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When you’re the only bidder at Auction
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 ...
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Selling before auction: should you accept an offer prior to the auction?
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 ...
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Vendor bids Explained
by Carly Susic, Melbourne Property Advocate Vendor bids seem illogical—how can the vendor bid on their own house? But they’re an important part of the ...
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Real estate price range strategy: pricing property in 2025
As a vendor, you want the best price for your house. But in a free market, it’s ultimately the buyers who determine the sale price. ...
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Buying at the bottom of the market
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 ...
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Real estate marketing costs explained
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 ...
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Getting a Building Inspection: Your FAQs answered
by Carly Susic, Melbourne buyer’s advocate Having worked with thousands of buyers over more decades than I care to admit, I am often faced with ...
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How to negotiate when a house is passed in at auction to you
by Carly Susic, Melbourne Buyers’ Advocate When you’re buying a home and a house is passed in at auction to you, it’s time to negotiate. ...
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The process of buying a house
by Carly Susic, Melbourne property advocate Dreaming of buying a home and ready to take action? Prepare, prepare, prepare! Knowing the process of buying a ...
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How to buy a home at a boardroom auction
by Carly Susic, Melbourne property advocate Due to the hesitancy of homebuyers in the 2024 market, we’re seeing a resurgence of the boardroom auction. Buyers ...
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Selling an investment property
by Carly Susic, Melbourne Buyers Advocate For the last 18 months we’ve seen an upswing in questions about selling an investment property. There’s a definite ...
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Buying an old home? 7 things you should consider
by Carly Susic, Melbourne Buyers Advocate Melbourne is full of gorgeous homes built 70-100+ years ago, and many have the loveliest period features that new ...
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