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THE PRICE OF PATIENCE
What to try if your home is not selling. by Neil Jenman Reading time: Apx 5.5 mins There’s a challenge often faced in real estate: Your home is taking longer to sell than expected. In Australia, it’s accepted that the average time to sell a home is about one month. Even less in the boom. […]
JOSH TESOLIN, REAL ESTATE AGENT
– A PERSONAL OPINIONShould you sell your home with agents like this?by Neil JenmanReading Time: 7 mins apxJosh Tesolin is known as the ‘Number One Real Estate Agent in Australia’. It’s a title claimed by at least three agents.But what is meant by “Number One Agent”?Well, in the real estate world it means the agent […]
AUCTION FIGHT BACK
Don’t sign anything. Discover the truth.by Neil JenmanReading Time: Apx 3 mins The lady’s words cut through me like a knife.Auctions can “ruin your life”, she said.Her story was clearly another auction tragedy. Another example of another decent, trusting but woefully naïve home seller put through Australia’s high pressure real estate auction system.This lady was distressed […]
WHEN PROPERTY DEVELOPERS COME KNOCKING
A brief guide to getting a great result. by Neil Jenman Reading time: 9 mins apx If there’s one segment of the property market where homeowners are likely to under-sell their properties, it’s selling to developers. Therefore, if there is one segment of the property market where homeowners need to have patience and “think it […]
REAL ESTATE AGENT COMMISSION EXPLAINED
What you must know about paying real estate agents.Selling a home is not cheap. The most apparent cost is the real estate agent commission – the fee you pay an agent to sell your home.With the average home price in Australia now close to $1 million, the average real estate agent commission is close to […]
HOW TO SELL YOUR OWN HOME
It’s one of the biggest secrets in real estate. Most home sellers could easily sell their own homes. Not only can sellers avoid real estate commission (a hefty amount); but they can often get a better sale price.So, what stops home sellers from selling their homes privately?There are four main reasons most sellers choose an […]
COMPARING AGENTS’ COMMISSIONS
How sellers lose thousands of dollars by Neil Jenman Reading time: Apx 7 minutes It seems so logical: You want to sell your home. Dozens of agents want to be selected. So, you choose the agent who offers you the cheapest commission. This is exactly what thousands of home sellers do. Yes, it seems logical. […]
MYSTERY SHOPPING YOUR AGENT
How to quickly discover the truth by Neil Jenman READING TIME: Apx 2 mins If you look back on your life, you may find that your biggest mistakes happened when you ignored your feelings. In my life, I have learned more from literature than self-help books. I often think of Conan Doyle’s detective, Sherlock Holmes […]
THE BEST WAY TO SELL YOUR HOME
Highest Price, Lowest Cost & No Risks By Neil Jenman Australia’s trusted real estate author Selling a home is one of the most stressful events in life. But there is now some great news for home-sellers in 2025. It’s time to spell it out. In 2025, selling a home can be done safely. And, […]
IF OUR HOME IS NOT SELLING, SHOULD WE WITHDRAW IT?
When a property is not selling and the owners refuse to acknowledge that price is the major problem, some take the property off the market. They intend to re-list later – perhaps in another season. Unless the market is increasing rapidly – such as in a mad boom – this strategy rarely works. If price […]
THE $50,000 DISCOUNT QUESTION
How one question saves buyers thousands of dollars by Neil Jenman READING TIME: 7 mins (apx) Nothing upsets me more than injustice. My dislike of unfairness goes back to the worst days of my childhood, especially those boarding school years where corporal punishment, bullying and cruelty were rampant. My experiences in those years scarred me […]
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SELL A HOME
Most agents say now is the best time to sell. If you’re a buyer, they say now is the time to buy. It’s always the best time for agents to get commission.There are several arguments why selling at some times can be better than selling at other times. For example, spring is when most people […]
WHY DO AGENTS ‘STALK’ HOME-OWNERS
Understanding what’s really going onby Neil JenmanREADING TIME: Apx 3.5 mins “Stop harassing me! Honestly, you guys are like stalkers. Knocking on my door, telephoning me, leaving flyers in my letterbox. When I want to sell my house, I won’t be calling agents who’ve been hounding me. I’ll find my own agent, thanks. Now, get lost […]
THE PRICE OF PATIENCE
What to try if your home is not selling. by Neil Jenman Reading time: Apx 5.5 mins There’s a challenge often faced in real estate: Your home is taking longer to sell than expected. In Australia, it’s accepted that the average time to sell a home is about one month. Even less in the boom. […]
JOSH TESOLIN, REAL ESTATE AGENT
– A PERSONAL OPINIONShould you sell your home with agents like this?by Neil JenmanReading Time: 7 mins apxJosh Tesolin is known as the ‘Number One Real Estate Agent in Australia’. It’s a title claimed by at least three agents.But what is meant by “Number One Agent”?Well, in the real estate world it means the agent […]
AUCTION FIGHT BACK
Don’t sign anything. Discover the truth.by Neil JenmanReading Time: Apx 3 mins The lady’s words cut through me like a knife.Auctions can “ruin your life”, she said.Her story was clearly another auction tragedy. Another example of another decent, trusting but woefully naïve home seller put through Australia’s high pressure real estate auction system.This lady was distressed […]
WHEN PROPERTY DEVELOPERS COME KNOCKING
A brief guide to getting a great result. by Neil Jenman Reading time: 9 mins apx If there’s one segment of the property market where homeowners are likely to under-sell their properties, it’s selling to developers. Therefore, if there is one segment of the property market where homeowners need to have patience and “think it […]
REAL ESTATE AGENT COMMISSION EXPLAINED
What you must know about paying real estate agents.Selling a home is not cheap. The most apparent cost is the real estate agent commission – the fee you pay an agent to sell your home.With the average home price in Australia now close to $1 million, the average real estate agent commission is close to […]
HOW TO SELL YOUR OWN HOME
It’s one of the biggest secrets in real estate. Most home sellers could easily sell their own homes. Not only can sellers avoid real estate commission (a hefty amount); but they can often get a better sale price.So, what stops home sellers from selling their homes privately?There are four main reasons most sellers choose an […]
COMPARING AGENTS’ COMMISSIONS
How sellers lose thousands of dollars by Neil Jenman Reading time: Apx 7 minutes It seems so logical: You want to sell your home. Dozens of agents want to be selected. So, you choose the agent who offers you the cheapest commission. This is exactly what thousands of home sellers do. Yes, it seems logical. […]
MYSTERY SHOPPING YOUR AGENT
How to quickly discover the truth by Neil Jenman READING TIME: Apx 2 mins If you look back on your life, you may find that your biggest mistakes happened when you ignored your feelings. In my life, I have learned more from literature than self-help books. I often think of Conan Doyle’s detective, Sherlock Holmes […]
THE BEST WAY TO SELL YOUR HOME
Highest Price, Lowest Cost & No Risks By Neil Jenman Australia’s trusted real estate author Selling a home is one of the most stressful events in life. But there is now some great news for home-sellers in 2025. It’s time to spell it out. In 2025, selling a home can be done safely. And, […]
THE $50,000 DISCOUNT QUESTION
How one question saves buyers thousands of dollars by Neil Jenman READING TIME: 7 mins (apx) Nothing upsets me more than injustice. My dislike of unfairness goes back to the worst days of my childhood, especially those boarding school years where corporal punishment, bullying and cruelty were rampant. My experiences in those years scarred me […]
WHY DO AGENTS ‘STALK’ HOME-OWNERS
Understanding what’s really going onby Neil JenmanREADING TIME: Apx 3.5 mins “Stop harassing me! Honestly, you guys are like stalkers. Knocking on my door, telephoning me, leaving flyers in my letterbox. When I want to sell my house, I won’t be calling agents who’ve been hounding me. I’ll find my own agent, thanks. Now, get lost […]
HOW TO SPEAK REAL ESTATE
Translating the language of agents – for sellers.by Neil JenmanReading time: Apx 5 minutesOne of the biggest reasons that homeowners have trouble with real estate agents is that owners do not understand the real estate language. They can’t speak real estate.For example, let’s say homeowners are selling.They call an agent who says,“Oh, your home is […]
HOW TO INSTIL COMPETENCY IN YOUR AGENT
“WHAT GETS REWARDED GETS DONE” by Neil Jenman Reading Time: Apx 5 mins Imagine the following scenario: You list your home for sale. You know it’s worth around $1.5 million. But you’re hoping for more. A few hours after you sign-up, the agent brings some prospective buyers. As they view your home, you hear them […]
