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REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
7 facts you must knowby Neil JenmanReading time: Apx 5 mins“You’ve got it all wrong!”That’s the statement that applies to most home sellers who search for a good real estate…
ANOTHER AUCTION TRAP
by Neil Jenman Reading time: apx 3 minutes All auction agents under-sell properties. They can’t help it because public auction is the worst way to sell any property. To…
GAZUMPING
THE HEARTBREAK OF HOMEBUYINGby Neil JenmanReading time: 4 mins apxBuying a home is stressful at the best of times. But when the market is hot – and there are several…
DON’T DROP YOUR PRICE.
DROP YOUR AGENT
by Neil Jenman Reading Time: Apx 2 mins The easiest way to sell any property is to drop its price. The first thing most agents do when a property has…
14 REASONS SELLERS REJECT AGENTS
We constantly tell sellers, “Better to spend 3 - 4 weeks finding the right agent than to spend 3 - 4 months stuck with the wrong agent.”
3 WORDS THAT SCARE REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Three words scare the life out of dodgy real estate agents. And yet these three words can work wonders for sellers and buyers.
WHICH AGENT IS CHEAPEST?
When choosing agents, sellers tend to pick the agent who charges the cheapest commission. This can be a costly mistake. On the surface, it seems reasonable to choose an agent…
SYDNEY REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS
by Neil Jenman Reading time: Apx 6 minutes Keeping up to date with the Sydney real estate market trends is essential for anyone looking to buy, sell, invest or rent…
WHAT DOES UNDER OFFER MEAN IN REAL ESTATE?
by Neil Jenman Reading time: Apx 6 minutes Most consumers are perplexed by the real estate jargon. So many different terms, so many different meanings. To the inexperienced it can…
HOW TO COMPLAIN ABOUT REAL ESTATE AGENTS
by Neil Jenman Reading time: Apx 6 minutes The story of how Josh Tesolin, the man known by agents as “Australia’s best agent” is fast becoming the man known by…
THE REAL ESTATE COMPARISON TRAP
How agents persuade sellers to accept lower prices. by Neil Jenman READING TIME: 90 seconds apx Most parents are acutely aware of one of the most important rules in protecting…
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…
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…
WHAT IS A LOVE LIST – AND DO WE NEED ONE?
A Love List is a list of all that you love about your home and your area. It should include what first attracted you to your home; what you have…
SHOULD WE USEA DISCOUNT AGENT?
Rarely. Well, preferably not.But…. If forced to give a yes or no answer to this question, the answer would be NO.And here’s why…If the main way you choose an agent…
WHAT CAUSES BUYERS TO REJECT OUR HOME?
There are several reasons why buyers will reject homes – either before or after inspecting them.Here are some common reasons buyers reject homes for sale …BEFORE INSPECTING.Being unable to inspect…
ARE AGENT-FINDER SERVICES OR SITES WORTHWHILE?
No, definitely not. The internet is peppered with companies that claim to help home sellers to find the best or the cheapest agents. None of these companies have ethical or…
HOW MANY HOURS’ WORK IS INVOLVED IN THE SALE OF A HOME?
Usually less than 10 hours. Sometimes as little as four hours – if you exclude the time spent at the listing presentation. Even less for an auction sale. Consider four…
SHOULD WE MYSTERY-SHOP AGENTS – IF SO HOW AND WHEN?
There are two reasons to mystery-shop agents. The first is to help you find the best agent to sell your home. The second is to check up on your chosen…
WHAT IS MEANT BY THE TERM ‘A TYPICAL AGENT’?
A typical agent is an agent you should avoid. Most agents are typical agents. As you will see (in answer to further questions) if the only agents you can find…
WHEN SHOULD WE NEGOTIATE THE COMMISSION?
Always negotiate the commission at the point of sale NOT at the point of sign-up. You can’t possibly know how much commission an agent is worth until you see what…
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT PRICE TO ASK FOR MY HOME?
Probably the most common mistake made by home sellers is overestimating the value of their homes.
