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Discover why Open Homes can be a BIG Mistake

Open Inspections

Opening your home for public inspection is one of the worst mistakes you can make. It is always a financial mistake, but it can also be your worst emotional mistake.
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How Agents Get Free Advertising.

“Well. Who’s paying for the ads then” I asked, “Tell me, will you?!” He leaned across the table and gave me the cheekiest smile and said, “The vendors.”
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Avoiding Bait Pricing

Avoiding Bait Pricing

Price Ranges are 'Bait' strategies which use a false low price to attract buyers. The Price Range method comes in a variety of names - By Negotiation; Offers Above; Price…
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How to Interview agents

How to Interview Agents

Always interview at least two agents. (The only exception is if one agent is highly recommended by people whose opinion you respect).
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How to Choose an Agent

How to Choose an Agent

When you are thinking about selling, you are the most wanted person in real estate. Every agent wants to be the chosen agent who 'lists' your home.
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Rent to Buy Schemes are Dangerous Scams

Home ownership, that great Australian Dream, is harder than ever before. Across the nation, tens of thousands of families are locked-out of homes they can never afford to buy.
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Murder for Sale

Overseas, they are called 'Stigma Homes', where something terrible has happened in the past, usually a murder. Stigma homes – or 'Murder Homes' as they seem to be called in…
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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…
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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…
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