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Every Agent Has a Story: Andrew Coronis
This story comes from Andrew Coronis, Managing Director of Coronis who shares the key lessons he learned in his beginnings in real estate leadership. Communication is paramount when it comes to providing top customer service Invest in leadership training and coaching for you and your teams. Every Agent Has a Story is proudly brought to you in association with Console Transcript…
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Jet Xavier: 7 Steps to greater wellness and wellbeing
A recent wellness and wellbeing industry white paper came up with some disturbing findings – 65 per cent of the industry is often stressed, 47 per cent often deal with physical symptoms of anxiety and 46 per cent find work often impacts on relationships. It’s time to act. 1. THRIVE The industry is all about striving, not thriving, and there is a…
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Video of the Week – A dog’s journey through ‘Hamptons in Bulimba’
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Josh Phegan: Pay for leads, or leads that pay?
Lead generation websites aren’t new, but they do cut into your margins and breed lazy agents. Even worse, a number of the leads are already in your existing database. On the flip side, we have agents who are still building relationships yet fail to convert any of those relationships to real live listings. So where’s the balance? You need to…
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Ask the Coach: How to Get More Consistent with your Prospecting
Q. I’m struggling to find consistency with my prospecting. Any advice? – Yenson Mui, The Agency Wollongong Firstly, understand that we are currently going through some interesting times in real estate, especially that ‘D’ word – disruption. The market will punish any agents who are C or D players, so lowering your standards in a changing market is not an option. Focus…
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Every Agent Has a Story: Dave Skow
This story comes from Dave Skow of Wagga Property Management, who shares the key lessons he learned during a property appraisal. Avoid passing judgment on your landlords/tenants without understanding the circumstances they’re in. Generosity has the power to create lasting positive change to a person’s lifestyle. Every Agent Has a Story is proudly brought to you in association with Console…
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John Knight: The 10 Traits of Future Leaders
I see businesses start. I see businesses stop. What makes one succeed where another has failed? Through our experience of working with agents and real estate businesses of all shapes and sizes, we have been able to iden-tify the traits of those agents able to make the transition to the ultimate role – principal. EVERYONE IS A BUSINESS I love the philosophy of ‘everyone is a business’ –…
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Why would my business grow this year? Mark McLeod
Over the last few years, the market has provided the growth impetus even for the most average of agents. Now things have changed. A great self-reflection question to ask yourself is, ‘Why would my business grow this year?’ There are, in my view, two types of businesses. Some are devoid of structure and process, and are linked to the ebbs and flows of the market; others…
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EOFY tax tips for real estate professionals: Mark Chapman
For many Australians, navigating the tax system can be quite overwhelming. To help take the stress out of their tax returns and maximising your return, here is my advice that will help make it easier: Did you know that real estate agents can deduct: Real estate licence – renewals Stationary/business cards Advertising Hammer (for erecting signs) Motor vehicle expenses Mobile/telephone…
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Every Agent Has a Story: Laetitia Pearce
This story comes from Laetitia Pearce of Home Specialist Property Management, who shares the key lessons she learned during a vacate inspection. Be clear and lay out the terms and conditions of the property in writing Have a consistent balance between both verbal and written communication with your tenants. Every Agent Has a Story is proudly brought to you in…
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2018: the year of the Smart Home
It’s been billed as the year we’ll all get connected and smart products will simplify our lives. In some ways that prediction is proving correct, and the internet infrastructure that drives smart tech is becoming a requirement, not just a desire. But what does the smart home mean for real estate? Is there appeal and value in savvy tech and the hyper-connected home? And is the smart…
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Video of the Week – A historic setting updated to luxurious standards
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Pancho Mehrotra: What Does It Take To Change?
Drawing on the example of Australian Open Winner Roger Federer, Pancho Mehrotra looks at the psychology of change and why we find it so difficult. With the benefits of change in real estate so potentially significant, it’s time to take that first small step to overcome our fear of failure. I have been asked many times how long it takes…
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The Numbers Game: Ash Weston
Ash Weston fell into real estate by accident after dropping out of high school and cutting his teeth on a variety of manual jobs. Now he’s one of Ray White’s top agents, winner of several awards and last year earned fees of over $1,500,000. But he has never forgotten the lessons he learned on the factory floor. How did you…
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Knowing your numbers could help you make more sales: Sally Tindall
Over the past year it’s become harder to borrow money, especially for investors. Yet many buyers continue to limit their finance options. Even though there are more than 100 mortgage lenders in Australia, three-quarters of borrowers use the big four banks. So your buyers could be narrowing their options if they’re restricting themselves to just ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, NAB and…
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Every Agent Has a Story: Matt Altman
This story comes from Matt Altman of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, who shares the key lessons he learned during a broker open home. Don’t judge a book by its cover; treat all your prospects and clients with respect. Always spend reasonable time finding out the exact needs and wants of your customers. Every Agent Has a Story is proudly…
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Nathan Jones: The Importance of Bringing Gen Y Into the Leadership Mix
It’s not often that you will see a leadership team in a company comprising of most members under 50, unless the company has been founded by people below this age. However, for older companies that have a long history of having a team of ‘senior’ leaders, it can be challenging for them to accept younger generations into leadership positions. This…
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Adapt or die: Peter Clements
It’s not every day you’re named the top residential salesperson in Australia. It’s even less often you receive this honour alongside your office winning small residential agency of the year. Peter Clements received both these awards at the 2018 REIA Awards, an honour he wasn’t able to ignore, even if he had wanted to. “The double whammy was incredible. I…
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Aimee Engelmann: How to Prepare for Offshoring
Outsourcing basic office tasks to the Philippines has recently gained a good deal of attention. The benefits are compelling and the idea of freeing up your team to focus on more important aspects makes complete sense for many, but the practical details may put others off. Aimee Engelmann explains the tools you’ll need in your office to manage the virtual…
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Every Agent Has a Story: Suzie Hamilton-Flanagan
This story comes from Suzie Hamilton-Flanagan, Head of Property Management at BresicWhitney, who shares the key lessons she learned during a beachfront OFI. Risk management and assessment are priority during an OFI. Don’t neglect your personal safety and wear protective shoes! Every Agent Has a Story is proudly brought to you in association with Console Transcript Hello, my name is…
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Field of Dreams: James Hand
It takes incredible vision to sell the dream of stately homes and high-spec apartments while standing in a field amidst grazing cows, but for James Hand of Latitude Real Estate in Victoria it’s a success story based on knowledge, innovation and, above all, respect for clientele. Here James explains to Elite Agent how his innovative development firm includes both the…
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Video of the Week – Country road take me home…
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realestate.com.au gives agents the edge
realestate.com.au today announced Agent Edge, a new family of personal branding products which will give agents an edge in their market. Agent Edge products, the first of which launches this month, are designed for individual agents to increase their presence on realestate.com.au and connect with Australia’s largest pool of sellers. The Agent Edge product family: Agent Elevate: Get noticed and…
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John Cunningham: In service of others
It is well known that all great achievers, no matter the endeavour, have one common trait: they have a clear purpose. The same thing applies to real estate. But do we really understand what purpose is all about in a service industry, or are we just considering our own purpose? John Cunningham says putting the consumer’s interests first must be…
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No limits to real estate success in bush country: Troy Kearney
One of Century 21’s leading regional agents, Troy Kearney, believes that geography is no limitation for success in real estate. He shares his top tips for operating in the bush. Mr Kearney opened his office, Century 21 Bathurst Region, two years ago and during that short period achieved prestigious Double Centurion status, placing him amongst the top one per cent…
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Every Agent Has a Story: Claudio Encina
This story comes from Claudio Encina, real estate coach, speaker and trainer, who shares the key lessons he learned during an auction unexpectedly turning south. Clear communication is imperative, especially when closing any sale or formal agreement. If something goes wrong, remain calm and empathetic to your vendors and buyers Every Agent Has a Story is proudly brought to you…
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Alison McGavin: How to recover from mistakes and regain trust
Every single person reading this article has made a mistake at work. If it’s a large mistake you might need to start over again with your work colleagues. And whether a lot of time has passed or just a little, Alison McGavin explains what you need to do to get your working relationships back on track. No one likes to be…
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How vulnerable is the $100+bn property portal industry worldwide?
In less than 25 years, a whole new industry has been created. Property Portals, these digital platforms that span the globe, aggregate property listings that serve as the primary advertising for the real estate industry. To the consumer, this industry provides the most convenient method for searching properties for sale or rent, whether residential, commercial or industrial. Hundreds of millions…
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Why it’s important to have an open door policy as a real estate CEO
Being a CEO comes with a busier schedule than most, but there’s nothing more important than being accessible to both your staff and clients – even if there are over 400 of them. Having staff and customers who view you as an approachable CEO is extremely pertinent. It can translate to staff being friendly to clients and the overall company…
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3 Ways To Leverage Your Database Contacts: Tiffany Wilson
Successful real estate agencies cultivate a loyal client base. The service you provide your clients is not merely a transaction, but the start of an ongoing relationship. Building a solid database requires a huge amount of time and effort. Once you’ve captured potential leads, it’s your job to take full advantage of these contacts. Using digital marketing to leverage your…
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Video of the Week – Luxury listing gets one of a kind video
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Xynergy Realty celebrates 10-year anniversary
When Bruce Oliver and Ivan Tandyo started Xynergy Realty in 2008 out of Ivan’s two-bedroom apartment, they had no idea they would manage over $1.3 billion worth of assets ten years later. 2018 marks Xynergy Realty’s ten-year anniversary, providing a time to reflect on all the duo have been able to achieve – from managing 2,000 properties to employing over…
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Emma Guthrie: Love.Where.You.Live
Even while Perth agent Emma Guthrie was completing her real estate qualifications she knew social media, and particularly Instagram, would play a major role in her marketing strategy. Story by Cassandra Charlesworth. As a former PR and marketing professional Emma Guthrie felt Instagram’s instantaneous, picture-driven platform would help her build a contact base to get a foot in the competitive real estate door.…
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Local duo open Ray White South Hurstville
A South Hurstville real estate team have opened their doors under the Ray White brand and are certain to build on their stellar reputation in their community. Steven Beattie and Maurice Maroon, both co-principals of Ray White South Hurstville in the St George region, NSW, have gained an impressive reputation for selling premium waterfront properties with record-breaking results. Both local…
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Kathy Tsai: Life by Design
When former dietitian Kathy Tsai found herself at a career crossroads, she heeded her mother’s advice and entered the world of real estate. Despite having a young family, she dug deep and wrote $340,000 in GCI within 12 months – including a $5.225 million sale to a Chinese buyer. Kathy attributes her success to two things: building credibility and believing…
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