Auction Day…for many, the focus is purely on the transaction. But it’s way more than that. An auction is the most visceral, visible, physical representation of your brand, in which everyone connected is being judged by both vendors, buyers, potential vendors and neighbours who will eventually sell themselves. Are they judging you based on the …
Discover what it truly means to succeed in the world of real estate as we chat with the vibrant and insightful Andy Reid. From his roots in hospitality management in the UK to becoming a standout figure in real estate, Andy’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as Andy shares his passion for …
In this episode of Mindflip Moments, we had Andy Reid with us. Andy’s first “Mindflip Moment” came with the birth of his daughter, Eliza. Her arrival inadvertently forced him to confront deep, unresolved issues that he had been avoiding for years. He had managed to suppress these challenges for the first 30 years of his …
Episode 97: “Confronting Myself: The Mindshift Sparked by My Daughter’s Arrival” Read More »
I recently wrote an article on the inherent challenges around keeping talent in our organisations and/or the industry and challenged the way in which we’re broadcasting knowledge so that new people coming in can feel less dictated to and more collaborated with. It’s not like the original concepts are incorrect. In fact (before a number …
Victorian homebuyers hoping to save under the hammer this spring can knock down their purchase price by manipulating their opposition’s emotions this spring. Apollo Auctions Victoria director and auctioneer Andy Reid, one of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s 18 master auctioneers, has revealed winning the keys isn’t just about having more money than the …
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We’ve had lots of chat around the topic of mental health recently, and some amazing efforts have been made to improve, support and mentor those in the industry when it comes to their mental wellbeing. And yet, there is still a huge concern around being open about it, and an awkwardness that is born through …
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What’s one of the most critical issues in the industry, if not the biggest? Finding, building and retaining talent. Being in a human-focused industry, I think that it’s a safe statement to make by suggesting that talent comes in all shapes and sizes. As much as there are a few core personality traits that would …
Episode Summary In Episode 233, I speak with auctioneer, real-estate coach and soon-to-be author, Andy Reid. From the UK, now living in Melbourne, Andy almost considers himself an Aussie, except is a little bitter about memories as a child when Australia would always beat England in cricket. Now he is firmly entrenched the Australian life, …
Experts have warned the Victorian government that it needs to beef-up its “fundamentally flawed” underquoting legislation. Without doing so, they fear the Allan government’s decision earlier this week to make the Consumer Affairs Victoria’s underquoting task force permanent — at a cost of up to $2.2m per year – will make little to no difference …
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The taskforce announced that in the past two years: 2800+ reports were submitted by the public, with more than 30 per cent coming from other agents. 1900+ sales campaigns monitored. 180+ auctions attended. It’s a good start, but looking at these figures I can’t help but feel that if they’re going to really stand a …