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New accreditation program helps Western Australians find the best agents
REIWA launched its Accreditation Program to help West Australians easily identify agents who are specialists in their field.
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Openn Negotiation has partnered with CoreLogic’s property research platform
CoreLogic’s listing portal onthehouse.com.au, has partnered with Australian-listed property technology company Openn Negotiation.
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How Market Buy can streamline your business
Whether you’re an agency principal or an employee, real estate agents have a lot in common with entrepreneurs, according to Market Buy's John Hellaby.Â
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O*NO Legal’s REAL Health Check launch reveals agency commissions are at risk
Established real estate agencies are reportedly using sales contracts that aren’t legally binding, O*No Legal’s Real Health Check revealed
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Aaron Worrad embraces a new way of working
The pandemic prompted Aaron Worrad to reflect on his place in the real estate industry, concluding there was new way of doing business emerging
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Belle Property returns to The Block to list Ronnie and Georgia’s house
Belle Property Sandringham agents David Wood and Jenny Dwyer have listed Ronnie and Georgia’s house on the current season of The Block.
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Debit card system EFTPOS partners with Beyond Blue to assist small businesses
EFPOS has announced a new partnership of Beyond Blue, providing funding to support Australian small businesses struggling with mental health issues.
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Openn Negotiation signs a partnership agreement with the Professionals
Australian-listed proptech company Openn Negotiation has established a partnership agreement with the real estate agency Professionals Group Australia.
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More than 20 lenders offer cash back on home loans under two per cent
More than 20 Australian lenders have offered up to $5,000 cash back on home loan rates under two per cent.
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New home sales plummet across Australia in July
The sale of new homes has dropped significantly in almost all Australian states, according to a new report that surveys the largest volume home builders. The Housing Industry Association (HIA) New Home Sales Report showed new home sales fell 20.5 per cent in July, with declines seen in almost every state. HIA Economist Tom Devitt revealed new home sales dropped…
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Sorted Services solution makes communication between tradies and property managers easier
The relationship between tradespeople and property managers is a symbiotic relationship that’s critical to the health of the property ecosystem, and one that is highly valued by both parties. Tradespeople play a fundamental role in maintaining properties and property managers rely on tradespeople to help them weather the storms – quite literally. As with all relationships, however, there is a…
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What is the state of the current property investment market?
Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee has revealed the current property investment is particularly buoyant.
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How proptech startup Sorted Services doubled its headcount amid the pandemic
Sorted Services, an Australian digital platform streamlining the property management lifecycle, has announced significant growth amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment.
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Innovative legal firm now allows real estate agents to access lawyers ‘as a service’
Whether you’re a seasoned agency or a cutting-edge start-up, shielding your assets and future proofing your relationships is essential to create a legally sound real estate agency. And while you might think that means through-the-roof legal fees, and drowning in paperwork, thanks to the legal specialists at O*NO Legal, you’d be wrong. “Legals can be expensive, and traditionally only those…
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REA Group named one of Australia’s best workplaces
REA Group has been named Australia’s fourth ‘Best Workplace for 2021’ by Great Place to Work. The REA Group was certified by Great Place to Work in June and was recognised as the fourth highest performing organisation with more than 1000 employees at a virtual event yesterday. The acknowledgement is two places higher than that achieved in 2019, when REA was…
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Property investors and homeowners are in danger of being underinsured
MCG Quantity Surveyors said Australian property owners are at immediate risk of a massive insurance blow.
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Coastal apartments in hot demand in NSW
Sydney’s extended lockdown has boosted buyer enthusiasm across regional New South Wales, with enquiries increasing for apartments in coastal areas.
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PropertyMe celebrates reaching 4500 subscribers and 1.3 million properties
lian property management software company PropertyMe has surpassed their milestone of 4500 agency subscribers and is now used to manage over 1.3 million properties.
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REA Group partners with Realtair to support agent development
REA Group, alongside its partner Realtair, is offering customers complimentary six-week memberships to the interactive Complete Salesperson Digital course. The offer comes while a large segment of Australia’s property market remains in lockdown and unable to conduct in-person interactions. REA Group General Manager Residential, Simon Hope said REA is committed to supporting customers and values the importance of taking time…
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Market Buy seeks to provide a listing presentation advantage
A great digital profile and solid reputation might get you through the door, but nothing secures a listing quite like the cold hard data of proven results, according to Market Buy’s John Hellaby. A former agent himself, Mr Hellaby explained Market Buy provides all real estate clients with that data, with every sale on the platform compiled into a PDF…
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PRD Nationwide Ballarat has used RiTA by AiRE to win more listings
PRD Nationwide Ballarat director and sales manager Jason Birch recently joined RiTA by AiRE growth specialist Tristan Lovell in a webinar dedicated to sharing ways to accelerate your leads and listings ahead of the spring season.
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New webinar reveals how to successfully prioritise agency legals
O*No Legal founding director Kristen Porter will explain in an upcoming webinar why the biggest challenge real estate agent principles, head of operations, or business owners face is protecting their most valuable asset - their agency.
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Real estate coach Sherrie Storor has a focus on agent photoshoots
Real estate coach Sherrie Storor will be hosting on-site photoshoot sessions offering hands-on guidance on what agents should capture in a photoshoot for their social media profile.
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Going back to basics: Holly Longmuir
Box+Dice Chief Executive Officer Travis Williams quizzes RT Edgar Mornington Peninsula Managing Director Holly Longmuir on how they get the most out of their CRM and which key metrics most help the business.
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CoreLogic launches their digital RP proposals platform
CoreLogic has launched RP Proposals, a new digital solution that aims to streamline the real estate industry.
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Openn Negotiation successfully lists on the ASX
Australian Proptech company Openn Negotiation has successfully listed and commenced trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the ticker OPN. Openn Negotiation’s listing on the ASX on July 21 comes after raising the maximum $9 million through the issue of 45 million shares at 0.20c per share, under the fully underwritten prospectus lodged in May. Openn Negotiation shares opened…
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Domain, Lendi and other business leaders offer paid vaccination leave
Lendi Group, Domain Group, Prospa, Zip Co, Honey Insurance, Athena and Valiant Finance have announced paid vaccination leave for all permanent employees. The companies have launched the Great Aussie Vaccine Drive, pledging to offer employees paid leave for both doses, should they choose to get vaccinated against COVID-19. “We can see from the events unfolding around the country that getting…
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First home buyers fuel sales volume surge in Perth’s more affordable suburbs
Ridgewood, Madora Bay and Two Rocks are amongst the 10 Perth suburbs that have seen the biggest percentage increase in sales activity during the 2020-21 financial year. Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) President Damian Collins said six of the 10 suburbs had more than doubled their sales tally in the 2020-21 financial year, compared to the 2019-20 financial…
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Property managers urged to stand up against domestic violence
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is asking property managers to help them stand up against domestic violence by filling out a short three-question survey by 26 July, 2021.
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Just 19 per cent Australians think you can buy a house for the listing price
Prospective homebuyers think they should brace themselves to pay more than the asking price, says new Finder research. A national survey of 1012 respondents found just 19 per cent of Australians agree that houses sell for the price they are listed for. The research revealed 70 per cent expect property to sell for more than what the seller asks. One in…
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Rental vacancy rates hit a milestone low
New Domain data shows national rental vacancy rates are the lowest on record.
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Interest rates predicted to hold but will property prices peak this year?
The non-stop rise in house prices may hit an apex this year, according to the latest expert housing predictions from Finder.
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Advanced ‘Pay on Success’ platform made available through innovative industry partnership
Fintech Innovator ListSure and Insurance Industry player Steadfast have joined forces to create new products designed specifically for the real estate industry. Steadfast is the largest general insurance broker network and underwriting group in Australasia, incorporating 454 brokerages and 25 underwriting agencies, with a current market capitalisation of AU$3.7 billion. ListSure is a real estate industry specialist with a unique…
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Victorian and WA markets show impressive sales trends
Online offer management system Market Buy has reported solid sales trends across the country, with properties selling for up to $29,500 more in the June quarter compared to its March counterpart.
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REIA to host ‘getting real’ policy forum to address housing issues
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) will meet with key political and industry leaders in Darwin on June 9 to present Getting Real, REIA's 2021 Strategic Policy Forum sponsored by realestate.com.au
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