Floods have devastated communities across NSW and, when faced with adversity, local agents have shown a generosity of spirit and determination. Here is a glimpse of just some of the acts of kindness that demonstrate why agents are our local heroes.
26/07/2022
After 20 years as Licensee & Director of LJ Hooker Freshwater, Cranston Schwarz was ready for a new and creative business challenge. The result is Schwarz, a proudly independent, boutique agency servicing the southern end of Sydney’s Northern Beaches
25/07/2022
It is one of the toughest parts of being a real estate agent – conducting a property appraisal and not landing the listing. Despite your best efforts, the seller decides to go with another agency. So, how can you avoid rejection and win over a vendor
20/07/2022
It is an intensely competitive business, but the real estate industry can also be one of the most nurturing. Sharing knowledge and experience - through mentoring - helps to foster professional development and leadership skills.
29/06/2022
Transparency is smart. Transparency is professional. And, in our ever-changing, tech-enabled world, transparency is expected. REINSW President Peter Matthews explains more.
07/06/2022
Chris Henry, Managing Director of River Realty, was always destined for a successful career in real estate. Here he talks about his journey, shares some setbacks and reveals the lessons he’s learnt along the way.
13/04/2022
Holiday homes without a proper fire safety plan will not be able to accept bookings from March 1 under new regulations.
25/02/2022
The last 12 months have been a whirlwind of activity for REINSW’s Chapter Committees. Always going above and beyond, their dedicated and focused work has led the industry through the most challenging of times resulting in some major achievements.
10/02/2022
Do you handle open home attendee lists? All information about personal vendors and purchasers, and information about tenants, is personal information. Find out more about the Privacy Act and the safe handling of this type of information.
03/02/2022
Downsizing from a family home is a big decision. More than just moving house, it’s a lifestyle change. For some, it frees them from the burden of property maintenance and provides the capital to fund a life of leisure.
21/01/2022
Newcastle-based Green St Property is one of the leading real estate sales and property management agencies within the local market.
14/01/2022
From team swims to high teas, real estate agents are being urged to take time to recharge over summer and bounce into 2022.
07/12/2021
More and more, homeowners are attracted to sustainability features because of the lifestyle benefits they deliver beyond their environmental impact. Here’s how you can incorporate the language of liveability into conversations with your clients.
10/11/2021
RESIDENTIAL SALES CHAPTER DRIVEN CONTENT: Although underquoting is illegal and can attract hefty fines, agents say it still happens in NSW. Fair Trading has fined over 200 agents in excess of $500,000 for deliberately understating a property's value.
06/10/2021 | Residential Sales Chapter driven content.
It was once exceptional for a buyer to purchase a home without setting foot inside the property. But agents are now barely raising an eyebrow at the practice which has become increasingly common during Sydney’s extended lockdown.
08/09/2021
Mentoring and coaching can benefit your agency and your team, as well as the entire industry. Here’s how.
15/08/2022
Flood-impacted REINSW members in the Northern Rivers region have faced many problems to solve – but ensuring phone calls continue to be answered promptly and professionally hasn’t been one of them, thanks to the generosity of OfficeHQ.
12/08/2022
The value of REINSW membership cannot be overstated. Here, some longstanding members reflect on what they’ve gained through their involvement with the Institute over the years.
11/08/2022
After a brief reprieve last month, the latest REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey results show that residential vacancies in Sydney have once again taken a dive. Vacancy rates across regional New South Wales were a mixed bag.
09/08/2022
Mould. It’s a word that evokes a feeling of dread for most property managers. After months of torrential rain, property managers across NSW are being inundated with complaints from tenants and with temperatures plummeting the problem is set to worsen
21/07/2022
Cyber-attacks are on the rise and an increasing number of unsuspecting real estate agents are being tricked into redirecting funds and disclosing private information. Agents know property, but when it comes to cyber security it’s a different story.
19/07/2022
MEDIA RELEASE: The latest REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey results show that residential vacancies in Sydney bounced back slightly in June 2022 after recording a five-year low in the previous month.
13/07/2022
MEDIA RELEASE: REINSW has announced the finalists for its 25th annual Awards for Excellence, the most respected competition within the real estate profession, which acknowledges exceptional performances across the industry.
05/07/2022
MEDIA RELEASE: A record seven finalists battled it out on Friday evening at this year’s REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition (NAC) Final. The event saw Ollie Gearing, from Advantage Property Group in Newcastle, take out the winner’s crown.
27/06/2022
MEDIA RELEASE: The NSW Budget was handed down yesterday and housing affordability was a key focus, with stamp duty reform and the shared equity scheme trial taking centre-stage. REINSW has provided its response to the measures.
22/06/2022
'Just do it’ is the motto Rebecca Cribbin lives by. This mindset has helped her to take opportunities, build two successful real estate businesses, and write a book to share her expertise with others wanting to manage holiday and short-term rentals.
21/06/2022
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