Marshall White’s association with You Matter began as a simple fundraising relationship but has evolved into so much more.

On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Deborah de Rossi, CEO of You Matter, and Nicholas Brooks, director and auctioneer at Marshall White Stonnington, to hear about how the Melbourne network has grown its involvement with the organisation that plays a key role in housing women and families fleeing violence.

Deborah explains how You Matter’s work – furnishing homes for vulnerable women and families – plays an integral role in maintaining housing security for these Australians. She shares how Marshall White’s role now goes beyond fundraising, including sourcing furnishings that are set to be discarded from the homes they are involved with.

Nicholas describes the meaningful experience he had representing the real estate industry as one of You Matter’s “Top 8” – eight men from across the community who have pledged to stand up against domestic violence – and speaks about what the network’s charitable efforts mean to its staff.

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Hundreds of property management professionals from across the country have weighed in on the pressures and positives of the job at this point in time.

On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Juliet Helmke is joined by Dr Sarah Bell, director of strategic partnerships at MRI, who digs into the firm’s latest Voice of the Property Manager survey, now in its third edition, to uncover how professionals are feeling about their jobs.

The duo discuss some of the challenges that are evident – such as long hours and heavy work loads – and extrapolate how this is impacting mental health and average tenure in the sector.

Sarah compares the data to the larger real estate sector and Australia’s working population more generally.

They look at the valuable feedback gleaned from the survey that suggests how positive improvements could be made, and assess some of the sector’s greatest strengths.

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On this episode of Proptech Pulse, REB’s Phil Tarrant is joined by Cohabit’s Thom Richards, who explains how the innovative proptech is aiming to shake up the strata sector. Specifically, the way that records about strata buildings are accessed by stakeholders such as prospective buyers and owners.

Thom explains how the company is able to build a “digital twin” of a strata property to provide interested parties with an easy-to-navigate summary of the building’s overall health. The duo also discuss the importance of keeping tabs on any changes to an asset as a property investor, and increasing efficiencies in monitoring any property issues.

They discuss how Cohabit can be helpful to agents who are involved in strata sales, both as a service they can provide to buyers and a way to quickly gain an understanding of a property’s positives and pain points.

Investor sentiment has a substantial impact on market movement. A new survey reveals how this cohort is feeling right now.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, from REB’s sister brand SPI, host Juliet Helmke speaks with Nicola McDougall, chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), to unpack the organisation’s latest survey tracking how property investors are feeling across the country.

Nicola delves into the latest data, revealing where investors are most likely to be selling, and how they’re currently feeling about regulatory framework in various parts of the nation.

The duo also dig into the report’s findings on how long investors are holding properties, what’s motivating them to sell, and how this is having a widespread impact on the rental market.

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In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Juliet Helmke is joined by Pascal Pierre, LJ Hooker Queensland and northern NSW strategic growth manager, to unpack the value in meaningful mentorship which has grown LJ Hooker, in its almost 100-year history, into a group populated by dedicated professionals who can depend on professional support.

Pascal shares how he benefited from business mentors willing to work with him on his goals. The seasoned professional now acts as a mentor and trusted adviser himself in a corporate role that forms part of the brand’s robust support system.

Tune in to discover:

• How Pascal works with businesses to find success at any scale.
• The many ways that agency teams and business leaders can access support as part of the LJ Hooker offering.
• The top five things business owners should know.

Learn more about the LJ Hooker Group here. Connect with Pascal Pierre here.

Cultivating a mindset rooted in curiosity has allowed one network’s operations director to navigate the complexities of the real estate sector and position his agency for sustained success.

On this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, host Grace Ormsby is joined by operations director at RE/MAX Australia, Josh Davoren, to delve into the strategies that have enabled the national network to thrive in the rapidly evolving real estate sector.

Josh emphasises that curiosity is key to running a successful business, and looks into how an openness to new ideas allows businesses to adapt quickly to sudden shifts while fostering a culture of innovation.

He also discusses how AI can enable agents to address their weaknesses, and highlights the importance of staying informed about emerging technologies, noting that agents who embrace AI will have a competitive edge.

The pair also examine the future outlook of the real estate sector and consider how businesses will have to adapt to the increasing impact of regulation and legislation in the industry.

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In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, Kelly Ryan, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), joins Juliet Helmke to share what she’s been working on in her first few months in the top job as the former sporting executive adapts to the property industry.

Ryan talks about the current challenges facing the Victorian market and discusses the institute’s biggest priorities for the months ahead.

The duo look at strategies that could be used to bring more turnover into the market and discuss what current indicators mean for the state’s property market through the end of this year.

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Australia’s “housing disaster” could soon turn catastrophic, says former Victorian Supreme Court justice Kevin Bell.

To counter this, the nation needs not just legislative action but also a reframing of our collective mindset to view housing not as the great Australian dream but as a fundamental right.

In this special episode, hosted by Jerome Doraisamy, the editor of REB’s sister brand Lawyers Weekly, he is joined by the Honourable Kevin Bell AO KC, former justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria and patron of Tenants Victoria.

Discussing why housing is no longer a dream for Australians but rather a “nightmare”, the former judge reveals his upbringing in social housing and motivation to see an overhaul of our housing system.

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