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HOW TO SELL YOUR HOUSE WITHOUT A TYPICAL AGENT PART 2
by Neil JenmanThis article should be read after reading Part 1 on the same topic. Please CLICK HERE.Reading Time Apx 14 minsThey call them “JAFAs.It’s a derogatory term that applies…
How To Sell Your House Yourself
Don’t be scared. It’s so easy. You can do it.by Neil JenmanReading Time: 12 minutes(Worth every second!)PART 1 – JULY 6, 2023Part 2 released week commencing July 10,2023In these two…
HOW MUCH COMMISSION SHOULD YOU PAY AN AGENT?
by Neil Jenman Reading time: Apx 4.5 mins When it comes to paying commission (and costs) to agents for selling homes, most sellers get it wrong. Here are the 7…
RICHARD HAYDEN SENTENCED TO JAIL
Comment by Neil JenmanReading time: 10 mins apx On Friday, June 16, 2023, in Victoria’s County Court, former estate agent Richard Hayden was sentenced to a year in prison plus a…
REAL ESTATE’S MOST COMMON CON
Avoid it and save thousands of dollars! by Neil Jenman Reading Time: Apx 1.5 minutes The common con in the real estate world today is the “premium advertising con”. It…
HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME TO YOUR BEST FRIEND
Or your relative or your neighbour or your colleague.by Neil JenmanReading Time: apx 3 minsImagine this.You have a lovely home, and you decide to sell.You choose an agent and sign…
WHY INVESTORS CAN TRUST REAL ESTATE AGENTS
by Neil Jenman Reading time: Apx 5 mins When I see people offering advice on property investing, I get suspicious. What’s their true motive? Do they want to sell…
DO YOU SELL FIRST OR BUY FIRST?
by Neil JenmanReading Time: Apx 3.5 mins It’s one of the most common questions from home-sellers: “Do we sell first or buy first?”SELLING FIRSTThe most common answer – from agents –…
HOW TO CONTROL REAL ESTATE AGENTS
AND PREVENT THEM CONTROLLING YOUby Neil JenmanReading Time: 5 mins apxThe most stressful times are when we find ourselves in situations where we have no control.For most people, selling a…
POLICY TO CHEAT HOME SELLERS
An inside look at what happens in typical real estate agencies.Reading Time: 3 minsEMAIL TO NEIL JENMANMarch 2023Good morning,I hope this message finds you well. My name is [TYPICAL AGENT],…
HOW AGENTS CAN AVOID GOING BROKE
AND EVEN PROSPER IN ALL “CONDITIONS” by Neil Jenman Reading Time: 3 minutes This is a true story. Many years ago – in the first year of opening my real…
SELL SURPLUS PROPERTY NOW!
Cash-in, do-good; before it’s too late.by Neil JenmanReading Time: Apx 7 minsYou can’t eat money. I know, I tried. Over the years, at some of my talks, I demonstrated how…
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.
