Field and experience Look for agents who have a minimum of 24 months of experience in the particular area that you are interested in. It is also worth finding out about their most recent purchases. Credentials Check with the relevant state’s department of fair trading to ensure they are appropriately
Our expat clients loved it and we bought it! After contacting many selling agents and attempting to buy a property while living overseas, our clients were referred to us by a past happy buyer. In one week, we inspected five properties in Bayside & Glen Eira. We arranged a FaceTime
As a buyer’s advocate in Melbourne, the biggest question I get asked by home buyers is, “Is it the right time to purchase a property?” It’s pretty understandable, given what is currently all over the news: the unpredictable property market, the interest rate rises and high inflation. We’ve seen it.
I was asked a few questions after The Block auctions by Domain editor Jessica Dale. “With four out of the five houses, we saw what’s actually happening in the market, where buyers were a little bit hesitant and weren’t really prepared to stretch dramatically. Read through this link; https://www.domain.com.au/news/the-block-2022-5-questions-to-come-from-the-auctions-1180545/ I’m
With the constant inflation and high-interest rates in Australia this year, many aspiring homebuyers are turning sceptical as to whether they should purchase a property in the current cooling market or play a waiting game until the economy shows stability again. In real estate, situations change like the seasons, and
With the market heating up, many people are looking to engage a professional buyer, to help cut through all the real estate jargon. In this short post, we share a few benefits of engaging with a professional buyer’s agent also known as a buyers agent. These are the top benefits
Often when we are bidding on behalf of our clients, we will call the Auctioneer by his or her name. Why? It adds credibility, builds trust and may throw other buyers off their game. Just knowing the listing agent and being familiar with potential rival bidders is not enough if
We share our top tips on what to ask when interviewing your property buyer’s agent! 1 – Google them; if they have an excellent reputation, you will find out pretty quickly with a simple Google Search. Interview them before you even pick up the phone or enquire online. 2- Ask about
How do you buy a property for $115,000 less than it sells for only two weeks earlier? Well, it all starts with experience. That’s right ten years of negotiating residential real estate allows you to learn a few tricks of the trade. Our clients were first home buyers, and the
How to buy property in Australia when you live interstate or overseas. The solution is the technology at our fingertips, combined with a sprinkle of professional service expertise from an Independent Buyers Agent. (AKA Andrew Date) That’s me by the way! Chest beating aside, as much as I played a
That first home buyer feeling! ️Congratulations to Erin on buying your first. For many, buying your first home can be an emotional and daunting experience. You have every man and his dog, Uncle, Auntie, brother, sister telling you where and what to buy. Throw in the amount of information online,
Where did our senior buyer’s agent purchase his second investment property? They say help enough people get what they want in life, and your goals and dreams will also come to life. Well, that couldn’t be any truer. I recently acquired my second investment property. I wanted to thank all
Why using a Buyer’s Agent when buying a property can be helpful Everyone knows that buying a property takes a significant amount of time, energy, and of course, paperwork. Having a professional on your side in the form of a buyer’s agent (also known as a buyer’s advocate) can make
So, you’re considering the decision to start home renovations on your property with the main intention to sell it for a profit. For the uninitiated, this is called ‘property flipping’. And there are good examples are all around Melbourne, with this beautiful home in Brunswick West initially selling for $930,000
On 4 February 2019, the final report of the banking royal commission was delivered. Commissioner, Kenneth M. Hayne, made recommendations that relate specifically to the home loan mortgage industry. Importantly, the Commissioner has suggested changes that seek to strengthen existing regulations and promote cultural change. These recommendations impact everyone from
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