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The RBA has elected to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent, with most experts agreeing this is likely the peak of the tightening cycle. But when the first rate cut will come is still being hotly debated: Ray White’s Nerida Conisbee posing the earliest opportunity could come in May, while The Agency’s Geoff Lucas predicts the status quo is likely to remain for much of this year. Find out what our entire panel of experts think here.

Today, we’ve also got for you

• Routine versus ritual

• Sustainable property styling

• How to develop great leaders

• The new subscription bond service

• And much more!

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Routine or ritual?

Do you follow a strict routine or an ideal work day? Many agents do, but Atlassian work futurist Dom Price says there may be a better way to achieve success. Speaking exclusively to Elite Agent at Ready24 recently, Dom says rituals, which focus on outcomes rather than outputs, offer a fresh perspective on powering ahead, compared to predetermined schedules. More here.

Together with AI Powered Agents

How quickly can you summarise your Open Home feedback for your vendors? Before you can say 30 minutes or more, we could have shown you how to do it faster and more efficiently using ChatGPT (so you can move on to the next thing on your to-do list!)

Our program is the only one geared specifically to the needs of real estate agents today. If you missed our sellout virtual program in February, it’s time to get on the waitlist for the next round, which will be announced soon!

Today’s Feature

Maximising sales with sustainable property styling

Studies, pools, and chef’s kitchens aren’t the only things on buyers’ wish lists today. They’re also after sustainable homes that help them reduce their footprint on Earth. In today’s feature, Vault Interiors’ Justine Wilson reveals how you and your vendors can embrace sustainable styling to maximise property appeal and attract environmentally conscious buyers. More here.

Today’s Quiz

Well, you must admit, yesterday’s headshots were hard to tell they were both AI (and fooled many of you!). If you’re keen to know how Sam looked so smooth or if it’s time you had a realistic-looking mugshot makeover, both of these images were generated with the tool mentioned in this post.

And now, onto today’s brainteaser…

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Why leaders need to praise their team
Ray White’s top brass reveal what makes great leadership

Say goodbye to traditional rental bonds
A new subscription service to save tenants money and PMs time

NAR settles US commission case for $418M
The settlement is likely to see agents’ commissions slashed

The power of productivity
Why setbacks don’t have to be roadblocks

There’s no place like Judy Garland’s former home
The actress’ Bel Air estate is on the market for US$11M

Put The Brief in your ears
with thanks to AI Powered Agents

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Don’t worry, Be happy

If you’re now humming the Bobby McFerrin earworm Don’t worry, Be happy, that’s exactly what we had planned for you this morning, because today is the International Day of Happiness. The idea for the day originated in 2011, when the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that made it a “fundamental human goal” to give happiness as much priority as economic opportunity. But if you’re struggling to turn your frown upside down, you might want to take a leaf out of Harcourts WA CEO Shane Kempton’s book. Shane says you can choose to be happier right now, by shifting your focus from final outcomes to appreciating each step toward success. More here.