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Beware Of ‘Introduction Agents’
Too many home sellers are being caught by an outrageously common trap. Today, I am going to tell you about it and show you a simple technique
The Big Secret Sellers Must Never Tell
A property was recently sold for $11 million. The buyers were willing to pay $15 million. This goes on all the time: Sellers seldom realise
Covid-Cloaked Property Crooks
An old property scam in a new disguise is about to target the public.
Over the past 25 years or so, this scam has destroyed – yes, literally
“Miracle Dollars”
Many years ago, Lee Iacocca, the legendary business executive made an unforgettable claim. He said he could go into any business …
Two Agents Sentenced To Death In Asia
All over the world, estate agents and developers have cosy relationships. The developers use agents to find suitable building sites. The agents use the developers as a source of commissions.
Spruiker Rips Off Jenman
On Friday May 13, 2005, property spruiker Dolf de Roos ripped Neil Jenman off.
The Scam Of Time-Share Schemes
Ten years before the hard-sell investment seminars and two decades before get-rich- scams, timeshare touts harassed tourists at the Gold Coast. They were the original spruikers of Australian real estate.
Kovelan Bangaru Escapes
Cannonballs of blame are being hurled across Martin Place, Sydney, between the Australian Securities and Investment Commission and Geoff McDonald of Hall Chadwick.
Tasmania’s Property Shame
An elderly man from Victoria dreamed of buying a house in Tasmania. Like many mainlanders, he thought the island’s prices, climate and pace made it ideal for retirement.
Will Property Taxes Increase?
Soon, it will be time to share more of that wealth. The property revolution is coming.
Open House Thefts
The only surprising thing about Open House theft is the surprise of owners when they get robbed. The second surprise is when owners realise they are not covered under their insurance policy.
Rob Dale The Robber
Robert Norman Dale (who likes to be known as Rob Dale) is 47 years of age. He lives in a big house (which cost $4.4 million) on the Gold Coast (where else) and he drives a big flashy car.
The Real Estate Advertising Stitch-Up
It’s one of real estate’s biggest scams. And it catches thousands of sellers every month. It’s the real estate advertising stitch-up.
Beat Real Estate Lies
If Robert had lied about the price of his home, he believes he would have sold it by now. He says the truth cost him a sale
The Coming Real Estate Boom In Victoria
When things are bad, it’s often hard to see good times ahead. If we are also suffering the agony of grief, it is hard to see a rosy future.
The Money In ‘Mystery Shopping’
Sometimes you can feel you are being cheated. But you can’t figure out why or how.
It’s just a feeling. But feelings are powerful, and we should listen to
Lazy Agents Mean Low Prices
Your house is listed and nothing’s happening. You call the agent to get a voice-mail, so you leave a message. Next day the agent tells you, drop your price
Pandemic Property Prices
How things have changed. Both the world and our lives. And how quickly. It’s July 2020. Think back a year. Whatever was worrying you then, surely seems trivial
Help For 2020 Home Buyers
The 2020 real estate world is not kind to home buyers. Gone are the days when buyers – be they family home buyers or investors –
How Sellers Can Earn At Least $80,000 In 6.5 Hours
Years ago, we fell victim to a simple scam. A fake email was sent to our accounts department asking for an invoice to be paid.
How To Save Your Home
The word ‘mortgage’ is French in origin. It means “an agreement until death”. In January 2020, the number of Australians suffering
Drop Your Agent, Not Your Price!
The easiest way to sell any property is to drop its price
In most cases, however, owners should drop their agent not their price.
How Ads Kill Sales
There are 195 countries in the world. Yet Australia and New Zealand are the only countries where agents expect home sellers to pay for advertising costs.
The Coronavirus Excuse
Aside from the pandemic, I believe something else is hurting home sellers today. I’d like to tell you about it.
Home sellers, you are being told that prices are crashing, and the property market is falling off a cliff –
Agents Say “All Buyers Are Liars”
How to get the truth and the best price by Neil Jenman This happens all the time in real estate… Buyers make an offer on a home. They tell the agent they “won’t pay any more”. The agent contacts the sellers and urges them to accept the offer. The agent may say: “If you don’t […]
Control Your Fear Of Agents
In February, Lana and Ian, a retired couple, decided to sell their home. An agent said auction would get the best price. Only dishonest or incompetent agent
Money Can’t Buy You Love
A common mistake of agents – and the reason they often fail to get the best price for a home – is this: They focus too much on price.
Hiring An Agent In Covid-19
If you want to sell your home for a great price in these times of COVID-19, you must find a great agent. There are two stories going around about the effect