So, here’s the reality: “The Block” isn’t about real estate. It’s about entertainment, eyeballs, and advertising dollars. In fact, having seen behind the curtain a couple of times now, the reality of it is somewhat different to what gets shown “at 7 o’Block on 9”.
Read MoreWith the arrival of the new year, we're very excited to introduce our new auctioneer: Tim Solly.
Read MoreLet’s face it, while the real estate industry has evolved in recent years, it continues to largely operate in an environment of distrust. The best way to mitigate this is to sell in an open, completely transparent manner: at auction.
Read MoreIs it time to start registering bidders at auction in Victoria? We think it is, and it seems most of the other experts agree! Check out our comments in the Herald Sun and realestate.com.au!
Read MoreWith November kicking into gear and following some questions and queries from our clients about online auctions, we thought we’d summarise our observations and thoughts to clarify what services and options are out there, plus open the door to any questions that could assist you and your team with the planning your upcoming auctions.
Read MoreOnline bidding is the next big change coming to the auction process. With the technology to do just about anything sitting neatly in our pockets, not embracing online bidding could be catastrophic. Yet the real estate industry is largely resistant to emerging technology.
Read MoreWhen a champion sprinter climbs into the starting blocks, they aren’t focussed on the way they’ll cross the finish line. They’re thinking about getting their footing right for the start of the race. The same thinking should apply to the auction process.
Read MoreThe lawyer didn’t get it to us in time. The certificates took too long to order. We forgot. We’ve all heard or possibly made these excuses when it comes to getting documentation ready on time. It’s not good enough.
Read MoreThere’s a lot of doom and gloom in the media about the property market at the moment. We keep hearing that auction clearance rates are down, and this is being used as evidence that the auction process is failing. This couldn’t be further from the truth.
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