In the years gone by, successful real estate agents were usually the ones who consistently worked the hardest while also creating and nurturing networks and relationships.
'Seasonal bounce': Sydney, Melbourne auction clearance rates up
Sydney and Melbourne's auction clearance rates picked up on the weekend, fueled by hopes of reduced interest rates and relief that the banks are unlikely to further tighten lending after the results of the banking royal commission.
As loan squeeze takes toll on clearance rates, experts call for six-week auction campaigns
SQM Research Louis Christopher is calling for the typical four-week sales campaign to be extended, as the tightening loan approvals process takes its toll on clearance rates.
Louis Christopher: "Crash territory"? Low clearance rates prompt questions over state of market
SQM Research Louis Christopher says the housing slowdown is heading into "crash territory", but opinions vary among agents and property commentators who argue the decline is relatively "unremarkable".