How Much Are Real Estate Fees & Commissions?
As you explore selling your home, you may be wondering how much a real estate agent charges in commission. Is there a national standard or do fees and commissions vary by state? Are there differences between commissions in the capital cities? Does any law govern what a real estate agent can charge? Are commissions higher […]
Buyer’s Market VS Seller’s Market: What’s the Difference?
The terms “buyer’s market” and “seller’s market” are well known. The meanings are obvious from how the expressions are worded. In either case, they both connote a balance tipping one way or the other in favour of a particular party. On the one hand, the market benefits those who are selling their homes; on the […]
Free Property Appraisals in Australia
Before you decide to sell your home, you need to determine its market value. The question is, how do you do this? A first-time seller may calculate its worth by matching it against what similar properties in the area are asking. You may go online to compare its size and features, such as its number […]
What Does a Real Estate Agent Do?
Real estate agents are frequently stereotyped in Australia. In a survey of trusted professions, they ranked below journalists, which is fairly low. Many believe they are overpaid yuppies who do little more than cruise around in luxury cars while gassing on their mobile. They take champagne lunches and cut corners while comporting themselves as a […]
How You Know You’ve Found A Good Real Estate Agent!
How can you know what sort of person you’re dealing with when you hire a real estate agent? After all, you are entrusting them with the sale of your most valuable asset. Some people might talk the talk, but you need to know that they can walk the walk. Is it as simple as googling […]