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REVIEW... The RE/MAX Australia Magazine Winter 2013

Message from Michael Davoren Managing DirectorHello and welcome to our first six monthly magazine, which is supplementary to our online regional updates. No, the title is not a misprint. We are looking for help with a name and have decided to go to both our NZ and Australian networks for some suggestions. Please let us have your ideas by the end of July so we can make a decision. The winner will receive a ticket for two to our gala

awards night in February 2014. If there is duplication of the winning name then the first one received will be the winner.There is so much happening in RE/MAX we think a six-month magazine edition is a good way to summarise what has happened and what is about to happen. A lot of the content will be of interest to a wider audience than just our network

so use it for spreading the RE/MAX news as far afield as you can.We encourage input from all offices so the magazine can truly represent RE/MAX Australia through having both network-wide news and your local content as well.

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PROPERTY INVESTORS ARE READY; RE/MAX IS READYTheres an election coming up in Australia. We all know that, even if we dont know when.Because the original 14 September election date was nominated so far in advance, there were property investors who factored in what they believe to be a clear result and were already active in the market.While the political turnabout may have given some cause to take stock, a lot of investors have positioned themselves where they can make decisions quickly and be able to grasp a real estate opportunity that arises, regardless of election timing and outcomes.Typically, property markets slow in the lead up to major elections but eventually pick up, and the sooner this election is held the more

beneficial it will be to investors and the real estate market at large.Our industry and our customers need certainty in the Australian government to overcome the lack of confidence thats hung like a cloak over our shoulders even after we managed to mostly shake off the GFC blues.The property market is definitely rebounding, albeit in a fairly sedate manner when you average out its performance across all regions.Well see it rebounding at pace with returning confidence, and you can anticipate seeing continual improvement over the second half of the year.With the market shaping up, our

exciting new creative, branding, web site and marketing collateral, our positioning in a global market and our core experience and expertise, RE/MAX is ready for business.

Welcome readers,This is a magazine to showcase the people, the places, the initiatives and the achievements that make up RE/MAX Australia.In order to do this we need your input, which means your stories and your pictures.Along with performance rankings, new member roll calls, awards winner lists, events calendars and such like, the magazine will include interesting profiles of individual members, features on new offices and old, stories about fund raising efforts and general community involvement,

question & answer columns that will help you get to know colleagues better, great marketing ideas from members, testimonials, top ideas and actual outcomes in sales and property management, stories with our partners, the best of your blogs and stories in the media, and articles to inspire business growth and success.The magazines purpose is to inform, to entertain, to congratulate and to celebrate; and the more we can bring stories to life with photographs the better.Enjoy this first edition, and help it grow to something bigger and brighter through your

input over coming months - before its time to put our summer edition to bed.Well bring you guidelines and more detail about the material wed like to receive from you, but if you have any questions anytime, call me on 0418 793 096 or email me at lcox@remax.com.au.

RE/MAX Australia is proud to introduce and welcome the newest offices to the RE/MAX network:

Broker/Owner Denis Mulheron and his team opened RE/MAX Sunstate Realty on the northern end of the Gold Coast.

Broker/Owner John Buckley and his team opened RE/MAX Capital in Queanbeyan, NSW, on the outskirts of Canberra.

The vibrant suburb of North Lakes in Queensland welcomed Broker/Owner Jenny Andrews and her team in style at an event attended by local council, government and local community representatives.

Broker/Owner Vicky Ford opened RE/MAX Victory in Caboolture, Queensland.

Broker/Owners Mark Clayton and Michael Reck opened their aptly named RE/MAX Hinterland in Maleny, a beautiful township in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, which also happens to be home to our Managing Director.

Bill Rex and his team at RE/MAX Beach City was a welcomed addition to the RE/MAX network on the Gold Coast.

We wish Denis, John, Jenny, Vicky, Bill, Mark and Mike, and their teams great success!

RE/MAX Australia wants its new look magazine to be inspired by a fresh, catchy name.Thats where you come in. We want you to help name the publication. To enter, submit

your suggestion to remax@remax.com.au.The winning masthead will grace the cover of the publication; the winner will also receive a complementary ticket to the 2014 RE/MAX Australia Conference, which

includes the Sales Rally and Annual Awards Evening.All entrants must include their name and contact information for their submission to be eligible for consideration.

Through December 2012 key media in Australia and New Zealand were briefed on the ownership change, media releases distributed and interviews set up, generating widespread publicity. The overall media reaction was extremely positive, with journalists expressing a desire for an ongoing mutually beneficial relationship with Michael Davoren and RE/MAX.The February focus was on the Australian annual awards and sales rally. Templates for awards recipients were prepared, and media releases written and distributed.March saw a New Zealand annual awards focus with template media releases

provided. Outcomes of the US convention were covered by templates and media releases, and nominations for the Australian Real Estate Awards (REB) prepared and submitted.PR resources are now building on the RE/MAX intranet. Current postings include instructions for the use of templates, a guide to stories that might interest the media, templates for new businesses, new business owners and new staff, template media releases written for office events such as an anniversary, a relocation or a refurbishment, a good sales activity media release and an article directed to landlords around tax time.

These resources will continue to grow, with newsletter content soon to be added.General franchise-based PR activity included preparing radio scripts for commenting on local market activity; media releases on RE/MAX involvement with the Beijing Property Expo, in-rooms auctions and office events; promoting editorial opportunities to publicise properties on the market, resources and publicity for newly opened offices and new owner/brokers, and media releases and commentary to publicise RE/MAX expertise and achievements.

RE/MAX Annual Awards

February saw RE/MAX Australia celebrate and recognise the achievements of its finest at the Annual Awards held at the Sofitel Brisbane. The night proved a great success with over 430 people attending. Our RE/MAX guests were kept entertained with Those Tap Guys who wowed the audience with their skill, wit and their heart-stopping tap and acrobatic routines.As guests settled down to dinner the entertainment continued with musical act and cover band, KICK. When our members werent

singing along, they were striking a pose in the photo booth to raise money for Make-A-Wish Australia.Congratulations must go to all of our 2012 award winners. The July Sales Rally, held at the Victoria Park Golf Course in Brisbane will bring RE/MAX members, old and new, together for a top program of professional and social events.

DIAMOND AWARDDavid NeilsonDeborah Evans

CHAIRMANS CLUBAllan TillettCathy LammieDavid ManbyIan KnightJohn KubatovLyn GriffithsMark CheneyMichael SpillaneMichele HydeRoss BischoffSharon WilsonSimon SalmTandi Gill

PLATINUM CLUBAaron ThompsonAlicia WilliamsAndrew KirbyBen MakBruce HutchisonCameron ColeCathy ChengChrista LindsayClayton McMahonCraig BullenDarren LewisDarren Lewis-DateDaryn TrowbridgeDave StockbridgeDavid MooreFrank FranzeGeoff EsdaleJames SextonJamie OliverJan LaingJason SmithJenna PollardJock GaughanJoe MacalinoJonzun LeeKerry FlinnKerry ParkesKev TwomeyLisa TerareLiz CruseLiza McKilliamMark WardMark ColemanMartin McDonoughMichelle HustonNerina SportelliNicholas ScarfNicole CarterReno MuscatRic BoulterRobert DeanRod WesterhuisScott MackeyShirley MappTerry LucasTim McCollum

Vicki FordWes McGregor

GOLD CLUB Adam KratzmannAdam NobelAlly ComleyAngela BroscheAnthony DavisBrenda HampsonBrendan HomanCameron BastowChris CotterallDebbie AldredDenise MurrayElliott DeanEric WerneEvan MolloyGeoff SullivanGiles Lort-PhillipsGlen StevensGrant DavisonGrant TomlinsHelen NewallIan MarshallJerri Harrison-TaylorJocelyn FrostJohn SportelliJunaid AllyJune WheelerKaryn NeilLance RichardsLaura CooperLeann SelfeLeigh HairLen WorthingtonLori JonesMark RyanMark StevensonMat FoleyNathan WattsPatrick NhimPeter ChewCayne HydeRos WatersRyan SmithSaxon KeilyScott EmsonShannon MilesShawn KristoferShelly GanimStephen PahlSteve PatersonSteve PeryStuart HeskethSue SchelksSue StandleySusan McLennanTamara BainTaya RichThomas LeeTodd GerhardtTony WilliamsonTracey AshleyTrish Breen

100 PERCENT CLUBAlex JordanAmber FoxAnn-Marie BestBarbara BanksCameron HamiltonChris WarrenCraig BarnesDaniel ProsserDarren McCormackDebbie PaynterEdward ByrneGail GobeyGary KleinGlen TregeaGordon WhicherGrant PenroseHalina NealIrena JansaJason IrwinJason StockJason MartinJudith DunstanJulie CameronJustin McAllisterLeanne OSullivanLeanne SmithLee SutherlandMargot FabianMark HeneryMichael BartonMonty ThompsonNatalia BlewettNeil PleveyNicholas SaltNola BonnerOwen Neve Paul TurnerPeter SeccoPhilip PassarisReuben Packer-HillRod WhealingRon TaylorSandy SiegleShari OlssonSteve HooSteve PerryTony Ugrinic

THE EAGLE AWARD:Scott Mackey, RE/MAX Precision, Bundaberg

TOP 5 TEAM SALES ASSOCIATES:NO. 5 Dave Manby Team, RE/MAX Regency, ROBINA, QLDNO. 4 Simon Salm Team, RE/MAX Bayside Properties, ALEXANDRA HILLS, QLDNO. 3 Michele Hyde Team, RE/MAX Excellence,

TOWNSVILLE, QLDNO. 2 David Neilson Team, RE/MAX Bayside Properties, VICTORIA POINT, QLDNO. 1 Deborah Evans Team, RE/MAX Results, MORNINGSIDE, QLD

Top 5 Individual Sales Associates: NO. 5 Mark Cheney, RE/MAX Ultimate, BURPENGARY, QLDNO. 4 John Kubatov, RE/MAX Results, MORNINGSIDE, QLDNO. 3 Michael Spillane, RE/MAX Northern, ALBANY CREEK, QLDNO. 2 Ian Knight, RE/MAX Success, TOOWOOMBA, QLDNO. 1 Cathy Lammie, RE/MAX Property Centre, TOOWONG, QLDTop 3 Multi Office:NO. 3 RE/MAX Colonial, ANNERLEY & RIVERSIDE, YERONGA, QLDNO. 2 RE/MAX Advantage, WYNNUM & MANLY, QLDNO. 1 RE/MAX Bayside Properties, ALEXANDRA HILLS, CLEVELAND, VICTORIA POINT & WELLINGTON POINT, QLD

TOP 5 INDIVIDUAL OFFICES NO. 5 RE/MAX Regency, ROBINA, QLDNO. 4 RE/MAX Advantage, WYNNUM, QLDNO. 3 RE/MAX Excellence, TOWNSVILLE, QLDNO. 2 RE/MAX Property Centre, TOOWONG, QLDNO. 1 RE/MAX Results, MORNINGSIDE, QLD TOP 3 TRANSACTIONS FOR TEAMS IN TRANSACTION SIDES: NO. 3 Kerry Flinn Team, RE/MAX Realty Consultants, WAGGA WAGGA, NSW

NO. 2 David Neilson Team, RE/MAX Bayside Properties, VICTORIA POINT, QLD NO. 1 Aaron Thompson Team, RE/MAX Precision, BUNDABERG, QLD

TOP 3 TRANSACTIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL IN TRANSACTION SIDES:NO. 3 Mark Cheney, RE/MAX Ultimate, BURPENGARY, QLDNO. 2 Michael Spillane, RE/MAX Northern, ALBANY CREEK, QLDNO. 1 Ian Knight, RE/MAX Success, TOOWOOMBA, QLD

TOP 3 TRANSACTION OFFICES:NO. 3 RE/MAX Real Estate Services, CAIRNS, QLDNO. 2 RE/MAX Results, MORNINGSIDE, QLDNO. 1 RE/MAX Excellence, TOWNSVILLE, QLD

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDCathy Lammie, RE/MAX Property Centre, Toowong, QLD

OFFICE SUPPORT PERSON OF THE YEAR: Wendy Gordon, RE/MAX Excellence, Townsville, QLD

PERSONAL ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR:Nikki Mason, RE/MAX Bayside Properties, Victoria Point, QLD

PROPERTY MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Katie Knight, RE/MAX Success, Toowoomba, QLD

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN MARKETING FOR INDIVIDUAL: Michael Spillane, RE/MAX Northern, Albany Creek, QLD

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN MARKETING FOR AN OFFICE: Property Shop, Sandgate & Margate, QLD

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AWARD ON NETT GROWTH (NO. OF MANAGEMENTS): RE/MAX Ultimate, Beachmere, QLDBROKER: MARK CHENEY

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ON PERCENTAGE GROWTH:RE/MAX Property Sales, Nambour, QLDBROKER: STEVE PERRY

RECRUITING AWARD ON NETT GROWTH (NO. OF AGENTS): RE/MAX Regency, Robina, QLDBROKER: MURRAY CARTER

RECRUITING AWARD ON PERCENTAGE GROWTH: RE/MAX Regency, Robina, QLDBROKER: MURRAY CARTER

INTERNATIONAL HALL OF FAME AWARDCameron Cole, RE/MAX Excellence, Townsville, QLDCathy Cheng, RE/MAX Community, Sunnybank, QLDDave Manby, RE/MAX Regency, Robina, QLDDavid Neilson, RE/MAX Bayside Properties, Alexandra Hills, QLDJulie Cameron, RE/MAX Integrity, Clayfield, QLDLisa Terare, RE/MAX Innovation, Jindalee, QLDMichael Spillane, RE/MAX Northern, Albany Creek, QLDThomas Lee, RE/MAX Community, Sunnybank, QLDVicki Ford, RE/MAX Ultimate, Caboolture, QLD

Make-A-Wish Australia Marketing Matters

RE/MAX Australia is committed to supporting the community, an attitude that runs wholeheartedly through our organisation. The advantage of such a large network is the opportunity to firmly stand behind a cause. As such, RE/MAX Australia is proud to support Make-A-Wish Australia. Over the last six months our network has been hard at work raising funds, awareness and support for Make-A-Wish Australia. We are excited to announce another six RE/MAX offices have made a commitment to this organisation: RE/MAX Colonial Annerley & Yeronga RE/MAX Property Centre Toowong RE/MAX Property Specialists

Dandenong RE/MAX Profile Bardon RE/MAX Gold Gladstone RE/MAX Property Services Caloundra

With the help of many of our members, RE/MAX Australia was able to collect

donations for Make-A-Wish Australia through a number of fundraising initiatives.Our efforts at the Sales Rally and Annual Gala proved to be a great success. The addition of the photo booth this year was a huge hit! It became more and more popular throughout the night with many members returning more than once to drop in a gold coin donation and strike a pose!The Charity Auction, also held during the day, not only raised awareness amongst our network but also put our auctioneering skills to the test with Dave Stockbridge, from RE/MAX Urban & Rural in Salisbury, South Australia, calling the auction. Just under $1,000 was raised for Make-A-Wish Australia.In April, the Michael Spillane and Anthony Davis Teams put on a fabulous Family Fun Day in the outer Brisbane suburb of Cashmere. The day was filled with rides for the kids, great food and entertainment, and plenty of raffles. RE/MAX fashion enthusiasts were out in

force for the RE/MAX Ladies Night held in April. Our members enjoyed the stylish garments of Leelouanne Fashion Boutique as they made their way down the runway being shown at their best when adorned by our fabulous RE/MAX models. Property staging specialists, Styled By Me, provided a runway fit for London Fashion Week and Ellie Jae Images captured the night on camera. Thanks must go to all who helped in the events held for Make-A-Wish Australia over the last six months.

This year saw RE/MAX join forces with Wahoo Advertising in order to further develop the RE/MAX brand and to provide strategic marketing solutions for 2013 and beyond. Wahoo set out to review the RE/MAX brand and identified opportunities that existed within the market. This led RE/MAX to an exciting Brand refresh within the Australian market.

The fresh new look is synonymous with our strategic plan which reflects:

New ownership; New management; New technology and systems; New training; and New energies.The new branding reinforces our ideals of independence, freedom, innovation and enjoyment, and also realigns RE/MAX Australia with the global brand.

This month marks the commencement of the RE/MAX Australia 2013 Advertising Campaign. Keep your eyes peeled for our new creative that recently hit newspaper and online publications. This campaign was developed by our strategic partners and advertising agency, Wahoo Advertising, who sought to build an emotionally driven campaign that resonated with home buyers and sellers.

The campaign successfully addresses issues of trust and stress when buying a home and effectively captures the RE/MAX point of difference. The resonating message is that with RE/MAX, you are buying or selling with an agent who will understand your needs and concerns and provide you with peace of mind.

In addition to the new creative, and with great excitement, RE/MAX Australia launched a new website with improved usability, designs and search functionality. The layout and design of the new site reflects that of the RE/MAX global site to provide a digital strategy that is consolidated with our global strategy. The redevelopment was a huge yet vital task and shows that RE/MAX Australia continues to deliver user-driven solutions to its network.

Michael Spillane and Anthony Davis at the Family Fun Day

Our fashion enthusiasts striking a pose at Ladies Night

Dave Stockbride at the Charity Auction

Ellen Schrodter RE/MAX SUCCESS

Eric Thain RE/MAX Australia

Roxanne Todd RE/MAX SUCCESS

Takeala RE/MAX Advantage

Chris Gordon RE/MAX Precision

Joel Davoren RE/MAX Australia

Trudy Ann Robb RE/MAX Hills & Country

Sharyon Murphy RE/MAX Real Estate Services

Cherryl Lanyon-Owen RE/MAX Property Centre

Amanda Deshong RE/MAX Property Centre

Henry Simpson RE/MAX Ultimate

Dinah Hordern RE/MAX Regency

Nurten Semsedin RE/MAX Property Specialists

John Buckley RE/MAX Capital

Karolyn Buckley RE/MAX Capital

Katie Tritton RE/MAX Sunstate Realty

Alicia Wilson RE/MAX Colonial Riverside

Luke Boulter RE/MAX Territory

Margaret Nobes RE/MAX Hills & Country

Justine Anderson RE/MAX Profile

Nikki Sheth RE/MAX Innovation

Rod Jenkin RE/MAX Results

Margaret Bellwood RE/MAX Property Specialists

Rebecca Procourt RE/MAX Northern

Debra Qalo RE/MAX Community

Kassandra Duvall RE/MAX Community

Michael Blok RE/MAX Success

Katy Lightwood RE/MAX Innovation

Matthew Griffiths RE/MAX Executives

Belinda Hatton RE/MAX Property Specialists

Rachael Ajvkovic RE/MAX Property Specialists

Morgan Schemloneck RE/MAX Bayside Properties

Cara Murdoch RE/MAX Excellence

Clare Rich RE/MAX Success

Cheryl Head RE/MAX Success

Andrew Douglas RE/MAX Property Services

Lisa Halpin RE/MAX Robina

Rosemary Earner RE/MAX Ultimate

Lila Bowman RE/MAX Property Sales

Melisa Claus RE/MAX United Vision

Jane McGinn RE/MAX Property Services

Jessica Hollanos RE/MAX Success

Karen Costanza RE/MAX Property Services

Tahia Dodd RE/MAX Success

Freya Cross RE/MAX Advantage

Lyn Cox RE/MAX Australia

Simone Pedretti RE/MAX Real Estate Solutions

Dave Hawkins RE/MAX Realty Excellence

Tracey Hainsworth RE/MAX Results

Nicole Dempster RE/MAX Partners

Walter Mundt RE/MAX Community

Elaine Durbin RE/MAX Property Specialists

Stephen Wright RE/MAX Bayside Properties

Kersten Foster RE/MAX Gold

Yolanda Kiurteva RE/MAX Premier Consultants

Norma Welladsen RE/MAX Excellence

Aimee Doherty RE/MAX Australia

Keith Masotto RE/MAX Real Estate Services

Joel Macri RE/MAX Best Agents

Keisha Hoffmann RE/MAX Integrity

Adrienne Morgan RE/MAX Integrity

Belinda Arbon RE/MAX Living

Cathy Campbell RE/MAX Realty Excellence

George Milaras RE/MAX Real Estate Services

Chantelle Perry RE/MAX Success

Emma Gunmleton RE/MAX Regency

Tara Kelly RE/MAX Premier Consultants

Diana Cresswell RE/MAX Regency

Andrew Colley RE/MAX Regency

Karyl Paterson RE/MAX Property Centre

Belinda Bennett RE/MAX Capital

Leonie Buckley RE/MAX Capital

Zoe Stead RE/MAX Capital

Kathryn Stephens RE/MAX Property Shop

Stacey Gilbert RE/MAX Northern

Fraser Evans RE/MAX Advantage

Cassie Fisher RE/MAX Capital

Amy Conway RE/MAX Property Sales

Brooke Hamann RE/MAX Real Estate Solutions

Susan Reid RE/MAX Excellence

Leah Nicholls RE/MAX Excellence

Natasha Whalley-Thompson RE/MAX Real Estate Services

Samantha Retsas RE/MAX Living

Joanne Mills RE/MAX Bayside Properties

Maddison Bonner RE/MAX Property Shop

Rachael Brumpton RE/MAX Bayside Properties

Tammy Naude RE/MAX Advantage

Clayton Crowe RE/MAX Sunstate Realty

Razak Shebeb RE/MAX Community

Nilantha Sedara RE/MAX Realty Consultants

Matthew Walker RE/MAX Northern

Hyesun Mulheron RE/MAX Sunstate Realty

Hollie Hall RE/MAX Gold

Kayse Perry RE/MAX Property Sales

Krista Burns RE/MAX Regency

Lisa Silberberg RE/MAX Capital

Mandy Gladwin RE/MAX Northern

Gisele George RE/MAX Real Estate Services

Eirene Poulos RE/MAX Northern

Robyn Neilson RE/MAX Excellence

Graeme Sheldon RE/MAX Results

Tania Christian RE/MAX Profile Real Estate

Nicole Austin RE/MAX Living

Simon Owens RE/MAX Ultimate

Craig Bellette RE/MAX Property Centre

Susan Marshall RE/MAX Success

Jacqueline Cole RE/MAX Excellence

Cathy Robinson RE/MAX Gold

Kate Whitehouse RE/MAX Success

Leah Aitchison RE/MAX Excellence

Adnan Qummou RE/MAX Property Specialists

Nathan Carter RE/MAX Bayside Properties

Brooke Cosstick RE/MAX Northern

Debbie Milevski RE/MAX Best Agents

Susan Parsons RE/MAX United Vision

Blarnche Heperi RE/MAX Regency

Frances Ryan RE/MAX Property Sales

Joseph Riga RE/MAX Integrity

Ben Respicio RE/MAX Property Specialists

Bill Rex RE/MAX Beach City

Nikki Zwoerner RE/MAX Innovation

Sonya Collins RE/MAX Victory

Rhiannon Gibbs RE/MAX Integrity

Karen Rahilly RE/MAX Property Specialists

Anne-Maree Russell RE/MAX Executives

Luke Andrews RE/MAX Connected

Angie Viviers RE/MAX Connected

Claire Steeghs RE/MAX Success

Cassandra Robins RE/MAX Success

Milosh Koscica RE/MAX Australia

Richie Carter RE/MAX Australia

Brenda Bleach RE/MAX Connected

Cathy Ding RE/MAX Community

Chan De Silva RE/MAX Success

Kobe Kelliher RE/MAX Profile

Liam Pahl RE/MAX Profile

Sophie Holman RE/MAX Real Estate Services

Newest Members Committee Voice

RE/MAX Australia has certainly seen growth across all our offices over the last six months. We are pleased to welcome the following members to our network.

With the number of new developments weve seen in the first half of 2013, it is no wonder member of our RE/MAX committees have been kept busy.Our Broker Advisory Council (BAC) members put their marketing skills to good use as they oversaw the development and creation of the new RE/MAX branding.

They also provided valuable input into the creation of the 2013 RE/MAX Australia Advertising Campaign.

The Asset and Investment Management committee (AIM) has been a major success since its inception 12 months ago. Thanks to the knowledge and experience

shared openly by the 8 committee members, RE/MAX Property Managers that have attended this years sessions have enjoyed training topics that are informative & specific to member demand. There has been a recognisable increase in attendance at the Property Management training days with extremely positive feedback from all.The RE/MAX Gala Awards in February saw the introduction of the new Property Management awards. RE/MAX Ultimate, Beachmere was presented the Property Management Nett Growth award while RE/MAX Property Sales, Nambour took out the award for Property Management Percentage Growth. The committee will continue to create opportunities to recognise

our Property Managers.The past six months also saw the formation of a new committee coined the Action Chapter Committee (ACC). The Action Chapter Committee comprises some of RE/MAX Australias most skilled and knowledgeable real estate agents who, through the Action Chapter, aim to enhance selling agents skills and arm them with top resources.

Should you have a suggestion or proposal you would like to take to the committee, please contact your local committee member.

Meet the new MyRUThe new MyRU is the latest evolution in industry-leading education from RE/MAX University (RU) and has taken everything you loved about RU and transformed it into an interactive, custom-tailored and completely redesigned eLearning experience. All the great educational and inspirational

videos are still there to watch at any time of the day at home or in the office. Use the resources to help build your business and up-skill on your marketing techniques, with everything from Two Step Listing Presentations and How to Market Yourself through to Building Your Business: Facebook.

The only way to know if MyRU will work for you is log onto Mainstreet, click on the RU/Learn tab which takes you to your MyRU personalised homepage and try it out youll be glad you did.

RE/MAX World Long Drive Australian Series 2013 Events

Earlier this year Adam Pumphrey, of InSwing Golf, purchased the rights to market and host RE/MAX Long Drive qualifying events throughout Australia.RE/MAX LLC is the worldwide sponsor for this event.The end of June saw the first round of the 2013 RE/MAX World Long Drive Australia Championships held at Logan City Golf Club in Queensland in trying weather conditions.Despite the weather, Adam reported a quality field of the countrys finest Long Drivers.He summarises the event: Port Macquaries Wayne Stewart beat an open field of the biggest names in Long Drive after a four-year break in competition, hitting his second last ball of the day 319 metres to beat Baden Wai Wais 304 metre best. Third and fourth placings went to Brent Karnage

Kearney and Mark Shrek Blysma.Mark Sanford took out the Seniors title and Peter Neve took the Super Seniors.Brendan Gorman hit 263 metres to take the Legends division title; and in Amateurs, young teenager William Bruyeres landed his longest 267 metres beating another local Logan City member David Gorde with 263 metres. Round 2 took place at South West Rocks Country Club, New South Wales with an equally impressive turnout.The competition plans to return to Logan City Golf Club for the Australian Final in August.Adam is hopeful of sending two Australians to compete in the open division of the international Long Drive Championships, held in the United States and attracting a first prize of $250,000. A world championship

title would be a first for Australia.RE/MAX Australia has an exciting opportunity to get involved with a sport with a new and emerging status in this country, and the fine new athletes that we are seeing come to the fore, said Adam, who is already working on event plans for 2014.I am expecting at least an eight-event line up next year, with each state represented and one really big event that should attract national media coverage, he said.The RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships Australia website, www.auslongdrivers.com.au, is up and running, and if you would like any further information on these events, please contact Adam on 0437 504 176 or adam@inswing.com.au

Tony Williamson and Cameron Hamilton from RE/MAX Real Estate Services, the leading real estate agency in Cairns, Queensland, travelled to Beijing in April this year for the Beijing International Property and Investment Show at the request of RE/MAX China.In addition to tremendous networking opportunities and a memorable experience overall, Tony and Cameron brought back a wealth of information about the Chinese property buyer approach.Tony shares his thoughts: There is a lot of wealth in China and much of this is likely to be directed toward real estate but affordability is such in China that it wont be the cost of Australian homes that will attract Chinese investors.The attraction is more likely to be in the Australian lifestyle, with factors like educational facilities, employment opportunities and lack of pollution significant.He says Chinese buyers also keenly look at residential and commercial property opportunities overseas because they are limited to a single property investment in their own country.Tapping into the Chinese buyer market is

best approached through concentrating on building long term relationships and referral pipelines rather than have a fixation on immediate or short term increases in sales activity.Getting this relationship right can potentially lead to a consistent and ongoing stream of sales.RE/MAX is already on the front foot with its global reach and its presentation of properties to overseas investors, and has a strong foothold in the China market with RE/MAX offices in Shanghai and Beijing, as well as Macau and Hong Kong.Tonys foresight includes the possibility of including a specialist in immigration matters on his RE/MAX team.An immigration agent would be an asset, as would be a Mandarin-speaking agent, said Tony.If you would like to speak with Tony about his experiences at the Beijing International Property and Investment Show, you can call him on 0407 161 626.

In the first half of the year we have run events including webinars, property management and auction training, and have used our own RE/MAX members such as Michael Spillane. We will continue to offer value packed sessions that will improve your business.

Take a look at some feedback from our members.

Michael Spillane session:THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!, Michael is walking the talk and shared, shared and shared. He kept nothing back. This is some of the most beneficial training days I have

attended for a long time.

Brenda Homan, RE/MAX Success, Toowoomba, QLD

Broker Management Training:All was of great benefit. Great to hear what others are doing. Great to hear Cindy discuss aspects. Property Management was really good, and catching up and a refresh on technology by RE/MAX.

Lynda Henery, RE/MAX Territory, Shailer Park, QLD

Why the NEW RE/MAX session:All of it. Attention to our services on Mainstreet and RE/MAX University etc, is huge and an aspect that we

intend on educating yourself further on!

Jenna Pollard, RE/MAX Edge, Junee, NSW

Administrators Day: Very practical and useful information and useful information. Take a day for yourself to come and network with other administrators and refresh your knowledge.

Bronwyn Pope, RE/MAX Bayside Properties, QLD

The coming six months will continue with a fulfilling program. Please see upcoming events.

Property Management team from RE/MAX Bayside Properties Our Gladstone Property Managers after an inspiring day at the Sales Rally

Our Property Management Members attending an information session at the RTA Administrators Day at the RE/MAX Corporate office

Trip Proves Valuable Insight into Chinese Buyers

Dates to RememberDATE EVENT LOCATIONThursday, 4 July 2013 RE/MAXnet Inhouse Training Regional Office, Milton, QLDWednesday, 10 July 2013 Mainstreet Webinar OnlineFriday, 12 July 2013 RE/MAX Global: Broker/Owner Success Webinar OnlineFriday, 19 July 2013 RE/MAX Global: Monthly Real Estate Success Webinar OnlineWednesday, 24 July 2013 Design Centre Webinar OnlineThursday, 25 July 2013 SA Quarterly Awards & Training Hilton, Adelaide, SAWednesday, 31 July 2013 RE/MAX Sales Rally Victoria Park, Brisbane, QLD

DATE EVENT LOCATIONThursday, 1 August 2013 VIC Quarterly Awards & Training Urban Hotel, St Kilda, VICFriday, 2 August 2013 RE/MAX Global: New Member Webinar OnlineWednesday, 7 August 2013 RE/MAXnet Webinar OnlineThursday, 8 August, 2013 Why the New RE/MAX with Cindy Tate Regional Office, Milton, QLDFriday, 9 August 2013 RE/MAX Global: Broker/Owner Success Webinar Online11 13 August Broker/Owner Summer Conference Ottawa, CanadaFriday, 16 August 2013 RE/MAX Global: Monthly Real Estate Success Webinar OnlineWednesday, 21 August 2013 Property Management Regional Office, Milton, QLDWednesday, 21 August 2013 Mainstreet Webinar Online

DATE EVENT LOCATIONWednesday, 4 September 2013 Sales / Industry Webinar with Cindy Tate OnlineFriday, 6 September 2013 RE/MAX Global: New Member Webinar OnlineSunday 8 Monday 9 September New Zealand and Australia Broker/Owner Retreat Crowne Plaza, Queenstown, NZMonday, 9 September, 2013 Broker Advisory Meeting Crowne Plaza, Queenstown, NZThursday, 12 September 2013 RE/MAXnet Inhouse Training Regional Office, Milton, QLDFriday, 13 September 2013 RE/MAX Global: Broker/Owner Success Webinar OnlineWednesday, 18 September 2013 Design Centre Webinar OnlineThursday, 19 September 2013 Auction Training Regional Office, Milton, QLDFriday, 20 September 2013 RE/MAX Global: Monthly Real Estate Success Webinar OnlineMonday 23 Wednesday 25 September, 2013 Broker Management Training Regional Office, Milton, QLDThursday, 26 September, 2013 Why the New RE/MAX with Cindy Tate Regional Office, Milton, QLD

DATE EVENT LOCATIONFriday, 4 October 2013 RE/MAX Global: New Member Webinar OnlineWednesday, 9 October 2013 RE/MAXnet Webinar OnlineThursday, 10 October 2013 Administrators Day Regional Office, Milton, QLDFriday, 11 October 2013 RE/MAX Global Broker/Owner Success Webinar OnlineWednesday, 16 October 2013 SA Quarterly Awards & Training Hilton, Adelaide, SAThursday, 17 October 2013 VIC Quarterly Awards & Training Urban Hotel, St Kilda, VICFriday, 18 October 2013 RE/MAX Global Monthly Real Estate Success Webinar OnlineWednesday, 23 October 2013 Mainstreet Webinar OnlineThursday, 24 October 2013 NSW Quarterly Awards & Training TBA, Sydney, NSWFriday, 28 October 2013 Auction Training Regional Office, Milton, QLDThursday, 31 October 2013 NQ Quarterly Awards & Training TBA, Cairns, QLD

DATE EVENT LOCATIONWednesday, 6 November 2013 Design Centre Webinar OnlineThursday, 7 November 2013 Wide Bay Quarterly Awards & Training TBA, Hervey BayFriday, 8 November 2013 RE/MAX Global: New Member Webinar OnlineSunday, 10 November 2013 High Achievers Retreat TBA, Gold Coast, QLDMonday 11 - Tuesday 12 November Peak Performance TBA, Gold Coast, QLDThursday, 14 November 2013 Property Management Regional Office, Milton, QLDFriday, 15 November 2013 RE/MAX Global: Broker/Owner Success Webinar OnlineTuesday, 19 November 2013 Broker Advisory Meeting Via TeleconferenceWednesday, 13 November 2013 RE/MAXnet Webinar OnlineThursday, 21 November 2013 RE/MAXnet Inhouse Training Regional Office, Milton, QLDFriday, 22 November 2013 RE/MAX Global: Monthly Real Estate Success Webinar OnlineMon 25 - Wed 27 November, 2013 Broker Management Training Regional Office, Milton, QLDThursday, 28 November, 2013 Why the New RE/MAX with Cindy Tate Regional Office, Milton, QLD

DATE EVENT LOCATIONSunday, 1 December 2013 RE/MAX Family Xmas Day TBA, Brisbane, QLDFriday, 6 December 2013 RE/MAX Global: New Member Webinar OnlineFriday, 13 December 2013 RE/MAX Global: Broker/Owner Success Webinar OnlineFriday, 20 December 2013 RE/MAX Global: Monthly Real Estate Success Webinar Online

The saying goes, a picture paints a thousand words. If you study your own habits when reading a newspaper, a magazine, a brochure and even a web page, you will probably realise that you gravitate towards visual images, particularly photographs.Advertising research suggests that people read a photograph three to four times more than a newspaper story of the same size. Therefore, we would like this magazine to include loads of your photographs!Consider the photographs you submit for your magazine in the same way you would if you were submitting a photograph to accompany a media

release to your local newspaper.Firstly, it should be a high resolution photo. That means it will generally be a large file. If you can resize it to between 900kb and 1.5mb, that would be sufficient.Ninety per cent of newspaper photos have people in them. Keep that in mind when taking photos for your magazine too.Whether you are sending a news photo to your local paper or a photo for your RE/MAX magazine, provide a caption describing the photo action and the names of people where realistically possible. For the magazine, the key people in the photograph will

generally be enough.Think about the photograph as telling your story as much as the words that might go with it!And in the case of your magazine, show off the RE/MAX brand whenever you can through signage, banners, the balloon and corporate gear (but please be aware that a newspaper editor is likely to have the opposite desire when it comes to branding and if you dont respect the medias call on the matter, your photo may not be used).When it comes to this magazine though, lets see your faces and the RE/MAX colours out in force!

Your RE/MAX Magazine: Getting the Good Shots