Why should i stick with one agent?
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Rather than putting yourself through the roundabout of being contacted by dozens of different agents and visiting a multitude of home opens there...
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Renting versus buying perth
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Studies conducted by Choice Magazine, The Housing Industry Association and The Real Estate Institute of Australia, all show that in the short term...
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Finance for your purchase
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Your real estate purchase should be the beginning of a dream - not a nightmare of trying to keep up the monthly mortgage repayments.
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To build or buy established?
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Your ultimate decision will depend on the relative price differences between new and established homes, and whether you will be able to find your...
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Buying a block of land
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
You may decide to buy a block of land to satisfy your desire to build a new home; or, as the first step towards home ownership if your cash or...
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Choosing the right property
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Obviously the choice of your dream home will be influenced by the limit of your financial resources and the type of property best suited to your...
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The agreement to purchase
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Once completed and signed by both parties, the contract by Offer and Acceptance becomes a legally binding contract on the vendor and purchaser of...
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Negotiating your purchase
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
When you have inspected a number of properties for sale in the suburb of your choice and in your price range, it is a relatively simple task to...
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Buyer feedback ranging explained
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Buyer Feedback Ranging has been around now for some years. It is considered by many to be the fairest way for both seller and buyer to begin...
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Insurance for property owners
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The ownership of property brings with it the responsibility of protecting the valuable asset against damage and the need for personal insurance to...
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Selecting your agent
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
When embarking on anything that requires expertise we normally enlist the services of proven, qualified specialists. For our health we go to a...
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Take care
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
You are about to place the sale of your most valuable asset in the hands of someone who you usually will not know well, if at all. It is extremely...
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Building extensions to the home
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Many property owners are faced with the decision to either add extensions to their existing property or to sell and purchase a larger home elsewhere.
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Selling for retirement
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
By the time you reach retirement age, the family home is usually too large and the gardens too difficult to maintain, which prompts the decision to...
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The property appraisal
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The tendency can be to invite a 3 or 4 agents to appraise your property and to tell you how much they charge and then to choose the highest quote...
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Preparing your property for sale
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The old retail adage “goods well displayed are half sold”, also holds good for real estate as does the saying “There's no...
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The listing agreement
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The agent's authority to sell your home must be in writing and signed by all parties pursuant to the Real Estate and Business Agents Act.
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For sale by public auction
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The main benefit of a public auction is that a time limit is placed on the negotiations and the resultant sale to the highest bidder is...
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What's included in the sale?
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
It is normal for all fixtures and fittings (items which are screwed or nailed or permanently fixed to the property) to remain with the property.
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The for sale board
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The distinctive red, white and blue RE/MAX for-sale board is often refered to as our “24-hour silent salesperson” and our studies show...
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What price should i ask?
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
f we imagine for a moment that all buyers are contained in a pyramid.
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Consider the buyer feedback ranging option
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Ranging has been around now for some years. It is considered by many to be the fairest way for both seller and buyer to begin negotiations and it...
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Showing the property to buyers
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The general rule is to let your agent show the property without interference.
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Home opens
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
This is an extremely popular way of presenting a property for sale to potential purchasers.
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Negotiating with the buyer
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The best advice for sellers is to always negotiate through your real estate agent. A potential purchaser will sometimes attempt to negotiate...
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Handing over the keys
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
This event is more than a symbolic gesture because by handing over the keys to the property, the vendor hands over the physical possession of the...
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Things to do when moving house
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
This checklist may help you avoid some of the inconvenience and confusion brought about by your move.
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Mcgowan shows signs of what to expect...
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
With his announcement to do away with option fees for tenants making applications on properties, WA Labor leader, Mark McGowan has already shown...
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Wa now australias best investor option
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
With the major eastern states markets either overheating or heading that way along with diminishing percentage returns, Western Australia is now a...
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Slower market creates opportunity for...
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
There is no argument that the market has slowed since Christmas however this can be wonderful news for people looking to sell their current...
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