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Chris Hanley: Thick or thin?
Being thick-skinned is often seen as a sign of strength, but the opposite is often true. Being concerned about what other people think and how they act shows empathy, understanding and can be a great business asset. Chris Hanley explains how.
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Level up: personal development strategies for real estate success
What’s the difference between a good real estate agent and a great one? The answer isn’t a bigger property portfolio or more closed deals - it’s personal growth.
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Real estate growth: is bigger always better?
For real estate professionals, the pressure to scale quickly can be intense. Whether it's expanding a property portfolio, growing a real estate team, or increasing transaction volumes, the industry often equates success with rapid growth. But, can growing too fast do more harm with good?
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Why losing clients (or team members) might be the best thing for your business
Change is inevitable. Whether in the business world or our personal lives, we often face moments where people move on.
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How to win more listings
When you’re working in real estate sales, it’s not like a normal job. Most of your ‘civilian’ peers couldn’t fathom some of the critical aspects of the day to day role.
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Australia’s Housing Super Cycle: What Agents Need to Know Now
Forget the endless chatter about interest rates and monthly price swings. Australia’s housing market isn’t just in another cycle—it’s in a super cycle, a massive structural shift that’s been brewing for decades.
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Should you ever negotiate your commission as a real estate agent?
Commission negotiation is a hot topic in real estate, but the truth is, discounting your commission isn’t always the right move. Whether you hold firm or make strategic concessions, the key is understanding when, why, and how to handle these conversations like a pro.
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How tech is flipping property management on its head
The property management industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and technology is no longer an optional add-on. It’s a necessity.
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Don’t wish for it to be easier, wish that you were better!
Learn how overcoming industry-wide excuse culture and focusing on skill improvement can lead to better conversion rates, stronger client relationships, and long-term real estate success.
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Lessons from the NBA – timing and positioning
I was in Dallas sitting in a hotel lobby bar when the news broke. The Luka Doncic trade, one of the most seismic moves in modern NBA history had just been made public by a journalist.
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Talk less, close more: why real estate agents need to master the art of silence
In real estate, the temptation to talk is constant. You want to showcase your expertise, highlight market trends, and reassure clients that you have everything under control. But sometimes you need so stop talking - and start listening.
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Mastering the art of booking more appointments
In real estate, everything starts with a simple formula: book appointments, get contracts signed, and repeat. Yet, as 2025 unfolds, many agents are struggling to do just that. Whether they’re new to the industry or seasoned professionals aiming to scale their business, the challenge remains the same: how do you consistently generate enough appointments to hit your goals?
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Is your rent roll making you money – or costing you thousands?
For many real estate business owners, a rent roll represents stability; an asset that provides consistent cash flow and adds significant goodwill value to the agency. But beneath the surface of a seemingly well-managed portfolio, hidden risks may be quietly eroding that value.
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How bad styling mistakes can make or break a sale
When it comes to selling a home, first impressions matter. Buyers begin forming opinions within seconds of stepping through the front door, often making subconscious judgments before they’ve even toured the entire property. From the moment they pull up outside, everything - from the condition of the front yard to the scent in the entryway - plays a role in…
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The Super Bowl Effect: how the biggest sporting event impacts business, real estate and the economy
Avi Khan: "As a kid, I dreamt of going to the Super Bowl for the love of the game. From watching the Dallas Cowboys dynasty to playing Madden NFL - NFL became something you fell in love with."
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Caroline Bolderston: Managing vendor expectations
The recent boom in the market has been a blessing and a curse. Buyer demand was literally ‘off the charts’, and meeting vendors' expectations on price was fairly easy.
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Welcome to the new era of content marketing where there are big opportunities for small agencies
Content marketing has officially evolved, bringing exciting opportunities - especially for small agencies and those building a property management personal brand.
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Digital is part of an older story
Mark Carter, an international keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, and author with over 28 years of expertise in leadership, culture, and innovation, explores how AI is reshaping real estate. While technology enhances efficiency, he argues that true sales success still hinges on human connection, emotional intelligence, and the art of personalisation.
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Where real estate agents will find growth (and challenges) in 2025
Australia’s property market in 2025 is poised for substantial changes, and real estate agents need to be prepared for shifting trends and opportunities.
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What’s your plan for 2025?
The year is already in full swing and it’s been a fast start for me in 2025! We started back on January 6 with the resumption of our inaugural Prospecting Boot Camp program.
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How to have frank conversations
The new year market is subdued. Prices in some parts are easing. Buyers are interested but cautious and sticking to their guns. Some vendors are unwilling to budge on price and many campaigns are becoming stalemates. Agents must be clear with vendors about price expectations, but what’s the best way to do this?
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Why AI succeeds where previous real estate ‘Disruptors’ failed
AI isn't here to replace you - it's here to handle the admin work while you focus on what computers can't do: building relationships and closing deals. Here's why this tech revolution is different.
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The 5 biggest property trends set to shape 2025
The Australian property market is set for another year of change, with economic policy, cultural shifts, and evolving buyer behaviour shaping the landscape. REINSW President and BresicWhitney CEO, Thomas McGlynn, predicts the five trends that will shape our industry in 2025.
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Self-awareness for real estate success
In real estate, success isn’t just about market knowledge or negotiation skills. It’s also about understanding yourself.
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The 10 skills every new (and old) commercial real estate agent needs
Entering commercial real estate as a new agent can be both exciting and challenging.
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The Setback Cycle: turning challenges into real estate success
Every real estate agent knows that setbacks are part of the job. Deals fall through, markets shift, clients change their minds. But what if those challenges weren’t just obstacles? What if they were opportunities for reinvention?
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Are you getting ROI from your tech stack?
Stop adding more tech tools - it's time to make the ones you have actually talk to each other. MRI Software’s Mark Cohen explains why connected systems are the key to catching opportunities before they slip away.
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Emotional drivers in real estate: a deep dive into motivation and decision-making
Success in real estate goes beyond understanding property listings and market trends.
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Why we need to stop reacting to market sentiments
Andy Reid: "As an industry, we are way too reactive in our actions, and way too dependent on the news to write our professional story for us."
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The changing face of real estate influence: Behind the lists
Looking back through our Industry Influencer lists since 2017, one thing stands out – what we value as leadership in the real estate industry has changed fundamentally. Now that we’ve been able to quickly analyse data (thanks to generative AI) from these lists over a long period of time, it’s worth pulling some threads together and creating a story. First,…
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Small Improvements, big success: how marginal gains can transform real estate
What if achieving exceptional success didn’t rely on monumental changes, but rather on a commitment to incremental improvements?
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The 5 laws for growth and lasting happiness in real estate in 2025
Discover actionable tips for personal development, meaningful connections, and embracing challenges to thrive in real estate this year.
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The case for keeping real estate deregulated
Paul Curtin, co-founder of Place, has long championed the importance of keeping the sector accessible and innovative.
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We don’t need to break a glass ceiling, we just need to build a bigger house
The phrase "male, pale, and stale" has become a common critique of leadership in real estate.
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The New Property Premium: Why Environmental Performance Is Becoming a Core Value Driver
For years, we've discussed environmental sustainability in real estate as though it were optional – a "nice to have" rather than a "need to have." That era is over.
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