Guest Blogger Ted Scott Writes About “Leadership”
This week’s blog is courtesy of Ted Scott, a man Annette and Mario both hold the utmost respect and gratitude. For years he was their mentor and coach. Please take the time to read this very eloquently written and insightful post on “Leadership” You can read the full article here! It is important to understand…
Do You Know Someone Who Would Like to Keep Fit and Get Paid?
Would you like to earn extra money walking the streets and getting fresh air and exercise? Do you know anyone who would love to get paid GOOD MONEY and KEEP FIT? Clark Real Estate would love to hear from you. We need people seeking casual work, delivering marketing material door to door. Shelley Smith, Clark…
Q&A With Jordan Cleland, Senior Real Estate Agent
How long have you been in Real Estate?? For nine years in total but in two different stints. The first period was between 2000-2003 and then again from 2011-present. This is it now. What were you doing in a “previous life” aka before Real Estate? I’ve worn a few different hats, so to speak. I…
What Makes a Great Real Estate Agent?
Real Estate is a fiercely competitive industry. There are many facets to what makes up a successful agency and much of what people see on a more superficial level, like beautiful marketing and property styling works, up to a point. But the fundamental, single most important ingredient to a successful agency is the recruitment of…
Q&A With Clark Real Estate Property Manager, Ellen Sifonios
What kind of hours do you work as a Property Manager? Do you have to work long days? I always joke that “office hours don’t apply”. I learnt early in my career that Property Managers essentially work 24/7 (and coffee becomes your staple diet). You need to be on call in case of an emergency, as well…
It’s Been 23 Years. Now We Are Moving!
We have surveyed 100 people and came up with these results: no one, absolutely no one, likes moving. And yet that’s what we are doing right now. Clark Real Estate is on the move. After 23 years “on the corner of Sandgate and Junction Roads” we are packing up and moving just down the road…
The Importance of Checking Your Smoke Alarms
Back in September, we wrote a blog about the new fire alarm legislation and what it would mean to tenants and landlords as it is rolled out over the next 10 years. But as recent tragedies have illustrated, you simply cannot spend enough time thinking about fire safety, so this timely reminder should serve to…
Silent Auction. The Benefits
Selling property can be a stressful and emotional process for all parties. Add the term “auction” into that process and the stress levels can go through the roof. But there’s another way that can remove the stress AND get a better price for your property. It’s called a Silent Auction. What is a Silent Auction?…
The History and Distinctive Architecture of Wooloowin
Brisbane is a vibrant and varied city, with a broad array of distinctive suburbs. These suburbs are characterised by a blend of architectural styles that gives Brisbane a unique character amongst Australia’s capital cities. Thanks to the 1885 passing of the Undue Subdivision of Land Prevention Act, which precluded the building of terraces (with the…
New Tax Rules for Properties $750,000 + …What Does It All Mean?
As usual at this time of year, it pays to keep an eye on any new tax rules that might come into effect over the coming years. And 2017 is no exception. New tax rules relating to buying and selling property will be coming in to play from July 1 this year, affecting all properties,…