This tip series, we have brought in The A-List’s Queensland’s No 1 Suburban Agent of the year in 2017, Alexandra Porter, to share her tips that helped her sell over 100 properties last year. Stay tuned as next week Alexandra …
Getting the maximum return on investment (ROI) for rental properties is the best way to obtain repeat and referred business. Understanding what can bring a maximum ROI can be the selling point that a Real Estate Agent needs to convince …
A recent study of 1000 people nationwide has shown that 54% of Australians see that location isn’t everything. They are looking at broadening their search and viewing suburbs outside of their wish list for the perfect home. However, 26% aren’t …
Photos need to be involved throughout the advertising process for selling a property. Getting these right will create a great first impression on potential buyers and possibly even getting you a greater sale price with better competition from buyers. Declutter …
As technology develops, Real Estate Agents are starting to test everyday tools to sell their listed properties quickly for their clients. Believe it or not, Zed Nasheet, a Victorian specialist from LJ Hooker has sold a property using nothing but …
To finish off this “How To Respond To Your Reviews” series, I just want to remind you to move on. It is impossible to please 100 percent of your clients all the time and not all of your reviews will …
When responding to reviews, the biggest thing to keep in mind is to be yourself. You get to know your clients well from helping them buy or sell and hopefully these clients will end up being repeat ones. This means …
The hardest part of responding to your reviews is when a negative review appears and it indicates you sold their house well under what they wanted. When you started they wanted $1m for their house, yet it was run down, …
Brisbane suburbs within 10kms of the CBD are currently experiencing a two-speed economy, with local vs. interstate buyers competing for Queensland property. Keen interest from interstate buyers that have been priced out of the Sydney and Melbourne property markets are …
Today we will dive into what tools you could use to respond to your reviews. Majority of your reviews would come through ‘Rate My Agent’ and to a lesser extent, Facebook. The plus side of these platforms is that both …
Personal branding is imperative to a Real Estate Agent’s success. Selling yourself is just as important as selling the property, return and referred business can be the difference between falling short and exceeding your targets. Have a look at these …
We all get public reviews from time to time and they can be either good or bad. Knowing how to address these reviews can mean the difference between a returning client and one who spreads their bad opinion of you. …
There are a lot of aspects that affect the value of a property, such as area, access to facilities, views, proximity to water, etc. Knowing this is part of your job as a Real Estate Agent and helps when you …
Selling property is more than merely running between the buyer and seller and getting counter signatures on a contract. If you are wanting to hit the ground running in your new career in real estate, the Sale Professional …
The real estate industry is forever growing and changing. Our CEO Brendon Walsh believes that real estate offers you a dynamic and rewarding career. We believe what separates the real estate industry from others comes down to these three points; …
In a location where property values are rising and homes are in demand, a part-time real estate agent can earn an attractive income. Their jobs can be difficult to manage with the addition of a primary job and life …
Being a real estate investor in Australia is a highly lucrative business that can give you a steady stream of passive income if you do it well. Still, what it does it really take to become a real estate investor? Furthermore, …
The real estate industry deals with an inherently limited resource. More than that, the values of properties in popular locations tend to amplify each other as excited speculators grasp for imagined or real opportunities. A smart real estate agent can …
While different states and territories may have differing requirements to obtain a real estate licence, the need for professional and skill development is much the same. However, the how and the where of real estate training can be a bit …
As one of the leading real estate training organisation in Queensland, Real Estate Academy Australia (REAA) see many students enter our training classrooms every Monday morning, excited and passionate begin their real estate careers. Delivering a unique, blended design …
If you have been wondering, “How do I become a real estate agent?”, then you are in luck. With the right training and education, you can start the first steps to take to become a realtor. These real estate agent …
Being a new real estate agent is tough, at times overwhelming, but very rewarding. Although having a strong interest in real estate is great, it’s not enough in the fast-paced and complex real estate industry. Quality real estate training, a …
As a high school graduate, I decided to go to university to gain qualifications to put me on the path to have a successful and well-remunerated career. I studied for 4 years and walked away with a Bachelor Degree …
I always look to understand and can be one of those annoying types at BBQs. Over the Christmas break, I sought some input into the question: “What Didn’t You Learn During Your Real Estate Training?”. I was lucky enough to …
Agents and vendors are turning to emerging technology in video, 3D imagery and in particular drone technology to show perspective buyers properties from a whole different angle. Not only does it give a better overview of the listed property, but …
Do you want to engage potential sellers, buyers and investors in your area? Think about what you may share with them on a daily basis – grocery isles, an unspoken love for your local barrister, your child’s class, or …
In 2015, the real estate market capitalised when residential neighbours found a trend in grouping their houses together for sale, earning beyond an additional $500,000. Selling two, three or four houses as a single land package resulted in residents adding …
As one of Queensland’s leading real estate training organisations, REAA is often asked what are the best qualities of a real estate agent? As a result, we set out and engaged real estate leaders, recruiters and professional principals currently …
Property experts have been talking about a property BOOM coming to Queensland for a while now, but where is it? Queensland is expected to experience an influx of residents from Sydney and Melbourne as they head north and settle in …
According to a recent Real Estate Business poll, more than 75% of real estate agents plan to start their own real estate business. Does this include you? Industry leading REAA trainer, Rachel Ramsey warns real estate agents who want to …
What can mutual recognition in the real estate industry give you? What mutual recognition can you apply for? Our industry leading trainers are commonly asked questions in regards to mutual recognition and with the real estate market growing in SEQ …
Disruptive technology is picking up pace and driving significant change in society and as you are probably aware, the real estate industry is currently seeing technologies that are automating elements of the real estate process. As we approach the new …
The Economist magazine (June 2015) analysed that real estate agents traditional success factors will go through significant change over the next 20 years. Habits that make you a good real estate agent today might turn out to be the habits …
Thinking of working in Queensland Real Estate? Well now is the time to obtain your necessary training and grab onto these opportunities. According to Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the number of people committing to investment properties in Queensland has …
As a Property Manager, your property management job description involves the operation, supervision and control of real estate property, whether it is your own or your client’s property. Your day-to-to property manager jobs may include, but are not limited to: …
It’s tax time, which means in the month of June you can professionally develop your real estate skills through Real Estate Academy Australia (REAA) FASTRACK training and get your money back in time for the next financial year – an …
If you are considering getting into real estate career, you should ask yourself if this is the right career path for you. It is important that you understand that a licensed real estate professional is an entrepreneur instead of an …
HOW TO BECOME A REAL ESTATE AGENT IN AUSTRALIA? To become a real estate agent in Australia you must acquire a Certificate of Registration (QLD in-class, QLD online, NSW) or an Agents Representative Certificate (VIC) from an accredited training organisation such as …
Tip 1: Create A Blog There are 100 ways blogs can be beneficial to you and your business. An active website that is regularly updated ranks higher on Google. It demonstrates that you are a real estate industry expert and …
Brisbane is a large city with approximately 450 suburbs. The suburbs are typically grouped together in geographical regions of Inner, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western. Each has its own unique advantages. Below is a list of the hottest suburbs in …
In 2014 almost all real estate agents are active on social media. It not only helps get your face out amongst your local area, it’s also free advertising. To get you started we’re going to guide you through the set …
To become a real estate agent in Queensland you must acquire a certificate of registration from an accredited training organisation such as REAA. Registration courses can vary in length and content depending on the organisation delivering them but all providers …