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Transforming homes and maximizing sale prices through strategic renovations – that's the game-changing approach young agent Jesse Maxwell is pioneering in Newcastle's competitive real estate market.

At just 25 years old, Jesse brings a fresh perspective to property sales, leveraging his background in property management to deeply understand what owners need and what buyers truly value. Working with properties around the million-dollar mark, he's discovered that half-finished renovations and dated presentations are the biggest obstacles to achieving premium prices.

Jesse shares a compelling case study where he was the fourth agent to assess a partially renovated property following a separation. While other agents valued it at $800,000 and pushed for an immediate listing, Jesse spotted untapped potential. Using an innovative financing solution through SaleFunder, he secured $29,000 to complete essential finishing work – installing missing flooring, cornicing, skirting boards, and paint. The result? A stunning transformation that sold for $970,000 at auction.

The philosophy is simple yet powerful: buyers consistently overestimate renovation costs and use unfinished elements to negotiate aggressive discounts. "Something that might only cost $10,000 or $15,000 to fix, they automatically assume is a $50,000 fix and ask for that adjustment," Jesse explains. By eliminating these objections before listing, property improvement plans create finished products that command premium prices in today's selective market.

Beyond renovation strategy, Jesse has successfully pioneered digital timed auctions in a market where conventional wisdom said they wouldn't work. The transparency of online bidding coupled with automatic time extensions has created a more comfortable environment for serious buyers to make rational decisions without the pressure of traditional auctions.

Ready to discover how strategic improvements could transform your property's value? Listen now to explore this innovative approach that's reshaping real estate sales across Australia.

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Olympic gold medallist Stephen Bradbury shares how 14 years of dedication led to his famous "Last Man Standing" victory and the powerful lessons on persistence and preparation that apply to everyone's success journey. His remarkable story demonstrates why consistent effort over time creates the foundation for achievement in any field.

• Training five hours a day, six days a week for 14 years to become an "overnight success"
• Importance of persisting in your chosen field rather than constantly switching careers
• The power of "one percenters" - small improvements that compound over time
• How to use a to-do list effectively to implement good ideas and create momentum
• Breaking his neck 18 months before winning gold and why he refused to quit
• Designing speed skating boots for competitors as a way to fund his Olympic journey
• Transitioning from sports to speaking and his newest venture - Last Man Standing brewery
• Why success demands becoming a specialist rather than a jack of all trades
• The danger of quitting when you're just one hurdle away from breaking through

Join us in October at the Complete Leader Conference in Sydney where Stephen will be sharing more insights on positive mindset, executing one percenters, and teamwork.

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Elevate your real estate business with Nexr – the strategic partner that helps you overcome challenges in securing more listings, building better teams, and achieving faster growth. With over 20 years of experience in developing Tier 1 agencies, Nexr provides bespoke solutions tailored to your unique needs. Ready to redefine the future of your business? Visit nexr.com.au today.

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Charles Tarbey shares powerful insights on how the method of introduction determines success in real estate, demonstrating that who introduces you to potential clients matters more than marketing tactics or cold approaches.

• The quality of an introduction predetermines your likelihood of success with potential clients
• Charles shares how a single phone call from an influential connection opened doors when trying to acquire a real estate brand
• When at a listing presentation, agents should ask themselves, "How did I get here?" to evaluate their business generation methods
• Building relationships with centres of influence like lawyers, accountants and bankers create access to clients experiencing the "four Ds" - death, departure, divorce and dbank
• Strategic media presence in trusted publications like Women's Weekly creates credibility at scale
• Australia leads the world in real estate systems, structure and professionalism
• Solo agents can succeed but need strong personal brands and established relationships to thrive without corporate backing
• Brand recognition eliminates the need to justify your presence in listing presentations

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Elevate your real estate business with Nexr – the strategic partner that helps you overcome challenges in securing more listings, building better teams, and achieving faster growth. With over 20 years of experience in developing Tier 1 agencies, Nexr provides bespoke solutions tailored to your unique needs. Ready to redefine the future of your business? Visit nexr.com.au today.

Discover more:

• Next Events
• Lee's New Book – Claiming Doors
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