{"id":6702,"date":"2021-11-29T14:11:49","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T14:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goughrecruitment.ap.applyflow.com\/?p=6702"},"modified":"2022-09-15T02:00:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T02:00:29","slug":"10-free-resources-for-real-estate-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goughrecruitment.com.au\/10-free-resources-for-real-estate-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Free Resources for Real Estate Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are just starting your career in real estate or you have years of experience in this area, it is always useful to have a range of resources at your fingertips. The right information can help you make better decisions, navigate the ever-changing world or Australian property market easier and quicker. This is why we decided to compile a list of 10 free resources for real estate professionals. Have a look at the suggestions below and bookmark the sites you haven\u2019t used before. You will be able to get up-to-date industry news, insights and opinions across statistics and trends, sales and marketing, regulations and laws.<\/p>\n<h4>1. Microburbs<\/h4>\n<p>This website allows you to blend your own real estate data with Microburbs statistics, for a deeper dive into zoning, commute times, crime levels, and school <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microburbs.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">demographics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This free resource is quick and easy to use. It also offers data reports on internet availability and speeds, local eateries, and general convenience.<\/p>\n<h4>2. SQM Research<\/h4>\n<p>Choose from a mix of <a href=\"https:\/\/sqmresearch.com.au\/index_property.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free and paid data resources<\/a> across the property sector.<\/p>\n<p>Data is available across the spectrum including vacancy rates, postcode performance, auctions, sales, and rental listings, area demographics, and chart data.<\/p>\n<h4>3. Michael Yardney podcast<\/h4>\n<p>The regular property update from Michael Yardney is always good value, giving you a <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyupdate.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">broader view<\/a> of the real estate industry in Australia.<\/p>\n<p>Browse the latest property information on the website or download his real estate podcast via Google Play or the App Store (follow home page links).<\/p>\n<h4>4. High Performance podcast<\/h4>\n<p>Josh Phegan\u2019s website is a great starting point for some <a href=\"https:\/\/joshphegan.com.au\/p\/hpp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">information-packed podcasts<\/a>. Catch the weekly 10-minute High Performance podcast, where Josh interviews one of Australia\u2019s top-ranked agents, Alexander Phillips.<\/p>\n<p>Also gain access to the Black and White interview, featuring an engaging one-on-one Phillips conversation \u2013 with fascinating insights into his meteoric career rise.<\/p>\n<h4>5. REB (Real Estate Business)<\/h4>\n<p>You can\u2019t go past the REB for an extensive range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestatebusiness.com.au\/latest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general property news and resources.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Find a blend of industry news, statistics, interviews with real estate agents, and buyer preferences and demographics. Learn about growth areas, sales and marketing tips, and the latest real estate technology.<\/p>\n<h4>6. The Real Estate Conversation<\/h4>\n<p>There\u2019s plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therealestateconversation.com.au\/front?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nitty-gritty detail<\/a> on this website, with current news, a daily newsletter, and valuable data on residential and commercial real estate.<\/p>\n<p>Drill down into economic and market forces, understand politics and compliance issues, or check out the construction and design awards.<\/p>\n<h4>7. Property Council of Australia (PCA)<\/h4>\n<p>The PCA is Australia\u2019s major industry body and a great go-to website for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertycouncil.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">industry news and views<\/a>. Check out news, events, training opportunities, research and other industry insights.<\/p>\n<p>As the leading advocate for property \u2013 the nation\u2019s biggest industry and employer \u2013 the PCA represents interests from across the real estate and property sector.<\/p>\n<h4>8. Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA)<\/h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/reia.asn.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">professional body<\/a> for Australia\u2019s real estate sector, the REIA provides research, facts and opinions across the industry.<\/p>\n<p>The body\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/reia.asn.au\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact page<\/a> also gives links to the institute for every state and territory in Australia, ensuring you get the right information for your particular location.<\/p>\n<h4>9. Domain<\/h4>\n<p>Domain is a tried and trusted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">industry resource<\/a>, servicing all or real estate, whether you want to buy, sell or lease.<\/p>\n<p>Browse information relating to industry news, lending and insurance, latest research figures and extensive listings for urban dwellings, rural properties and vacant land.<\/p>\n<h4>10. Realestate.com.au<\/h4>\n<p>Realestate.com.au works as an alternative to Domain, with an equivalent range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/buy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news, industry resources and property<\/a> for sale and rent. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realcommercial.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Realcommercial.com.au <\/a>is the brand\u2019s site for all things industrial, retail and commercial, including office space and hotels.<\/p>\n<p>With these great free resources for real estate professionals, you will always be on top of your game, and you have already won if you know that for <a href=\"\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Real Estate jobs<\/a> you can rely on the Gough Recruitment website and social accounts on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/gough-recruitment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/goughrecruitment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goughrecruiters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>!\u00a0 Being informed is essential for success as a real estate agent. Just remember, it\u2019s always wise to do your research and verify any information you find on external websites. Happy browsing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are just starting your career in real estate or you have years of experience in this area, it is always useful to have a range of resources at your fingertips. The right information can help you make better decisions, navigate the ever-changing world or Australian property market easier and quicker. This is why &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goughrecruitment.com.au\/10-free-resources-for-real-estate-professionals\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">10 Free Resources for Real Estate Professionals<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6974,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[42],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6702","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-job-seeking-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goughrecruitment.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6702","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goughrecruitment.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goughrecruitment.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goughrecruitment.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goughrecruitment.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6702"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.goughrecruitment.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6702\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goughrecruitment.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media\/6974"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goughrecruitment.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6702"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goughrecruitment.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6702"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goughrecruitment.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6702"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}