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Riding the real estate wave

“I know there's formulas and systems to getting properties to sell quickly, but I'm not interested in that. I'm interested in selling well and having a great relationship as opposed to conditioning and getting it sold as quickly as possible...”

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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 learned from shadowing McGrath Real Estate founder John McGrath, before going into partnership with two of his closest childhood friends.

Jason also reveals how to position yourself as a trusted agent in your local area and why he isn’t interested in reinventing the wheel, but in doing more of the same.

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In this episode of Samantha and Jason also discuss: 

  • His early career as the face of local and international advertising campaigns for Home & Away and Coca Cola
  • How working at Laing + Simmons taught him the fundamentals and backbone of being a successful agent
  • The partnership with Andrew Hogan and Greg McKinley which made them a triple threat to Sydney’s real estate market
  • Why it’s important to position yourself as someone who is involved in the area you are selling in who understands the history 
  • Marketing tips – including how to present a property in its best light
  • Personal and professional non-negotiables – and why they’ll never change 
  • Why new agents should surround themselves with industry mentors and learn from them, both in real estate and life

plus … much much more…

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Samantha McLean

Samantha McLean is the Co-founder and Managing Editor of Elite Agent, Australia's trusted platform for real estate news, insights, and community connection. With over 20 years in sales and marketing across respected global companies, Samantha brings practical expertise and thoughtful leadership to the industry. Since founding Elite Agent, Samantha has grown the brand from a magazine into a dynamic media hub that includes the Elevate podcast, daily newsletters, and engaging industry events. Her approachable style and genuine curiosity have earned Elite Agent recognition, including multiple Mumbrella awards for excellence. Samantha is passionate about exploring how technology, especially artificial intelligence, can improve productivity and client relationships without losing the essential human touch. She regularly discusses these topics with industry experts on the Elevate podcast. She holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney. Connect with Samantha at Elite Agent or aipoweredagents.com or visit her personal website samanthamclean.com.