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August 2012
TAKE 10% OFF YOUR REALESTATE.COM.AU SUBSCRIPTION
EAC membership entitles you to a 10% discount off most REA subscriptions. That's often enough to pay your EAC membership so you could enjoy your membership perks for free.
MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PERKS: EAC NATIONAL FLEET DISCOUNT
With EAC membership you get: * Special EAC member status * Free tinting * Free portable SatNav * Free tank of fuel
Save up to $4,500
E-MARKETER MAKES YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING EASY
Red Square e-Marketer: * Web site - interactive "Elite" * Social media setup * e-newsletters (unlimited) * 2yr. payment plan
From $273/month
RED SQUARE MAPPING NOW FEATURES THE LATEST MAPS AND IMAGERY FROM GOOGLE
Red Square mapping now uses Google imagery. Our testing found that Google provided much better imagery in 85% of the areas tested. Google may also utilise aerial instead of satellite imagery. This provides vastly better images for areas that previously relied on older lower resolution satellite images.
The high quality imagery plus the ability to add logos and graphics creates a winning listing presentation.
MORE RIGOROUS PEST INSPECTIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PROPERTY BUYERS
Recently Fair Trading Minister, Anthony Roberts launched a new code of practice for pest inspections.
The Code of Practice for Prior to Purchase Timber Pest Inspections has been developed by a panel of experts appointed by the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA).
5 TIPS TO USE YOUR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE TO DOUBLE YOUR INCOME
I find that many of my clients avoid marketing when it comes to their sphere of influence. Yet statistics show that your sphere of influence can be the greatest source of referrals. Let's look at how you can dig in and get the "gold."
VENDOR COOLING-OFF RIGHTS; ARE YOU SIGNING UP AGREEMENTS CORRECTLY?
Section 59 of the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002, provides a cooling-off period of one business day for agency agreements which relate to the sale of residential or rural land in New South Wales.
Agents must ensure that if a vendor wishes to waive (give up) their right to a cooling–off period, that the correct procedure is followed.
Some of us have referral aversion, so we are challenged in asking for referrals. We also might be a behavioural style like a high Steady, which causes us to avoid bothering people so we view asking for referrals as bothering our client.
Dirk Zeller from Realty Times gives us the four rules for making referrals work.
The scheduled move from the existing EAC Head Office premises in Miller Road Villawood to the new location at Rosehill is set to take place on Thursday 23rd of August 2012 as previously advised in earlier correspondence.
Back by popular demand, Wendel Sailor is starring in the new EAC commercials to be aired in the Illawarra region. The commercials have been very successful promoting the Illawarra Realestateworld and EAC in the region.
RAY CHIPPINGTON JOINS THE MEMBERSHIP TEAM
Ray Chippington has moved from Publications to EAC Membership. Ray is the Account Manager responsible for all areas north of Port Stephens. If you would like to speak with Ray or wish to arrange a visit he can be contacted on 0425 267 596 and rchippington@eac.com.au
Estate Agents Co-operative Ltd 274 Miller Rd , Villawood 2163 NSW T. 02 9724 6999