Build a referral empire, A ‘70s time capsule hits the market, Tax reforms could rescue rental market, +news and more

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It has been a case of out with the old and in with new recently, with Boston Dynamics retiring its hydraulic humanoid robot Atlas and just a day later launching its fully electric successor, which is also named Atlas. The new and improved version is stronger, more dexterous and more flexible than an Olympic gymnast. Atlas’s capabilities will initially be tested in the automotive manufacturing space, but we can’t help but wonder if the robot could be an extra set of hands at an open or conduct routine inspections. Read more, and see Atlas in operation, here.

Today, we are also covering:

• Building a referral network

• Tax reforms to rescue rentals

• Cheap coastal hotspots

• Commercial recovery surprises experts

• And much more!

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Instant Inspo 💡

BE ENTERTAINING

Diversify your social media presence. While Facebook is effective for ads, explore organic engagement on LinkedIn and TikTok. Provide value and entertainment, not just property listings.

Go Deeper with Christian Gravias here.

On our radar

Cheap coastal hotspots

Forget Byron Bay, there are several coastal property hotspots where prices remain under the magic $1M mark, and offer buyers luxury beachside digs at affordable prices. Leading the way in South Australia is Christies Beach and Port Noarlunga South, where houses are priced at $636,650 and $585,773 respectively. Check out the best beachside bargains in other states here.

Masterclass session 1 replay

Masterclass replay

If you signed up to Master the Market with Mark Kentwell, you can now get your hands on the replay of the first session. The session teaches you how to leverage your database to identify potential listings before they even come to market. It also covers how to manage your contacts efficiently, drive more referrals and create a robust database that is a lead-generation gold mine. And, if you haven’t signed up yet, it’s still not too late to do so and get access to the next two live sessions and all three replays. Find all you need to know here.

Today’s Feature

Mastering client connections: Nyree Ewings on the art of personalised service

If you missed the Elevate podcast over the weekend, now’s your chance to catch up on LJ Hooker Nyree Ewings’ masterclass in how to forge strong client connections and build a repeat and referral business. She also takes a deep dive into her collaborative approach with buyers' agents to enhance service delivery and how she scales her business while maintain a healthy work-life balance. Listen in here.

Today’s Quiz

Clock in to decide, does the pendulum swing towards genuine craftsmanship or artificial intelligence?

Brekky Browse

Meanwhile, in the US 🇺🇸

Every home has a story

In the US, TikTok user Aurora Blazingstar and her partner, have uncovered a concealed room in their home four years after moving in, prompting several theories on what the room was used for. The couple found the room through a sliding drywall door after removing their basement carpet. The couple also found another hidden space behind a wall mirror upstairs, which they have repurposed into a playroom for their children. Watch the couple reveal the room here.

Anything else?

We’ll take the vino please!

There’s no doubt mobile phones are a real estate agent’s most used device, but they an also be a bit of a distraction. So much so that a restaurant in Verona, in northern Italy, is offering a free bottle of wine to customers who hand over the phone during their meal. Owner Angelo Lella, says the aim iss to encourage diners chat to each other instead of constantly glancing at their phones. And one real estate professional who has some simple, yet effective, ways to silence digital distractions is Fiona Blayney. Fiona says segmenting your tech time, turning off notifications and putting your phone out of reach can all help you be more productive. More here.

Dates for your diary

Find Elite Agent Editor Samantha McLean speaking about real estate and AI at these upcoming events:

May 2 First National Conference, New Plymouth NZ
May 10 AI Powered Agents Subscriber Masterclass (Virtual)
May 17 Raine & Horne PM Conference, Bowral, NSW
May 27 AREC, Gold Coast, Qld
June 3 Harcourts PM Conference, Gold Coast, Qld
July 12 AI Powered Agents Subscriber Masterclass (Virtual)
July 19 Leah Calnan National PM Day, Melbourne, Vic
July 30-Aug 1 Proptech Summit + Workshop, Sydney
August 11-14 Elite Retreat, Hayman Island, Qld
August 25 PPM Conference, Gold Coast, Qld