seriously can you ask them what their views are on putting ads up on properties but never any addresses, is it to get people to call? or to get only the ones who can guess where it is?
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seriously can you ask them what their views are on putting ads up on properties but never any addresses, is it to get people to call? or to get only the ones who can guess where it is?
Frankston being Frankston, I'd say it would be a security thing. I remember after my IP was renovated it took a little while to find tenants and my manager was worried that it had been empty for too long (I think 3 wks).
That would be my guess - have never raised it with them though because in my opinion they know the area and seem to know exactly what they are doing. (Just my experience anyway).
Regards Jason.
I dont think its a Frankston thing. Its the same in the Aspendale/Mentone area. I reckon its so people will call the agency. You never know where that call may lead. A real buyer will call and may make an appointment to see the property. Who knows the agent may sell the property and may even get to sell the buyers property too.
Your only pleasing the tyre kickers by disclosing the address.
I worked at a real estate office years ago while I was studying, who had this policy. I was not even allowed to give the address out over the phone if someone rang. The idea was that a salesperson would try to arrange an inspection with them as they were worried that if they got the address they'd just do a drive by themselves and potentially not explore it any further. They wanted the salesperson to, I guess do their job, and try and sell the property to them with an inspection.
I think it's a disadvantage, unless it's something that REALLY stands out, I couldn't be bothered to find out addresses. I also sometimes assume that if an address isn't mentioned that it's badly located. Also annoys me is when they don't include prices, in fact that is probably even worse!
I do believe there was a thread about this REA a while back,
I do recall seeing that some people thought it as a (what I believe as well) is to obviously advertise the key points in the add, eg beachside location etc. etc.
and then people will have to call up and ask at which point the agent will be happy to tell you, but also do the sales spiel as well at the same time, thus getting you on their territory,
however, others said, if an agent is not willing to tell at least what street its on, then they won;t even bother looking at it,
which was followed by some people saying, that if they saw the ad, they would be more interested in it because its got less interest in it due to some people not bothering with it...
I can see both arguments, however, from the description, I can usually tell if its in or not within my personal criteria!
I do recall seeing that some people thought it as a (what I believe as well) is to obviously advertise the key points in the add, eg beachside location etc. etc.
and then people will have to call up and ask at which point the agent will be happy to tell you, but also do the sales spiel as well at the same time, thus getting you on their territory,
however, others said, if an agent is not willing to tell at least what street its on, then they won;t even bother looking at it,
which was followed by some people saying, that if they saw the ad, they would be more interested in it because its got less interest in it due to some people not bothering with it...
I can see both arguments, however, from the description, I can usually tell if its in or not within my personal criteria!
Just found one of their adds - seems they have the address on this one.
http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bi...r=&cc=&c=46058520&s=vic&snf=ras&tm=1267789745
Regards Jason.
http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bi...r=&cc=&c=46058520&s=vic&snf=ras&tm=1267789745
Regards Jason.
I read recently that the marina project has been shelved AGAIN. Apparently none of the tenders received by council conformed to requirements (probably code for not enough $). Another 18 month wait...
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Some Frankston pics from a walk along Fairway St this morning - one of central Franga's worst streets (especially the freeway end)
Part 1
1. One way to keep warm, I suppose
3. The old Rank Arena out the street with more modern accompaniement
7. Public seating
Note: plateless cars, overflowing bins, black AC/DC shirts and trespassers shot sign seen but not photographed
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1. One way to keep warm, I suppose
3. The old Rank Arena out the street with more modern accompaniement
7. Public seating
Note: plateless cars, overflowing bins, black AC/DC shirts and trespassers shot sign seen but not photographed
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4. In even the best suburbs agents signs are tagged. But generally the perpetuators are not so confident about not getting caught that they write an essay
8. Not quite floor to ceiling security screens but still pretty high (maybe overkill as no windows in all the neat but empty shops in that street were smashed)
9. Around the corner are signs buy semi-literate agents. The last sentence looks like it was written by a Nigerian email scammer (note to self: never use Harcourts to sell).
4. In even the best suburbs agents signs are tagged. But generally the perpetuators are not so confident about not getting caught that they write an essay
8. Not quite floor to ceiling security screens but still pretty high (maybe overkill as no windows in all the neat but empty shops in that street were smashed)
9. Around the corner are signs buy semi-literate agents. The last sentence looks like it was written by a Nigerian email scammer (note to self: never use Harcourts to sell).
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2. "No junk mail unless requested" - and of course lot of people want junk mail so write this on their own letterbox in various styles - messy!
5. In the middle of the ghetto springs this modern development
6. Clever renovation of facing units - providing each with own front yard and privacy
2. "No junk mail unless requested" - and of course lot of people want junk mail so write this on their own letterbox in various styles - messy!
5. In the middle of the ghetto springs this modern development
6. Clever renovation of facing units - providing each with own front yard and privacy
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I get it, they don't have graffiti in the city, the people are friendly in the city and the streets are always clean in the city.
9. Really, call me a retard but I can't pick any grammar errors from the last sentence
anyway, I know exactly the street and shops you are talking about, I didn't think fairway was the worst in frankston, but anyway,
Number 5, is that on fairway as well??
The last sentence is just poor style, that's all.
"Investors, downsizers or first home owners will certainly appreciate this hot offer proposing an affordable opportunity to satisfy all requirements"
It has a jarring mix of colloquialism ('hot offer') and pomposity ('proposing an affordable opportunity to satisfy all requirements'). The latter is too formal to include in an Australian advertisement and the awkward use of 'proposing' makes it read like an email scam.
The opening sentence (as well as containing two errors) is similarly awkward ('join Frankstons (sic) popular property market buy (sic) .....).
The next sentence doesn't raise too many hackles, but the bit about 'adding a paved courtyard' isn't clear writing. 'Affirms total convenience' is not incorrect but neither does anyone speak like that (especially in Franga!).
In contrast, something like below would be passable:
Join Frankston's proud property owners by purchasing this original two bedroom unit at the rear of a quiet block. This low-maintenance home features a bright kitchen with free-standing oven, large lounge with wall heater, two generous bedrooms with built-in robes and a combined bathroom/laundry. Outside is a securely-fenced paved courtyard and undercover parking for one car. Add your own touches or comfortable as is, investors, downsizers or first home buyers will all love the convenience this handy property provides.
Vendors pay agents because agents can market the property better than the vendor could. It is not too much to expect that ads are scanned by at least one person who passed Year 12 English before publication!
It doesn't look too bad near the shops (that's going on looks - the shopkeeper who erected the security screen may differ) and the Neighbourhood House seems to have a lot going on. But I'm wary of big unit blocks in poor areas such as you get at the freeway end of Fairway (though double glazing helps with the noise - good thing those flats don't have balconies).
The southern area near Beach Rd has got rough elements (the sign saying trespassers will be shot was there), but it's much handier than Fairway. The Beach Rd shopping area is getting a makeover (plans on shop windows), the bakery isn't bad and the laundrette (with honour system book exchange) is the best kept you'll see anywhere.
Yes. A few more like that should change the area, though I don't think anything will help the noise from the freeway and it being less well located than other areas of Franga.
the last time I went, I recall seeing on that row of shops, 1 milk bar
about 2-3 vacant premisis and 1 that looked like a blinds shop that was going out of busienss or was about to...
is it still the same there,
I find it surprising that there are so many vacant
about 2-3 vacant premisis and 1 that looked like a blinds shop that was going out of busienss or was about to...
is it still the same there,
I find it surprising that there are so many vacant
Still the same, though could even be 4 shops vacant now. The only business that seemed to be doing OK was the big milk bar. There was also a hairdresser and an accountant. Surely there'd have to be also pizza place/takeaway but can't recall.
The vacant shops have been consistently well presented and are not derelict at all - not like the ones in Albion, Braybrook or even on the bad side of Oakleigh.
The ones on Beach St seem to be doing much better - maybe due to the passing traffic which Fairway St doesn't have.
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LOL. Tell me you didn't light the bonfire to keep Somersoftians away from those flats so you could buy them both.
Honestly Spidy, you didn't have to go to so much trouble to explain. That was absolutely hilarious! I'm going to stop & read some of the boards around Frankston for fun. I'm sure there's a performer or two at the Comedy Festival who could use that Harcourts spiel for a skit.
