone of 40 years of operation, an extraordinarily proud moment in the company’s history. Secondly, the acquisition of the company by global property software player MRI Software. While MRI Software is a global company with enormous scale, both companies have much in common.…
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Innovative thinking in Real Estate: Lisa Messenger – Episode 96
Work-life balance has been taking on additional meaning as technology is creating ways to stay connected to work wherever you may be. For real estate agents this brings two types of opportunities: Doing what you love to do and the ability to work on your own terms; employing flexible teams that choose to work on their own termsFinding suitable homes…
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Elite Agent
Property prices continue to turn the corner
There are more positive signs for property prices across the country as the latest data from CoreLogic suggests the market is moving into a recovery phase. This is the second straight month that prices have ticked higher in both Sydney and Melbourne as the positive sentiment in the market continues to improve. Since APRA reduced the buffer rate on borrowers,…
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Real Estate News
Rockend acquired by global software provider
MRI Software (“MRI”), a global provider of real estate software solutions has acquired Australian market leader Rockend. For MRI the acquisition expands their offering in the Australia and New Zealand markets, bringing with it more than 6,000 clients and 750,000 strata lots in the residential property management rental and strata sector. “Acquiring Rockend represents a…
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Real Estate News
Acton committed to the long game in Mount Lawley
ACTON Real Estate Group has reinforced its commitment to the Western Australian community of Mount Lawley, signing a new agreement to extend their already long-standing presence in the region. ACTON Mount Lawley Directors, Carlos Lehn and Paul Owen, say they’re proud to represent the Western Australian owned brand, which is also celebrating its 50th birthday this year. “We are committed to our future with ACTON and to continue…
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Tips For Reaching Peak Performance: Wayne Pearce OAM – Episode 95
“Peak performance” is a term that can apply to many disciplines - sports, entertainment, business, politics - and one of the Australian legends known for performing at the very top of his game, in a quite literal way, is Wayne Pearce. Wayne’s reputation as a professional rugby league player and coach never fails to stir…
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Real Estate News
Alexa, find me a realtor (and help me move in)
Amazon.com made a move into the real estate business announcing a partnership called Turnkey with US Real Estate Group Realogy (NYSE: RLGY). The collaboration is intended to seamlessly connect consumers wishing to buy a home with making it home. The program hand matches a real estate agent from one of the Realogy Brands to buy…
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Real Estate News
Auctions this week: Clearance rates continue to tick higher on low volume
Auctions this week: Clearance Rates Continue to Tick Higher on Low Volume It might be the middle of winter in Australia, but that hasn’t stopped the resurgence in the auction clearance rate across the country. In Sydney, the preliminary clearance rate was up to 81.5%, its highest in more than 18 months. In Victoria CoreLogic…
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Real Estate News
McGrath recognises top performers
Twenty-two of McGrath's best were honoured at the annual awards last Thursday night in Sydney. Recognising the highest achieving, community-minded and innovative performers in the group, awards were presented across sales, property management and administration. Mat Steinwede was once again honoured as the Agent of the Year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHNxZxofmy4&feature=youtu.be
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Things are looking up for the Australian Real Estate Market: Matt Lahood
The Australian Real Estate Market has seen its share of difficulties in the past 12 months. With an election behind us and an interesting future ahead, we thought it would be a good idea to bring you the perspective of an industry leader who has seen many cycles of ups and downs and is respected…
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Real Estate News
National agreement reached on building reforms
Both the Property Council of Australia and the Australian Institute of Architects have welcomed a national approach to building reforms after Commonwealth, State and Territory building ministers last week agreed to implement all 24 recommendations of the Shergold-Weir Building Confidence report. Shergold-Weir Building Confidence ReportDownload The report sets out 24 recommendations that look to cement the National Construction Code as…
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Elite Agent
Auctions this week: Using Market Momentum
Even though the weather still says winter, auction markets are warming up right around Australia – the only problem is a lack of stock. This week our auctioneers are hinting this might actually be a good thing for potential sellers. Queensland: Closing the gap Two-time Australasian Auctioneer Of The Year winner Justin Nickerson of Apollo Auctions feels the past week has…
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Real Estate News
The Agency delivers strong results
The Agency Group has bucked the trend by delivering a strong June Quarter 2019 including top results in key areas, despite the lingering property market downturn. The company reported its busiest quarter on record in some areas, with a nine per cent jump in number of exchanges to 674, and its highest number of properties under management (4337) – a…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The Property Management Models of Today: Fiona Blayney
How many property management models are out there today? It’s an interesting question because most people in PM only think in terms of one model – the traditional, full-service approach to managing properties for clients. But there are more options on the table for our customers now, with the vast array of technology available and new ways of providing services…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland leads the way in market recovery
Demand has started to increase in the property market on the back of the recent federal election results and interest rate cuts, with Brisbane and Mackay in Queensland leading the road to recovery. REA’s Property Outlook for July has revealed the “ScoMo bounce” and two interest rate cuts were breathing new life into Australian property, with demand starting to increase…
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We Are Real Estate
Dave Skow: Crossing Borders
On getting into real estate I was the typical real estate fanboy from when I was a teenager, completing school-based work experience at two local agencies and then applying for an entry-level job (after a semester of confirming university was not at all for me). The happiest moment in my career Taking the plunge and opening my own business. The…
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Elite Agent
Rockend increases commissions on Moving Hub
Cloud software services provider Rockend has announced a 20 per cent increase on the commission that agencies receive from utilities connections provider Movinghub. The Movinghub service is a complimentary service that Rockend made available to Property Tree users in 2018. The service helps agencies to deliver more value to tenants as they move to their new home, and at the…
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Elite Agent
Auctions this week: Buyers are back
According to CoreLogic, the first week of July 2019 saw a combined capital clearance rate above 60 per cent for the fourth consecutive week. With the Federal Election now an almost distant memory, Elite Agent spoke to some of Australia and NZ’s top auctioneers to see if buyers are really back, and what the lead-up to Spring Selling Season is…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Reading the crowd and maximising the final bid: Damien Cooley
Damien Cooley is without doubt one of Australia’s most recognised and booked property auctioneers. Starting in real estate 20 years ago in property management, Damien is now relied upon by his many blue chip clients for his intimate style, professionalism and unsurpassed calibre of service. Many of you have probably seen Damien working his magic on shows like The Block, which…
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Real Estate News
Purplebricks confirms US Exit
After announcing earlier this year their intention to exit the Australian market, Purplebricks have confirmed to investors that the group will withdraw from the US business which began trading in 2017. In the financial year just ended (April 30) Group revenue increased by 55 per cent to GBP 136 million and UK revenue was up 21 per cent to GBP…
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National
Variable mortgage rates fall below 3 per cent following RBA’s second consecutive cut
Variable mortgage rates in Australia have hit a new low following the historic decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut the cash rate to 1 per cent. Late this afternoon, RateCity.com.au confirmed Reduce Home Loans was among the small lenders embracing the latest cut, slashing its lowest rate by 0.20 per cent to 2.89 per cent. Meanwhile, ANZ…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
10 ideas that will make you more successful in real estate sales: Alex Mintorn
Over the past nine years, Alex Mintorn has become one of the leading agents on Sydney’s Upper North Shore. He is also one of the top four agents in the McGrath network of more than 900 agents Australia-wide. Along with his partner, Maddie Stock, they have been involved in more than 79 sales, worth almost $150m with average days on…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
realestate.com.au launches re-marketing service for agents and agencies
Reach is an end-to-end digital marketing solution that allows agents and agencies to build an online presence and remain top of mind among local property owners when they are visiting sites on the web away from realestate.com.au. According to realestate.com.au’s General Manager for Leads, Rachel Morley, the new Reach product has been designed to engage with prospects throughout the selling…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to sell a property every 1.7 days: Tom Hector
At the age of 28, Tom Hector is already a veteran in the industry. He got his big break when he was still a teenager, winning the 2008 South Australian Auction Idol competition, and has never looked back. Having pressed pause on the plumbing apprenticeship he took up after leaving year 12, his success in the industry means he is…
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