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How to Beat the ‘Ad Scam’
HOME SELLERS BEWARE: One result is 100 per cent guaranteed with many agents. You lose. No matter what happens, whether your home sells or not, whether you get a good…
Neil Jenman and Failure
For years, I have said three words to real estate consumers – “DON’T SIGN ANYTHING!”
This Man is an Agent… But We Can’t Show you His Face
Years ago, when I worked in my real estate office, another agent came to see me. He seemed nervous. I took him into my office and closed the door. Almost…
The ‘Kicker’ Scam
Like all scams, this one can appear perfectly reasonable – at first. Especially if suggested by a smooth-talking agent or, sadly, media commentators who haven’t done their research.
Selling Your Investment Property? Don’t Evict the Tenants!
The main goal of most agents is to make sales, not look after home-sellers. Oh sure, agents say they put their clients’ interests first. But the evidence suggests otherwise.
Should I Auction My Home? – A Dead Duck in 2 Minutes
Discover Why Auctions are a Dead Duck - In Two Minutes! Answer the question "Should I auction my home?" and earn yourself thousands of EXTRA dollars!! How long does it…
How to “Nab” a Bargain at Auctions
Contrary to mythology, auctions are never the best way for homeowners to sell. But they are often the best way for homebuyers to, well, I’ll say it again, “nab a…
How Much Commission Should You Pay an Agent?
There are several important points home sellers should know before choosing an agent based on their rate of commission.
Warning to Income Seeking Investors
The saddest stories I see are retirees who lose their savings – sometimes their homes. Lured by above average returns, unsuspecting folk sink too much money into companies that sink.
7 Ways to Get a High Price – In any Market!
The cheaper you price your home the easier it is to sell. And, the easier your home is to sell, the quicker your agent gets paid.
Bait Prices Help Agents – Not You!
Last weekend a home was being auctioned. Like most auctions, the buyers had been lured along with bait pricing.
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.
