Network News

First National news and matters affecting the industry

Gearing up for a HUGE announcement

Your network is getting ready to deliver you a HUGE competitive advantage this year.

Make sure you immediately register for next Tuesday’s webinar because what will be revealed represents an industry first; a package that will deliver you a major advantage over competitors.

You can’t afford to miss out.

Wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, make sure you’re online next Tuesday January 31st at 2:00 pm AEDT.

Ready, SET, Hobart

National Convention in Hobart is on track to be the biggest in network history, with nearly 500 registrations already and more anticipated.

With Australian identities such as Mark Bouris AM, Dave Hughes, Nadia Benussi and Farmer Dave, you’re guaranteed an extraordinary event. Already we have the largest number of young agents and the largest number of first-time delegates registered.

Don’t forget, even if you have already paid you still need to register. Time is of the essence. Register your team and book your flights today.

Vale Deanne Lamprey

The network is saddened to announce the passing of our friend, colleague and former Board member, Deanne Lamprey of FN Burnie (Tas).

She passed away after a short illness on Sunday 15 January.

Deanne and her husband Stephen, together with their family, are well-known to many throughout our network. Deanne served on the national Board and state council for many years and led the way for many of the technological advances the network has made. Her contribution was always with great enthusiasm and she was a leader in the real estate industry in Tasmania.

Over the past few days, Deanne’s many colleagues and friends have posted their condolences and memories of Deanne. Overwhelmingly, for all who knew her, their affirmations chorused:

‘Deanne was a great inspiration to many women in the industry’

‘She was a leader at a time and place when that was rare’

‘She was bold and forthright, but equally humble and caring’

‘She always grabbed hold of innovations and ran with them at full speed’

Finalists for REIA NAFE Awards

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has announced finalists for the 18th National Awards for Excellence and First National has two offices in the running.

Sarah Chau - FN O'Donoghues (Darwin, NT) - Operational Leadership Award
Simon Connelly - FN O'Donoghues (Darwin, NT) - Achievement Award
First National Coast & Country (Gerringong, Shoalhaven Heads, Kiama, NSW) - Residential Sales Team of the Year

Congratulations and best of luck.

Australia Day collateral

It’s Australia Day this Thursday! Yay!

Download this collateral to share on your social assets.

Seize the day!

2023 will be an exciting year of opportunity for agents who seize the day.

Despite economic challenges, Australian homeowners show minimal signs of mortgage fatigue. There has been strong demand for property throughout summer and the most optimistic of our ‘Big Four’ banks - Commonwealth Bank - predicts the cash rate may peak as early as February then remain static until September, before rate cuts begin once again. Make sure you’re ready and using every tool First National provides to win more business.

First National started the year with the excitement of three new office applications – Thurgoona (NSW), Toronto (NSW), Ryde (NSW) – (congratulations to our recruitment team) and huge brand exposure across Australia and New Zealand when our Chief Executive was interviewed on Sky News about the market and whether Australia should copy Canada’s decision to ban foreign investment (see Media and Marketing).

Without doubt, this is the time to upgrade your websites, systems, listing submissions and marketing techniques. Your Business Growth Manager is here to help, so ask for help.

First National's reputation has improved, again!

More good news!

The average Google star rating of First National Real Estate offices in Australia has lifted for a third year in a row and now stands at 4.2. This means more listings, more sales and more rent roll growth.

5% of offices have secured a 5-star rating (incredible)
38% of offices have attained between 4.5 and 4.9 stars (outstanding)
25% of offices have achieved between 4 and 4.4 stars (doing very well)
12% of offices are ranked between 2.5 and 3.9 stars (please ask for help)
3% of offices have no reviews (an easy problem to correct)

If your office isn’t in the top three of Google’s ‘Local Pack’ when customers search ‘real estate agents + your suburb’ then let’s make it a priority to get you there.

If your Google listing isn’t managed by First National or doesn’t automatically display your latest listings, speak to your Business Growth Manager and we’ll get you on the right track.

It’s GEM Awards season

We can’t wait to see you at your awards night.

We’ve new rising stars to recognise, exceptional administrators making a difference, super work being done in our communities, and colossal competition for the top gongs! How will you be placed?

Click below to register now for your state awards. Winners are in the running for national awards in Hobart.

SA/NT motivational training

SA/NT agents, let’s get a note in your diary for our motivational event with Rachael Sporn on Friday 17 February.

REGISTRATION now open. Click here.

Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne 2023 Kickstart