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Control the controllables: Matt Lahood
He’s one of the most-talked-about figures in the Australian real estate industry and The Agency’s CEO Matt Lahood lives by the motto “great leaders are those that empower and inspire others”.
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D-Day looms for the end of government props: Andrew Cocks
Six months ago, the nation prepared itself to step off the fiscal cliff. Not much liking the rocky landing back in September, the day of reckoning was delayed but now both the moratorium on tenant evictions and JobKeeper support have run their time and March 28 is D-Day.
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Mark McLeod: How to earn $900,000 a year within five years
They say real estate is a numbers game, and knowing how to crunch them can see you come out on top. Mark McLeod explains the 'compounding effect' and how understanding it can help your business.
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Alex Jordan – Playing the long game pays dividends
Only 12 months ago, Alex Jordan was poised for what looked like being the most challenging year of his two-decade career in real estate.
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The gold is in the work that does not pay: Manos Findikakis
When I first got into real estate some 18 years ago, one of the first 'lessons' that was shared with me by a veteran in the industry was to focus 90 per cent of my energy on 'getting the listing' and only 10 per cent working with the buyers.
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Dan Argent: The superpower of specialisation
When you start a new business should you focus on saving money or making money?
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Avi Khan: Positivity paves the way for productivity
Successful agencies shouldn't need to talk down the hard-earned reputation of their competitors in a misguided attempt to get ahead, writes Avi Khan
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Thinking outside the square renders new possibilities for BoxBrownie.com
Image marketing technology specialists BoxBrownie.com have launched an innovative cloud-based offering that can provide realistic CGI renders and virtual tours from only a floor plan, elevation or architectural drawing.
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Michelle Bowden: It’s a fine line between persuasion and manipulation
Negotiation is a core facet of real estate and there are many ways to get clients to see things your way. Influencing skills expert Michelle Bowden explains the difference between persuasion and manipulation, and why a win-at-all-costs mentality may not see you winning for long.
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Three steps to become a source of real estate information – and win business
Right now, buyers and sellers in your local area are searching the interwebs for things like, “What to do before moving home?”, “How to negotiate in real estate?”, and ”First-time homebuyer mortgage”.
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Explore Property expands presence in Queensland
Explore Property is continuing to expand its footprint in the Sunshine State, with the group now having a presence in regions stretching from the far north to the southeast.
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Professionals’ new Shell Coast office set for growth
The Professionals network is expanding into the waterside haven of Oak Flats in the NSW South Coast's southern Illawarra region, with a new office headed by experienced local agent Phil Muller.
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Inner City Blues – What’s going on with rentals?
While things are looking a little brighter in 2021 there are still many hurdles to overcome. Kylie Dulhunty spoke to property managers about their experiences and sought their tips to help you move stock quickly. Property managers in inner Sydney and Melbourne could face further challenges this year, with falling unit rents and higher than normal vacancy rates continuing to…
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Women to the front: Real estate industry leaders share their secrets of success
At Elite Agent and the Elevate podcast, we don’t need a reason to champion the best female leaders in the real estate industry, we do it as a matter of course.
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Kim Gregory takes the reins as new President of Property Council’s NSW division
The NSW Division of the Property Council has elected a new President, with Kim Gregory, Investa Property Group’s Fund Manager, Mandates, taking the reins for the next two years following the Division’s Annual General Meeting.
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Clearance rate rises but volume lower as most states enjoy long weekend
The preliminary clearance has risen to 84.5 per cent on the back of lower volumes this week, courtesy of a long weekend in several states including Victoria. CoreLogic reports 1587 capital city homes were taken to auction this week. Of the 1311 results collected so far, 84.5 per cent have reportedly sold. This is an improvement on last week’s preliminary…
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Michelle Stephens: Stop selling yourself short
Michelle Stephens remembers her first day in real estate, 11 years ago, like it was yesterday. She was a fresh-faced, nervous, 20-year-old who, it’s safe to say, had a handshake a little like a wet fish. “I’ll never forget it,” Michelle chuckles. “I went around and met everyone in the office and shook their hands, only to later have this…
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How to achieve $500K gross commission income in your first year
When it comes to real estate sales, individuals are often lured by the prospect and promise of being able to 'write their own pay cheque' and to a realistic extent, it is true.
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Barry Plant growing Ballarat and Bendigo offices
With the regional Victorian property market going gangbusters over the past year, Barry Plant Ballarat and Bendigo have been reaping the rewards.
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You’d be mad to miss the rare opportunity to own Max’s Beach House
It’s one of the most renowned beach houses in the country and was also featured in one of Australia’s most iconic films and Max’s Beach House could be yours - if have $11 million to spare.
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Call for half of NSW social housing to be provided by not-for-profit providers
The Community Housing Industry Association NSW says 50 per cent of social housing investment should be delivered by not-for-profit community housing providers in order to meet surging demand and deliver as many new homes as possible.
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Josh Davoren: There is no such thing as ‘the new normal’ anymore
COVID-19 has forced real estate agents and their clients to rely new communication tools but RE/MAX Australia Operations Director Josh Davoren says that shouldn’t be at the expense of good old-fashioned customer service.
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The Agency launches China Desk service to capitalise on imminent demand
COVID-19 has dramatically changed the way we conduct our lives and the public health response by our state and federal governments and key agencies, which has allowed Australians to begin living with a degree of normality, has not gone unnoticed internationally.
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Independent agents swap traditional bricks and mortar offices for digital marketplace
An increasing number of independent operators and boutique agents are ditching the traditional bricks and mortar real estate model in favour of tech-based platforms, according to digital real estate network @realty. Peter Powell is one of many @realty agents to have turned their back on a physical office, after finding the running costs did not equate to an uplift in…
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Kelly Clarkson hopes price drop on Tennessee lake house will hit the right note with buyers
Kelly Clarkson has been based in Los Angeles since she took up hosting duties for her Emmy-winning daytime talk show in 2019 and the singer is now dropping the price of her Tennessee lake house - originally US$8.75 million - to $6.95 million ($8.9 million).
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Independent Property Group announces new General Manager and shifts focus solely to Canberra market
Canberra’s longest-running real estate agency, Independent Property Group (IPG), has announced major changes to its operation in an effort to position itself for further growth in what is one of Australia’s hottest property markets.
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Hayley Baxter: Sharpen your marketing message
Hayley Baxter explains why now, more than ever, you need to ditch your pandemic-related marketing to remain relevant and stop clients hitting the 'unsubscribe' button.
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Karmen Costigan joins Harcourts Australia as Head of Property Management
One of the nation’s largest real estate franchise networks, Harcourts Group Australia, has appointed seasoned industry professional Karmen Costigan as Head of Property Management Australia.
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Property Council survey reveals slowdown in rate of workers returning to offices
Australia’s central business districts are taking a long while to recover from the effects of COVID-19 social restrictions, with new data revealing a slowdown in the rate of workers returning to their offices.
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Eagle Software launches new Interactive Owner Portal
Eagle Software has announced a new release, with its reporting being given a complete redesign thanks to the Interactive Owner Portal.
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Double Bay and Bondi Beach office reigns at Raine & Horne NSW State Awards
Raine & Horne held its annual NSW State Awards on Friday night, with the network’s Double Bay/Bondi Beach office retaining its crown as the brand’s best office in the state for the 20th year in a row.
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Perth listings at 10-year low after dipping below 8000 in February
Listings for home sales in Perth dropped to a 10-year low in February, with fewer than 8,000 properties listed for sale on reiwa.com in the West Australian capital at the end of last month.
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A sporting chance: Don Ha gives rugby players an education in real estate
When former New Zealand All-Black Jonah Lomu died suddenly in 2015, at age 40, he was roundly considered by many to be one of the all-time greats of the game.
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Reserve Bank leaves official interest rates at historic low
As widely expected, the Reserve Bank left official interest rates unchanged at the historic low of 0.1 per cent when it met for the second time this year on Tuesday.
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Price growth in capital cities outstripping regions according to REA Insights Home Price Index data
Capital city price growth outpaced regional growth for the second time in 12 months in February, data from the new REA Insights Home Price Index released today shows.
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