Viewing by month: July 2009
Real estate remorse
Considering there’s entire marketing lectures dedicated to the concept, it’s highly likely that I’m not alone in having suffered from buyer’s remorse. Buyer’s remorse is most common in big ticket purchases. You’re less likely to lament the purchase of a pair of socks than you are a $300,000 sports car for...Read complete post
What you shouldn't leave home without
There are a few things you should never leave home without – the staple three for many people I know are keys, wallet, phone. These three items seem to be able to get you through most of the situations you’ll find yourself in on any given day which is great, but what’s missing from this list, and what these items don’t enable you to do, is maximise your...Read complete post
Sporting words and wisdom for real estate
There are some days when we all need a little encouragement or to hear some words of wisdom. Great advice can be applicable to both your personal and professional life, and although some people may think I am crazy, I think there are many instances of words of wisdom and philosophy that most certainly apply to real estate. Read complete postDon't lose your real estate mojo
When times are tough, those of us who have jobs are generally grateful for them. That said, we’re often forced to work harder and smarter than when things are booming. This in turn can make some people dissatisfied and worn out, and real estate is no exception. Working in the real estate game is hard work, and it takes a certain type of person, which I’ve blogged...Read complete post
Choosing a real estate agent
There are several topics that come up time and time again when you discuss real estate. How to choose a real estate agent, and why to use one at all, are two such topics, and I have touched on both before. However since they are so eternally topical, I thought I’d look at the first one again today. Although I could be considered bias seeing I work at CENTURY 21, many people...Read complete post
Real estate is still a good investment
Although at CENTURY 21 we are certainly seeing the real estate market make its way back, the market crash has resulted in a great number of people asking questions about real estate as a long-term investment strategy. You only need look at most newspapers to see a whole host of real estate agents, academics, journalists, and financial gurus discussing this very topic...Read complete post
Feeling smug about property
As it’s so topical, I have regularly been discussing the economy, decisions in regards to rate cuts, and how the future is beginning to look for those of us in the real estate industry. Although the market appears to be on the up, when things aren’t fantastic, we tend to look to the future as a way to get through the current...Read complete post
Fence sitting
I recently read a little quote that said “indecision is the graveyard of good intentions” which I thought was fairly profound. In real estate we often find ourselves getting fairly irate about clients who fence-sit and can’t make up their minds, but when so many of us are guilty of it ourselves, do we really have any right?...Read complete post
Courtesy pays in business
Manners are not a new concept. Or at least they shouldn’t be. But these days when you deal with a lot of businesses, or people in general for that matter, you’d be forgiven for thinking that they are. Use of simple words and phrases like please, thank you, and can I help you appear to be on the decline, and if this is the case in your business, it is probably costing...Read complete post
For the first time property investor
As I have been speaking a lot lately about the current climate resulting in real estate investment becoming an increasingly attractive option for many, I thought it may be timely to pass on some tips for the first time property investor. After years at CENTURY 21, and working in real estate, there are a few important steps that spring to mind when someone...Read complete post