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Expert Agent Wrong By 30% & Why You Should Not Rely On Guide Prices
Who saw this article on Domain published recently? Now, I should state that I didn’t see this property in the flesh, nor did I track the local Paddington market to write this article - I’m simply picking up on the typical media hype when a property sells well over reserve to break down what may...
Top 5 Do & Don'ts At Open Homes
Do This Ask the right questions: Why is the vendor selling & what is their ideal timeframe, a long or short settlement or flexible rolling settlement perhaps? Can I have a 5% deposit & offer subject to satisfactory finance plus building and pest reports? What is the best offer you have rej...
In A Changing Market - Don't Get Caught Bidding Against Yourself
Over the weekend, you may have seen the national article relating to an auction for a home in Sydney. In Arncliffe, a buyer bid against himself 3 times in order to walk away with the keys to a semi-detached house for $1.25 million, $150,000 above reserve. 4 parties registered to bid with everyone...
The Australian: Homebuyers left with ‘no chance in hell’ as underquoting leaves hopes dashed
Scott Aggett from Hello Haus was recently featured in a piece on The Australian about the issues surrounding underquoting on property. Potential homebuyers are turning up to auctions with “no chance in hell”, as underquoting agents use a loophole to avoid disclosing prior offers, market watcher...
How to buy the house you’re renting if you don’t want to let it go
Purchasing the home you are renting isn’t as uncommon as you might think. In many ways, a ‘try before you buy’ opportunity can be a great way to make sure you truly love a place before you enter into a mortgage. Because it’s often a process that takes place behind the scenes, access to professiona...