Fix Your CRM

In service-oriented businesses like real estate, having an organized CRM database is crucial as it a way of keeping track of everything – from getting leads up to the actual sale and beyond. But not everyone is good at it and this is where Beverly Ruffner, the CEO and Founder of Balance Business Consulting, comes in. She joins us today for a great show called, … Continue reading Fix Your CRM

Transit Oriented Developments

People generally equate transit-oriented development to a building with an apartment upstairs. Its ground floor has retail and it sits on top of a train. This is something that is usually found in the city of New York. With recent developments within the areas surrounding the city, it now has a new meaning. In today’s episode, Michael Stoler, together with Seth Pinsky, Debra Tantleff, Adam … Continue reading Transit Oriented Developments

Misconceptions of Auction

One of the reasons some buyers and sellers do not like auctions is because they have been given inaccurate information like having to bid unconditionally and keeping on the 30/60/90 terms or the rights of the seller to refuse an offer in the auction. These are just the two examples that Cate Bakos discuses in this interview.   Continue reading Misconceptions of Auction

The Best of Style and Comfort

Looking for a stylish yet comfortable home in the suburbs for your family? Don’t you worry as Kevin Turner gives us a tour of the best dream homes available today? First up is Melbourne. Harcourts’ Mikaela Etri got us a property suit for the ever-changing family needs at Erskine Park. Next up is Steve Lamby’s of Cunningham’s giving us a glimpse of Balgowlah Heights’s prestigious … Continue reading The Best of Style and Comfort

Investors turned off by bushfire threat + Even after death you still have to pay rent + The hardest cities to afford a home in the world plus more!

Josh Callaghan, the Chief Operations Officer at the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), joins Kevin Turner in this week’s edition of Property News Update. See them tackle the following property stories: Investors turned off by bushfire threat After it has destroyed homes and killed people, the Australian bushfires are pushing investors to rethink their real estate prospects according to analysts. Even after death you … Continue reading Investors turned off by bushfire threat + Even after death you still have to pay rent + The hardest cities to afford a home in the world plus more!

The Summer Job That Changed It All

His original plan was to get a summer job at commercial and investment banks and be at Wall Street. But that wasn’t the case when he got into Coldwell Banker. “I set up the interview, again, not knowing that it was a real estate company…I went on the interview they offered me the job. I took it because again it was the only job that … Continue reading The Summer Job That Changed It All

How Your One Dollar Pricing Mistake Could Cost Your Sellers Thousands

Not that long ago, real estate listings were limited to classified ads on broadsheets or yellow pages. However, with the arrival of the internet and mobile technology, buyers are now presented with a wide range of options, from typical search engines to mobile phone applications for specifically made for the real estate industry. With the bulk of these searches taking place through smartphones or tablets, it’s time … Continue reading How Your One Dollar Pricing Mistake Could Cost Your Sellers Thousands

Becoming the “Digital Mayor” of your market niche

Back in the day, promoting something at a local level means literally going out. You can give out flyers at a public space. You may sit at a café or a restaurant, then approach random people to offer your product or service. If you have the funds, set up a physical shop, then put a huge sign and wait for people to come in. Though … Continue reading Becoming the “Digital Mayor” of your market niche

4 Under 40 Discuss the Current Real Estate Market

For today’s episode, Michael Stoler is joined by 4 very accomplished individuals, all under the age of 40 and experts in their fields.  See Jason Richter, Zachary Redding, David Friedman, and Casey Klein provide their insight on the state of the real estate market. Know where the market is going? What assets are good? How does the bank today look at all the different asset … Continue reading 4 Under 40 Discuss the Current Real Estate Market

The skill of a good auctioneer

We have told you that before bidding on an auction, you should always be familiar with the methods of the auctioneer, who will be conducting the auction at the property you want to buy. Cate Bakos – buyers’ agent in Melbourne – shares the things you should be watching for. Continue reading The skill of a good auctioneer