Cover your agency’s a*rse, legally speaking, by sorting out your legals from the start.
START UP SORTED
PROGRAM
For Sales Agents & PM’s who are looking to open their own agency, or principals who have started their agency on their own and want to ensure they are set up properly and their a*rse is actually covered
Want to see if the program is the right fit for you and your agency?
Are you ready to make the investment for your start up now?
Shield your assets, future proof your relationships and expand faster by sorting out your agency’s legals from the start without the guesswork, stress and hassle all while knowing you’ve actually covered your a*rse with our Start Up Sorted Program.
Sorting your legals is the only way to future proof your agency and know your a*rse is actually covered.
Your agency will be your greatest investment and adventure – start off on the right foot.
Just as you wouldn’t build your house on sand, you should ensure that your agency is built on solid legal foundations.
We understand that getting all the pieces of your agency together can be stressful, confusing, and tedious – especially when your main focus is getting clients through the door.
That’s why we’ve designed the perfect solution for you – a step-by-step program to get your start up legals sorted the right way.
With a blend of masterclasses and workshops, you’ll get more than just the know-how of setting up your agency, you’ll come away with the agency’s legals sorted.
What Others Are Saying
What Others Are Saying
Peace of mind knowing your a*rse is actually covered by building your agency on solid foundations.
How It Works
The Start Up Sorted Program seamlessly blends learning and implementation in every module, all while working with you to address the legal needs of your agency. Immerse yourself in our on-demand real estate lawyer led masterclasses to cover the most vital parts of your start up. Then, with that knowledge in hand, action your learnings with the guidance of our pre-recorded practical implementation workshops - whenever and wherever you want. As a bonus you’ll get access to all the necessary legal templates need for your implementation, and a FREE 1-on-1 consultation with a lawyer for 30 minutes so you can pick their brain, have your templates reviewed, or anything else you need for your start up journey.
The Start Up Sorted Process:
Book your FREE 10 minute call to chat with our team to see if the Program is the right fit for you & your agency.
Enrol for the Start Up Sorted Program to kickstart your journey to success.
Learn about your agency’s legal, practical, and compliance needs in your masterclass.
Implement your learnings into practical, actionable components with guided workshops and templates.
Use your FREE consult with a lawyer for tailored help (eg. Q&A’s, review of your docs, or just to pick their brain).
Start up your agency for success & growth with a legally unbreakable foundation.
The Benefits: What’s in it for your agency?
Peace of Mind. With Start Up Sorted, know your a*rse is actually covered & your agency is protected.
We’ve got your back. So you can feel confident you've got it right and ditch the constant compliance worry.
Set up for success. Build an unbreakable foundation so your agency is ready for expansion and success.
Why should I care about my legals?
Well, the cold hard truth if you don’t sort our your legals is that….
You can’t create a legally unbreakable agency or protect your database when staff leave.
You can’t shield your assets or future proof your relationship if you don't know about any imminent ticking time bombs.
You risk going broke, leading you to lose everything and having a nightmare experience along the way.
You can’t protect your commission and ensure you don’t waste your time.
Avoid these mistakes by sorting out your agency’s legal needs from the start, backed by the experts.
What’s Included: Your modules & legal extras
Rather than breaking the bank with lawyer’s fees or spending your time stressing with having to do it all on your own - why not start up your agency on unbreakable foundations with the guidance of experienced real estate law experts from wherever you are, whenever you want. Each module is designed to dive into a new area of your agency’s business and legal needs, including:
Understanding the business life cycle and the different types of legals needed at each stage.
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In this masterclass you will learn all about:
Your agency’s legal ‘must haves’ as you go through the business life cycle - a deep dive from idea, start-up, growth, maturity and exit.
How the simple REAL Framework will ensure you are protected at each stage (shield, relate, expand and exit).
Take a deep dive into your agency’s legals and it’s needs with the support of a legal expert and complete a health check to understand your agency and its legal needs.
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Come away with your priority action plan for the course. Now, with a map to guide you through the legal needs of your agency, you will finish the course with these needs sorted out.
Understanding the different business and corporate legal structures and which one is best for your agency to set you up for long term success.
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In this masterclass you will learn all about:
The different types of legal structures you should be considering and why
The legal structures agency start ups commonly use for asset protection and tax minimization, including the structures agency’s use later on as they grow.
How to protect your brand by choosing the right business name and registering your trade marks.
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In this masterclass you will learn all about:
First to use vs first to register laws
Why registering a business name/company name is not proof of ownership
What registration of a trade mark gives you
What IP Australia will look for when granting you a trade mark registration
Head start vs other registrations
Rebranding case studies that’ll help you understand the real world implications of the above
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How to do searches to determine if you can use and register your chosen name.
How to actually register your trade mark, following along with a legal expert.
How to set up and manage your agency’s privacy framework to avoid making costly and reputational mistakes by being privacy prepared.
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In this masterclass you will learn all about:
Your privacy must haves for a legally compliant agency
What a data breach looks like and what to do about it
How to avoid massive ‘lose your house style fines’
What your competitors are doing to stay ahead of the game and what this means for your agency
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Put your privacy framework in place by completing your privacy legal documents, guided by easy to follow explainer videos, including your:
Privacy Policy
Privacy Collection Notices
Data Breach Response Plan
Privacy Employee Handbook
How to protect your agency and assets with the REAL Asset Shield method.
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In this masterclass you will learn all about:
The operational and legal elements that you need to have in place to protect your agency and your assets.
The simple REAL framework to create your REAL Asset Shield.
The 3 mistaken beliefs of agency legals and why you need to avoid them.
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In this workshop we focus on two main aspects of your asset shield - contracts and disclaimers, with legal guidance on how to craft your own disclaimer.
How to sort out your agency's staff through employment and contractor laws and Real Estate Awards.
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In this masterclass you will learn all about:
The difference between employees and contractors
Different employment types
Real Estate Award and other applicable awards
How to protect your client database walking out the door when staff leave
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In this session we will get you ready for your first (or next) hire by guiding you in how to:
Prepare your employment agreement template
Setting up award alerts so you don’t miss any legislative updates
Understanding the laws around digital marketing and how to sort out your digital assets (eg. website) and referral agreements.
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In this masterclass you will learn all about:
How to protect your online reputation and website;
Client database ownership & protection;
The rules around copyright, marketing content, subscribing, and Email Direct Marketing (EDM’s);
How to market without breaching Privacy laws and the Spam Act 2003;
How to segment the market and maintain engagement.
What are referrals and inducements;
Social media, defamation, sponsored content and running competitions.
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Preparing your referral agreement and website terms & conditions.
BONUS MODULE: How to effectively, and legally, use social media platforms and google to drive your agency's growth.
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In this masterclass you will learn all about:
How to protect your online reputation and website;
Client database ownership & protection;
The rules around copyright, marketing content, subscribing, and Email Direct Marketing (EDM’s);
How to market without breaching Privacy laws and the Spam Act 2003;
How to segment the market and maintain engagement.
What are referrals and inducements;
Social media, defamation, sponsored content and running competitions.
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In this session you will not only have access to our legal templates for engaging creatives or running social media competitions, but you will plan your first 30 days of social media content, with guidance from Ellen Bathgate in her explainer video.
FREE PRIVATE LEGAL CONSULT
You’re not on your own, we’ve got your back. Going through your legal journey can be a bit daunting - that’s why you’ll get a 1-on-1 session with a real estate agency lawyer (valued at $497+GST) for FREE. For 30 minutes you can ask any of your legal questions, go through your templates to ensure you’re on the right track, pick our brain, brainstorm, or whatever else you want to do backed by expertise. Available to use in the first 6 months of your program, so you can make the most out of Start Up Sorted.
BONUS:
Your agency deserves the best, get it with expert support.
So, for the first 6 months of your program, get 30% off on any additional legal consultations you need.
The Value of Your Investment
What is the Program actually worth?
8 modules led by industry experts
valued at over $5,000
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1-on-1 with a real estate agency lawyer valued at over $500
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Legal templates needed for implementation valued at over $7,000
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TOTAL VALUE
$12,000
You can now build your unbreakable legal framework for a once off discounted investment of only $3,997 + GST!
Or join for the full price with a payment plan of 5 x monthly instalments of $959 + GST
Skip the stress and hefty lawyer’s fees.
When you join the Start Up Sorted Program you not only have your agency’s legal framework established, but you come away with the knowledge and understanding of your agency’s legal needs so you know your a*rse is covered in the long run.
O*NO Legal is the leading business law firm for Australian real estate agents and property managers who want to future proof their relationships, shield their assets, expand faster and plan their exit so that they can increase the value of their agency and have peace of mind knowing that their a*rse is actually covered.
Unlike other law firms, we are focused exclusively on tackling the challenges faced by our clients in the real estate industry. If you are looking for lawyers that ‘get’ the business of real estate – then look no further.
As a specialized firm, our legal strategy and advice will help you start your agency and take you to the next level.
Our goal at O*NO legal is to make an impactful contribution to the real estate industry. In pursuit of this, we are constantly breaking the mold of traditional lawyering.
Let us help you cover your a*rse today and avoid an ‘oh no’ moment of regret.
About O*NO Legal
Meet Your Start Up Sorted Legal Team
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Founder, CEO & CMO
Kristen is a third generation born into the real estate industry and has a passion for it that no other lawyer has. Servicing almost exclusively real estate industry clients, Kristen is an expert in business law & privacy for the real estate industry. She has a proven track record of successfully guiding clients through matters regarding their employment law needs, commission arrangements, profit shares, franchising, and all things business. Kristen is also enthusiastic about the moving world of communication and has no problem talking for hours on end about digital marketing.
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Legal Consultant
Jonathan has a special passion for both the real estate industry and the legal industry. As a practicing lawyer and Licensed Estate Agent, Jonathan understands the unique day to day and legal challenges, pressures and opportunities his clients must contend with, as he has lived and breathed it, and has stood in their shoes. Jonathan has wide experience in commercial law, including asset sales and purchases, business and personal succession planning, and property related matters.
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Senior Legal Consultant
Del has been practising as a lawyer for over 12 years in private practice as well as working as a university tutor and a Human Resources Manager. Del is also the principal lawyer of Copeland Estates Legal and brings her wealth of experience and skills in succession planning for individuals and businesses, not to mention personal estate planning. She also has experience in conveyancing, business sales and leasing.
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Lawyer
Luke has worked in the legal industry since January 2020 and has practised as a Lawyer since being admitted in November2021. After gaining a solid foundation in conveyancing, succession law and most facets of commercial law, Luke is keen to further hone his knowledge and skill helping real estate agencies succeed. Luke also has a keen interest in technology and how it can be harnessed to improve the delivery of legal services - for both lawyer and client.
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Lawyer & Marketing Co-ordinator
Rumesha has a Bachelors of Law with First Class Honours as well as a Bachelors of Marketing Communications. With a keen interest in digital media and intellectual property law, she finds herself immersed in all the creative, technical, and artistic aspects of the firm. She has an unusual fondness for research tasks and takes pleasure in getting immersed in new topics for hours on end.
What You Will Learn
Rather than breaking the bank with lawyer’s fees or spending your time stressing with having to do it all on your own - why not start up your agency on unbreakable foundations with the guidance of experienced real estate law experts from wherever you are, including:
Understanding the business life cycle and the different types of legals needed at each stage.
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Understanding the different business and corporate legal structures & which one is best for your agency to set you up for long term success.
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How to protect your brand by choosing the right business name and registering your trade marks.
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How to set up and manage your agency’s privacy framework so you avoid making costly & reputational mistakes by being privacy prepared.
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How to protect your agency and assets with the REAL Asset Shield method.
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How to sort out your agency's staff through employment and contractor laws and Real Estate Awards.
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Understanding the laws around digital marketing and how to sort out your digital assets (eg. website) and referral agreements.
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How our real estate agency law experts can help you.
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How to effectively, and legally, use social media platforms and google to drive your agency's growth.
Want to explore if the Start Up Sorted Program is the solution for you and your agency?
Ready to make the investment towards a legally unbreakable agency now?
Boring legal stuff: Whilst our products have been designed and prepared by lawyers, this is general advice only and cannot be relied upon as legal advice as it does not take into consideration your exact agency circumstances. This information is for guidance only as there are many variables in your agency. Contact us to find out if any of these variables apply to you. Whilst we may provide high level advice in live group sessions , you are not covered by professional legal privilege in those settings and anything sensitive or potentially litigious should only be discussed privately to maintain privilege. When we have 1 on 1 sessions with you, those sessions are regarded as legal advice. PS - congratulations if you have read this far, you must love legal disclaimers or are a sucker for punishment!