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Ooopss...forgot to say good post Jason! Unfortunately would never happen!

Evand - here you go....my response in bold! I am fascinated by the RE industry and love to gather information on it and figure how it works. I consider it my life's work. So do I and all the other professional agents out there! Its not easy for an outsider as they keep all the...

What a great idea Daz!! I also can't get over how many people younger than me are on this site...that is just so cool...and I thought I was clued up!! Go guys!! NOW: Set up a new Project Marketing company in Hervey Bay. Bought "big family home" (had to sell IP in Brissy and home in UK so...

I use it for work all the time, although I concur with Mart it is a bit slow, it has so many good features...i did swap to PDS live for a while which is more easy on the eye and a bit flasher but RP Data is like an old faithful dog and not replaceable! If you need any tips give me a shout.

Good post see_change! I think taking the mystery out of investing is very important...it is not rocket science one must just be disciplined in their approach. Well done for allowing others less experienced to see that it is possible for anyone...DanielG you have a good attitude and will no...

Sounds nice...but every day is like that here!!

Simon and Lizzie - good to hear some positive stuff - glad you have had good experiences and found trustworthy agents...there are some out there Evand!!! (although i will concede as far as saying they are certainly in the minority...could I be as bold as to say: 25% - Crooked, dodgy out for...

Simon, THeAnalyst, Alabex....all spot on! It is too easy for the dodgy to join and remain...however, the good ones must concentrate on what they are doing and stay true to their beliefs. The long road is hard travelled! Alabex...good luck mate, keep up the good work and Boomtown say Very...

Glad to hear it LynnH!

I agree Mart but our regulatory body are toothless tigers unforntunately...I share your sentiments and i am all for stricter regulations! As far as you earlier comments go...you are spot on and I am reporting both issues to the REIQ, OFT and the vendor of the auction home if i can get hold of them!

One would have thought that an agent would have one eye to the future, too - or am I expecting a little too much? Exactly LynnH...but this should be the least of your expectations! The issue is very few agents see RE as a career but as a short term job in which they think they can get rich...

Wow - I certainly wasn't expecting anyone to jump to the defence of the agents but there is some serious negativity here! Has no-one had a good experience with an REA? Why is it then, that all the losers and dead beats who only want to do the best for themselves end up in my industry - thus...

I am an agent (have been for 13 years)...I also have a Psychology degree and I STILL can't work it out!!! Why do agents do the crazy things they do??? The silly things that sully our reputation and tar us all with the same brush.... Having just had a couple of terrible experiences myself...

If you want to come this far north, I can recommend Hervey Bay. There is a fair few units around in the range you are looking. As far as work goes, there is a lot but it depends on what you do. Good Luck

You are getting a lot of good advice and I think Jason Rose and Jon Chown are on the money...no one can make that call except you. Opportunity (the early offer) versus risk (desire to get a higher price) are the keys when looking at offers prior to auction. Think carefully about whether you...