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MY FRIEND FRANK

A philosophy of rare goodnessby Neil JenmanReading Time: 7 mins apxWhen he was 90, the famous writer, W Somerset Maugham, was living in his glorious home at Cap Ferrat in…
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DON’T FOCUS ON FAULTS

A classic mistake of many home sellersby Neil JenmanReading time 3 mins apxFamed psychologist (and lover of Ayn Rand) Nathaniel Branden, once wrote: “Of all the judgments we pass in…
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REAL ESTATE SELLING

What “selling” means to most agents.by Neil JenmanReading time: 3.5 minutes.One of the many fallacies of the real estate industry is that agents sell houses.Real estate agents do not sell…
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REAL ESTATE COMMISSION RATES

The best agents get the best prices.by Neil JenmanReading Time: Apx 3 minsWhen Audrey from Glen Waverley in Victoria was selling her home, she did what many homeowners do –…
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AUCTION LEMONS

Another bitter truth of public property auctionsby Neil JenmanReading time: 2.5 mins apxLast week, 1,559 properties were listed for auction across Australia. Of these, 690 were sold.As any school-child will…
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ROBBING ELDERLY HOME SELLERS

IT DOESN’T GET MUCH WORSE by Neil Jenman Reading Time: Apx 4.5 mins There is no one more important in my life than my 90-year-old mother-in-law, Daphne. She’s a no-nonsense…
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DON’T PAY ANYTHING

Especially for what you don’t want.by Neil JenmanReading time: Apx 5 minsLast week, my wife and I went for dinner at a Thai restaurant. It looked good from the outside.…
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THE PROBLEM WITH BUYERS’ AGENTS

The more you lose, the more you pay! by Neil Jenman Reading time: Apx 4.5 minutes A few years ago, they barely existed. Now they are everywhere. Agents who help…
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LAZY REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Don’t let them take your money.by Neil JenmanReading time: 6 mins apxZac is a Sydney schoolteacher, one of the best. Zac cares about the children with whom he spends each…
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DANGEROUS REAL ESTATE

How NOT to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars.by Neil JenmanReading time: 8.5 mins apxTwo homes on Sydney’s North Shore. Next door to each other. A combined worth of more…
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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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