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Okay, the property market has changed. The madness of the boom is over. And you’ve got your home for sale. Already, the agent – and half the neighbourhood – is making you feel like a loser…

Imagine this: You want to sell your home. You hire an agent who makes you the biggest and best promises. Let’s call him Smirking Sammy…

VPA – ‘Vendor Paid Advertising’. It’s now the most common scam in real estate. More than 90 per cent of agents perpetrate this scam. In some areas, it’s 100 per cent – all agents are conning all sellers…

Suzie is a friend of mine. She’s been looking for a home for months. Last weekend, she finally bought one. A lovely terrace in the inner-city. She’s so happy…

Three words scare the life out of dodgy real estate agents. And yet these three words can work wonders for sellers and buyers. They can get you a much better price when you sell and a much better deal when you buy…

When you sell a property, what is more important: the time it takes to sell or the price? Most people say price is most important – provided the time isn’t too long…

When home-buyers attempt to buy a home, one of their greatest shocks is the crooked element of the real estate industry. It’s not only infuriating, it’s depressing…

Whether you are a homebuyer or a seller, this article can have a major impact on your happiness and your finances. First, let’s talk about buying a home. And your happiness…

When you are selling your home, you may receive offers. Indeed, offers are almost part of the pre-sale process. But there is one common type of offer that you must always refuse…

Real estate agents accuse me of being “old-fashioned.” They say I am “stuck in the 1980s”. And do you know what? They are right. Sort of. At least when it comes to themselves…