New-age Tools Help Agents Work Smarter

Real Estate is Australia’s biggest and largest industry and the nation’s second-largest employer. People have been working remotely, auctions are being done online, and open homes are moved digitally through virtual tours to enforce social distancing. Technology has been a great partner in shaping the new model of how we do business. Jay Morris, the managing director of Diakrit in Australia and New Zealand shares … Continue reading New-age Tools Help Agents Work Smarter

Ten Strategies for Combatting the Stress from COVID-19

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has officially become a pandemic. While you can’t control what the COVID-19 will do, you can control how you respond to what is happening. It’s imperative for your health and well-being, to begin exercising that control now. Today’s episode addresses exactly what you need to do to combat the stress from COVID-19.  Managing your risk—you do it every day.  How to move … Continue reading Ten Strategies for Combatting the Stress from COVID-19

Outdoor Entertaining Area Transformation

Outdoor areas are essential especially for Australian homes, as a great area to dine-in, relax, and be entertained. It’s the best place to create beautiful memories and meaningful conversations with families and friends. Naomi Findlay joins us today to give us tips and tricks on how to transform the unused patio at your home into a beautiful space where people can gather and spend time … Continue reading Outdoor Entertaining Area Transformation

Reluctant Agents Change their Mind — Geoff Lucas

One agency group in Australia has been on the front foot in preparing its workforce for a change in how they might work in the future. The McGrath team operates from headquarters in Pyrmont, Sydney as well as six sales offices in the real estate business’s Sydney Metro precincts. All staff in those offices took part in the trial for a 24-hour period on Monday.  … Continue reading Reluctant Agents Change their Mind — Geoff Lucas

Business Depot – Operating in Difficult Times

No one will escape. We are all going to be impacted.  The world is currently faced with a crisis COVID-19 or Coronavirus. This is not only a health threat but it is rapidly developing into a financial threat which will have a big impact on business. We are uncertain on when it’s going to end so for that reason now is the time to be … Continue reading Business Depot – Operating in Difficult Times

Keeping Your Data Safe in an Unsafe Environment

This week we are pleased to Marinda Neumann, the Managing Attorney of the Lotus Law Firm and a legal expert on cybersecurity. Here’s what she’ll be covering in this session you won’t want to miss. The three categories of risk for most agents and brokers: malware, ransomware, and phishing emails. Best practices to avoid being hacked or hijacked. Your responsibilities to your customers if you’re … Continue reading Keeping Your Data Safe in an Unsafe Environment

Why Technology is Accelerating — Adrian Kelly

The real estate industry as a whole is preparing itself for the changes ahead. While no one really knows what it will be like in the days, weeks and months ahead, understanding the need to be prepared to change how we do business, interact with others and lead our lives is vital. We speak with the head of the Australian Real Estate Industry, Adrian Kelly, … Continue reading Why Technology is Accelerating — Adrian Kelly

Developments in The Bronx: 2020

Are we expecting more growth in The Bronx for the year 2020? The Bronx continues to create a buzz and trigger a conversation among investors, lenders, owners, and developers for the competitive advantage it can offer in the coming years. Michael Stoler is joined by experts, Eli Weiss, Jorge Madruga, Robert Nelson, and Jayson Gold to share their insights on the plans and opportunities for … Continue reading Developments in The Bronx: 2020

The ‘work from home’ Agent Model — Adam Rigby

Many Australian corporations and workplaces are encouraging staff to work from home in a bid to dramatically slow down the Coronavirus spreading.  Adam Rigby, CEO, and co-founder of Upside Realty – a national real estate company without bricks and mortar offices – is well ahead of the curve on this and he shares his experience about what challenges they faced.   Continue reading The ‘work from home’ Agent Model — Adam Rigby

Sellers Are Nervous — Cate Bakos

How are property buyers greeting this challenge? People looking for a new family home.  We take an even deeper dive into how they are reacting and, interestingly enough, Real Estate Buyers Agents Association President Cate Bakos says there is a high chance that vendors could start choosing to take the ‘money and run’, preferring to accept early offers rather than risk seeing few or no … Continue reading Sellers Are Nervous — Cate Bakos