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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Gavin Rubinstein: How to help your team shine within your brand
The Rubinstein Group (TRG) is now a little over two years old, and 2021 has been a big year for the Group and its leader Gavin Rubinstein. Ahead of some exciting things for TRG in 2022, including opening a new flagship office in Rose Bay, Gavin sat down with Ray White performance leader Tim Snell to talk branding, building a…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Why Louise Larkin gave up a corporate career and took a leap of faith to change the lives of children
Successful event organiser Louise Larkin had a high-flying career and her future all mapped out when she tuned into a radio interview that changed her trajectory.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Heidi Dening overcame trauma to turn chaos into clarity
Heidi Dening was working for a children-focussed NGO in Vanuatu when a night of terror changed her life forever.
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OPINION
John Hellaby: The proof is in the pudding
Actions speak louder than words. It’s a popular phrase, and especially true when it comes to the real estate industry, particularly in the current market.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Things to consider when buying or selling a rent roll
The rent roll market is a hot one, with demand far exceeding supply. So, whether you’re looking to buy or sell a rent roll, you better have your ducks in a row, says legal strategist and founder of O*NO Legal, Kristen Porter.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Lorena Gaxiola built an international interior design business to inspire and empower a new generation of women
Internationally acclaimed interior designer Lorena Gaxiola is a firm believer in one simple truth: without friction there cannot be change.
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CONTRIBUTORS
On the road again – what happens if you have a car accident on the job?
The role of a real estate agent is one that typically involves clocking up a significant number of kilometres in their day-to-day work, but what happens if you have a car accident?
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Ruma Mundi started a new chapter coming back stronger, wiser and more appreciative that ever
Ruma Mundi might have carved out a highly regarded career as an agent and leader of First National North Western, but like many, the road to real estate success hasn’t all been smooth sailing.
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Elite Agent TV
From Elton John to Gloria Gaynor: Tim McKibbin and Leanne Pilkington perform a mashup of the ’80s biggest hits
At the REINSW Awards on Friday night, REINSW President and CEO performed the ultimate mashup of 80’s hits, singing to the dance floor chart-toppers Don’t go breaking my heart, I will survive and YMCA. But the two showed a lighter side to their challenging roles this year by changing the lyrics to a tongue in cheek look at difficulties agents…
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LEADERSHIP
One simple step to take today to future proof your agency
Principals spend years building their client database, getting their brand out there, and improving their suite of frequent-use documents. So how do you protect them?
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Danielle Boyd carved out a successful career in real estate while managing a life-threatening illness
When Wiseberry Taree general manager Danielle Boyd was told she had a long-term life-threatening illness at just age 13, she could have wallowed in self-pity and let fate define her future.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Five critical questions to ask when going into business with others: Kristen Porter
Not too long ago I worked with a client who didn’t have formalised rules drawn up around expenditure, drawings, or dividends in their business. Despite this, it was usual that they would draw a certain amount of funds each fortnight, that their accountant would later reconcile as dividends. It soon became clear there was insufficient cash available to meet the…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Samantha Barlow overcame a horrific twist of fate to reclaim her life, recover her happiness, and find real estate as a way to help others
How do you reclaim your life after a horrendous twist of fate leaves you fighting to survive and robs you of your dream vocation?
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How an innovative group of property professionals are shaping the future on the Fraser Coast
An innovative group of property professionals has ensured they get a say in the Fraser Coast region’s social, economic and environmental development, with the establishment of an industry body aimed at giving residents a voice on local issues.
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Jacqui Crapp used hard knocks, tough talk and property management to become a sales agent of choice
What would prompt a corporate banker to abandon their high-flying career for real estate? One conversation at the right moment, according to Raine & Horne Berry director Jacqui Crapp.
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OPINION
To jab or not to jab, that is the question?
The issue of mandatory vaccination is a hot topic in various industries as the world works out how to live with COVID-19. O*NO Legal Founder and Legal Strategist Kristen Porter examines the topic as it relates to Australian real estate, including whether home owners can demand agents have had the jab. I read a really interesting article in The Lawyer’s…
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Elite Agent
Lisa Novak: Five social media tactics to employ to attract buyers (and sellers!)
Lisa Novak is one of the early adopters of selling property via her social media accounts. Here, Lisa Novak has revealed her top five tactics to enhance your social media engagement. Forget about the followers That’s right! The reality is you don’t need thousands of followers on your social media, you just need a few hundred of the right types…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Michael Sheargold talks the ’empathy factor’, how to avoid the slump of a lockdown and being the leader your team needs right now
Leading a team right now is not without its challenges. Between lockdown fatigue and a landscape of business uncertainty, motivation can be in short supply. So who better to tackle the issue than two of the industry’s most respected leaders – renowned real estate coach Michael Sheargold who has more than 63,000 collective hours of coaching and presenting to his…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
What to post: Chelsea Peitz talks social strategy, breaking the rules and how to create shareable, saveable content
Want get inspired to start getting your brand out there on Instagram with stuff that really works?
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: How Marnie Beauchamp conquered extreme adversity to rebuild a business stronger than ever
Some might argue there’s an element of luck to building a high-performing real estate career. Successful coach and selling agent Marnie Beauchamp is proof luck’s got nothing to do with it. In a career that’s spanned almost 30 years, Marnie has enjoyed the stunning highs of real estate and endured some soul-destroying lows, including losing her father in the same…
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Elite Agent TV
How to be a successful real estate agent (even if you’re starting out) by Ryan Serhant
These are the seven tips that Ryan Serhant swears by, even if you are just starting out as a real estate agent.
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Elite Agent
Innovative legal firm now allows real estate agents to access lawyers ‘as a service’
Whether you’re a seasoned agency or a cutting-edge start-up, shielding your assets and future proofing your relationships is essential to create a legally sound real estate agency. And while you might think that means through-the-roof legal fees, and drowning in paperwork, thanks to the legal specialists at O*NO Legal, you’d be wrong. “Legals can be expensive, and traditionally only those…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REA offers an insight into what’s changed in property management in the past 12 months
Record rental inquiries, digital inspections, and legislative changes...aside from the ongoing impacts of lockdowns there's a lot going on in the rental and property management space. REA Chief Consumer Product Officer Val Brown explains how the group is catering to the shift with an update on REA's rent strategy.
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Elite Agent
Never stop growing: Bliss Grayson
Bliss Grayson has always had a passion for learning new things. From her first job as a newspaper delivery girl to her 16-year real estate career, the Housequest agent never rests on her laurels. Here, Bliss explains why agents should never stop evolving.
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Elite Agent
How to avoid little white lies
A new report shows the perception of real estate agents as unethical is slowly, and rightly, changing. With that in mind, we thought we'd put some of the most common 'little white lies' real estate agents tell to top coach Claudio Encina, to see what agents can say or do differently to achieve the best results for themselves and their…
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Video of the Week
Video of the Week – Location and living space
Never in our lifetime has the concept of the home been so important, including the ability to have a functional and relaxing space.
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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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Elite Agent
Phil Collins sells Miami slice of paradise
When UK-born rocker Phil Collins decided to move to Miami Beach in 2015, the “Can’t Hurry Love” singer soon set his sights on one of the area’s most prestigious mansions on Biscayne Bay.
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Real Estate News
RBA leaves cash rate at record low
The Reserve Bank has left interest rates unchanged at its first meeting of the year, with the Board voting to keep the official cash rate at a record low of 0.1 per cent.
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Elite Agent TV
The Habits of Top Performers (in real estate) with Stephen Brown
In this video, Stephen Brown talk with Sam about the habits of top performers, real estate experiences as a consumer, client nurture tactics, building relationships and much more.
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Elite Agent
Low rates and high values drive home lending to all-time high
Record-low interest rates and record-high property values have helped drive home lending to an all-time high, according to newly released figures.
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Reality TV
Country to City: Nikki Gogan
Nikki Gogan is a Sales Executive at Caporn Young and won hearts all over Australia as the runner up on The Bachelor Season 4
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Elite Agent
Taking a chance: Stu Benson
When Stu Benson got the call to appear as the auctioneer on The Block, he was ready. His first foray into television was a few years earlier, as an auctioneer on Channel Seven’s Under The Hammer.
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Reality TV
The power to choose: Gemma White
Gemma White had two career choices in mind when she finished high school: flight hostess or real estate agent. After realising the main appeal of the former was simply a love of travel, she decided upon the latter.
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Reality TV
Taking a chance: Eoghan Murphy
An ambitious agent at Kollosche, Eoghan Murphy stepped away for a moment of fun on Love Island Australia 2019.
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