McGrath Townsville gives back, Tech to ease the PM workload, New listings surge, +news and more

Good Morning from Elite Agent

If you’re one of the many agents who love to plan an ideal day, then you might be interested to know a new Aussie study has discovered how long to sit, stand, exercise and sleep each day to best benefit your health. According to the numbers, in an ideal day you should get 8 hours and 20 minutes of sleep, spend 6 hours sitting, spend 5 hours and 10 minutes standing, and spend 4 hours and 30 minutes being active, equally divided between light and moderate to vigorous intensity. And if you’re not into running your day by the clock? Then Atlassian work futurist Dom Price has some sage advice on how to follow rituals instead of routines. More on that here.

Today, we are also covering:

• McGrath Townsville gives back

• Easing the PM workload with tech

• Listings surge post Easter

• Jarryd and Ryan Fisher join RE/MAX

• And much more!

Let's get to work 🚀

Instant Inspo 💡

MAKE IT EASY

Remove friction from your customer experience. Aim to allow clients to sign contracts digitally, book marketing, and transfer funds all from their mobile device without meeting in person.

Go Deeper with Lisa Novak here.

On our radar

Community spirit

Brad and Kaye Matheson have a lot to celebrate. Not only have they just chalked up 10 years as McGrath Townsville, they’ve also donated more than $100,000 to charity as part of the agency’s Community Giveback Program. Brad says real estate is about so much more than just selling homes, it’s about lending a helping hand and giving back to the community that has given so much to them. More here.

Market Mastery with Mark Kentwell

It’s almost mission complete!

The third and final session in Mark Kentwell’s three-session Master the Market series kicks off today at 12.30pm AEST. It promises to teach you how to hire and retain your dream team, and triple your business. The session is perfect for sales agents generating up to $750K in GCI, and will give you insights into building the inner workings of a successful EBU, including who to hire, what to pay them, and what to delegate. And if you missed the first two session, don’t worry, because there are replays. You’ll find those, and how to register for today’s session here.

Today’s Feature

Shaping the future of property management through technology*

Rafael Niesten and Jon Stul are on a mission. A mission to ease the mental and physical load for property managers. In today’s feature, the duo, who have known each other since their school days, reveal the transformative solutions PropTech Labs already has and is working on to help save PMs time and free them up to focus on what truly matters, - revolutionising the industry from the ground up. More here.

Today’s Quiz

Can you pond-er which backyard oasis is the real deal and which one took a dip in the digital pool?

Brekky Browse

Meanwhile around the world 🌏

Why is there a pig in the property?

Here’s a Friday funny - a list of 30 terrible, but highly amusing, real estate listing photos you won’t believe are real. But, sadly, they are. Featuring everything from spooky apartments to grass covered pools and live bats, pigs and wild horses in various rooms, these hilarious photos serve as a comedic lesson in what not to do when selling a house. Check them out here.

Anything else?

That’s sibling love!

UK woman Georgia Laurie has been awarded with a medal for gallantry from King Charles III after bravely saving her twin sister from a crocodile attack in Mexico. Despite facing multiple attacks, Georgia fought off the crocodile and pulled Melissa to safety, enduring injuries herself. This recognition comes after their traumatic 2021 vacation, where they were misled about the river's safety; Melissa survived severe injuries, and both sisters now advocate for PTSD awareness and medical aid in Mexico. More here.

Dates for your diary

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

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