Mark Kelly, Real Estate Agents Cleveland, Thornlands, Victoria Point, Redland Bay

Why a Small Real Estate Agency is Better!

Since leaving a large local Real Estate Agency to start my own boutique real estate practice, (One Agency Bayside) in the Redlands I’ve been asked by potential clients about the benefit of working with a smaller real estate agency. Sadly, there is a perception in the community that larger agencies are better. I’m here to tell you that that this perception is false. It’s common for a large agency to boast about the size of their team and how this will [...]

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How To Setup Property Email Alerts with www.realestate.com.au

Whether you are Buying or Selling real estate it’s important to stay up to date with changes in the local market. It’s especially important when you are Buying and you’re waiting for the perfect home to hit the market. Using the Property Email Alert function that is available free from realestate.com.au you can guarantee that you will never miss a property coming onto the market. With a few quick and easy steps you can ensure that you are immediately notified [...]

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For Sale – Redland Bay Magic!

BAY LIFESTLYE & BREEZES JUST FOR YOU 6 MAGNETIC PLACE, REDLAND BAY – 4 BEDROOMS & STUDY When you enter this beautiful young Coral home you’ll immediately be impressed by its size and attention to detail. It has been designed with family and entertaining in mind and no stone has been left unturned to ensure that everything you need is right at your fingertips. This is what the Redland Bay lifestyle is all about. When you enter your new home [...]

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One Agency Bayside – Hits the Ground Running!!!

One Agency Bayside is now fully operational and I have to say it’s been a huge buzz. Thanks so much to all of my clients for believing in me and also to my industry colleagues past and present for your kind words of support. In this video I give you a bit of an insight into whats happening with the business and a quick update re market activity. Things are still pushing along nicely which is really encouraging as Summer [...]

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Welcome to 2013 – BIG Changes & the World Didn’t End!!

Hi there and welcome back to the website. Its my sincere hope that you’ll find your way back here many more times during 2013. I’d like to say thank-you to those of you that I worked with personally during 2012. I was fortunate to meet many wonderful Sellers and Buyers and I’m blessed to have found many new personal friends among them. On the Bayside real estate front….the weeks leading up to Christmas were really busy for me which was fantastic. I [...]

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Countdown to Christmas. Are You Ready?

Activity is building as we approach the Christmas / New Year holiday season and if last year is anything to go buy we will again be selling homes on both Christmas eve and New Years eve!! For the Buyers among you don’t forget that Solicitors and Banks will be shutting up shop on 21 December or soon thereafter. That means that Wednesday 21 November is going to be your last chance to go to contact if you want be in [...]

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Now’s The Time – It’s Selling Season!

Across the Bayside suburbs we’ve noticed a significant increase in Buyer activity. In August this culminated in over 50 sales for our office. This activity continued (and in fact increased) in September resulting in over 60 sales. That’s over 100 happy families who are now moving on with their dreams and goals. My advice to you is this. If you’re thinking about a move or if you tried to sell previously and you didn’t achieve the result you were hoping [...]

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Frustrated By Your Agent?

OK, you’ve been on the market for a while. So far things haven’t really gone to plan and you’re wondering what to do next. Do you stay with your current agent who seems like a nice person or do you start fresh with somebody new? Sellers all over Australia ask themselves this question as they approach the end of their Agency Agreement but before you dump your Agent let’s have a realistic look at why your home may not be [...]

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Make Your Home Stand Out On-line at realestate.com.au

With the average home buyer spending about 17 seconds on each listing on-line when looking for a home, it’s critical that your home stands out from the competition. I mention in the video an article from Texas Realtor Magazine. You can download a copy of the article here. It’s worth a read if you have a few minutes.

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What Mark’s Clients Say About Him & His Service..

Mark Kelly takes great pride in providing outstanding service to his clients. Here are some of the kind things that they are saying about him. [tube][/tube]

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18 Taffeta Drive, Mount Cotton QLD 4165

In creating this video it was my aim to showcase not only a beautiful home but also share the wonderful feeling of connection and love that we have with our home life. It’s a little different from your usual real estate video but I think it works. I’d love to know what you think. A description of the property follows. You can also find the link to learn more about the property by

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4 Lois Place, Redland Bay QLD 4164 – SOLD!

BUY THIS JETSKI & I’LL THROW IN A HOME! I’ll tell you about the Jet Ski in a bit but first let me tell you about your new Home. Have you ever walked into a Home and had your jaw drop in amazement? You know what I mean You’re astounded by the quality, the design and the luxury appointments. You keep saying WOW but it just sounds silly after the 8 or 9th time so you choose instead to whisper [...]

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What’s Your Home Worth? Check out this new FREE Online Service

Even if you’re not selling your home right now, you may be curious about it’s value in the current market. Usually this means that you have to pore through the Yellow Pages or Google to find a local Real Estate Agent that you can trust. This can be pretty time consuming if all you need is an estimate. Alternatively you can engage the services of a Registered Valuer. Registered Valuers are costly however and because they are often based outside the area and are [...]

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It’s Not the Size of the Dog in the Fight – Why a Small Real Estate Agency is Better

Since leaving a large local Real Estate Agency to start my own boutique real estate practice, (One Agency Bayside) in the Redlands I’ve been asked by potential clients about the benefit of working with a smaller real estate agency. Sadly, there is a perception in the community that larger agencies are better. I’m here to tell you that that this perception is false. I made a video about this topic which you can see on my YouTube channel by clicking [...]

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#001 – Building Your Personal Brand – [Podcast]

There’s no doubt that establishing your personal brand can be somewhat daunting. Hopefully this show will help set you on the path to developing your own personal brand. In the first episode of living Large I provide a brief overview about me and my plans for the show. I then speak to Annette Welsford of Commonsense Marketing about building your Personal Brand from the ground up. You can learn more about my guest Annette Welsford at www.CommonSenseMarketing.com.au. The song at the end of the [...]

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Greg & Shanna Are On The Move – 18 Taffeta Drive is now SOLD!

It’s been a massive couple of months for Greg & Shanna. They’re getting ready to move in May and they’ve just announced that they have a baby on the way. It’s such a happy time for them and I for one am thrilled. I first met Greg and Shanna in 2012 at their lovely home at 18 Taffeta Drive, Mount Cotton. It was a Saturday morning and they called to see if I would give them an idea about what [...]

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Why Blogging Works For My Business

I was thrilled to learn this week that I’d been selected among the top 5 Business Blogs in Australia for 2013. I really wasn’t expecting to make it this far. So I slipped over to the finalist list to check out the competition. 25 Bloggers have been nominated in 5 categories and jeez there’s some good writers among them. As I suspected, I’m a bloody amateur and I’m punching well above my weight. These people are all expert writers. Tara [...]

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SOLD – 3 FROST STREET CAPALABA QLD 4157

I first met Nathan and Melissa in 2012 when I was marketing a home for sale in Redland Bay. We hit it off straight away and some time later they asked me if I would help them market their home for sale at 3 Frost Street, Capalaba. They’d had it on the market e for a while with another local real estate agent who clearly didn’t understand the importance of effective marketing because it just looked terrible on-line. So together we decided to take it [...]

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4 Hot Tips to Help Create a Great First Impression

Creating a great first impression is critical when selling your home. After all what’s the first thing that a prospective buyer sees when they arrive at your home? That’s right; your front yard. In fact, if they don’t like the look of your your property from the street, chances are they’ll keep on driving! 1. Street Appeal Cross the road and look back at your house and garden. Be honest! Does the exterior of the house need a coat of [...]

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Wise Words About the Boston Marathon Bombing

In the aftermath of such a horrific act of terrorism it’s hard to find words to express how you feel about such a tragic loss of life. As one of the first investigators to land in Bali after the horrific bombings there I can say with some degree of authority that both civilians and police lives are changed forever by these events. The resilience of the human spirit is amazing though and the courage that occurs in the seconds after an event such [...]

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11 Hot Tips for Buying at Auction

When you’re looking for you next home you may prefer to purchase via the private treaty; also known as the standard for sale method. Panic stations? No of course not… Sometimes however a Seller may prefer to use Auction as their preferred method of sale. Buying a property at Auction can seem like a very daunting experience but if you follow a few simple tips you might find that bidding for your dream home might be easier than you think. Here’s 11 Hot [...]

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Is Your Real Estate Agent’s GREED Keeping Buyers Away?

It’s been a frustrating week for me. In fact it’s times like this that I wonder if the reputation and trustworthiness of the Real Estate Industry will ever rise above that of the Sex industry. That’s right; for about 3 years running an independent survey revealed that Real Estate Agents are thought to be less trustworthy than the world’s oldest profession. Based on my experience so far this week I also have to question why some people actually choose [...]

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Is Stamp Duty Choking Listing Numbers?

Here’s a great article written by Steven Cross at Real Estate Business Online. Stamp Duty Choking Listing Numbers Stamp duty is the main reason Australians are holding onto their homes for two and a half years longer than a decade ago, according to one industry professional. Length of home ownership in Australia has risen from 6.8 years in 2002 to 9.3 years in 2012 but according to Laing+Simmons general manager Leanne Pilkington, archaic stamp duty laws is stifling turnover. “Clearly [...]

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Seven Questions To Ask Your Rental Property Manager

The relationship between landlord, property manager and tenant is a delicate one. Little and sometimes insignificant issues can ruin it and make the experience unpleasant for all parties involved. To help avoid such problems, make sure you ask these questions of your prospective property manager. 1. How do you screen the application? A detailed application form is essential. It needs to include an Authorisation to Release Information document, so that the credit information provided by the applicant can be verified. [...]

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The Block All Stars – It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game

The sense of fair play is one of the most human and honourable of Australian characteristics. We know it more commonly as a “Fair Go”. The parents among us will know all too well the cry of “its not fair” when our kids feel hard done by. It’s heard thousands of times a day from children all around the country and for the most part parents respond the same way. We teach them to play fair. “Wait your turn”, [...]

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How Great Leaders Inspire Action

In this video Simon Sinek explains why people follow a leaders dream. It’s fantastic. QUESTION Who have been the Inspiring Leaders in your life? Help others by sharing your thoughts below:

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Could it be? Has the Market Turned?

I’ll admit it… I’m a self confessed Nerd. You name the Gadget and I’ve probably got or had it, (and then subsequently sold it on eBay)… I also like numbers; particularly Real Estate related numbers and I’ve noticed some changes in the market that some locals in Cleveland, Thornlands, Victoria Point and particularly Redland Bay might find interesting. It seems to indicate that the Redlands market is doing better and that 2013 is looking much brighter than 2012. While I was examining sales data for [...]

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Shaking Things Up – Real Estate Is Changing

I recently had the pleasure of talking to a journalist from Real Estate Business Online about One Agency Bayside. Specifically about my plan to develop a new Real Estate Recruitment and Team Model. Up until now, the idea hasn’t been taken seriously by those who had heard about it. In short I’ve been told by many that I’m dreaming. Principals and Trainers alike have been telling me that the model is too generous and that the balance should be tipped [...]

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The Teenage Bedroom: How to Organise for Sale

While as a parent sometimes I am simply baffled at how messy some teenagers are, some teens I have met are as equally baffled by (and indifferent to) their parent’s reaction to their constantly untidy room. When you’re in the process of selling your home this situation can cause real friction between children and parents. Often, parents will resort to constant nagging or punishment in order to get things moving, which can then lead to arguments, and nothing is achieved. [...]

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Selling Versus Renting – The Pros and Cons

One of the more common questions I get today is “Should I sell or rent my home?” The answer of course depends on your individual situation. Both selling your home and renting it out have its own advantages, as well as disadvantages. Each real estate market is different, so avoid national news and newspapers. Sometimes even the local news can give you wrong information. There are a few places to go to get the necessary information you’ll require to make [...]

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5 Reasons Empty Rooms Are a Bad Idea When Selling Your House

If you’re hoping to sell your home quickly and for as much money as possible, it’s a bad idea to try and sell a house with empty rooms. Here are 5 reasons why you should always use furniture and/or accessories in a room rather than showing it empty: 1. People don’t buy houses, they buy homes. When you sell a house, you aren’t selling a commodity. You are selling a HOME, a place where a family will LIVE, raise their [...]

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101 Ideas for Personal Growth & Fearless Living

A friend gave me a written version of this a few years ago.. I’m not sure where it comes from but it’s a nice message that I thought I’d share. Do something every single day that makes you happy. Travel somewhere adventurous with a fun companion. Try new foods. Give a complete stranger a surprising compliment. Read a book not in your typical genre. Smile even if you don’t feel like it. It will stimulate the happiness part of your [...]

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ONE Big Change – Good for me but Great for YOU!

I’ve been thinking long and hard about my Real Estate direction for a while. To that end I’ve been looking for a new Real Estate brand. One that would truly allow me to express myself and provide higher and more unique and personal levels of service to my clients. During this journey I’ve been offered positions with nearly every major real estate office in the area and also been presented with ownership opportunities by two high profile brands. I guess [...]

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Insider Secrets – What to Ask Before Buying a Home

Ok, so you’ve pored over the property marketing materials, gazed longingly at the glossy property photography and taken the virtual tour about a thousand times since your inspections – your heart is set on the house. But how much do you really know about it? The answer is you probably don’t know that much, other than the fact that you think you’d really love to live there. However, you shouldn’t let the emotional connection you may have formed with a [...]

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The Go-Giver – A Little Story That Might Change Your Life

A few days before Christmas my friend Sam called and told me he was driving over to catch up. He said that he had a little gift for me. I hadn’t seen Sam in a while. We’re both pretty busy and had only managed to catch up a few times during the year to share business ideas over coffee or lunch. We also refer business to each other from time to time so I hoped on this occasion I was [...]

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Why I Decided to Establish a Self Managed Superannuation Fund

Today Tanya and I took a very important step in relation to our wealth creation strategy. We established our own Self Managed Superannuation Fund or SMSF as its more commonly known. After leaving the Police I had a tidy sum of money sitting in my government super fund doing absolutely nothing and Tanya’s retail fund actually lost money during the last financial year. So frustrating!! We decided that there must be a better way so together we invested about 6 [...]

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10 Thoughts on Leadership – Have You Got a Bad Boss?

When I was an active operational police officer I can tell you that I had my share of really bad bosses. It used to amaze me how easily an up and coming psychopath (and I use the term in its correct clinical context) could climb the ladder having had almost zero experience on the ground. No sooner would they be promoted and they’d begin surrounding themselves with incompentent YES men or women who would never be a threat to their position [...]

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Personal Transformation – 8 Key Elements to Overcome Limiting Beliefs

My wife Tanya has been known to say, “I’m amazed at how Mark will never take NO for an answer. He never believes that something can’t be done. He always finds a way to do it. It might take a while, but he’ll figure it out and get it done.” It’s true… I’m lucky in that if I want or need something done (regardless of what it is) I can nearly always figure it out and get it done. Sometimes [...]

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A Survival Guide for the Property Marketing Process

They say that, when it comes to stressful life experiences, selling your home is right up there with the worst stuff – so it comes as no surprise that many people feel a bit battered and bruised by the end of the property marketing process. However, selling your home is a necessary evil if it’s time for you to move on, move up or downsize, so you’ll need to find a way to retain your sanity until you achieve a [...]

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Platforms Aren’t Just for Diving – Getting Started With Social Media

I’ve had a few Emails from people who love the idea of learning how to develop their very own Internet Platform. That’s awesome and thanks very much for touching base. As I said earlier what I’m going to teach you, (for free by the way) will relate to any industry, or personal situation so stick around ok? In my opinion, developing your home base is the best place to begin. After all… you need somewhere to direct all that future traffic to right? [...]

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Lets Get started – It’s Time to Blow Some Minds!

So you’ve decided to give me a chance and hang around long enough to read my first post about Internet and Social Media. Thanks but before I start I want to warn you that I am no genius. I’m not an online guru, nor have I written stacks of books about this subject. In fact I’m just like you but probably just a bit more “tech-savvy”. I’ve been around information technology since before the term was even coined. I’ve written up punch [...]

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How Important is Paint Colour?

We’ve been considering repainting the inside of our home for a while now. Sounds easy right? Well no actually because Tanya and I have definite opinions about colours and styles for the project. After a fair bit of discussion though (aka me listening) we finally settled on a palette. Now all we have to do is choose the actual colours.. It will be an interesting ride from here I can tell you. So why is it so hard to get the [...]

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