Real Estate Articles

Buyers get frustrated when properties are under-quoted, but what happens when an agent over-quotes to help win the listing?

Buying a house produces many emotions but it is important to remember that the end result is really something that you should look forward to. 

Why would your real estate agent bring you a really low offer? Would you be offended? Is there possibly an ulterior motive for them to do this?

It started well but things have somewhat soured. Has your agent given up on selling your house? Has it gotten too hard as time goes on?

This is probably the most important question to ask your potential real estate agent, so why is it so rarely asked? 

When choosing an agent to sell your home is it better to choose and agent with youthful enthusiasm or guile and experience?

You pay a lot of money to sell your house so why not make sure that you get a premium level of service prior to signing the dotted line. 

What are 5 of the most important things to consider when it comes to selecting a real estate agent? It's a big decision so you should find out.

Is it reasonable for an agent to keep your personal details at an open house? Are you going to end up on a database?

When trusting an agent with your house to sell, you would at least assume that they are working on the sale wouldn't you? Well, not always!

How has the way real estate agents communicate with clients and sell houses changed over the last 20 years?

Not all auctions are sold under the hammer. Many are passed in, so what happens then for both the buyer and the seller?

It's a tough job that does have a glamorous side. Some people could never do it and some people couldn't imagine doing anything else.

I'm often surprised by the questions that vendors don't ask when interviewing an agent. After all, you home is likely your biggest asset.

Is it important to get your finance pre-approved and is it an advantage? Should you speak to a bank or a mortgage broker?

You would think that agents within the same office and network work together, but is it really the case? 

Agents are great at finding a point of difference. between them and their competitors, but is there a real difference when it comes to advertising?

When buying a house is it possible to get everything that you want or is there something that you can compromise on?

When selecting an agent don't fall for bizarre one off, out of the box case studies, look for an agent with a proven track record that you trust.

You see a popular local agent in the area, he/she seems to know their stuff, but are they the right real estate agent for you?

I've got $1m to spend, so as an investor where where should I spend it and what is the best type of property to buy?

When looking to buy a house you will get plenty of advice but what is the downside if you change your mind and don't buy something?

It's a difficult question but if you are selling your investment property should you keep the tenant and what are the risks?

It's often a hot button news item but why do real estate agents underquote properties and is there method to the madness?