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HONESTY KILLS DEATH HOUSE SALE
Back in September last year, LJ Hooker at North Ryde had no trouble selling a home that had been the scene of a gruesome triple murder. Their selling technique was simple – say nothing.
LAWYER SWIMS WITH SHARKS
When we enter the world of property advisers, we know that salespeople are likely to make a hefty commission if we sign something. We expect to be bitten – at least to some extent.
MORE THREATS AGAINST JENMAN
As a consumer advocate, I am often threatened by agents because I am trying to stop consumers from getting ripped off. But this is the first time I have been threatened because I tried to protect agents from getting ripped off.
REAL ESTATE ADVERTISEMENTS
When Elder handed a prospective buyer his L J Hooker brochure, he never dreamed he would be fighting court battles for the next seven years.
MUMMY’S HAD A HEART ATTACK
Yesterday Trevor confirmed that the heart attack was genuine. Something about a mother’s leaky heart valve and her being in a lot of pain. But look, now that he’s got a response to his For-Sale sign, it’s time to talk money. After all, things are tough in Brisbane for many agents these days.
REAL ESTATE AT CHRISTMAS PARTY TIME
“We’re interested in the property advertised for $1.5 million,” said the buyer, “Can we look at it tomorrow?”
FAIR REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATING
Whether you are selling or buying, if you are fair and realistic, you will find the whole process far more pleasant.
JACK WEAVERS FINALLY BUSTED
Scottish novelist, Sir Walter Scott’s, immortal words on deception, “Ah, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.”
FROM PRISONER TO REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT ADVISER
There are few better examples of the farcical property regulation in this country than the case of Michael David Wilson.
FAMILY FACE EVICTION
The payments made by the family were higher than the payments made by Gruber and Chen to the ANZ Bank. More profits for Gruber and Chen. This is called a ‘wrap deal’.
HOPE LOOMS FOR BLACKLIST TENANTS
Once again, the annual Morgan poll says only one in ten Australians believe agents are honest.
FALSE REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING
Once again, the annual Morgan poll says only one in ten Australians believe agents are honest.
INSIDE THE JAMES TOSTEVIN SCANDAL
Late last month, Melbourne real estate agent James Tostevin was pictured in newspapers, drink in hand, toasting his latest success.
HOUSES OF DARKNESS
Each night, after he finishes work, Conrad Joseph stops briefly at a five-star hotel. Striding up to the reception desk, he hands over his
The massive “Hidden Cost” of selling your home
by Neil Jenman The auction was over. The agent was beaming. The sellers looked like many sellers at the end of an auction – as if they’d been slapped around by Conor McGregor. The buyers had a silent smirk – having come prepared to pay $1.4 million, they bought this gorgeous home in Sydney’s south […]
Warning to Home Sellers
Although most home sellers under-sell their homes, it doesn’t have to happen to you. If you follow the Jenman Golden Rule for Selling in 2020, you’ll be headed for three huge benefits most sellers never receive.
Real Estate in the Holiday Season
You hear it everywhere: December and January are quiet months in real estate. It’s holiday season. Some agents say you shouldn’t even bother to buy or sell!
Help for the Elderly… Don’t sell if you don’t want to sell!
Elderly folk are the saddest and most reluctant home sellers in our society. I believe all of us have a duty, where humanly possible, to help the elderly keep their homes, not sell them.
GOOD AGENTS WANTED
If you are a good real estate agent, we have a good offer for you – a very good offer. But you must be a “good agent” – a very good agent.
Hidden Heroes of Real Estate
When you sell your home, beware of a common trap – pricing it too high. If you ask too much in the beginning, you may sell too low in the end.
Boring Real Estate is Safe
The property investment adviser. If you think agents are dodgy, these self-titled “investment advisers” are deadly. They make agents look like angels.
Trust your Instincts not Agents
There are several factors to consider when choosing the right agent, but few as important as how you feel, what your instincts tell you.
Beware of the CMA
A CMA is convincing and powerful. It persuades home sellers to be “reasonable” and lower their prices. That’s why CMAs are so popular with agents.
Reduce Real Estate Lies
Home sellers don’t come more vulnerable than Marion and Michael. This trusting retired couple are no match for the ruthless agents in Sydney’s east.
HOW TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE SAFELY
If you think real estate agents are dodgy, you obviously haven’t met property investment advisers, they are mostly worse than dodgy, they are deadly.
How to Handle Agents: Part 3
Your home is “listed” with an agent. If you took note of the first two parts in this series on “how to handle agents”, things should be going well for you.
Warning as “Rogue Agent” Busted
Unlike so many modern agents, Brent Peters doesn’t look like a “rogue estate agent”. He hasn’t got a slick shifty look to him.
How to handle agents : Part 2
Okay, you’ve contacted a few agents. They are on their way to your place. What are you going to do when they arrive?
