Steve Mutton returns to Ray White, Insights on buyer sentiment right now, Develop resilience in three simple steps, +news and more

Good Morning from Elite Agent

Elite Retreat has wrapped up for 2024, with attendees walking away with a host of ‘genius moves’ they can immediately implement back in their business. We asked attendees what their top takeaways were, and The Property Collective’s Hannah Gill says she has greater clarity on the need to make strategic decisions at the right time, with the right people. Check out what the other attendees had to say here.

Today we are covering:

• Insights on buyer sentiment right now

• Develop resilience in three simple steps

• Steve Mutton returns to Ray White

• The three rules swimming star Grant Hackett lives by

• And much more!

Let's get to work 🚀

Instant Inspo 💡

NURTURE YOUR DATABASE

Regularly engage with your database through calls, emails, and texts. Aim for at least 20 touchpoints a year to maintain strong relationships and stay top of mind for future opportunities.

Go deeper with Luke Evans here

On our radar

Optimism fuels creative homebuying

While affordability challenges persist, the latest Mortgage Choice Home Loan Report shows that buyer optimism is on the rise, with 83 per cent of prospective buyers feeling positive about entering the market. With interest rates remaining unchanged, many are adjusting their expectations and exploring creative solutions, such as looking in regional areas or considering smaller homes, to make their property dreams a reality. More here.

Today’s Feature

Caroline Bolderston: How to develop greater resilience in three simple steps

Resilience is the secret sauce that separates top-performing agents from the rest. In an industry that can be fraught with uncertainty, Caroline Bolderston says it's not just about surviving the hits but thriving despite them. She reveals how to build your immunity to losses, rejection, and deals falling through so you can maintain your momentum, here.

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Meanwhile, in the UK 🇬🇧

Northern Ireland's house prices surge

Northern Ireland continues to lead the UK in annual house price growth, with a 5.8 per cent year-on-year increase in July, reaching an average property price of £195,681 (AUD$379,589). Nationally, UK house prices rose 2.3 per cent, marking the highest growth since January, with the average house price hitting £291,268 (AUD$564,987), according to Halifax's latest report. The only region to experience a decline was Eastern England, where house prices fell by 0.4 per cent to £330,282 (AUD$640,152). More here.

Anything else?

Sydney Dog and Cat lovers festival

If you, or your clients, are looking for a way to celebrate your fur-children, then the Dog and Cat Lovers Festival is back at Sydney Showground, on August 24 and 25. Back for a second year, the event promises a weekend full of fur-tastic fun and paws-itively delightful attractions. Expect a tail-wagging good time at the dogwalk, where Australia’s top dogs strut their stuff in the ultimate fur-ashion show, while Shelly Horton will have feline fans purring with delight alongside the likes of Dr Karl Kruscelnicki. From dog races to cat breed showcases, this festival is the purr-fect outing for pet lovers looking to have a howling good time. More here…

www.dogloversfestival.com.au/sydney and www.catloversfestival.com.au/sydney

Dates for your diary

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

August 25 PPM Conference, Gold Coast, Qld