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AUCTION’S ‘TRANSPARENT’ TWIST
How to discover the highest value of your home.by Neil JenmanREADING TIME: Apx 7 minsAgents love to tell sellers that “auction is the most transparent way to sell a home”.The…
HOW DO YOU BUY YOUR FIRST HOME IN 2021?
THESE CRUEL HOUSE PRICES by Neil Jenman READING TIME: 15 mins apx In 1976 I bought my first property. It was a new one-bedroom unit opposite the big Catholic Church…
FOREIGN AGENTS CAN GET BETTER PRICES
by Neil Jenman READING TIME: Apx 3 minutes It is one of the most beautiful homes you will ever see. It’s set on eight sprawling acres with a circular driveway…
PITY TODAY’S BUYERS
8 TIPS TO EASE THE PAIN OF BUYINGby Neil JenmanReading time: Apx 8 minutesIf it really is the best time in years to be selling a property then surely, it…
DON’T DEAL WITH DODGY
Listen to your instinct not the sales pitch.by Neil JenmanREADING TIME: Apx 7.5 minsIf I could only give you one piece of advice about selling your home, it would be…
THE SELLING SECRET YOU NEVER TELL
by Neil JenmanReading time: apx 4 minsIf you want to sell a property for the best price, there is one secret you must never tell.If you reveal this secret, it…
BUYERS BEWARE OF BUYERS’ AGENTS
by Neil JenmanReading time: Apx 5 minutesHome buyers have never been treated as badly as they are treated these days. Just trying to get an agent to return their calls…
MILLIONS LOST IN BOOM AUCTIONS
THE MAGIC TRICK THAT HURTS THOUSANDS OF SELLERSby Neil JenmanReading time: Apx 7 minutesIt’s sad and tragic.Home-owners who have worked decades to own their homes are throwing away tens, even…
THE REAL ESTATE BEAR TRAP
by Neil Jenman Reading time: Apx 6 minutes When you sell your home, an agent will ask you to sign an agreement. That’s if you choose to use an agent;…
MILLION DOLLAR LAND FOR ONE DOLLAR?
OWNER REFUSES ADVICE NOT TO SELL.by Neil JenmanReading time: Apx 2.5 minutesThis is an article I don’t particularly want to write. It’s about a man who owns some beautiful property…
HOUSEWIFE WARNS FAMILIES
OUR 14 YEARS IN ‘INVESTING PRISON’by Ceridwen DumergueReading time: 7.5 minutes Two factors inspire me to share our story. A recent article Neil Jenman published entitled ‘The Worst Type of Real…
HOT MARKET WARNING TO HOME BUYERS
by Neil Jenman Reading time: Apx 90 seconds (worth it) With the property market so hot in so many areas, some agents are telling buyers not to bother making ‘conditional’…
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.
