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Applying high volume sales techniques in a prestige market: Tim Foote
From chaos comes opportunity. That's an adage Bell Property Mosman principal Tim Foote thoroughly believes in.
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Auction volumes up 44 per cent over December quarter
CoreLogic’s auction market review for the December quarter 2020 saw the combined capital city clearance rate continue to strengthen, while auction volumes increased by 44 per cent over the same period.
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Taking a chance: Eoghan Murphy
An ambitious agent at Kollosche, Eoghan Murphy stepped away for a moment of fun on Love Island Australia 2019.
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Infamous former address of Marilyn Monroe sells
On the market since 2017, priced at $180 million then reduced to $115 million, the historic celebrity-magnet Owlwood mansion, the crown jewel of L.A.’s Holmby Hills, has sold for $88 million. Completed in 1936, few Los Angeles mansions have its stature, rolling grounds or have been the center of so much…
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It’s not the brand, it’s the agent
Shannon Beavis launched Your Property Co in Maroochydore on Queensland's Sunshine Coast in November 2020, and just three short weeks after opening the doors, he'd racked up close to $3 million in sales.
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Video of the Week – With a little help from my friends
When Jane Booty from Stone Real Estate In Castle Hill decided to sell her house, who did she list it with? All of her mates in the area, basically. Appearing in this video are Karen D'Angla from DiJONES Northern Districts, Melissa Williams from Response Baulkham Hills, Ruma Mundi from First…
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New home sales surge
The lure of $25,000 caused a surge of new home sales in December as buyers rushed to qualify for the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder grant.
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A call to end stamp duty as Queensland’s rental shortage worsens
As Queensland's residential property market continues its upward trajectory into the New Year, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland's (REIQ) is calling for the Palaszczuk Government to consider abolishing stamp duty.
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Lifting lockdown leads to record Victorian house prices: REIV
The median house price in Victoria has recorded its largest increase since 2000, according to data from Real Estate Institute of Victoria's quarterly December report. For the first time, Metropolitan houses in Melbourne surpassed a median value of $900,000, jumping by 9.5 per cent from the September quarter to land…
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Career investment: Aleks Markovic
“I think for me, it’s the people aspect,” says Aleks Markovic, on why real estate appeals to her. “Having that ability to always be interacting with clients every day, getting to know different people, and that satisfaction when you do close a sale or give a good customer service experience.” Aleks started in real estate six years ago in her…
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Building a business: Scot Fuller
Hailing from Byron Bay, Scot Fuller is the Director/Sales Agent at Fuller and Co Property, and graced our screens on The Bachelorette: Season Five and 2020 Bachelor In Paradise.
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Hobart and regional Victorian homes lead the nation in profit-making sales
Hobart had the highest rate of profit-making re-sales of all capital cities over the September quarter, according to the most recent data from CoreLogic.
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Stay remote but come in to collaborate: Knight Frank’s 10 predictions for 2021
Global residential and commercial property consultancy Knight Frank has just released its Top 10 predictions for Australia’s Property Market in 2021, with the pandemic set to reshape the future of business premises. With more employees working remotely, a shift is forecast where facilities will be less about individuals and more about coming together. “Physical offices will be increasingly grounded in…
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Owner occupier resurgence offers a positive outlook for 2021
The total value of new loan commitments for housing and the value of owner occupier home loan commitments both reached record highs in November 2020, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures released today. The total value of new loan commitments for housing rose 5.6 per cent…
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How to master strategic thinking in real estate: Scott Bateman
For more than 20 years I’ve been involved in sales across various industries and there’s a question I’ve asked every team I’ve worked with during this time which is (almost) always guaranteed to result in stunned silence – “what do you do that your competitors would admit they can’t or don’t?” It sounds like a simple question, but I want…
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The power of relationships: Conor Canning
Last year Tasmanian real estate agent Conor Canning stole our hearts as part of the ultimate love story on the reality TV show Bachelor in Paradise. It should hardly come as a surprise then that this humble, genuine agent from Hobart became known for his quiet integrity.
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Virtual inspections see Brisbane market momentum continue
Brisbane’s lockdown did not stop house-hunters keen to inspect property last weekend with many switching to a virtual platform.
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Challenging the status quo: Mina Radhakrishnan
In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Mina Radhakrishnan talks about :Different and its tech-focussed approach to property management, how the property management industry will change in the future and :Different’s plans to work with agencies.
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Franchises announce team changes to cater to hot Gold Coast market
Demand for property on the Gold Coast has seen an expansion of the Ray White Runaway Bay Group, who have just opened their fifth agency in the region. Their new office at Arundel just outside of Surfers Paradise is a key residential suburb popular with local families. It is a strategic move for the business which has sold around $4…
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How would you market this ’60s party mansion?
The former party mansion of mafia girlfriend and America's sweetheart, Phyllis McGuire is on the market, complete with its own replica Eiffel Tower.
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Clients for life: Lauren Moore
This year is shaping up to be a bumper one for Lauren Moore. The Brisbane buyer’s agent has more than $30 million worth of property to find for her clients and, at the start of the month, six new buyers came to her in less than a week.
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Amazon sets out to create affordable communities
Amazon has announced a Housing Equity Fund to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable housing units.
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Lifestyle demand sees rental prices surge
A surge in Aussies moving to lifestyle destinations is causing a hike in rents, with it now costing more to lease a unit in Brisbane than in Melbourne.
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The future of real estate video: customer interaction
Before being crowned the winner of Accelerate 2020, LJ Hooker Devonport principal Michael Ziegler was camera shy. He couldn't find time to film, and he felt awkward in front of the camera. Here, he tells Kylie Dulhunty how the 30-day Accelerate challenge rocked his video world and put him on…
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Listings and appraisals: The alpha and the omega
What comes first, the chicken or the egg? The question is a metaphoric adjective describing situations where it is not clear which of two events should be considered the cause, and which should be considered the effect; and in real estate, this applies to appraisals and listings.
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Housing market ready to be put to test in 2021
Australia's housing market recorded respectable growth over 2020 and with limited stock and strong demand, plus the possibility of an August election, 2021 should see further price increases, according to REIA President Adrian Kelly.
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Resilience is a business opportunity: Josh Symons
Like most people, I started the year thinking positively about what was ahead of me. I had just become a father for the first time, freely gloating about how great a sleeper my daughter was (trust me, parents of newborns understand why this is a big deal), and enjoying a…
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Gold Coast development shows no signs of slowing
The Gold Coast off the plan property market is continuing its stunning run into January, with the city’s major development companies and agencies reporting robust sales activities across a broad spectrum of the market.
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Smashed avo to porridge at home: Young Australians are saving for home ownership
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the desire for homeownership in young people, according to Mortgage Choice research.
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Detached building approvals go from strength to strength
"ABS Building Approvals data for detached houses rose for the fifth consecutive month in November to reach the highest number of approvals since December 1999," stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap."While HomeBuilder was the catalyst for improving consumer confidence in the housing market, the strength of detached building approvals is due…
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5 New Year’s resolutions to supercharge your rent roll in 2021
Most real estate business owners want to grow their rent roll. Not just to pay the bills, but to produce profits while their long-term goal is to build the asset for retirement, investment and lifestyle. What we’ve noticed working with agencies following traditional structures, such as portfolio management style, is…
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Why collaboration is essential in property management
The concept of collaboration is not new, but we find that it’s regularly overlooked by industries looking to enhance an existing business model. The truth is that collaboration is essential for success—within real estate, property management and beyond. Not only does it create forums within which people can learn from…
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Five prospecting tips for 2021
Prospecting is an ever-popular topic in the real estate community, especially right now when we are all brimming with new goals and enthusiasm for the year ahead.But according to Dan Spencer, managing director of Activate Growth, agents are making it moredifficult for themselves, than what it needs to be.“There’s this idea…
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The apps every agent needs on their phone: Imogen Callister
With so many marketing technologies available to real estate agents in Australia, the number of apps designed to help you build your brand online can be overwhelming. Media coach Imogen Callister highlights the ones she believes work best.
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The hits and misses for commercial property in 2021
COVID-19 changed the way we do commercial property, potentially forever says to Steve Palise, commercial property expert and author.
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