The market has turned, did you notice?

by Wendy Chamberlain | Apr 7, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home

I have been studying the market with interest these past few weeks. Despite what you may still be hearing out there in the media, the market has turned. Prices have plateaued out and are on the way back up. We’ve recently attended auctions for clients in Box...

6 Things our Clients thank us for!

by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 31, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home

We often get asked: what’s the difference between a buyer’s advocate and a real estate agent?  The key difference between a buyer’s advocate and a real estate agent is who they represent. A real estate agent is acting on behalf of the seller,...

Include an ‘offer expiration’ clause in your offer

by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 24, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home

Also known as a sunset clause, it is wise to include an “offer expiration” clause in any offer that you make to purchase property. Such a clause states a date and time when your offer will expire and will encourage a Vendor to make a decision or risk...

Looking to invest with a tenant in mind?

by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 17, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home

Here is a golden rule for your investing. Rather than buy first then wonder, how do I get a tenant, why not buy with the tenant in mind? For the suburb that you are looking to buy in, go into the real estate agency, walk past the sales guy/gal, sit down with the...

How to use inspection reports as negotiating tools

by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 10, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home

When you buy property, we all know you should employ the services of a qualified building and pest inspector to give the house a once over and highlight any issues there may be with the property. A building or pest inspection report will reveal any issues with the...