Easy Loans - the way we see it
Posted on 16 September, 2014 in Investment, Investors, Selling Property, Buying Property, Tips
Well what an interesting world we live in...Aside from the various warring factions across the globe it seems our banks are at war with each other!With fixed rates for 5 years as low as 4.99% the competition is definitely heating up for your Home Loan !With the banks offering such long term historically cheap interest rates this scribe believes personally that rates are more likely to go down…
Read moreAn exclusive agent means exclusive service
Posted on 18 November, 2013 in Selling Property, Tips
Many people think that listing their property with many agents will get them more exposure. The logic is simple more agents equals more exposure, which in turn means a quicker sale. Listing with lots of agents sounds good in theory but in reality it seldom results in a quicker sale. Agents can afford to spend lots of time and their own money coordinating a marketing campaign with the chance that the…
Read moreTo use an agent or do it myself?
Posted on 28 October, 2013 in Tips, Selling Property
With the prices that are being achieved in our market it is no wonder owners are tempted to try and sell themselves in the desire not to pay any agent's commission. Outsider views tell them that selling property is easy, when in reality they find out there is more to it than they ever thought, like setting the asking price, advertising, taking enquiry, open inspections, following up with buyers,…
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Beware of the agent quoting a high price
Posted on 28 October, 2013 in Tips, Selling Property
When the time comes you are considering putting the most important asset of your life on the line, your property, you will want to ensure you pick the best person for the job. So what are some of the things you should consider? Feeling good about the agent is a good place to start. Surveys show that reputation and professionalism are two of the most important criteria that home sellers consider…
Read moreGetting the best price
Posted on 28 October, 2013 in Tips, Selling Property
When putting a property to the market there is a belief that if you put a high price at the start, then you will achieve a high final selling price. There is certainly a link but it doesn't work the way many people think. In fact, the opposite is often the case. If a property is introduced to the market at to high a price purchasers will often sit back and wait to see what happens over time. Any purchaser…
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