Most home sellers have very little experience with real estate agents. For that reason they may not know a good real estate agent from a less than perfect agent, at least not until it is too late. An excellent real…
If you’re renovating to sell, the stakes are high. Firstly, you’ll want to make sure you’re adding value to the property and improving its appeal to buyers. Secondly, you’ll be working to a tighter timeline than those renovating for pleasure.…
We have compiled a list of common questions you should ask prospective property managers. You want to make sure you properly screen the company who will manage one of your largest assets. 1. How long have you been a property…
Securing a lease, be it office, retail or industrial, or Residential space is a complicated process that requires much time and effort. As a business owner, there are several different types of Owners you may encounter in your initial search…
You need to prepare before buying a home at auction. Try to go to a few auctions first to see how they work. There is no cooling-off period for buying at auction. If you are the successful bidder at the…
Things you need to know about changing Property Managers Quite often when we are talking to landlords about our property management services, we are amazed at how long they have stayed with their current property managers who have delivered less…
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 their pocket at the end of the…
One key reason is that the potential savings are negligible when compared to the management fees currently charged by real estate agencies in a highly competitive market – and even more so because by DIY-managing, you will forego any tax…
WHAT DO BANKS LOOK FOR ON YOUR LOAN APPLICATION THESE DAYS? The last decade has flipped the world of lending on its head. Despite, currently having the lowest official interest rates on record, it’s harder for many investors to get…
CONTRACT OF SALE When you find a property you like, you can make an offer to buy it. Ask the seller's agent how offers are to be made. Usually, it will be by: making a verbal offer filling out a…