I do not believe in OFIs
Set to Soar 2024 A Great Success.
I do not believe in OFIs
True I don’t believe in underquoting and poo(r) presentation and low commissions because as a buyer agent I know that underquoting, poo(r) presentation and low earning agents standing on doors helps me buy better for my buying clients often.
But this is still not the biggest thing I don’t believe in. The biggest is the OFI and the higher home on the food chain, the stronger my aversion to Open For Inspections.
You Can’t Just Rely On The Market
However, the real shift in 2024 Real Estate lies not in tech, but in the increasing recognition among agents, advocates, buyers, and sellers of the value in collaboration and healthy ethical competition & bespoke thought.
The Future is So Bright
As we begin our Year in Review – 2024 feels super exciting
This has been a wonderful year in my life, in my property dealings and made me even more incredibly positive about the future of humans.
I sincerely hope you have had the same kind of year and I know many of you have.
Life’s highs are about emotions and why I love buying and selling property, almost never investments, almost always for a family to live in… because I feel the emotion, and it makes me feel alive.
Collaboration Innovation Trust
In the intricate dance of off-market and EOI negotiations the extra sauce combo of collaboration, innovation, and trust is not just beneficial but often crucial in achieving outcomes that are favorable for you, the buyer, seller and/or even the agent.
OMG! Boroondara Councillors
Are you serious councillors, or is this a misprint in The Age (Adam Carey Nov 14)
“Boroondara (all 11 councillors) said it opposed the government’s decision to give residents the freedom to build secondary homes – or granny flats – on their properties without a planning permit, raising concerns about neighbourhood character, amenity and car parking.”
Councillors, have you got no children, no humanity, no economically challenged workers? Do you ever leave your castles and see what is happening in the real world to families, to renters, to those we all rely on in the community who don’t earn 500K a year.
$30m of No Compromises
As we travel through our fourth and final market of the year – the pre Santa 2023M4 – and in a week where Sim, Gina and Mal quietly completed $30million in transactions – although none at auction, little coverage on the internet and no mainstream media – we thought it could be interesting for us to put forward some thoughts on how we see negotiations.
2023M4 – Lava is Flowing
The market was so frosty last week I was starting to think we may be in for another down market at 2023M4.
Hey what do I know about Melbourne real estate…….talk of interest rises, wars and many other not so nice things and today on a Super Saturday:
BANG, the market lifts and Big Time!
AI
In Brighton yesterday, hosting a couple of my fav and super smart students from Blockchain Innovation class RMIT – Austern (Malaysia) Beatrice (Canada) Kelly (China)
Melbourne’s Suez Canal
Now, in October, we find ourselves in Melbourne Property’s own version of the Suez Canal.
The only consistent time of the year when so much needs to squeeze into a very short time space, as we exit the September footy and school holiday interruptions and approach the interruptions of the November Melbourne Cup holiday week preluding the run to Santa.
Market has changed again
Spring 2023: Melbourne’s housing market sees decreased auction transparency with only 20% selling under the hammer. Prices slightly retreat, particularly for non-premium homes. Inner East remains a hotspot due to Aussie Asian demand, while Bayside and Stonnington face challenges. Market volatility is evident.
