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RBA’s risky gamble: interest rate hikes aimed at damaging the economy
Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe and his board have pushed up interest rates yet again – for the twelfth time in 14 months – because they want to damage the economy further.
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From cold to sold: master the art of winter home styling for a hot sale
Selling a home during the winter season may seem challenging, but with the right preparation, you can showcase any property's unique charm and make it stand out in the market.
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Ryan Serhant’s five ‘big money’ real estate tips
He's the biggest real estate agent on the planet and Ryan Serhant didn't disappoint when he joined 4000 Australian real estate professionals at AREC 2023.
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How to save and grow your rent roll when your landlords are selling
The real estate market is changing so much right now. Between interest rate rises, cost of living, and the massive changes happening in renting laws across the states, you might have noticed that more of your landlords are considering selling their investment properties.
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Our top picks from the AREC 2023 Expo Hall
The Expo Hall at AREC is always a favourite with principals, agents and property managers alike, this year was no exception. Whether you were looking for innovative solutions to streamline your property management processes, or new ways to generate sales leads and listings, there was something to suit every need among this year’s exhibitors. There was plenty of innovation on…
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Reclaiming lost productivity in a real estate office
Too much to do and too little time.
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Drive, dedication and data: how David Eastway built his real estate career
When most people job hunt they turn to employment portals, job agencies or recruiters, but not David Eastway.
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Balancing AI and Humanity in real estate: The PAIRS Pathway to Success
The 30th of November last year heralded the beginning of a new industrial revolution - the age of AI.
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Deepak Chopra: the secret to happiness
Whether it's selling 300 properties, writing a certain figure in GCI, spending more time with family or building up your fitness, author and alternative medicine pioneer Deepak Chopra asserts the pursuit of happiness is behind all that we do.
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The real estate success secret that no-one wants to hear
I’m often asked ‘what’s the secret to real estate success?’. After all, surely there’s a magic bullet that guarantees a great career.
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What you need to know about Simon Sinek’s book Start with Why
In real estate you often hear coaches tout, "Understand 'why'" or "Find your 'why'," but what does that mean?
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Matt Lahood: Why I love Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of my all-time favourites because it relates so well to what real estate agents do, or should be doing.
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Tech versus touch: finding real estate harmony
Christian Lous Lange wisely said, “Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master”.
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Why property managers are losing thousands in management fees
Technology has helped transform the property management industry, making us far more efficient than ever before, but it’s also become somewhat of a double-edged sword and inadvertently resulted in many agencies sitting on a goldmine of unclaimed fees each year.
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Matt Lahood: The power of super teams
In the real estate industry, having a high-performing team structure is a game-changer for agents. A super team can help you scale, boost customer service and recharge. The Agency's Matt Lahood explains the collective approach, including how you can secure greater market share.
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John Knight: why rent rolls are the real estate industry’s most wanted
Demand for rent rolls to buy has undoubtedly been high in recent times, and it does not look to be changing any time soon.
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Mark Kentwell: If I had no listings this is what I’d do
In the fast-paced world of real estate, it might seem like hitting a period where listings are in short supply, or where you have none at all, is impossible.
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What’s Kevin Bacon got to do with real estate?
What’s standing between you and your next listing?
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The 5 characteristics Mauricio Umansky says every agent needs
Mauricio Umansky is a name synonymous with real estate worldwide.
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Nick Brown: the conflict conundrum
After 26 years in the industry, I have no doubt that the unfortunate part of property management is conflict.
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AREC flashback: the best of Gavin Rubinstein
He’s one of the biggest names in Australian real estate so it’s no surprise that TRG Founder Gavin Rubinstein features more than once in our AREC coverage.
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Winning auctions starts here: discover the key to setting the perfect reserve price
Setting the reserve price is one of the most difficult decisions your vendors will make during their auction campaign, so it’s crucial you take an approach that’s equal parts considered, empathetic and, most importantly, effective.
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The future is now: learn how to build your business and keep costs down
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we live and work, and real estate is not immune to its powers.
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Bob Wolff on discovering your ‘why’, embracing failure, and believing in your potential
Elite Agent snapshot: Bob Wolff's top three tips from AREC 2017.
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Resilience rewarded: seizing opportunities in a tough market
The harsh reality is that in 2023 you have to do more to get less.
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Redefining Australian living: how build-to-rent is poised to change the game
In the heart of Australia’s cities, a quiet transformation is taking root. A collection of apartment complexes, part of a game-changing initiative known as build-to-rent, is taking shape, further fuelled by the recently announced Federal Government injection into the BTR sector.
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Nerida Conisbee: what’s behind the regional Australia price rebound
Regional Australia was the standout during the pandemic, with the virus sparking the greatest movement of people to these parts of Australia ever recorded.
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Manos Findikakis: Why letting it rain isn’t always bad
Ever heard that good old saying ‘when it rains, it pours’? It’s a phrase often associated with a run of bad luck and the resignation that bad news is often accompanied by even more bad news.
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Michelle Bowden: pushy or persuasive, which agent are you?
It can be a fine line between persuading a prospect to sign on the dotted line and pushing them into it. Here, persuasion expert Michelle Bowden explains why you want to avoid the latter and how you can use the Predisposition to Persuade measure to assess if you're at risk of forcing your client's hand.
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Jimmy Burgess: 7 tips to transform your real estate business
Moving your real estate business to the next level is a process of incremental improvement, however, there are a number of steps you can take on a daily basis to help fast-track the process.
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R2-D2: Amazon’s Astro robot is getting its own ChatGPT brain
Unlike R2-D2, who needed a protocol droid like C-3PO to translate its beeps, Amazon's new Astro robot will soon be able to speak your language right out of the box thanks to a new Chat GPT-like brain.
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Private island featured in Pirates of the Caribbean and James Bond films hits the market for $100 million
Little Pipe Cay, the stunning private island in the Bahamas that served as a filming location for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and James Bond's Casino Royale, has been listed for sale with an eye-popping price tag of $100 million.
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Eyes wide open: navigating the challenges of a real estate career
Real estate can be a challenge, especially if you're new to the industry. But it's also one of the most rewarding careers. Here, coach Marnie Beauchamp outlines her practical, hands-on advice for new agents, and shares tips for lead agents and principals to help their teams smash their KPIs.
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First home buyers dip their toe back in the market
It isn’t a bad time to be a first home buyer at the moment.
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Bill Karp: Why leadership will be his legacy
Bill Karp is celebrating 40 years in the real estate industry, but that doesn’t mean he is thinking about retirement.
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