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Time regained with Console Cloud: Harcourts Astute Paddington case study
Business built to scale Harcourts Astute in Paddington, Queensland, grew their rent roll from just 18 properties to more than 300 in 2019. But to sustain that growth, Principal PJ Salami knew he would need to change how properties were managed, to become more efficient. Gateway is designed for maximum utility. Console Cloud, on the…
Read MoreWhat the law says about EOFY, EOM, and disbursements
There is no shortage of advice about when property managers must legally do EOFY, end of month or EOM, and when to disburse to owners or landlords. But what is often missing in action is evidence that supports this advice. And that creates uncertainty and misinformation. How agencies must legally conduct EOFY, EOM or when…
Read MoreReal estate website trends we’re seeing in 2019
Probably the single most important marketing channel for real estate businesses is your website. Besides driving leads, your website does a lot of other heavy lifting for your business too. It builds trust and credibility; it houses your listings and services; it drives lead generation; it lets your prospects contact you. In short, your website…
Read MoreThe ultimate EOFY checklist for property managers
Preparing for end of financial year (EOFY) EOFY is a word with the particular power to strike fear in the hearts of property managers. But it doesn’t have to! With a bit of preparation and the right mindset, even a first-timer can close out the financial year with confidence and ease. And no matter which…
Read MoreHow to ace LinkedIn if you work in real estate
LinkedIn for real estate professionals is primarily about generating online conversations and connections that convert to new business. Like most agents and property managers, you’re probably on LinkedIn. But you may find it’s not a huge driver of leads for you. Not directly, anyway. It’s nonetheless a critical part of your customer’s journey. Whether your…
Read MoreConsole Cloud mid-season product update
Console hosts a seasonal Console Cloud release webinar to launch and celebrate the biggest new updates to the platform. And although the Autumn Release Webinar is done and dusted (watch it here if you missed it), we’re bursting at the seams with new features—many of which we previewed in the 2019 Autumn Release Webinar. We’re…
Read MoreHere’s what growth looks like: 12 months inside Console HQ
It’s been twelve months since I was appointed CEO of Console. It’s been a hectic year of change and significant improvements. I love being involved with companies that embrace change, and are not set in their ways. And because of the commitment and attitude of our team, we’ve made some huge strides towards our goals.…
Read MoreMore ways to use video in real estate and property management
Why video? As much as we love words, the stats say that four times as many customers would prefer to watch a video than read about a product. But besides being an effective way to deliver more of what your audience wants, videos enjoy a number of algorithm privileges. Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter…
Read MoreConsole Pay: Save Time and Win promotion winner announced
Congratulations to Russell Smith and team of Sunshine Coast Real Estate Partners! Console Pay Save Time and Win competition winners were drawn on 10 April, 2019. And the winner is: Russell Smith and his team at Sunshine Coast Real Estate Partners in Queensland, Australia. The team has won the a technology prize pack worth $4,000.…
Read MoreHow to write a compelling agent bio
If writing a compelling agent bio was easy, everyone would have one. Australian and New Zealand real estate agencies are competing in an increasingly saturated and competitive market. Standing out as an agent or property manager has probably never been so difficult. So how do you get someone to choose you? It sounds cliched, but…
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