How to negotiate using a real estate agent
Navigating real estate negotiations as a seller can be a delicate balancing act. Whether you're preparing to sell your first property or have experience in the market, the art of negotiation plays...
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How to deal with real estate agents when selling
If you find yourself in the situation of having to sell a property, enlisting the help of a real estate agent will likely be something you do first. The partnership formed with your estate...
Terminating a real estate contract - what to...
In the world of real estate, sometimes the journey doesn't follow the smooth path we hope for. Terminating a real estate contract can be a tough decision, often accompanied by feelings of...
What separates good real estate agents from...
There's no shortage of real estate agents in Australia, with over 30,000 licensed and practising nationwide. All have the same stated goal: to sell your home for the best price in the least...
Promoting your Home Sellers Choice Award on...
Industry awards can create a lot of positive buzz, and as a recipient of one, they can also help to build strength and trust in your personal brand. With your achievement and all your hard work,...
How to compare marketing proposals, sales...
When you interview and compare real estate agents, some will give you different marketing proposals and sales methods than others. What is the best way to compare them? When you choose an...
How to compare property appraisals
When you start comparing real estate agents, each will give you an appraisal for your property. Here's how you compare them and know which appraisal is most accurate.
How to get the most out of your agent
Don’t ever underestimate the importance of a real estate agent in your life.The reality is that they are very involved in one of the largest financial transactions of your life, and are pivotal in...
How having the right real estate agent can...
Finding and working with the right real estate agent can be the deciding factor in whether or not you sell your house for a price that you're happy with. If you don't have an agent before entering...
What commissions should you pay your...
If you're planning on selling your home in Queensland and you're talking to prospective agents, you need to ensure you're not overpaying them in commissions. Depending on the value of your...
Some of the biggest mistakes award winning...
Tristan Rowland from Place Real Estate is one of the most awarded agencies in the state of Queensland. Rowland and his team specialise in taking care of the north side of Brisbane.Rowland is...
What to look for in a real estate agent
Not sure of the right characteristics to look for in a real estate agent when selling your home? Take some advice from those who have been through the process lately.A recent survey by property...
Traits to consider when choosing your real...
Your home is likely to be your most valuable asset which means you can’t trust just anyone to sell it. And because the sales process can sometimes be a complicated, nail biting ride, you need to...
Study's surprising findings on real estate agents
Real estate agents may not be as bad as some people believe, but home sellers need to put more work into choosing them and ensuring a steady flow of relevant information, a new study finds.Popular...
Real estate licensing requirements in NSW
When searching for a real estate agent, it’s important to ask the right questions to ensure that they are not only qualified but also licensed in your particular state. New South Wales has some...
Top 5 traits to look for in a real estate agent
The process of looking for a suitable real estate agent for you can be a difficult challenge. With such a diverse range of skills and personalities it can be hard to determine which agent you...
Top 5 ways to avoid a phony real estate agent
A good real estate agent can add value to a property through a combination of knowledge, experience and contacts. But how sure can you be that the agent you have chosen is the best person for...
Top 5 ways to find a trustworthy agent
Your home is probably your single biggest asset, and it stands to reason that you want to realise its full potential when you decide to sell it. Of course, you can attempt to sell it yourself, but...
Cheap real estate agents: are they worth it?
It goes without saying that selling a property is about maximising your return. But all too often people make the mistake of focusing on agent commission rates rather than the total dollars in...
Real estate agent interview checklist
Why interview agents?When it comes to working out which agent is right for you and your needs, it's important to interview them. When you ask each agent the same questions, you can compare apples...
Real estate agent interviews: 10 questions to ask
So, you have done your research and decided the best real estate agent to sell your home is one of two or three shortlisted candidates. You might be thinking, OK now how do I choose one to sell my...
Real estate agents: how much experience should...
The decision to sell your home is only the first step in what is often a long, drawn-out process. Navigating through the potential pitfalls of a property sale can be a stressful and worrying time...
Can you time the property market?
It's been a turbulent year for Australian property. Interest rates have risen fast, but already price growth has returned and there are signs in 2023 that the market could be rebounding. It's...
Understanding the selling process as an investor
If you are looking to sell your first investment property you want to make sure you are across all the steps in the process. There are a few differences between selling a private home and an...
Understanding the property selling process
While the approach to selling a property varies from home to home, there are some key steps in the process that virtually stay the same. Once you've spoken to agents and when you choose the one...
How to work with your real estate agent to get...
Deciding to sell your property is a big step. Consider the pros and cons of selling before you look for a real estate agent. When you're sure you want to sell, you want to get the best possible...
A well-connected agent helps realise the...
After you’ve been working in a particular job for years, it’s easy to get to work each day and just go through the motions - you know the job so well you could practically do it blindfolded.While...
Why home sellers need OpenAgent
There is a lot of noise about the property market these days: whether it be from TV or newspapers to conversations with neighbours at the bus stop, property seems to be one of Australia’s...
OpenAgent can help find the right agent
For a lot of people, making sense of the housing market can be difficult and stressful - there’s a lot to understand, and given many of us only dip our toes into the market once or twice in our...
What is fixed-fee real estate?
Is the $6 billion residential property market in Australia about to be disrupted by a new model, fixed fee real estate? The approach, also known as flat rate or fixed rate real estate, has gained...
The pros and cons of selling your home yourself
There's a new acronym doing the rounds – FSBO (or for sale by owner) – and a host of lower cost packaged services emerging which can help you sell your home yourself without the help of a...
Full service versus hybrid or online real...
There is no doubt that the Australian real estate scene is changing, and this is happening more rapidly than ever. Funds are being raised for new service offerings, overseas real estate companies...
How does Purple Bricks work?
Update: Purple Bricks has exited the Australian market.What is Purple Bricks?Purple Bricks is a low cost real estate agency model, launched in 2013. It has some traction in its home market in the...
Why you need an agent to manage the sale of...
In this age of Google and various pieces of technology, many people are quick to call themselves experts in things they don’t actually have all that much understanding of - ever self-diagnosed an...
Questions to ask before selling your home...
Is it worth trying to sell your home yourself? Some people certainly think so. But while some may have gotten the price they wanted, we will never know what price an experienced and knowledgeable...
Beating the real estate stereotype
When trying to understand and beat stereotypes, it’s always best to go directly to the source. When it comes to real estate, that means talking to the people who had most recently dealt with real...
Do you need to read the fine print before...
An agency agreement is a valid, binding legal document. Yet surprisingly many sellers sign it without even reading it, leaving the door open to possible problems down the road.An agency agreement...
What not to say to a real estate agent
It’s important to be open and honest with your real estate agent, no matter whether you’re buying or selling a property. But to ensure you have the best possible relationship while still keeping a...
5 reasons you need a real estate agent to sell...
Selling a home is often fraught with stress and the potential for the unexpected. While some people make the decision to go it alone when selling their home, that is not always the best course of...