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INDUSTRY NEWS
How AI can help you become a million-dollar agent
Most new agents find prospecting challenging as they don't know who to call and what to say.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Second generation agent starts a new chapter in Figtree
Wollongong native and respected agent Michael Moate, along with his devoted team, will send off the year with a bang by launching Richardson & Wrench Figtree.
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BTW
Ray White Canberra levels up in the capital
The collaboration will allow Ray White Canberra to better service their existing clients in the region. The Announcement: The Ray White Canberra story continues to grow with the expansion of their rural capability, following a new partnership with Ray White Bungendore’s property management business. The expansion of our rural expertise, with the recent welcome of experienced agent Chris Dixon joining…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New PropTech business leveraging off-market selling surge
With international students set to return to Australian shores next month, new Melbourne based prop-tech business, OpenOpen, is predicting a sharp increase in interest and demand from international purchasers.
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Harcourts appoints Ty Read as Head of Training
Ty Read has been appointed Head of Training for Harcourts where he will be responsible for driving the focus on providing learning.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Economic forecast positive for the property market
The bounce back in the Australian economy forecast in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYFEO) is positive for the property market, the new president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia said.
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BTW
Independent Property Group dominates awards after a year of change
REIACT hosted its annual awards night, where Independent Property Group took out seven awards, reflecting the commitment and calibre of its 200 staff. The Announcement: Independent Property Group (IPG) has dominated this year’s Real Estate Institute of the ACT’s annual Awards for Excellence taking home seven awards including Large Agency of the Year. Independent’s CEO, Ms Kylie Dennis, said this…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA elects Hayden Groves as president
The Board of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has today (15 December 2021) elected leading Western Australian agent Hayden Groves as REIA's new President.
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BTW
LJ Hooker Foundation donates $150,000 to those in need
The LJ Hooker Foundation has donated almost $150,000 to help those in need in 2021.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sun still shining on Queensland property market
The demand for Queensland's residential property market appears to be insatiable with the latest median house price data from the REIQ showing another period of strong performance over the September 2021 quarter (July - September 2021).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Work-life balance is the key to an agency’s success
Great staff members are hard to find, and with a growing team over multiple offices Roy Amery knows the value of dedicated personnel.
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BTW
DiJones reclaims Woollahra heartland with new office opening
DiJones is set to open an office in Woollahra, which signals an important return to the area where it all began, ahead of the brand’s milestone of 30 years in operation. The Announcement: The expansion of the DiJones network in 2021 has continued with the agency opening an office in its traditional heartland, Woollahra. DiJones CEO Dean Mackie said while…
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BTW
Barry Plant record month donates almost $120,000 to Make-A-Wish Australia
Barry Plant hosted its annual fundraiser ‘Wishvember’, where they took a cut from every property sold in November and donated $119,260 to Make-A-Wish Australia. The Announcement: While COVID uncertainty forced Barry Plant’s annual Wishtober fundraiser to become Wishvember, the result has been a record amount raised for Make-A-Wish Australia® – a charity that works to grant cherished wishes for seriously…
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OPINION
If you want to grow your business, there is only one option for you
Starting your own business can be a challenging decision, but it can also be the most rewarding of your life.
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BTW
Hamish Firth opens Ray White Rural Scone to service Upper Hunter
With his love of country living and passion for rural property sales Hamish Firth opens Ray White Rural Scone. The Announcement: Ray White Rural is set to open its doors in Scone under the direction of Hamish Firth who brings extensive local knowledge and business acumen to the partnership with Australia’s largest real estate brand. An award-winning landscaper, Mr Firth…
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Elite Agent
The best in the west: luxury homes in WA
From sparkling in-ground pools to water views, teppanyaki plates and circular glass showers, a lot of luxurious homes have sold in Western Australia in the past 12 months. If you have an address in western Perth’s affluent suburb of Peppermint Grove you’re almost guaranteed to make the list of the state’s most luxurious sales, while Mosman Park is another standout…
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Elite Agent
How wise are you? Find out in just 7 questions
Can you ascertain a person’s level of wisdom based on asking them just seven questions? Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have said you can. The team of researchers have developed a seven-item scale (SD-WISE-7) that can help determine, with high validity, a person’s level of wisdom, which is a potentially modifiable personality trait that…
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Elite Agent
Independent chooses to double up with Raine & Horne in Maitland and Cameron Park
Raine & Horne Maitland and Raine & Horne Cameron Park have opened under the leadership of long-term property specialists Paul Hartgers and Jessica van Aswegen.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How property aids Australia’s pandemic recovery
Regional property prices grew at a higher rate than Australia’s combined capital cities in 2021, helping underpin the country’s economic recovery from the pandemic, new analysis reveals.
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Real Estate News
Australia makes Top 5 of Knight Frank Global Price Index
Australia has moved into the Top 5 countries for house price growth for the first time in six years with almost 20 per cent annual growth for the year to September.
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BTW
Sydney real estate heavyweights settle Double Bay joint venture
Bill Malouf and David Highland confirmed the settlement of Highland Double Bay Malouf. The Announcement: Two heavyweights of the Sydney real estate scene have joined forces to create one of Sydney’s most experienced independent property agencies – and they are predicting continued strength in the market in 2022 as buyers and sellers adjust to the post pandemic lockdowns. Industry veteran…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Canstar report reveals some Aussies expect property prices to ‘skyrocket’
Despite property prices soaring more than 20 per cent this year, 18 per cent of Australians expect prices to “skyrocket” further at some point in the next two years, according to new research. Canstar’s fifth annual Consumer Pulse Report also showed 44 per cent of Aussies expect house prices to continue to grow at a steady pace, while 12 per…
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Real Estate Agent Events
How these agents quadrupled their earnings
Real estate coach Sherrie Storor is set to share her secrets on how she helped some of the nation’s top agents quadruple their incomes in a free online experience starting December 13.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
A record-breaking year and trends to watch in 2022
Australia has smashed property records in 2021, racking up the highest number of sales and fastest rate of annual house price growth on record, according to new research. Domain’s End of Year Wrap shows that 446,800 houses and 144,500 units sold this year, with the combined capital city house price quickly closing in on the magic $1 million mark. It’s…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Report tips Sydney’s top performers for 2022
Rydalmere is tipped to be among Sydney’s best performers in 2022, according to a recent report which has crunched the numbers and looked at growth indicators for more than 600 Sydney suburbs. According to the Shore Financial State of Sydney Report, the suburb, which is next to Parramatta in Sydney’s west, could enjoy price growth of 17.4 per cent in…
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BTW
Raine & Horne appoints national head of growth
Tina Ashton, who will celebrate 16 years with Raine & Horne in 2022, has been appointed the group’s inaugural national head of growth. The Announcement: Raine & Horne’s long-time Network Manager, Tina Ashton, has been named the Group’s new National Head of Growth in recognition of her ongoing role in the brand’s strategic external and internal expansion over the last…
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LJ Hooker Property Partners sign leading agent to head their sales team
LJ Hooker Property Partners has welcomed Lachlan Smith to the team as their sales leader where he will focus on mentoring young talent and offer support to the experienced agents. The Announcement: Leading Brisbane real estate agent, Lachlan Smith has joined one of LJ Hooker’s largest offices where he will leverage his award-winning sales skills and step up as a…
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Celebrity Homes
Henry Ford II estate seen in Succession sells for $105 million
The summer home of Succession’s super-wealthy Roy family has sold for a whopping US$105 million despite taking a haircut from its original $175 million listing price. With the largest ocean frontage in the Hamptons, at about 400m, the estate once owned by the grandson of carmaker Henry Ford, was initially listed for $175 million in 2017 before being reduced to…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
REA Group expands to deliver unique supply and demand insights
REA Group is empowering its customers with more supply and demand data than ever before following the expansion of realestate.com.au’s CMA this week.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Million-dollar agent starts his own business to chase his dreams
It is a passion for people and providing amazing service that has motivated high-performing Ipswich agent, Jordan Strudwick to launch his own business, STRUD Property powered by UrbanX.
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Real Estate News
Australian homes are now valued at more than $9.2 trillion
Australian residential property prices have recorded their strongest annual growth in 18 years, and are now valued at more than $9 trillion, according to new data. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its Residential Property Price Indexes: Eight Capital Cities report for the September quarter and it shows the total value of the nation’s 10.7 million residential dwelling jumped…
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BTW
Harcourts announces new NSW CEO, Katrina Tarrant
Harcourts have announced the appointment of Katrina Tarrant as NSW CEO starting in 2022.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Fortis appoints The Agency as lead agent on Pillar+Tide
Fortis has appointed The Agency as lead agent for Pillar+Tide, a boutique luxury development in Brighton, with project sales led by Michael Paproth. The appointment marks the first project between The Agency and Fortis in Brighton.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Alexander brothers become the first luxury brokers of the metaverse
You might not be able to touch it or even live in it, but the metaverse is gaining real life momentum, with Douglas Elliman’s Oren and Tal Alexander set to become the first luxury brokers of the virtual real estate world.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
More than meets the eye: Transform XII finalists revealed
The finalists in Elite Agent’s Transform XII have been announced, with the Top 12 covering the gamut of sales and property management and boutique agencies as well as large networks. Similarly, the Top 12 are made up of business owners and team members, as well as having varying degrees of industry experience. The finalists, in no particular order are: Mel…
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