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Manos FindikakisPartner ContentMarch 31, 2022

Manos Findikakis: how to hold yourself accountable

Ask any agent what they need to do to achieve success, and pretty much every single one will be able to tell you straight away.

Kristen Porter#teameliteMarch 31, 2022

Kristen Porter: your agency’s legal lifecycle

When it comes to sorting out the legal needs of your real estate business, it’s easy to get confused.

Michael ChoiMarch 30, 2022

Michael Choi: recruiting (and keeping) a winning team

One of the hardest parts of running a business is human resources; in other words, the recruitment and retention of quality people.

Tim SnellMarch 28, 2022

Tim Snell: The impact of increased days on market

While changes in house prices, interest rates and inspection traffic may seem like threats to your business this year, it’s actually the creep in days on market that's the silent killer to your performance.

Manos FindikakisMarch 22, 2022

Manos Findikakis: It’s all in the follow-up

Over the years, I've heard many agents mention the problem in their pipeline is a shortage of leads.

Chris Goodway#teameliteMarch 22, 2022

How to look after the lifeblood of your agency’s long-term profitability

MRI Software recently released the Voice of the Property Manager 2021 Report which highlighted some alarming statistics about the health and wellbeing of property management staff within our industry.

Mathew TillerMarch 21, 2022

Mathew Tiller: My Federal Budget wishlist

As the price of goods and services increases, the overarching theme of the 2022/23 Federal Budget will be combating the rising cost of living pressures.

Kylie DulhuntyMarch 21, 2022

How to get your foot in the door with the media

On October 22 this year it will mark 20 years since I started as a journalist.

Samantha McLeanMarch 21, 2022

Samantha McLean: Web 3.0, real estate and the trust revolution

Crypto is not a dirty word. But, back in 2017 when I first started talking about it, it may as well have been.

Tiffany BowtellMarch 18, 2022

Tiffany Bowtell: The great resignation

There has been much said this year already about 'the great resignation' and if you are a business owner, you might already be feeling it. Tiffany Bowtell takes a look at the depth of the problem and some possible solutions.

Avi Khan#teameliteMarch 18, 2022

Avi Khan: Should I stay or should I go?

Should I stay or should I go? The answer for an agent always boils down to leadership.

Darren KrakowiakMarch 17, 2022

Darren Krakowiak: the power of text messages in commercial real estate

If you don’t think it’s professional to text your prospects and clients in commercial real estate, let me try and change your mind.

Jet XavierMarch 11, 2022

Jet Xavier: One day or day one?

There is nothing successful about creating a great business or being a great agent while going through your third divorce, disconnected from your kids, with no energy, bad health, and always being exhausted, overwhelmed, stressed and under pressure.

James LeslieMarch 10, 2022

James Leslie: don’t let the pursuit of perfection hold you back

When I was younger, my mother would joke that I wasn’t arrogant but just really, really confident.

Sherrie StororPartner ContentMarch 9, 2022

Sherrie Storor: How to build an EBU that gets results

‘Work smarter, not more’ is a great motto to follow in real estate.

Tim McKibbinMarch 7, 2022

Tim McKibbin: floods could impact the property market for years

Disturbing global events were cited in the Reserve Bank’s decision to keep rates on hold and the floods add further uncertainty to the outlook.

Manos FindikakisPartner ContentMarch 4, 2022

Manos Findikakis: Stay focused. Stay in control

If one thing's for certain, it's that change is inevitable. But while change may be guaranteed, it can quickly leave you feeling like things are beyond your control.

Tim SnellMarch 4, 2022

Tim Snell: Work harder, not smarter

Sales is easy. Whoever has the most conversations, wins.

Michael ChoiMarch 3, 2022

Michael Choi: Top 10 tips to thrive in real estate

The real estate market is as dynamic as ever. And as the market continues to change, Area Specialist founder, Michael Choi says agents and leaders must go above and beyond if they wish to thrive, rather than plateau. Here, he shares his top 10 tips to do just that.

Tom WallaceFebruary 25, 2022

What’s in store for Australia’s commercial real estate industry?

As we look to what 2022 holds for Australia’s commercial real estate industry, it’s important to take stock of the lessons learned from 2021.

Manos FindikakisPartner ContentFebruary 25, 2022

Manos Findikakis: 10 questions every agent should ask to improve their profitability

Real estate is often touted as a career where your ability to earn is capped by only one thing - your ambition.

Manos FindikakisPartner ContentFebruary 21, 2022

Manos Findikakis: Three key factors that set agents up for future success

In a market like the present, the biggest challenge for agents isn't finding listings nor selling properties, but rather attending to the basics that will set you up for future success.

Scott BatemanFebruary 17, 2022

Scott Bateman: A new year, a new beginning

If we look back on the last 100 years, we have seen significant societal shifts off the back of catastrophic moments in our history.

John KnightFebruary 15, 2022

John Knight: Define, detox, declutter

Just like your body, it’s funny how different toxins can build up within your business without you noticing.

John HellabyPartner ContentFebruary 10, 2022

John Hellaby: How to create transparency and earn trust

Think about any industry over the past few years and a key trend starts emerging. Consumers are seeking transparency in their interactions, transactions and purchases.

Manos FindikakisPartner ContentFebruary 7, 2022

Manos Findikakis: how to reverse engineer success

Whether you're new to the industry or seeking to take your sales career to the next level, sometimes moving from where you are now to where you want to be requires strategy.

Tiffany BowtellFebruary 4, 2022

Tiffany Bowtell: Is your CRM a problem?

As the saying goes, if I were paid a dollar for every time someone asked me which CRM is the best, I'd be a very wealthy woman.

Mark McLeodFebruary 3, 2022

Mark McLeod: Embrace your ambitions

A new year is the perfect time to get back on track in your life and business career. Here, Mark McLeod reveals five key tips to keep you focused on the habits needed to reach your goals.

Michael ChoiFebruary 2, 2022

Why it’s never too late (or too early) to go out on your own

Area Specialist founder Michael Choi

Kristen PorterPartner ContentFebruary 1, 2022

How to start your own agency, without tripping over

Going solo and starting your own agency can be as daunting as it is exhilarating.

Manos FindikakisPartner ContentFebruary 1, 2022

Feeling stuck? Here’s how to recharge, refocus, and recalibrate

You've come back to work for 2022. You've had a well-deserved break. You've written down your goals with the intention of having a highly productive year.

Partner ContentSarah BellFebruary 1, 2022

AiRE and CoreLogic – what now, what next?

At AiRE, I have had the opportunity to be a leader in one of the most innovative, agile, high-energy and fast growing teams, and there can be no surprise that the people raising RiTA have had their share of accolades, including innovation awards and being named in the top 5 Ai companies serving real estate globally. Why would a company…