New AML Laws Are Coming to Real Estate. Here's What You Need to Know. The Australian real estate industry is preparing for one of the most significant regulatory changes in decades, with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) obligations set to apply to real estate professionals from July 2026. For many agency owners, principals, and sales agents, the upcoming reforms represent a major shift in how property transactions are conducted, documented, and

We're almost halfway through 2026, how has the year gone so far? Are you where you thought you'd be? Winter has traditionally been the slowest time of year for new listings. Combined with a softer market and reports showing a decline in Australia's national average property prices, many agents are finding themselves working harder for fewer opportunities. But while some agents see winter as a challenging period, the most successful agents see it as an opportunity to reassess

Why Winter Could Be Your Biggest Opportunity Yet Winter is often considered one of the quieter periods in real estate. As temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten, many homeowners delay their plans to sell until spring, resulting in fewer properties coming to market. While some agents see winter as a time to slow down, top-performing agents know it's actually one of the best opportunities to build momentum, win market share, and secure future listings before the spring ru

How top @realty agents use smart CRM automation to turn every settlement into a stream of warm, ongoing leads — without picking up the phone. In real estate, referrals aren't just a nice-to-have, they're the single most cost-effective source of new business available to you. A referred client converts at roughly three times the rate of a cold lead, takes half the time to trust you, and is statistically more likely to refer someone else in turn. The problem? Most agents build