Real Estate Today New Zealand 's Podcast

Welcome to this episode of The Chat, brought to you by Real Estate Today!Today, we’re sitting down with Adam Pearce from Harcourts Newcastle | Hunter Valley | Lake Macquarie — a former A-League goalkeeper turned real estate professional.In this episode, Real Estate Today’s Nic Fren sits down with Adam to discuss the mindset shift from elite sport to real estate, and how the lessons from the pitch are shaping his career in property.Join us as we dive into:🔷 The leap from A-League football to real estate🔷 Why Adam chose real estate over coaching🔷 Preparing for his first Ironman event this weekend🔷 The discipline and structure from sport that translates into business🔷 How to enjoy the process — not just chase results🔷 Overcoming failure and rejection in both sport and real estate🔷 Turning setbacks into motivation🔷 Advice for new agents looking to build a resilient mindset

In this episode, Real Estate Today’s Nic Fren sits down with Harcourts International CEO, Mike Green to discuss being a Hunter or the Hunted.Join us as we dive into:🔷 What it means to be a Hunter or Hunted🔷 How a Hunted turns into a Hunter🔷 What the PLUS 5 is and how it came about🔷 How to stand out in your marketplace online🔷 Advice for agents writing $150,000 - $200,000 who want to grow to the next level🔷 Why it’s crucial to keep marketing up, regardless of the market or economy🔷 The continued importance of human interaction🔷 How to stand out in your marketplace overall

In this episode, Real Estate Today New Zealand sits down with the Queen of Social Media in the Australian Property Management industry, Ellen Bathgate.Join us as we dive into:✨ Why property managers should build their own social media presence—and how to get started ✨ The current state of social media adoption in Property Management and where there’s room for growth ✨ Practical advice for those hesitant to embrace social media ✨ Handling online bullying and trolling with confidence ✨ Insights into what content resonates (and what doesn’t) in today’s market ✨ Ellen’s bold predictions for social media marketing in Property Management for 2025This conversation is packed with actionable tips and forward-thinking strategies—don’t miss it! 🎙️

In this episode of The Chat, RETNZ editor Nic Fren sits down with Jaryd Gray, National Sales Manager at List Now, to discuss how real estate agents can leverage services like List Now to enhance their sales pipelines, secure more listings, and present properties more effectively to the market. Jaryd shares insights on how agents can offer a fantastic product to vendors while easing the marketing payment process.List Now is a New Zealand-based company dedicated to simplifying marketing payments for real estate transactions, helping agents and vendors by providing stress-free, innovative payment solutions. Tune in to learn how List Now is revolutionising the real estate industry and improving Agent-Vendor relationships by removing the financial burden from marketing costs, allowing agents to focus on delivering top-tier results for their clients

A hot topic in New Zealand real estate at the moment. Should property managers & BDM's have their own social media profiles? In this episode RETNZ editor Nic Fren sits down with Tommy's Managign Director Harrison Vaughan to break down the pros & cons and give us the insights into what content works best, whys business owners should allow their team to build a brand on social media & more. Video Timeline: 00:40 - Should property managers and business development managers have their own profiles on social media? 02:00 - Why do some property managers or business not embrace social media? 03:40 - How a property manager or BDM can use their social media presence in their listing presentations. 04:35 - What is a potential roadblock for business owners to be mindful of? 05:30 - You may not want to be on social media but you have too. How you can manage this internally. 07:00 - Does your office have a social media policy?07:55 - Create the content for your business, so everything remains on brand. 08:40 - As a business owner, Nic shares why he's decided to let his team grow their own profiles.09:45 - What content works and what's not? 10:50 - What kind of marketing is Harrison and the team doing? 11:40 - How Facebook accelerated the growth of Tommy's Property Management.12:30 - Thoughts on TikTok?14:15 - Why property management performs better than sales content on social media.15:25 - Creating a marketing plan. What does that look like? 16:30 - What metrics are a success on social media? 17:55 - The value of community groups. 

Welcome to this episode of 'The Chat' with RETNZ editor Nic Fren. Today, Nic is joined by Geraldine Hermens, one of LJ Hooker's top 3% agents across New Zealand, to delve into the essentials of strategy, branding, collaboration, work ethic, social media, community engagement, non-negotiables, and expert advice for those new to the industry. This is a must-listen for anyone eager to propel their real estate career to new heights. 00:21 - Who is Geraldine? 01:30 - What resources have access to that's helped you grow your business?02:50 - Why is it so important to have a 'Team' setup? 07:00 - Reality vs Reality TV shows08:55 - Social Media, learning to walk before you post10:45 - What are Geraldines non negotiables when it comes to marketing & prospecting.13:50 - Work before reward15:40 How important is it to be involved in the community? 17:30 What advice can someone within the top 3% of the LJ Hooker network give an agent who is just starting out. 

We had the opportunity to sit down with David Faulkner, General Manager of Property Brokers, to delve into the current status of proposed changes in property management. Our conversation explored its implications for the industry and offered insights into what lies ahead.

We sat down with Karan MacDiarmid of LJ Hooker Twizel to discuss her journey over the past 13 years. From starting as a PA to now selling over 100 properties per year, in a town of only 1,800 people. Karan is recognised ats one of the top 3 agents in the LJ Hooker network for Income & Transactions. Interview timeline:00:51 - How did Karan get started in the industry 02:31 - How has the industry changed over the past 13 years 04:40 - What tech means in today's world 07:40 - How Karan reached the top 3 performers in the group 09: 49 - How to service clients effectively when you are running so many listings13:36 - How Karan manages her time14:06 - What the future of real estate looks like 14:40 - What the proposed new legislation for property managers mean16:30 - Advice for new agents starting out, or those looking to start a career in real estate sales.17:30 - Managing new sales agents expectations. 

In the latest episode of 'The Chat' RETNZ Editor Nic Fren sat down with Jess Whatman, Founder of Agent Sync, to discuss the practical aspects of integrating virtual assistants into business operations. We covered topics like the right timing to bring on a virtual assistant and the benefits of using an agency for a smooth onboarding process.Our conversation also touched on the collaborative approach needed for delegating non-dollar productive tasks, allowing individuals to focus on areas that truly contribute to business growth. Whether you're new to a role or a seasoned professional, the insights shared in our discussion offer practical guidance for optimizing your workflow.Video Timeline00:08 Introduction02:40 - How has the perception of Virtual Assistants changed over the years04:35 - Cyber security & what's involved when hiring a VA06:30 - The treatment of a VA07:50 - What are the most sought after tasks agents are seeking assistance with?11:25 _ Communication - What's the communication between agent & like13:45 - When is the right time to hire a VA?15:06 - How can someone within their first 3 months of the industry benefit from a VA17:42 - how agents can avoid the real estate roller coaster with the support of a VA 19:06 - Where/how does someone find a VA?20:40 - Starting the processes with allocation tasks for a VA22:20 - Overcoming the nerves to make that first step25:35 - If you have been burnt by a VA27:42 - Information sharing between VA's33:00 - AI vs VA33:55 - It's important to remember our skillset as agents, we are in the business of building relationships. 36:30 - Using a VA to nurture your database

Welcome back to the chat, where we dive deep into the world of social media with Kristina Walsh of Ray White Swanson. In this episode, Kristina shares her journey, from the early days to navigating the dynamic landscape of TikTok. Discover the challenges and triumphs she faced, including dealing with industry negativity and seeing TikTok become a crucial part of the marketing agenda.Get insights into the social media platform that has proven most effective, with a focus on TikTok and its unique appeal. Learn about the differences between TikTok and other channels, and gain valuable tips on crafting a successful TikTok strategy.Kristina sheds light on the kind of content that resonates on TikTok and recounts a fascinating story about how a TikTok video had a significant impact on buyer interest for a particular property. Plus, find out how TikTok can be seamlessly integrated into listing presentations to enhance your real estate game.Join us for this candid conversation and discover the tangible results TikTok can deliver for your business. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Envision VR.Video timeline:0:32 - How long have you been in the industry? 1:10 - What made you start on social media? 2:05 - What's the social media journey been like?3:45 - What was some of the negativity you received from the industry?4:45 - What social media platforms are working best for you? 6:35 - The difference between TikTok & other social media platforms 7:30 - What is your TikTok strategy? 9:50 - The difference between TikTok and other channels11:40 - What kind of content works on TikTok?13:52 - A message from this episodes sponsor, Envision VR 14:31 - The impact TikTok had in buyer interest on a particular property16:50 - Dealing with negativity 17:25 - What result did TikTok produce for a property20:20 - How to use TikTok in a listing presentation24:38 - Nic & Kristina do a LIVE TikTok video together

In the latest installment of 'The Chat,' Nic Fren, editor of RETNZ, sat down with Jodine Clark, the Head of Property Management at Harcourts, to delve into the multifaceted world of property management. The engaging conversation covered a spectrum of topics ranging from Harcourts New Zealand's recent Reader's Digest award to the evolving landscape of property management in the face of new legislation and technological advancements.Video timeline0:21 - Harcourts New Zealand has just won the Reader's Digest award for Quality Service Gold Award for Real Estate Agencies. 0:55 - What contribution did property management play in winning the award? 2:06 - What kind of training do Harcourts offer Property Managers? 5:20 - Where are Property Management putting their focus at the moment?7:13 - What's happening with the new legislation?8:50 - What do these changes mean for a homeowner/landlord?9:15 - How important are industry awards?11:20 - How can agents market their award wins.13:10 - What can you get out of writing an awards submission?13:50 - The importance of great relationships between Property Managers & Sales Agents17:35 - What does a good Property Management department look like? 19:30 - What role is Tech playing in Property Management21:20 - Cyber & data protection23:45 - Make a plan to succeed

In our second podcast we speak with the General Manager of Property Management for Property Brokers, David Faulkner about all things Property Management and what we can expect to see with the potential new legislation and what that could mean for the industry. Video timeline: 00:39 - Where are we at? What's Happening?  01:02 - Where is the legislation currently up to? 02:40 - What are the proposed changes? 04:06 - What will these changes in legislation actually do? 05:28 - A Landlord & Property Manager register07:08: What will the impact of these changes be?08:05: Why are there so many private rentals? 09:20: Trust accounting and an unlicensed agent 11:20: Agents who want to get a license, what/where can they go? 13:18: The upcoming property managers conference

In the first episode of RETNZ-TV, National Auction Manager for Harcourts Shane Cortese & Editor of Real Estate Today - New Zealand Nic Fren sat down to discuss all things auction. Video timeline: 00:30 - What's happening in the auction market at the moment 03:24 - What part will the election play this year05:14 - Why should owners be thinking about Spring auctions now07:51 - Conversations to progress your pipeline08:55 - Should an agent start to book in Auction times now for Spring11:02: How Auction can help elevate a new agents brand in their market12:39: In room verses online, where's the best place to hold an Auction & why14:24: Advice for someone wanting to start doing auctions 21:11: How to use a bidders guide in a listing presentation22:13: Ensure you are selling your processes, not just results25:45: Giving your vendors feedback on why you did what you did at Auction