By Andrew Trim Author of Real Estate Dangers ‘No-price’ strategies include ‘for sale by negotiation’, ‘for sale by tender’ and ‘auction’. Most real estate advertising websites also offer a ‘contact agent’ option. The effect of no price marketing on buyer enquiry is heavily influenced by market conditions. In a stable or falling market where
By Andrew Trim Author of Real Estate Dangers False price strategies include both the ‘offers above’ method (illegal in some states) and any of the price-range strategies. There are many variations of these strategies: ‘offers from $500 000-plus’, ‘offers above’, ‘offers between’, price range or even price indication. All variations work on the assumption that
Over the winter months we have been collecting various food and sanitary items for the Anglicare Pantry Appeal. So far, we have collected 457 items! This is our 2nd year hosting the Anglicare Pantry Appeal and we have found that it has been very well received by the community. Thank you to those who have
Our support of the Goulburn Golf Club continued today when we were proud sponsors of the Ladies Annual Open Day. The Stabrose event was very tightly contested with 5 teams scoring 58 – the eventual winning team from Belconnen are pictured with our principal Barry McEntee. Congratulations to Rhonda Cameron, Wendy Jones and Suzette Heffernan.
By Andrew Trim Author of Real Estate Dangers When choosing an agent to sell your home don’t make the mistake of only looking at the commission rate each agent charges. If you base your decision on commission alone you will be in for an unpleasant surprise. So, how much does it really cost to sell
1. NOT DOING YOUR RESEARCH When purchasing an investment property, it’s important to do your research about the location, local amenities, rental yields, vacancy rates and the property itself. While it may not always be possible, you should aim to know as much as you can about the neighbourhood you intend to invest in. Be
ARE YOU READY TO RELAY? WE ARE! It’s nearly that time of year again. Relay For Life is a global movement that brings communities together to celebrate cancer survivorship, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer. This is our 4th Relay for Life event and we are so excited to participate & join
Buying emotionally or logically? By Peter O’Malley Author of Inside Real Estate Presentation that meets the eye has a major impact on how buyers “perceive” a property. Being purely objective and logical is easier said than done when buying a home. Buyers can mislead themselves if they allow their immediate emotional reaction to conjure a
Not that there is anything wrong with winter in Goulburn but there is no doubt we are all looking forward to Spring and the warmer weather which is just around the corner. Our team at First National have always got plenty of For Sale signs up around the town and most of them have a
Making the transition into independence and moving out of home is a massive step towards adulthood. Regardless of when you’re planning on spreading your wings and leaving the nest, or why, you’ll most likely feel just as nervous as you are excited for the next chapter in your life. Whatever the reason for wanting to
