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As you all know, I am a buyers agent and have been since 2005. I am also currently President of REBAA - Australia's only national association body for independent buyers agents (with 52 firm members). Our industry is a growing one and especially in key capital cities such as Sydney, Melbourne...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFLUpnRktqE It may well be a risky strategy but I'm sure the agency would have a buyer or two lined up ready to buy at well over $1 and an "acceptable" price on the day.... got to admire the marketing though- I'm sure they'll reap the benefits via the media if...

For all those who have been asking, I have FINALLY got around to putting some before and after reno pics of our PPOR- it was much larger than the photos suggest but I've basically put the 2 bathrooms and main bedroom ones up for interest (as well as the kitchen from last time, for those who...

Hi all As part of REBAA we've been offered a promo code to get free tix to this event in Sydney (Chatswood) all day next WED APRIL 2 and also FRI APRIL 4 (Melbourne). Click on site details http://www.realestatesummit.net.au/ for details of speakers etc and the landing page below to get...

Happy New Year everyone! Not sure where to put this exactly and mods please feel free to re-direct me as required or remove if job ads aren't allowed :D but just wanted to put this out there for anyone eligible Sydney-based who may be looking for a career change and/or switch into buyers...

For those of you who contributed to my post some time ago about updating the kitchen- thought I'd finally post a few pics up of the Before and After for your interest. Was very pleased with the end result (especially the pressed tin metal feature under the island) and have definitely added...

Given the strong and active market we are experiencing right now, I thought I might see if there are any private sellers who are perhaps looking to save on agents fees and go direct, so to speak :) In the past 8 years, we have heard from several fellow Somersoftarians who have contacted us...

http://www.reinsw.com.au/Reintroduce-First-Home-Buyers-Grant-for-existing-property-REINSW/default.aspx So what do you all think? Is a re-introduction a good idea?

I tried to find a recent post that I read a few days ago but even when doing a specific search for a member I had to look manually and finally found what I was looking for- in a POLL post. Do these not show up using the search function then? Very odd....

One of our BA's bid at an Inner West property on Saturday and noted a larger than usual crowd... wonder if it was the crackdown team from OFT? http://smh.domain.com.au/real-estate-news/agents-on-notice-after-officers-swoop-on-weekend-auctions-20121116-29hd8.html About time there was some...

For those of you who don't yet know I'm sad to pass on the news that PennyK lost her battle with cancer earlier this week, after a very long illness. She was a longtime member of this forum (since 2003) and always seemed like such an optimist in both her outlook on life and her attitude. She...

OK well it's not actually "my home" but I feel so attached, given that it features on our website, brochures and marketing material etc! Our sample Billyard home at West Pennant Hills is up for sale here if anyone has a spare $1.3m+ or so...

Came across this funny one whilst looking for a client... I've never had an apartment described as "delicate" before, but at least it's good to know that the carpets are thorough :D http://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-lane+cove-107541056

OK I'm tired of our massive power bills and am looking at going for gas. We've been fortunate enough to have gas in previous properties but not, alas, our current PPOR. I'm looking at converting an open fireplace to a Jetmaster and using bottled gas cylinders for this, as well as adding a...

After a recent family holiday, predominantly "sans internet" (except for the occasional FB photo upload and twice weekly check of emails!), I realised how refreshed and productive I felt... even when we returned home I seemed to have more time and felt different somehow :D Taking a good hard...

I had an interesting conversation with a former client today who was referring a colleague to our BA services. When I requested further information about the buyer, I was told she had been "embarking on analytical research for a period of time but couldn't come to a definite decision on what or...

Hi all I don't usually rant and vent on here too often :rolleyes: but a recent highly unethical experience with one of the big franchise selling agencies in the St Ives/Pymble area has rendered me speechless! Rather than go into detail, let me just say that they certainly weren't acting in the...

I stumbled across this site recently and boy oh boy are some RW franchisees in trouble- talk about a public lashing! I think it's vastly unfair to tar all of them with the same brush but there's been some RW agents that certainly appear to be less than ethical :eek...

OK I've officially had enough of reading poor ad copy on real estate ads! My two pet peeves are "sort after location" instead of "sought after" and the classic " don't loose the opportunity" rather than the correct "lose".... I know not everyone in real estate is a terrific speller but come...

After having a not so hot last week (was ill with a nasty virus for a couple of days) I managed to drag myself to one inspection that looked great on paper. The listing agent was less than helpful on the phone however this didn't deter me as I knew the area, the street and the general types of...