I’ll admit, before I even got into the industry myself I held the very same view, that being that being a realtor makes for some of the easiest work you can do while at the same time entering into what can be a very lucrative career.…
Getting into Property Development
Although I may be considered to be somewhat of a maverick as far as the traditional real estate industry and business goes, even some corners of this admittedly lucrative industry are off limits to me as well. For the most part any outsider who has a…
What You Should Know Before Moving to an Island
I should probably start charging a by-the-hour consultation fee for this service of people seeking advice on matters such as what it would take to relocate to an island, but the truth is it makes for such an interesting part of my job that I end…
Home insurance FAQs
Am I obliged to have home insurance? There is no legal obligation to protect either your home or its contents against the risks of loss or damage – although, given their likely value, it is clearly a prudent course of action.
What Really Determines the Price of Property?
If I was to sum up the answer to the posed question in just one line then I’d simply put it down to one thing. Ultimately, it’s the demand which determines the price of property, something which is of course affected by the supply of properties…
The Administrative Side of a Real Estate Business
It doesn’t happen so much lately since I guess they’ve all gotten with the programme, but in the very beginning of this journey when I started to go my own way in the real estate business, many of my friends and family would pop in for…
Business Ideas Obtained from the Real Estate Industry
In the true spirit of bringing a fresh perspective to the real estate industry, which has long since been set in its ways by way of how things operate traditionally, I’m going to throw a bit of spanner in the works and discuss a different approach…
Dealing with Serious Home Owners Association Issues
There are so many different issues homeowners face beyond signing on the dotted line and effectively assuming ownership of the property they sought to call home, some of which issues can be overwhelming for first-time homeowners. We’ll probably tackle them each in greater detail across the…
Selling Houses is Only Part of the Real Estate Business
There are so many reasons why it takes quite a bit of time, effort and investment to ultimately qualify as a registered real estate agent, anywhere in the world really, one of which reasons is the fact that there’s so much more to it than just…
Stylish Shading Solutions for the Modern Home
Modern home design, and indeed décor, is all about functionality, convenience and style, and with composite materials that look absolutely stunning and will remain that way forever, comfort and convenience are assured. We Australians consider our terraced area to be an integral component of the living…