American and australian agents - very...
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
We often hear comparisons being made between how business is done by agents in the US and Canada compared to in Australia however the differences...
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Ex news ltd - rea manager joins re/max
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Ex News Limited advertising director and state manager of realestate.com.au, Donna Goddard, has accepted a role as Business Manager for RE/MAX...
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Window of opportunity for investors will...
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
People considering investing in property in WA are now seeing some amazing opportunities with prices, rental returns and low borrowing costs all...
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Untidy neighbours can be costly
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The better presented a home the more it will be affected by untidy neighbouring homes and can often make tens of thousands of dollars difference to...
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Franchising not for all agents
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Although most real estate franchisors would like to argue otherwise, franchising is definitely not for all agents to the point where for many it...
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Conversion ratios are critical
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Often sellers will choose their agent based on that agent's activity and amount of signs in their area however volume of signs is not always...
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Fuel prices as influential as interest rates
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
For the average two car family a 10 cent increase in the price of fuel can affect the household budget as much as a .25 percent interest rate rise...
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Respect a client's right to object
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
How an agent responds to objections from buyers and sellers can make a significant difference to their level of success according to RE/MAX WA...
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More research needed before a career in...
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
With around 86 percent of people starting a career in real estate lasting less than 18 months prospective real estate salespeople are encouraged to...
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Agents photos lost on public
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Agents' promotional photos in newspapers are second only to confusing abbreviations in when it comes to what puts people off about property...
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Ignoring your mobile can be the best option
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The use of mobile phones by many real estate agents not only reflects negatively on our industry but is also counterproductive from a work...
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Re/max wa launches national website
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
RE/MAX Western Australia has recently launched its new website which now features listings from all RE/MAX states and is soon to also include New...
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Us property market rebounding
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The latest RE/MAX National Housing Report, which includes data from 52 USA regions, shows that home prices and sales volume there have both lifted...
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Competition - keeping it professional?
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
In recent times they has been a concerted focus by professional agents to lift the public's perception of our industry and our group along with...
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Buyers the winners with private sellers
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Property sellers who make the DIY decision should beware of handing the perceived savings to the eventual buyers according to RE/MAX WA Regional...
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Building now dearer than buying established
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
For the first time in around 5 or 6 years the cost of building and finishing a new home is more expensive than buying a similar established...
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Window closes for up upgraders
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The window of opportunity for home owners who are selling to upgrade to a better property is closing as strength returns to the market according to...
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Skyrocketing rents see more first home sales
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Increasing upward pressure on rents, scarcity of rental housing and falling interest rates have many would be renters opting to buy, especially...
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Agent's event raises funds for soldiers
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
WA real estate agents came together at the latest Real Estate Rocks event to advance their real estate skills and to raise much needed funds for...
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Social media closes gaps with agents
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Of all industries real estate is one where social media is continuing to encourage sharing and support among agents to the point where day to day...
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Presentation is key for sellers
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
With over 15,000 properties on the market in Perth and only approximately 2,000 changing hands each month sellers must ensure their property...
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Open homes have become counter productive
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The age old system of opening homes for inspection between set times has evolved more and more into a stressful experience for buyers, sellers and...
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Fixed asking price a no - no in new market
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Using fixed asking prices in the marketing of properties is negatively affecting the net sale return, collectively costing sellers millions each...
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Win - win option for stamp duty relief
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
To expect the state governments to abolish or even significantly reduce the stamp duty impost on homebuyers is unrealistic in the short term...
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Interest rate cut sounds warning to buyers
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The Reserve Bank's recent decision to cut interest rates by a quarter percent along with strong indications of more cuts to follow in the near...
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Strong 2012 coming - upgraders should act...
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
2012 will be a year of increasing growth in the property market however upgraders should take action in the short term rather than waiting or risk...
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Re/max announces new md for eastern australia
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Ex REIA and REIQ President and highly respected industry leader, Michael Davoren has been confirmed as the new Managing Director of RE/MAX Eastern...
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Spring puts spring back into market
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The onset of spring weather has seen renewed activity in the local real estate market with sales inquiry up significantly over the past month...
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Re/max announces new md for eastern australia
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Ex REIA and REIQ President and highly respected industry leader, Michael Davoren has been confirmed as the new Managing Director of RE/MAX Eastern...
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