OPINION
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No, the RBA review won’t mean handing the bank’s decisions to part-time outsiders
Misinformation is circulating about recommendations concerning the Reserve Bank board made by the RBA Review, of which I was a member.
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Nerida Conisbee: Will house prices drop now that supply is increasing?
House prices have been rising across Australia since the start of the year.
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The Elite Retreat experience: Takeaways on navigating the future of real estate
Over the years, I’ve attended countless real estate events and as a result, I'm fairly well placed to assess the value of each.
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Australia vs world: The rental affordability gap
With rents surging post-pandemic across Australia and a lot of discussion around who should provide rental properties, it is timely to have a look at how Australia compares to the rest of the world for rental affordability.
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How to use auction to win more listings
It’s no surprise that the leading performers in nearly every marketplace across Australia are auction listing agents.
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Get your real estate stories in the news: 5 ways to woo journalists (including us!)
It’s an age-old question and one I’ve been asked a lot lately - “How can I get my story in Elite Agent/the media/the news?”
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Leanne Pilkington: Why diversifying real estate is more than revenue, it’s a service revolution
For real estate businesses, diversifying revenue streams is important.
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Kelvin Davidson: How a National victory could reshape NZ property landscape
Many existing and would-be property investors will be keeping a close watch on the polls and whether or not National can form or lead the next government after the October 14 election. If National is successful, we now know it would mean a reinstatement of mortgage interest deductibility for all properties, a Brightline Test back at two years (rather than…
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Matt Leacy: How to make a splash with an idyllic pool
"There's plenty of space to add a pool!" It's a common phrase real estate agents use to entice buyers across Australia, but there's also a lot of work that goes into creating the ideal tropical oasis at home.
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Wide verandas, picket fences or the CBD? How coastal cities near the capitals could ride post-COVID waves of growth
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered population growth in regions at the expense of capital cities. Regional migration has since stabilised, but the pandemic has left its mark. Australians reassessed where they wanted to live and work.
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9 Stoic principles to help agents thrive in real estate’s ups and downs
The Stoics turn their attention to two questions; how can we lead a fulfilling, happy life, and how can we become better human beings?
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Jimmy Burgess: The 7 lies unsuccessful agents believe
Top US real estate agent Jimmy Burgess says there are seven lies unsuccessful agents believe that ruin their careers.
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Bianca Denham: What’s an appraisal for?
Our group has just completed its 12th Real Estate of Origin event, a group wide appraisal drive where the entire Ray White network hits the phones, generating appraisal opportunities.
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The moral dilemma of being a property manager during a housing crisis
If the headlines are to be believed, we’re living through Australia’s worst housing crisis in a generation.
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Business class upgrade: Unleashing the euphoria in real estate service
At Elite Retreat, one thing that really resonated with me was presenter, Mark Carter, who talked at length about how we, in real estate, can deliver an upgraded experience to our clients. This is my take on how to make your clients feels as though they're flying at the pointy end of the plane.
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Jo-Anne Oliveri: Solving the rental crisis
Australia is currently facing an unprecedented rental crisis. So, how do we solve it?
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Marnie Beauchamp: 10 ways to cope with difficult clients
In the world of real estate, it is commonplace for emotions to run high. Regardless of your role within the industry, dealing with clients often requires strategic and empathetic conversations.
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One month later: A founder’s perspective on Elite Retreat 2023
As the leader of a PropTech platform you might think I have a fair idea about cutting edge technology, but when Elite Retreat 2023 brought together some of the brightest minds in and outside of the real estate industry, with a heavy focus on AI, there was plenty to learn and takeaway.
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Unlock real estate success: think like a scientist
I recently had the immense privilege of attending Elite Retreat in Bali. In a powerful presentation, Future Crunch challenged the room to channel their inner scientists and unlock a world of innovation and success.
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Three ways to create leverage and scale your GCI in commercial real estate
There are three strategies that commercial real estate agents should implement if they want to take their production to even greater heights.
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Persuasion fatigue is real: what can you do about it?
How much do you like an argument? When people disagree with you, do you rise onto your ‘high horse’ determined to change their mind, or do you feel exasperated and switch off?
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Jim Rohn’s life lessons: discipline, ambition, balance
Renowned motivational speaker Jim Rohn's profound insights on living an exceptional life have captivated audiences worldwide.
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Bathroom trends for today and tomorrow
Got a vendor that needs inspiration to do up their bathroom? Or perhaps a buyer looking to renovate?
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Language lessons to build a positive team culture
“Language is the instrument of culture,” is an abridged version of a quote by Angela Carter and it's a message that can't be understated.
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Commission protection alert: Are your agreements at risk?
We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t forget to dot your I’s and cross your T’s”, but that expression has never been more important than on your agency agreements.
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Jesse Davidson: the benefits of auction
These days, we are all accustomed to seeing the headlines in the newspapers of properties selling at auction for well above their reserve prices.
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The global failure of rent controls: A tale of international cities
In an endeavour to address Australia's rental housing affordability crisis, there have been calls for a freeze on rents, caps on rental increases and various other forms of rent controls.
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Nerida Conisbee: Is 2023 the year for apartments?
Australian apartment prices are now back to their 2022 peak, having barely fallen last year.
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A flexible future: Empowering a versatile work culture
Even before the pandemic, many companies were heavily invested in flexible workplace practices.
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John Foong: Is AI a game-changer or a nothing-burger?
It’s been incredible to witness how, over the course of the past six months, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gone from being a classic Stephen Spielberg movie of the same name to something that has captured the imagination of not just tech heads, but much of the internet population of the world.
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Bianca Denham: where are all the listings?
Even in the face of continued rate rises, the real estate market is defying the speculators and pessimists.
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Building resilience in challenging times
Every day we think about 60,000 thoughts. That’s 60,000 bits of information, ideas, opinions, judgements and beliefs streaming through our minds every day, says Meiron Lees, speaker, trainer and author of the award-winning book D-Stress. It’s no surprise that some of these thoughts are negative and your success in real estate may depend on how you control them.
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Anton Babkov: real estate goes next-gen with ChatGPT
Why all the buzz about ChatGPT? How might it impact the way we work this year or in five years?
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Darren Krakowiak: when ‘no’ means ‘not right now’ in commercial real estate
Hearing the word 'no' many times is not something that most of us enjoy, but it is a rite of passage on the road to success in commercial real estate.
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Want to be wealthy? What real estate agents can learn from three Aussie billionaires
As the saying goes, success leaves clues. In a recent AFR article three of Australia’s wealthiest people - Gerry Harvey (Harvey Norman), Jack Cowin (Hungry Jacks), and John Van Lieshout (Super A-mart) - shared their advice on making your money work for you.
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