Building Super-teams and a Strong Culture
Transform Masters 2017 is brought to you with thanks to our sponsors Property Tree, realestate.com.au and Real+ In this preview of his Transform Masters Coaching session, The Agency’s Matt Lahood...
View ArticleAuction volumes increase with clearance rates remaining representative of the...
There were 2,490 auctions held across the combined capital cities this week, up from 2,258 last week, making it the busiest week for auctions since the beginning of June. Based on preliminary results,...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Workflow?
Let’s say, for argument’s sake, someone started writing $1 million GCI in their first or second year. Logic would tell you the suburb or suburbs they work in didn’t start producing an extra $1 million...
View ArticleEpisode 4: The 8 fundamental areas of goal setting in life and in real estate
Transform Masters: Fiona Blayney and Samantha McLean talk about getting what you want in your career and life – but at the same time making sure your goals are realistic and achievable. ‘Elevate’ is...
View ArticleHow to protect your reputation when things go wrong
Every real estate agent understands that the process of buying and selling property is complex, and the stakes are high. Agents are entrusted with the effective transfer of substantial assets, and...
View ArticleDulux predicts colour and design trends for 2018
‘Heartwood’ is a shade of pink described as between a “smoky taupe and dusky mauve” and isn’t a surprising choice given the design world’s obsession with ‘millennial pink’ and the shade’s popularity....
View ArticleVacancy rates rise in Sydney for second month in a row: REINSW
Vacancy rates across Sydney rose for the second month in a row despite declines in Inner and Outer Sydney, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. REINSW Deputy President Leanne...
View ArticleHow much is a postcode worth? REIV looks at price differences within suburbs
Buyers are often encouraged to purchase the worst house in the best street, but new REIV data suggests the postcode may be worth more than the street name – up to $836,000 more to be exact. In the year...
View ArticleKnow Your Customer: Using Data to Build Trust and Advocacy
In a notable change in direction to the spiralling property values of late, the latest CoreLogic data has revealed a 1.1 per cent drop in dwelling values across five capital cities in the past quarter,...
View ArticleAirtasker founder launches ‘LinkedIn for real estate’ platform Soho
Soho is a property network and app that makes properties discoverable and to help manage everything about property, from storing files to chatting to an agent or property manager. Describing the...
View ArticleThe Long-Service Myth
Long-service leave is practically a myth in today’s jobs market, where the common trend amongst Australian workers is to change jobs instead. I am constantly faced with questions and statements by...
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Ray White international awards celebrates high achievers
The Auckland business has won the award in the Ray White group for the third year in a row. “We are thrilled, proud and very grateful to our community for their ongoing trust in our team,” said Ray...
View Article8 (dollar-productive) activities to ensure you get the listing: Josh Pyatt
I always encourage agents at any stage of their career to meet as many people face to face as possible, because that is the nature of our business. The more face-to-face interactions you have with...
View ArticleLenders slash home loan rates as competition for customers heats up ahead of...
The financial comparison site found that 31 lenders have slashed variable rates since August 1, while competition in the fixed rate segment of the market is at its highest in almost 12 months. One in...
View ArticleLJ Hooker surpasses $7 million fundraising milestone
LJ Hooker today announced it has surpassed a landmark fundraising milestone, having raised more than $7 million to date for charity, including more than $570,000 in just 12 months via the LJ Hooker...
View ArticleSydney and Melbourne drive property price rise of 1.9 per cent
Price rises in Sydney (2.3 per cent) and Melbourne (3.0 per cent) were partially offset by falls in Perth (0.8 per cent) and Darwin (1.4 per cent). “Residential property prices, while continuing to...
View ArticleMelbourne may be the new hotspot for Chinese Investment: Juwai.com
Chinese buyer demand for Australian property by might be down from the boom period of the last two years but by no means will it taper off, according to Jon Ellis, CEO of Investorist. Mr Ellis, CEO...
View ArticleThe Laing family move to The Agency after 23 years with Raine & Horne
The Laing family has been in real estate for 59 years, trading as Raine & Horne for 23 years. The offices in Bondi Junction and Coogee/Clovelly will be rebranded as The Agency. “When the...
View ArticleHow can agents effectively use social media marketing?
Leading an auction in front of over 2 million viewers isn’t something many real estate agents experience over the course of their career. But, for Daniel D’Assisi at Noel Jones Doncaster, who was...
View ArticleMaatouks Realty rebrands to Raine & Horne Narellan
Lawyer and entrepreneur Peter Maatouk has launched Raine & Horne Narellan in the heart of Sydney’s Macarthur region. Mr Maatouk, who is the principal of Maatouks Law Group that has offices in...
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