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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Trust your gut but lead with your heart: Sadhana Smiles
Sadhana Smiles was recently appointed to the role of CEO of Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP). Over the years, however, she has earned a reputation as a pillar of support for women and a champion of diversity in the real estate industry. In this episode of the Leadership Diaries, Sadhana answers some tricky questions – whether leaders are born or…
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Real Estate News
Private inspections back on in Victoria
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has welcomed the announcement today by the Premier of Victoria, Hon. Daniel Andrews, MP that private inspections for purchase or leasing of properties, can recommence from 11:59 pm Sunday 27 September 2020. “This is great news for Victorians and should be seen as a…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
From selling ads to delivering solutions: Jason Pellegrino
Jason Pellegrino joined Domain as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in August 2018. He was previously Google's Managing Director Australia and New Zealand and a member of the Asia-Pacific regional leadership team. In this episode of the Elevate podcast we go back in time where Jason explains how his…
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Brand Editorial
Domain to offer a real estate marketing edge with new ‘Early Access’ product
Domain has announced the launch of Early Access, a tool they say will help agents build interest and demand for their vendor’s property before the traditional marketing campaign begins. The product has been designed to add a touchpoint to the traditional sales process which can take some time between the agency agreement being signed and the listing being uploaded to the…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Focus and discipline
Jason Pellegrino has seen a lot of businesses transform in his career so far. And with a CV full of experience in a number of blue chip companies, he’s seen plenty of ‘behemoths’ of the corporate world struggle to keep up in a world where rapid change will continue to be the norm. He says there is a reason that…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
How smart tech can supercharge lead generation
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Alex Ouwens is co-founder of Ouwens Casserly Real Estate, better known as OC. Helmed by Alex and his business partner Nathan Casserly, OC…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
How to successfully scale your business by outsourcing
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now When we talk about scaling it generally means one of three things – hiring, automating or offshoring. CEO of PMVA Tiffany Bowtell knows about all three. Tiffany is a new regular in Elite Agent Magazine and so we grabbed an hour in her busy schedule to find out…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
The traits of top performers in real estate
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Have you ever wondered how the best agents and auctioneers stay on top even during the toughest of times? With more than 4,300…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Riding the real estate wave
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Director of Richardson & Wrench Elizabeth Bay/Potts Point Jason Boon has made his mark as Sydney’s go-to inner-city agent for almost 30 years. In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Jason put down the surfboard to talk to us about work, life and real estate – what he…
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Video of the Week
Two quick conversations to unlock more sales
Every transaction you enter into will be the result of a recent conversation that you’ve had in the last two weeks. Yes, your business is the result of your ability to have conversations on a regular basis. A great rule of thumb is this – for every 30 conversations you have, you will average one closed sale. Watch the Video…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
The Executive BDM
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Looking for tips and strategies to put your best foot forward as a BDM for Property Management? Partner of Place Bulimba Lisa Perruzza carved out a position as a BDM over a decade ago and since has positioned herself in the market as the go-to trusted advisor in…
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
The ultimate guide to real estate prospecting resources
We have trawled the Elite Agent archive, as well as the entire living history of the internet, to present both golden oldies and new thinking to help you gain inspiration in your real estate prospecting.
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Tapping into Australia’s rental marketplace
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now REA Group’s Chief Consumer Product Officer Val Brown is responsible for the group’s rent strategy. She discusses the finer points of their plans to support Australia’s growing rental marketplace. In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Val talks about how the market changed virtually overnight with COVID, and how…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Business in Paradise and playing to strengths
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Conor Canning from PRDNationwide Hobart might have found love in ‘paradise’ earlier this year and he’s proud of that. But he’s equally proud of the business and team he’s built; three offices in beautiful Hobart and consistently among a handful of top performers in the state. In this exclusive episode…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
The first 100 days
When stepping into a leadership role, what would your first 100 days look like? Managing Director of RE/MAX Australia and forward thinker Joel Davoren has stepped into a leadership role at a challenging time, but there’s no limiting what he can achieve next.
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
New processes, timeless strategies
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Have you ever wondered what success marketing looks like and how to implement it into your team? Marketing guru and real estate leader Cindy Kennedy has gone from strength to strength during COVID-19, from taking her team to the next level in digital marketing to becoming a pillar…
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Elite Agent
Supporting Australia’s growing rental marketplace with Val Brown
While Australia has traditionally been considered a nation of home owners, the share of people renting property continues to increase each year. We talk to REA Group’s Chief Consumer Product Officer, Val Brown who is…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Understand your client’s needs
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Do you want to go behind the scenes of how the Owner of Century 21 Australia and Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate pivoted to stay ahead of the curve in COVID-19? In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Charles Tarbey explains how the business went back…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Run into the chaos
Want to know why you and your business should run into the chaos during challenging times?
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Moving forward through fear
Do you want to know the secrets behind honing your business to become relationship based and not just transactional? If you ask forward planner Cathy Baker, her vision of client service is building and maintaining a relationship long after the sale of a property. In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Cathy Baker explains how the Central Coast property and…
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Real Estate News
Samsung and Microsoft collaborate to deliver smart property management of the future
Microsoft and Samsung announced a new partnership Monday to build technology for the real estate industry. This collaboration, combining smart appliances and digital cloud technologies, aims at helping to drive improved building operations and maintenance, along with creating better experiences for both service technicians and residents. This new strategic alliance, with pilots currently under development, uses Microsoft’s Azure IoT platform and productivity…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
How to build your business from the ground up
Do you long to know the secrets behind taking your business from lagging in your back bedroom at home to an office on the busiest corner in town? This year’s Transform 2020 winner Laura Shooter, and her husband Samuel, can tell you how to do just that. The SJ Real Estate directors have done it.…
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Video of the Week
Without edges with Sadhana Smiles and Samantha McLean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vQgvjhVZ9w&t=484s Recently Elite Agent Editor Samantha McLean joined Sadhana smiles on her podcast show "Without Edges" In this show, Sadhana and Sam break down The impacts of COVID-19 on real estate (and Elite Agent)"Running into the chaos"Looking for Gen Z for clues to the future of real estateWhy tilting is better than jugglingWhy you need…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
5 strategies to survive and thrive in a crisis
If the impact of COVID-19 on your business has got you down then Dan Argent is the guy to help you not only survive it, but thrive once the deadly bug has moved on. Forced to start his own business during the GFC in order to survive, in this episode of Elevate, Dan shares the five strategies he used to…
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Real Estate News
Thodey report recommends land tax, not stamp duty
NSW stamp duty should be replaced by land tax, according to a recommendation of the Thodey Report, which was released today. Instigated in 2019 by NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and chaired by former Telstra Boss David Thodey, one of the draft report’s key recommendations is that broad-based land tax is more efficient and equitable than…
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Real Estate News
Auctions go back online for some suburbs in Victoria
Public auctions and open for inspections have been taken off the agenda in Melbourne's current coronavirus hotspots. While Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has ordered the establishment of into the operation of the hotel quarantine program thought to be the cause of the community transmissions, it's a case of back to the future for the real…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to empower your team by building a winning culture
There’s more to being a great boss than just being bossy. If you ask Ewan Morton the best leaders are those that put the best interests of others first. In this episode of Elevate, the Morton Real Estate joint Managing Director shares how he survived a nightmare first five years in the industry, why earning…
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Real Estate News
Openn Negotiation launches in New Zealand
Online selling method, Openn Negotiation, has launched into New Zealand with Carl McNulty of First National Cromwell officially the first agent to use the platform. Mr McNulty has just listed 12C McFelin Road, Cromwell, and is excited to pioneer the selling method following its success in the Australian market. “I was first introduced to Openn Negotiation through an agent-based in…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Selling and marketing luxury property with Deborah Cullen
Do you want the inside running on how some of Australia’s most prestigious homes are marketed for sale? Would you like to know why sharing fees can help create a cohesive, one for all and all for one, culture in a team that sells together and not as individuals? In this episode of Elevate, Deborah…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Digital marketing masterclass with Josh Tesolin
Do you want to know the secrets behind Josh Tesolin becoming agent of the year? From quickly adapting to COVID-19 to hot marketing tips and why using video and social media is more important than ever before, Josh shares in-depth insights into how he continues to improve his performance year on year. In this podcast, Josh explains why he goes…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Coming out the other side of COVID-19 with Adrian Kelly
COVID-19 infection rates have drastically dropped around the country but that doesn’t mean the real estate industry can breathe a sigh of relief. In fact, some of the challenges are just beginning, REIA president Adrian Kelly believes. In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Adrian expresses concern that sales volumes are down between 20 and 40 per cent, and could…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
What it takes in 2020 with Gavin Rubinstein
Have you ever wondered how the best agents stay on top even during the toughest of times? Where do they find listings when no one is selling, how do they grow their business in times of economic uncertainty and what do they do to stay so unflappable when the world seems to be spinning in a different direction? In this…
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Real Estate News
HomeBuilder stimulus to switch on sentiment and save jobs
The Federal Government’s announcement of a new HomeBuilder scheme will be a relief to thousands of home builders and tradies around the country. Australians looking to build or renovate in the second half of the year will be able to apply for $25,000 from the federal government as part of a scheme aiming to keep the construction industry moving. The…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
How to expand the digital reach of your content with Joe Hyrkin
Earlier this year I was watching some highlight videos from Inman Connect NYC – just looking to see what’s new in real estate and technology. I was intrigued by a presentation by digital guru and Issuu CEO Joe Hyrkin. He was on a panel session discussing how realtors in the US are finding new audiences and amplifying their marketing across…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Replacing the GCI mindset with a profitable business mindset: Kathleen Black
When is the right time to expand your business and take on a team member? And what sort of person should you hire? It’s always great when we get to look beyond our own borders and learn from top performers from around the world. After selling 47 homes in her first year in the business, Kathleen Black quickly rose to the top…
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