Win like an Olympic athlete, The daily routine of a top agent, the Trump effect on Australia, +news and more

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It’s been a golden start to the Paris Olympic campaign for the Aussie’s, with gold medals in the swimming, cycling and canoeing. There are few moments with more pressure than an Olympic event where a gold medal is on the line. Athletes train their entire life just for the opportunity to compete and they only have a small window every four years to claim Olympic gold. While the victor rightfully gets the spoils on race day, winning isn't always about the medal. It’s exactly the same thing in real estate. Jet Xavier believes sometimes the biggest win is the journey.

Today we are covering:

• Top agent’s daily routine

• Why vendors care about your soft skills

• The retail recovery facing headwinds

• A Trump return could spell trouble for Australia

• Hiring the right person

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On our radar

Routines and systems of one of America’s top agents

Gino Blefari knows what it takes to be one of real estate’s best. The CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices of America, started as an agent in the ‘80s and has gone on to be named in the top 20 of the Swanepoel Power 200 list of the most powerful people in residential real estate. Gino recently sat down with top US coach Tom Ferry to reveal his secrets to success, including the mindset techniques and structured habits you can use to elevate your real estate career to new heights.

Today’s Feature

Vendors want your soft skills

When vendors choose an agent they don’t care about your commission rate or a sky-high promise about what price they might achieve - they care about your soft skills. They want an expert negotiator, who has high-level communication skills and knows how to market their property to get the best possible result. Bianca Denham shares exactly what you need to be demonstrating to vendors at your next listing presentation to make the biggest impact. More here.

Which breakfast nook is the 'real' morning delight and which one is just AI serving up a digital bite?

Brekky Browse

Meanwhile, in Canada 🇨🇦

Canada’s luxury sector is still outperforming

The top end of Canada’s housing market is leading the way, despite growth slowing down. According to Engel & Volkers, prices for homes above C$8 million increased 4.7 per cent in Toronto, in the first six months of the year. While the broader market rose just 1.3 per cent. A recent rate cut from the RBC has helped stoke demand and experts feel there is more upside ahead. More here.

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Revving Up History

On this day legendary businessman Henry Ford was born. Ford changed the way of life for the entire world with his vision of making owning a car both practical and affordable. The moving assembly line and mass production techniques that he developed, set the standard for worldwide industrial practice in the first half of the 20th Century.

Dates for your diary

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

July 30-Aug 1 Proptech Summit + Workshop, Sydney
August 11-14 Elite Retreat, Hayman Island, Qld
August 25 PPM Conference, Gold Coast, Qld