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selling a house privately

Selling a house privately: is it right for you?

If you’re thinking of selling a house privately, there’s two ways you can go about it:  you can sell it yourself, without an agent  you ...
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how to bid at an online auction

How to bid at an online auction

If you are purchasing a home in Melbourne in 2021 (or 2022) it’s likely you’ll need to know how to bid at an online auction. ...
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buying a home sight unseen

Don’t risk buying a home sight unseen

Are you thinking of buying a home sight unseen? As Melbourne’s lockdown continues, buyers are increasingly purchasing properties without inspecting them first. But in our ...
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Four (strong) reasons to avoid an out of suburb agent

by Melbourne buyers advocate Carly Susic  When you are selling your home, you may be tempted to consider an out of suburb agent. But beware ...
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Text on a silhouette of a house that reads: the loophole agents use to reject your offer prior to the auction

Can you buy a house before the auction?

by Melbourne buyers advocate, Carly Susic  Many home buyers ask me about how to buy a house before the auction. They’ve been to dinner and ...
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Missing out on houses: how to avoid FOMO buying and revisit your property strategy

When you’re buying property in Melbourne you may find yourself missing out on houses. You attend open houses and auctions week after week, only to ...
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selling your house privately: how to respond to house offer letters

Selling your house privately: responding to a house offer letter in your letterbox

by Melbourne buyers’ advocate, Carly Susic Have you been surprised by a house offer letter from an interested buyer? You’ve opened the mailbox, and amongst ...
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reasons you need a vendor advocate

13 Reasons You Need A Vendor Advocate

Are you thinking of selling your home in 2021? A vendor advocate may be the game changer you need. Just like a coach brings out ...
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Melbourne housing market analysis December 2020

Melbourne housing market analysis: must-read tips for buying and selling this summer

by Carly Susic Looking for comprehensive and up-to-date Melbourne housing market analysis? As  independent property advocates, we see all sides of the market. We listen ...
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buying a house after lockdown

Buying a house after lockdown

by Carly Susic  Are you thinking of buying a house after lockdown? If supply increases and demand drops, so should prices. Suddenly, the home you ...
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Selling your home during restrictions

Selling your home during restrictions – how to sell during lockdown

by Carly Susic  Were you planning to sell your home in 2020? You’ve been thrown a huge curveball, thanks to covid. Selling your home at ...
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Melbourne property market update

Melbourne property market predictions: is now a good time to buy or sell?

by Carly Susic  Are you wondering what’s happening with the Melbourne property market? As lockdown begins again in July, inspections have moved again to private ...
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