Viewing by month: June 2009
Tips for real estate negotiations
If you’re new to real estate, or don’t have regular exposure to the workings of it, some real estate processes can be a little confusing. Now more than even buyers are looking to get the most for their money, and sellers are looking to get the most for their home, which means that on all sides there are parties that need to be prepared to handle demands and make...Read complete post
Putting a positive spin on a bad location
Everyone knows the phrase Location! Location! Location! when it comes to real estate, so what happens when your location really isn’t that great but the house you’re trying to sell is? Working in real estate, the majority of our agents have seen this scenario – a beautiful home that overlooks train tracks, or a larger than average property...Read complete post
Your obligations as a landlord
Last week I touched on the opportunities presenting themselves in the form of student housing, and I’ve also blogged this week about why property is often considered a good investment. However, one thing many people don’t really consider until they are already committed to an investment property is what it actually means to be a landlord...Read complete post
Real estate is looking up
There has been an increasing amount of good news about of late when it comes to the real estate industry and the economy in general. And a recent survey by the Westpac/Melbourne Institute which I’ve referenced in this blog before has shown that the Australian economy is strengthening. Read complete postInnovation in selling real estate
It never ceases to amaze me how creative people can be when it comes to selling property, and as I say regularly, I’ve been in the real estate industry for a long time! The most recent example I’ve seen when it comes to innovative selling methods gaining popularity is the house swap. Read complete postGiving away Century 21 franchises
Being part of an international real estate network, I like keeping track of what CENTURY 21 offices around the world are doing, how they’re advertising etc. In particular, one of the most recent undertakings by the CENTURY 21 South Africa group was of special interest as it was such a novel idea. Read complete postThe return of property investors
The last couple of weeks I have been talking frequently about the renewed confidence in the real estate market, and that at Century 21 we are seeing the return of many investors to the market. The Real Estate Institute of Australia is also witnessing the same, and has recently issued a statement regarding the increasing evidence that the property market is again proving...Read complete post
Real estate tweets
There’s no denying that Twitter has taken hold, and as an online user if you still don’t know what it is, you must be spending considerable time under a cyber rock. From a real estate perspective, Twitter has several uses. As with any Twitter account, the more followers you have, the greater your potential sphere of influence, and the more chance you have of someone...Read complete post
Do your homework before you buy
You can’t do too much homework when it comes to buying a property you intend to live in. Home truths can take a while to discover, so those of us in the real estate world know to study up! Your agent should be helping you with this, and advising you of how, and if they’re not, I suggest...Read complete post
Australia's property market is proving resilient
Following on from my blog earlier this week where I talked about Australians’ confidence increasing when it comes to property, more information has come to light which shows Australia’s market is resilient to tough times. Not surprising really I like to think, when you consider how hardy we Aussies are...Read complete post