Author Archives for Peter Mericka

Sell Your Home Fast – Get the Buyer’s Perspective

March 14, 2006 11:55 am Published by Comments Off on Sell Your Home Fast – Get the Buyer’s Perspective If you are having these kinds of problems, there are many reasons as to why you might not be having much success with your sale, but don’t despair as these obstacles can be overcome. To sell your home fast, you simply need to see things from the buyer's point of view.

Seven Best Ways to Ruin a Buyer’s Visit

March 6, 2006 12:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Seven Best Ways to Ruin a Buyer’s Visit Someone arranges to view but, after a quick inspection, they leave never to be heard from again. What went wrong? Here are seven of the best ways to put off your buyer.

Solicitor Broke The Law 178 Times In 12 Months!

March 4, 2006 4:43 am Published by Comments Off on Solicitor Broke The Law 178 Times In 12 Months! Solicitor Anthony Butler, 37, has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct by Queensland’s Legal Practice Committee, fined $1,500 and ordered to pay costs of $2,000.

Why Estate Agents Should NEVER Handle Contracts

March 3, 2006 12:01 pm Published by Comments Off on Why Estate Agents Should NEVER Handle Contracts Judy Balloch of Jellis Craig Real Balwyn provides us with an excellent example of the type of mess an estate agent can make when he or she assumes the role of “lawyer” on behalf of a purchaser.

Home Inspections – Two Views

March 3, 2006 4:48 am Published by Comments Off on Home Inspections – Two Views The following two articles may assist consumers in assessing the value of the pre-purchase inspection. While they are written from the American/Canadian perspective, the issues they raise are universal.

Preparing Your Home to Sell: To Fix or Not to Fix

March 2, 2006 4:53 am Published by Comments Off on Preparing Your Home to Sell: To Fix or Not to Fix If getting the best price for your house is important to you, the only option is to take care of repairs and do the work to make your house shine.

For Sale: Nice Home With “Excellent” Tenants

February 28, 2006 4:58 am Published by Comments Off on For Sale: Nice Home With “Excellent” Tenants What to do about a tenanted property for sale? Well, if you are a typically cavalier real estate agent, you might not care a fig about the sellers, the buyers or the tenants for that matter.

Real Estate Consumer Education (Sort Of) In South Australia

February 27, 2006 5:02 am Published by Comments Off on Real Estate Consumer Education (Sort Of) In South Australia While the Rau reforms remain on hold, this booklet is intended as a guide for consumers who get an early warning that the booklet is not a comprehensive account of the law or a substitute for professional advice.