From crisis to champion, First National’s best and brightest, Kolmeo now integrates with Snug, +news and more

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A growing trend right now is the desire for employees to feel like they belong and are part of a wider workplace culture. McKinsey research shows that when workplaces don’t provide this, team members worry about the lack of ‘community’. Luckily, McKinsey also knows five power moves you can make to drive a culture movement in your organisation, including creating the sense of community with actions, not just words and identifying and empowering other key influencers to drive change. Discover the other power moves here.

Today, we are also covering:

• Katrina Tarrant’s charity efforts

• First National’s best and brightest

• Kolmeo now integrates with Snug

• The Daintree Rainforest home you must see

• And much more!

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From crisis to champion

Harcourts NSW/ACT CEO Katrina Tarrant might have sore feet but she also has a full heart after helping her son, Lachy Cameron, raise $33,000 for mental health awareness charity Heart on My Sleeve. Lachy, who ran almost 1000km from Brisbane to Sydney and set a record in the process, took up running following his own mental health battle four years ago. When he decided to do the charity run Katrina, and a host of supporters, decided to strap on their runners too. More here.

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Sue Ostler: Boost the art of buyer’s advocacy with AI

In the modern real estate sector, buyer’s agents don’t just need to be market experts and skilled negotiators, they also need to be highly intelligent communicators that can lead their clients through emotional minefields. In today’s feature, buyer’s agent Sue Ostler reveals how AI can enhance your ability to frame sensitive conversations, and transform the home-buying journey into a seamless, trust-filled experience. More here.

Today’s Quiz

Which cornice is the real crown jewel and which one is just a corny imposter?

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Meanwhile in Greece 🇬🇷

Greek real estate market heats up

Greek island destinations are experiencing a sharp increase in property prices as both domestic and foreign buyers flock to the market. Popular islands like Rhodes and Crete have seen significant demand for holiday homes, with prices in some areas exceeding €8,000 (AUD$13,080) per square metre. Foreign investments reached €2.1B (AUD$3.4B) in 2023, while local interest in holiday homes is rebounding for the first time since the economic crisis, particularly in less saturated regions such as Rethymno and Chania in Crete. More here.

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Happy Birthday Bob 🎂

Iconic, singer-songwriter Bob Dylan celebrates his 83rd birthday today. Dylan revolutionised the music industry with his profound lyrics and distinctive voice, shaping the sound of the 1960s counterculture. Known for timeless classics like Blowin' in the Wind and Like a Rolling Stone, Dylan also played a pivotal role in the supergroup Traveling Wilburys, alongside music legends George Harrison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, and Roy Orbison, who had hits like Handle With Care and End of the Line. Dylan's influence extends beyond music to literature, earning him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016 "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition".

Dates for your diary

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

May 27 AREC, Gold Coast, Qld
June 3 Harcourts HX 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