Have you ever purchased something (usually a big ticket item) and then feel a twinge of regret? If so, what you are experiencing is quite normal and it’s called ‘buyer’s remorse’. Although excited at the time of the purchase, once they’ve spent a lot of money, many people feel a deep regret and concern that […]
Top 10 Mistakes Property Sellers Make
Once you have made the decision to sell your property, the next step is to determine whether you wish to hire a real estate agent to act on your behalf. An increasing number of sellers are choosing to go the ‘DIY’ route, also known as ‘For Sale By Owner’. Both approaches have merits and require […]
Are you getting the real deal?
We recently came across an e-newsletter from an agent who works at a reputable, nation-wide real estate franchise. In this e-newsletter, the sales agency was introducing its free homefinder service (which is increasingly being offered by other sales agencies also). The agency claims to offer the services of their 2 full time home finders: “All they do is […]
How to find tomorrow’s top performers at yesterday’s prices
Below is an extract from an article in which Oliver J. Stier (OH Property Group’s Director) discusses how to find good value in today’s property market. The article was published in April 2011 edition of Your Investment Property magazine. Australia’s property markets have undergone a transformation in recent months. No longer are large numbers of buyers clamouring to compete at […]
5 Top Tips for buying and selling in the current market
In a changing market, buyers and sellers both need to adjust their strategies in order to be successful. The following are our Top 5 Tips for buying and selling in the current market. While this advice is relevant at any time, it is especially pertinent right now. 5 Top Tips for Buyers Do your homework. […]
2011 off to a patchy start
Today is the first ‘full’ day of Auctions for 2011. There were of course Auctions in the past couple of weeks as well, however those properties would not have had the benefit of a full 4 weeks marketing campaign which is the norm. I was at 8 Auctions today across 5 suburbs in Sydney: 3 sold […]
The importance of pricing correctly
As Buyers’ Agents, we regularly receive emails about properties for sale both from private sellers as well as from selling agents. Over 6 months ago, we received such an email from an out-of-town agent about a house for sale in the Northern Districts of Sydney. According to the agent: “The feedback and comparisons indicate 1.3 to […]
Imagine it empty
Property styling or ‘staging’ is an increasingly common occurrence these days. For those not familiar with this concept, this is basically when a seller pays a professional to ‘pretty up’ the property ready to be put on the market. This styling or staging often involves the following: de-cluttering re-painting the house a neutral colour palette […]
Auction Theatrics
Aussies love Auctions. It’s pretty much a Saturday sport for some. And why wouldn’t we love Auctions? It’s full of action, drama and those nerve wrecking last minute wins. As Buyers Agents, we regularly bid at Auctions throughout Sydney on our clients’ behalf. This gives us a unique insight into the ‘games’ that are commonly […]
Look for the ‘EXIT’ when you buy!
When people are looking to buy properties, they are usually focused on the ‘entry strategy’. This is especially the case for owner occupiers and first time home buyers. However, odd as it may sound, we like to remind our clients that they should also think about the ‘exit strategy’ BEFORE they make the purchase. By […]