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Creating your house buying checklist is a lot of fun — until reality hits. Melbourne is one of the most expensive cities in the world for buying property, so your purchasing dollar doesn’t always get you as far as you’d like. And with the great Australian dream of buying property being an important goal for […]

I was scrolling in a Facebook group recently and found a post asking ‘Do I need a property stylist to sell my home?’ And with over 100 comments, I was curious to see what everyone had to say.  Here’s some of the varied viewpoints:  Comments in favour of getting a property stylist to sell your

by Carly Susic, Melbourne Property Advocate When selling your home, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is setting the reserve price at auction. And it can be really tricky to get right. Set your reserve too high, and you send potential buyers looking elsewhere. Set your reserve too low, and you’ll regret not holding

by Carly Susic, Melbourne Property Advocate When you’re selling your home, one person can make or break the success of the auction: the auctioneer. He or she sets the tone of the auction, guides the bidding process and helps secure you the best possible sale conditions, and ultimately, price. In this blog, I’ll answer all

by Carly Susic, Melbourne Property Advocate You’ll often hear buyers’ advocates boasting about their access to off market properties. But what is an off market property, really? Does having an advocate really give you an advantage in the market?  Read on for our detailed guide to off market properties in Melbourne.  What is an off

by Carly Susic, Melbourne Buyers’ Advocate  One of the most daunting things about buying a property is competing at the auction. So what happens if you are the only bidder at auction? It’s a great situation to be in. Without competition, you are free to negotiate in a strong position.  How likely is it that

by Carly Susic, Melbourne Property Advocate If you’re selling your home and the campaign is a bit slow, with a lack of buyer interest, you might be wondering about selling before auction. It’s a big financial decision, and you naturally want to get the best price possible for your home. Hopefully this guide will help

by Carly Susic, Melbourne Buyers Advocate  Buying at the bottom of the market is the optimum goal for many homebuyers. If you get the timing right, house prices increase and your property is worth more. This gives you excellent gains when you sell. This summer, many buyers are asking about buying at the bottom of

So you’re selling a house and the agent presents you with a schedule for marketing fees. And suddenly, you’re full of questions. Why doesn’t the agent cover the marketing costs? Is this a fair charge? What are all these real estate marketing costs and do I need them?  Read on to learn more about real