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INSIDE THE AUCTION SHOWS
Those TV auction shows are meant to entertain, but when it comes to explanation there’s another story, one they rarely show.
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SELLERS SHOULD REJECT OPEN INSPECTIONS
Police, insurance companies and consumer groups warn of the dangers. Open inspections have been an open secret among burglars for years.
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10 REAL ESTATE TIPS FOR TODAY
These few brief hints, in today’s fast-paced world, may save you several thousand dollars if you are buying or selling today.
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AGENT DEMANDS COMMISSION FOR NO SALE
Things are getting tough for real estate agents. With prices falling, sales are falling, and this means commissions are falling.
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REAL ESTATE AUCTION LEMONS
It’s a well-known buyers’ maxim – homes that fail to sell at auction are ripe for a lower offer. Yes, it’s the season for buyers to be picking auction lemons. Which means it’s time for sellers to avoid auctions.
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AGENTS FAIL IN ETHICS SURVEYS
Two surveys in less than two weeks have confirmed what most of us already know. Consumers don’t trust real estate agents.
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AGENT JAMES TOSTEVIN “NOT NOT GUILTY”
The REIV’s press release is as misleading as Tostevin’s dummy bidding.
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRICE AND VALUE
There is a difference between price and value. A huge difference.
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REIV SPRAYS INSULTS & THREATS
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria and its CEO, Enzo Raimondo, have developed a bizarre habit of late – abusing and threatening some peak authorities and respected figures.
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AGENT ACCUSED OF BAIT PRICING
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is taking legal action against a member of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) over misleading and deceptive conduct.
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FUDGING REAL ESTATE STATISTICS
It’s one of the oldest tricks in real estate – distort the sales results to make auctions look good.
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DECADES OF DECEIT
It’s about time taxpayers got back some of the hundreds of millions of dollars they have lost through real estate deceit.
![The businessman is sanctioned The businessman is sanctioned](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/auction1-240x160.jpg)
INSIDE THE AUCTION SHOWS
Those TV auction shows are meant to entertain, but when it comes to explanation there’s another story, one they rarely show.
![reject reject](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/reject-240x160.jpg)
SELLERS SHOULD REJECT OPEN INSPECTIONS
Police, insurance companies and consumer groups warn of the dangers. Open inspections have been an open secret among burglars for years.
![Helpful tips (bulb icon) prime blue banner button Helpful tips (bulb icon) prime blue banner button](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Hints-and-tips-2-240x160.jpg)
10 REAL ESTATE TIPS FOR TODAY
These few brief hints, in today’s fast-paced world, may save you several thousand dollars if you are buying or selling today.
![money-1673582_640 money-1673582_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/money-1673582_640-240x160.png)
AGENT DEMANDS COMMISSION FOR NO SALE
Things are getting tough for real estate agents. With prices falling, sales are falling, and this means commissions are falling.
![lemon-756390_960_720 lemon-756390_960_720](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2004/01/lemon-756390_960_720-240x160.jpg)
REAL ESTATE AUCTION LEMONS
It’s a well-known buyers’ maxim – homes that fail to sell at auction are ripe for a lower offer. Yes, it’s the season for buyers to be picking auction lemons. Which means it’s time for sellers to avoid auctions.
![bully-3233568_640 bully-3233568_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2004/01/bully-3233568_640-240x160.jpg)
![ethics-2991600_640 ethics-2991600_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2004/01/ethics-2991600_640-240x160.jpg)
AGENTS FAIL IN ETHICS SURVEYS
Two surveys in less than two weeks have confirmed what most of us already know. Consumers don’t trust real estate agents.
![justice-2071539_640 justice-2071539_640](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/justice-2071539_640-240x160.jpg)
AGENT JAMES TOSTEVIN “NOT NOT GUILTY”
The REIV’s press release is as misleading as Tostevin’s dummy bidding.
![mask-1027230_960_720 mask-1027230_960_720](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/mask-1027230_960_720-600x600-240x160.jpg)
![euro-96289_960_720 euro-96289_960_720](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/euro-96289_960_720-800x600-240x160.jpg)
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRICE AND VALUE
There is a difference between price and value. A huge difference.
![gavel-568417_960_720 gavel-568417_960_720](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/gavel-568417_960_720-882x600-240x160.jpg)
![angry-1294679_960_720 angry-1294679_960_720](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2003/12/angry-1294679_960_720-563x600-240x160.png)
REIV SPRAYS INSULTS & THREATS
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria and its CEO, Enzo Raimondo, have developed a bizarre habit of late – abusing and threatening some peak authorities and respected figures.
![money-3253835_960_720 money-3253835_960_720](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/money-3253835_960_720-600x600-240x160.jpg)
AGENT ACCUSED OF BAIT PRICING
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is taking legal action against a member of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) over misleading and deceptive conduct.
![browser-3614768_960_720 browser-3614768_960_720](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/browser-3614768_960_720-816x600-240x160.png)
FUDGING REAL ESTATE STATISTICS
It’s one of the oldest tricks in real estate – distort the sales results to make auctions look good.
![road-sign-464651_960_720 road-sign-464651_960_720](https://jenman.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/road-sign-464651_960_720-850x600-240x160.jpg)
DECADES OF DECEIT
It’s about time taxpayers got back some of the hundreds of millions of dollars they have lost through real estate deceit.