Real Estate Careers Webinar
Do you have what it takes to be successful in real estate? Are you results-focused? Do you have a passion for people and building long-term relationships? Are you motivated to reach and exceed your potential? If you can confidently answer YES to the above questions,...
read more11 tips to make moving day stress-free
If you’re enthusiastic about moving day, you represent a minority of the population. Even if you’re upgrading from an old to new home, small to big, many days will be spent packing up your belongings and setting up in your new home. Here are some tips to ensure that...
read moreHome-valuing websites have the science, but not the art
A plethora of websites and home-valuing apps have popped up in recent times offering free valuations. Typically, there are two types of valuations offered online: the automatic algorithm or the referral to a real estate agent (some offer both). All major, and many...
read moreCentral, Coastal, townhouse living
Wilsons Warrnambool & District Real Estate are excited to present to the market thirteen quality townhouses to be sold off the plan and built immediately by Mark Conlan's New Select Homes. This development is in a prime location at 95-97 Nicholson Street, a 10-minute...
read moreRelay for Life – Join us!
Friday 8th Feb from 6:30pm overnight to Saturday 9th Feb 1:00pm sees the annual Warrnambool chapter of Relay for Life, a community fundraising challenge raising vital funds for cancer patients. The team from Wilsons Warrnambool & District Real Estate will be eagerly...
read moreSimplicity.
Often, in Real Estate, things are made much more complicated than they need to be. Complex sales procedures, confusing pricing strategies, restrictive inspection arrangements, secretive negotiation processes, etc, etc, etc... From an agent's perspective, it really...
read moreAttention Investors!
Would you be interested in purchasing a residential investment property in a great country town with an outstanding (we're talking potentially double-digit percentage) rental return? Thanks to our proven record of proactively getting results and looking after our...
read more5 Tips on how to SELL…
The following article was written by Sydney author and agent, Peter O'Malley. As such, it is targeted to audiences experiencing the current declining market conditions in Sydney, which is mirrored by what is happening in Melbourne and many surrounding property...
read moreCOMMUNICATION. COMMUNICATION.
When sitting down with sellers for the first time I generally ask a few questions about their past selling experiences, whether they be a recent unsuccessful campaign, or a previous selling experience. The biggest complaint that my anecdotal evidence suggests, is not...
read moreKnowledge, power and real estate advertising
A dangerous trend has emerged in real estate advertising with privacy and price implications. Too much personal information is being revealed during marketing campaigns. Circumstances such as divorce or illness are often featured in advertisements as agents try to use...
read moreA Very Liebig Christmas
Here at Wilsons Warrnambool & District Real Estate, we love involving ourselves in, promoting, and supporting local and community events, features, information, charities and causes. Feel free to bring these to our attention at any time so we can continue to do so! A...
read moreEmploy a selling agent
Before employing an agent to market and sell your home, ensure you are clear about what you expect in an agent. Real estate agents often spruik their clearance rates or their profile in the marketplace. The true determinant of a good agent is their ability to deliver...
read moreThe Dangers in Establishing a Market Price
Establishing a realistic market price can be fraught with danger. The intentionally inflated price quoted by an agent is the most common. It is the improbable lie or the lie by omission. Other dangers that are not so obvious include well-meaning neighbours and...
read moreLifestyle Living
The Hopkins River Holiday Park and Lifestyle Village is an affordable and fantastic facility offering residents a variety of unique benefits. Being set in the farming zone at the Hopkins River end of Jubilee Park Road (see map below article) between Warrnambool and...
read moreMystery shop the agent
The selection of the selling agent is usually decided upon from an interview and/or a sales proposal process. Whether it's an interview or a sales proposal that you are using to determine your agent, neither actually shows the agent in action. Agents are fully...
read moreYour bright future with Brightbird!
The Brightbird success story is one of a young family embarking boldly on a business adventure, building a loyal following over a period of eight years - through a combination of quality product, customer service, prime Warrnambool CBD location and a marketplace with...
read moreThe two lies of the real estate industry.
When asked to price a property, a real estate agent has the opportunity to impress the owner and obtain a listing. Listings are the lifeblood of any real estate career. The two most common lies in the real estate industry involve the estimate price quoted to potential...
read moreMortlake SOLDs
A quick little drive up Mortlake's main street recently highlights a few of the successful sales in the popular township with plenty happening at the moment. Call us to find out more!...
read moreTenants’ rights strengthened
VICTORIAN tenants will officially be able to make minor modifications to their rental homes and own pets without landlord consent after new laws passed parliament last week. The reforms — which also include the introduction of “basic standards” and limit rent rises to...
read moreAdd Extra Sparkles
Give your property that extra sales appeal. You rarely need to spend thousands of dollars to make your home attractive. Buyers are attracted by the appearance of your property and, when they inspect it, they are influenced by its atmosphere. The right appearance...
read moreBuilding and Pest Inspections
Is a building and pest inspection that important? Is it necessary to have a property inspected by a professional when buying and how much does it cost? For most people, buying a home or an investment property is the biggest investment they will ever make.Yet many...
read moreLegacy
The first week of September, from Sunday 2nd to Saturday 8th is National Legacy Week. The Warrnambool Legacy Club looks after over 300 war widows in the local area, without any government funding. Badge day is Friday September 7th, so be on the lookout around town...
read moreThe Moyne River
As we have the pleasure of presenting to the marketplace for sale this fine property (read on) only 9 kilometres out of Port Fairy on 26 acres with one of its entire boundaries fronting the Moyne River, we decided to take the opportunity to share with you some...
read moreMarket Price
It seems simple doesn't it? You're thinking of selling, and you decide to get a couple of agents out to give you a "quote". But real estate agents aren't tradesmen, the so-called "quote" of the value of your house is merely an opinion, rather than something you...
read more164 year old pile of bluestone
We love the online reviews from our clients after a sale, and this recent one from Robert up in Hexham is no exception! How do you sell an 164 year old pile of bluestone with 8 bedrooms and renovations halted because of unplanned health issues and attendant cash flow...
read moreWhy you should consider selling in Winter
Andrew Trim, 3-time Olympic Games representative for kayaking, including a silver medal at Sydney 2000, author of Real Estate Dangers And How To Avoid Them, and director of the Johnson Real Estate Group, takes a minute to explain why it might be a good idea to...
read moreLake Pertobe Adventure Playground – Warrnambool
Growing up as kids in Warrnambool, we really did take for granted just how good "The Adventure Playground" at Lake Pertobe was/is. I remember when cousins or family friends from Melbourne or Geelong or anywhere else would visit and be blown away with just how cool it...
read moreMount Noorat
Just recently, looking for somewhere to take the kids and dogs for a Sunday drive with a walk and some fresh air on the school holidays, thinking we might explore somewhere we've never been before, I did a quick search on my trusty and highly recommended app...
read moreDon’t take the bait!
Bait pricing hurts both sellers and buyers, and despite recent legislation changes aimed at preventing the practice, it is still rampant. Just as AFL coaches find ways to manipulate rule changes for their own benefit, real estate agents find ways around the new...
read more“providing good advice”
Read Glenda's answers to a couple of questions after recently selling her Bushfield property through Wilsons: 1: “Why did you initially choose to list your property with Wilsons?” It began with our taking advantage of a Wilson free valuation offer left in our letter...
read more“What a refreshing meeting”
We asked Iris a few questions about her buying experience with Wilsons, always looking for feedback to help improve our service. We believe that what customers say about a company's service, means a lot more than what the company says about itself. 1: “How did you...
read more“Nailed it”
Good, bad, or indifferent, we always seek out our clients' opinions after a transaction in order to constantly improve our service by continuing doing what works, and making improvements and adjustments where required. Trent sold his property with Wilsons, and this...
read moreDelighted buyer AND seller!
The favourite part of our job - when two delighted customers, seller and buyer, come together to enjoy the process of a home being transferred from one to another - both happy with the outcome, this being a sale at the highest possible price for the seller, and for...
read moreBelieve me when I say…
There are certain phrases in the modern lexicon of real estate agents that should put sellers on the alert every time they hear them. They go something like this: 'If we run the right advertising campaign we could get...' 'We could sell this in two weeks!' 'You'd be...
read moreSewing Station Warrnambool
A temporary Sewing Station will be set up at 102 Liebig Street, Warrnambool. Open 10am to 2pm, 12th - 16th and 20th - 23rd June. The venue will have sewing machines and recycled fabric available for the community to make or watch being made reusable shopping bags. The...
read moreDo you have a buyer?
The best agents will always be able to introduce buyers to your property without asking for money. If an agent claims to have a buyer, as most real estate agents will, that should negate the need to spend money upfront on advertising. This runs contrary to the...
read moreJohn and Lorna
Again showing that our clients can win at both sides of the selling and buying equation, hear from John and Lorna as they take a break from packing up their home in readiness for their move....
read moreThe THREE prices for your property
When you are selling your property, there are three prices to be acutely aware of: Marketing Price Current Market Price Best Selling Price Marketing Price is the price the agent markets the property at to buyers. Legally and practically speaking, the final selling...
read moreReplica Victorian Style Home
Victorian houses were built to last and highly sought after. They are described as romantic and delicate. The classic look, the shapes, the simple lines - Victorian homes have character and soul. The high ceilings, beautiful big cornices, the fireplace, the details...
read moreTommy and Pam
We chat with Tommy and Pam, after their successful sale in Noorat, and purchase in Terang. Once a buyer was found for their property, all efforts turned to finding their next home, including a "wanted ad" on our website which was shared on our Facebook page and seen...
read moreShould you take out Lenders Mortgage Insurance?
What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) and should you have it? Actually, that's kind of a trick question, since it is not your choice, and it is not for your protection! Lenders' mortgage insurance protects your lender in the unfortunate event of you defaulting on...
read more100 Roses for 100 Mums
At Wilsons, we love our mums. We thought we'd remind all of you who are lucky to have a mum to be EXTRA special to her this Mother's Day. To help you out, we've got 100 roses for 100 mums in Warrnambool. There is no charge and no obligation, they are FREE with the...
read moreOpen house or open slather?
Yes, the following video is simply a TV comedy skit from "The Chaser's War on Everything". However, it does bring to light a legitimate concern regarding open inspections, that of security. With only one or two agents present, and potentially several strangers...
read moreHow septic systems work
Recently, while showing a buyer around a property in one of our Western district townships, I was asked a technical, yet fairly elementary, question about the workings of the septic system. Quite frankly, I should have known the answer, but didn't! I dutifully went...
read moreSouth West Vic Hay Drive
On St Patrick's Day weekend 40,000ha of farming land was burnt in several locations in South West Victoria. Upwards of 4,000 head of stock perished and 18 homes were lost. To support the local community and those affected, a fundraising evening on next Saturday April...
read moreStanding Tall in Warrnambool
The STANDING TALL program matches carefully selected and trained community volunteers with at risk junior school students studying at Warrnambool and Brauer colleges, and this year now Emmanuel College and Warrnambool Special Developmental School. The volunteers have...
read moreWarrnambool – History
The word Warrnambool originates from the local Indigenous Australians name for a nearby volcanic cone. It is interpreted to mean many things including land between two rivers, two swamps or ample water. A popular legend is that the first Europeans to discover...
read moreWarrnambool – Cityscape, Economy, Demographics
Cityscape The original City of Warrnambool was a 4x8 grid, with boundaries of Lava Street (north), Japan Street (east), Merri Street (south) and Henna Street (west). In the nineteenth century, it was intended that Fairy Street – with its proximity to the Warrnambool...
read moreFishing and Real Estate?
With estimates of over five million Australians taking part in recreational fishing, it is Australia’s biggest sport and leisure activity. When almost one in four of us partake in this activity, plenty will understand the following analogies to the Real Estate...
read moreCatch of the day!
Well it seems that every week amongst the office team here at Wilsons, one of us is talking about the latest fish they or a family member has caught. I suppose this should come as no surprise, given it is estimated that over five million Australians take part in...
read moreBread and Butter
Bread and butter", as defined online by www.thefreedictionary.com, can mean: bread and butter 1. The essential, sustaining element, as in The quality of the schools is the bread and butter of town property values. This idiom alludes to a basic food, bread spread with...
read moreMoyne Shire: About
The Shire of Moyne is a local government area in the Barwon South West region of Victoria, Australia, located in the south-western part of the state. It covers an area of 5,478 square kilometres (2,115 sq mi) and, at the 2011 Census, had a population of 15,955. It...
read moreSkynews: Tips for selecting a Real Estate Agent
Douglas Driscoll of Starr Partners and Peter O'Malley of Harris Partners Real Estate join Skynews with their tips every vendor needs for selecting a real estate...
read moreWarrnambool & District – a great place to invest right now.
With 8 years of very little price growth, yet a very steady economy and economic outlook with more than one string to its bow - ie retail, farming, tourism, and a range of industry, Warrnambool and District looks set to be a great place to invest, both for sound...
read moreNo Price Marketing or No Brains Marketing?
‘No Price marketing’ – or should that be ‘No Brains marketing’ Article by Bill Glover I am constantly amazed and surprised by the sellers who opt not to disclose the price they would like to achieve for the sale of their property. What are they hoping to achieve using...
read moreRelay for Life
Team Wilsons are ready to relay! In the name of raising money for the Cancer Council, we look forward to participating in the 2018 Relay for Life, beginning at 6:30pm Friday evening and going non-stop through to Saturday 1pm, at Deakin University We want to take this...
read moreRelay For Life Garage Sale
The team at Wilsons are participating in, and fundraising for, the Anti-Cancer Council's Relay For Life Fundraiser. One of our fundraising efforts is a Garage Sale to be held at our Office at 50 Fairy Street Warrnambool, this Sunday February 4th, from 9:30am. Any help...
read more“Very Pleased!”
We knocked on Gary's door to say hello as we were looking for another house in Warrnambool to sell since we sold Gary's, and we took the opportunity to pull out the iphone and video asking Gary a couple of questions about his selling experience with Wilsons...
read moreAdvertising the house or walking into a web?
More advertising equals more buyers. It’s a compelling sales pitch to any home seller but does it stack up against reality? Australia has the highest advertising rates in the world for property sellers. The reason is Australian agents have convinced their clients to...
read moreInstant Reaction
Article by Peter O'Malley, author and Real Estate Agent. How to get a rapid market response to your home. To put a property on the market takes effort. There is the effort in selecting the agent and marketing strategy, effort to prepare and present the property and...
read moreThe winners and losers in all markets
Written by Peter O'Malley. There is a simplistic thought pattern that rising property markets are good and falling markets are bad. Supporting the point, transaction volumes historically increase in rising markets and decrease in falling markets. These fluctuations in...
read morePea Soup Paradise
On a drive through Port Fairy and along Ocean Drive and Port Fairy's South Beach on one of the magnificent days of warm weather we have experienced in the south-west over the last 7 days, I was compelled to stop the car and stroll down across the white sand between...
read moreLifestyle meets farming, rural tree/sea change
1545 GELLIBRAND RIVER ROAD, CHAPPLE VALE It is not very often that we have the pleasure of presenting the marketplace with such a spectacular property offering the genuine options of lifestyle and rural pursuit. The current owner has simply enjoyed over 2 decades...
read more“She never let me down”
Have a listen to Ken, chatting with Linda about his recent experience selling with Wilsons - in Ken's words, Linda never let him down, got him sold at the price he wanted, kept him updated the whole time and helped him get on with the next phase of his life in...
read moreBuying a Renovator…
There are many reasons someone will buy a home that needs some TLC or work done to it – it allows you to put your own personal stamp on the character of the property; it is more economical or it may be a “flipper” that you can do up and sell for a profit in a short...
read moreSell for more in 1-2-3-4
Welcome to the Wilsons 'How to' series. This issue explores the 4 key steps you must follow for a successful property sale. You may be new to the property market and this may be the first property you have sold, or you may be an experienced property seller and just...
read moreDon’t Do It
Why print doesn’t add up The real estate industry’s greatest fear is that home sellers will work out how easy it is to find a buyer for your property without using a real estate agent. Private sale companies and private sellers are emerging in larger numbers each...
read moreAdvertising phrases guaranteed to lower the sale price of your home.
Article by Bill Glover. It pays to be very careful when your home is being advertised for sale. Any hint that you are under pressure to sell, will be taken as an open invitation to buyers to make unrealistic offers. To us, anything about the sellers’ circumstances,...
read more‘Open for Buyers’ Means an Open Agency
If you hire a real estate agent to sell your property, you have every right to expect him or her to work hard for you. You also should expect the same from the salesperson’s agency. Nobody expects anybody to work seven days a week, but just because a salesperson has...
read moreConveyancing Conversation
Peter O'Malley sits down with Paul Denny of Paul Denny Conveyancing who shares 39 years of experience and advice for people buying and selling property. This extremely insightful interview also highlights how the relationship between a vendor's real estate agent and...
read moreA REAL ESTATE MYTH
THAT COULD BE WORTH THOUSANDS TO YOU! Anyone who knows anything about life will know that some common ‘beliefs’ are often the biggest fallacies. Everything from when doctors used to recommend smoking to “calm nerves” to the belief that “if it tastes good, it must be...
read moreAbolishing stamp duty for first home buyers
About this initiative From 1 July 2017, first home buyers purchasing properties valued below $600,000 will be exempt from paying stamp duty. Further, first home purchases valued between $600,000 and $750,000 will receive a concession applied on a sliding scale. It...
read moreDo Real Estate Agents have a conflict of interest?
A common perception I often hear is that Real Estate agents have a conflict of interest, as their customers are both buyers and sellers, with seemingly opposing objectives. Buyers want to buy as cheap as they can, while sellers want as much money as they can get....
read moreDon’t take our word for it!
In the world of business, the noise of companies spruiking their wares, and why they are the best fit for you, can be very loud, crowded, and confusing. It all sounds good. And if only it were all true. But what says a heck of a lot more about a company is not what...
read more“Let’s Talk”
Wilsons Warrnambool & District Real Estate takes this opportunity to thank and congratulate the team at Silvan Ridge Financial Services for initiating and organising the phenomenal evening on Wednesday July 12th at the Wannon Rooms, raising funds and awareness for...
read moreSo helpful – it was wonderful!
Share in the delight of new home owner, Fiona, who recently embarked on her move to the...
read more“Great Job!”
Peter discusses his recent successful sale, which was purchased a generation earlier through Wilson Real Estate, and now sold by the next generation of Wilsons. This is what serving the local community for over 4 decades is all...
read more“A wise choice”
Tony discusses his process of interviewing agents, and his successful sale with Wilsons. Tony interviewed several agents before listing his property for sale, asking each of them "Why should I list with you? What can you do for me that other agents can't?" He was...
read moreHow much does it cost to sell a house?
When choosing an agent to sell your home don’t make the mistake of only looking at the commission rate each agent charges. If you base your decision on commission alone you will be in for an unpleasant surprise. So, how much does it really cost to sell your home?...
read moreGet the Highest Price for Your Property
If you are like most people considering selling their properties, there is one question you most probably want answered above all others: HOW CAN I GET THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR MY PROPERTY? My name is Gary Pittard, CEO of the real estate business consultancy, Pittard. I...
read moreReal Estate’s Greatest Dangers
When selling your property, if you want to get the highest price possible, avoiding real estate’s greatest dangers is crucial. Andrew Trim, head of one of Brisbane’s most successful group of agencies, Johnson Real Estate, has written a book entitled Real Estate’s...
read moreHappy Mother’s Day to All Our Mums
At Wilson Real Estate, we love our Mums – and, sadly, in some cases, the memories of Mums. But then doesn’t everyone with a heart just love Mum, the one who does so much for so many with little thought of thanks. Well, this Mother’s Day, we thought we’d remind all of...
read moreThe hidden cost of a cheap agent
Choosing an agent when selling your home is a big decision – this is why many people research a few different real estate agencies before they make their choice. Costs can add up quickly when selling your home, which is why some people consider hiring a discount agent...
read moreBe Choosey!
When selling your property, it pays to be choosey. Choose Skill, Not Opinions Some agents tell lies to win your business. Be very careful that you do not choose the agent who tells you the biggest lie about how much ‘you will get’ for your property. This is called...
read moreOpen houses: The lazy real estate tactic
Many in the real estate industry speak highly of open homes. This tactic has become so common that many sellers are under the impression that open homes are the only way to sell a property. What many people are unaware of is that open homes typically have more...
read moreThe Tough Truth
This article was written in 2008, just after many of the major property markets that had been experiencing prolonged boom market conditions, had hit the brakes and were dealing with low demand and easing prices. However, for any market that is not experiencing...
read moreRepeat happy seller!
It's great in business when your past clients come back and choose to deal with you again - It shows that you are doing something right! Hear briefly from Jason, a second-time-round delighted...
read moreReal Estate for sale – on the quiet.
We have several properties for sale that you may not be aware of - because for one reason or another, there is little to no outward specific marketing associated with them. You won't find a sign out the front, nor will you see them feature on any website or our...
read moreCome on in!
We all know the saying that there is no second chance to make a first impression. This is most relevant when selling your house. You should do everything you can to make buyers feel at home, to create the atmosphere that implies Come on in! The inside atmosphere...
read moreThe Pricing Game
It wasn’t so long ago, when a homeowner decided to sell their property the agent would advertise it for the agreed price. The price was set by the agent in consultation with the homeowner. The advertised price was simply the price the owner wanted. It was...
read moreWhat’s MOST important, when choosing an agent.
When you are looking at putting a property on the market, the decision that will likely have the biggest impact on your net financial outcome, and peace of mind, is your choice of agent. It's important to know what's important when making this choice. Agents will...
read moreMortlake Saleyards to go ahead
Exciting news for the Mortlake district with the announcement after Tuesday night's council meeting of unanimous support for the granting of a planning permit for the new facility to be built. Forecast to bring 100 new jobs for the 10-month construction phase,...
read moreIn Just 10 minutes…
In just 10 minutes of negotiating many home-sellers lose more money than they could save in 10 years!! Here’s a BIG QUESTION for all home-sellers... WHAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR TO YOU WHEN YOU ARE SELLING YOUR HOME? If you’re like most people, your home is...
read moreFlipping houses – What you need to know
Buy a house, renovate and sell quickly for a substantial profit – it’s not hard to see why flipping houses seems like an attractive venture. House flipping certainly isn’t a new concept, with shows such as the The Block making it appear like an easy, glamorous way to...
read more“Linda, you’re like an angel to us!”
Hear from Alan and Elma, delighted purchasers who dealt with Linda Miller from Wilson Real Estate.
read moreHow to run a silent auction
Just like a public auction, there are times when a silent auction works better than a standard private treaty and vice versa. The success of a silent auction is equally dependent on the right agent and the right circumstance. A public auction sells to the highest...
read moreWarrnambool to Port Fairy Rail Trail
A gem of the South-West. If you haven't walked, jogged, or pedalled at least a section of the Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail, then do yourself a favour! Engage the senses, improve your fitness, spend time with your family - or enjoying your own company. Listen...
read moreThanh Loc Project – Helping the poor in Vietnam
The Thanh Loc Project was born out of the desperate need for education and basic standards of living experienced on a visit to the Thanh Loc commune in southern Vietnam some years ago. Thanh Loc commune is a very poor area where many children do not have the...
read moreWhat to expect when selling your home
Whether you’re downsizing or moving to a new area, most home owners will find themselves selling at one point in their lives. Selling your home can be a stressful period, particularly if you’re not sure what to expect. This blog post will guide you on the process to...
read moreA GUARANTEED WINNER!
We have hit that time of year when suddenly expert punters appear from the crowds of people whose only equine encounter for the previous eleven months have been the occasional game of pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey or a pony shaped piñata at one of their kids’ birthday...
read moreWhat is equity and how can it benefit me?
Simply put, home equity refers to the difference between the market value of your property and how much is still owing. Equity is the unencumbered interest an owner has in a property. For example, if your property was worth $500,000, and you still owed $400,000 on...
read moreSOLD – 6 days, great price!
117 Grey Street, Terang. SOLD in 6 days, for a great price. Happy seller, happy buyer!
read moreNumero Uno. What is the meaning behind your house number?
Always drawn to a certain number? Are you playing your cards right when choosing your new home? Our numerology article could give you that lucky edge, or break a run-of-bad-luck in the home. There are numerous beliefs floating around the cosmos so we’ve narrowed it...
read moreWhy you should consider rentvesting
Eager to enter the property market but can’t afford to buy where you want to live? It might be time to consider rentvesting. With headlines in the media often touting rising living costs and housing unaffordability, it is no surprise that many young people feel like...
read moreHome Safety Tip – Do you have a fire extinguisher?
There has been much talk about ensuring that your property is adequately fitted with smoke alarms (and is law in many states), but what would you do if a fire did occur? Investing in a fire extinguisher can help protect your property in the event of a fire. Following...
read moreShould you renovate before selling?
With TV shows such as The Block and Reno Rumble gaining immense popularity in the last few years, many homeowners have been inspired to carry out their own makeovers and add value to their homes. A question our sales team at Wilson Real Estate often get asked is,...
read moreThe extra mile
Meet Carla & Murray, more delighted clients of Wilson Real Estate. Hear how Linda Miller went the extra mile to find them their dream property, all from the other side of the country. And the process couldn't have been...
read moreHomefinder finds home
Our aptly named "Homefinder", Daniel, knocked on Sharon and Daryl's door, and within a week, with Linda's help they had sold their home for a great price and purchased another, which they are very excited about!...
read moreONE SHEEP PLEASE
Imagine you’re planning to cook a lamb on the spit. A Greek delicacy. You visit your local butcher and ask him for a lamb and he replies, Butcher: “Sorry mate, I’m all out of lambs but give me $200 and I’ll go to the market tomorrow and try to get you one”. A day...
read morePurchasing off-the-plan?
Three things you need to know before purchasing an off-the-plan development as an investment property. Many investors gravitate towards purchasing off-the-plan developments due to the perceived benefit they offer. Off-the-plan developments are often marketed as an...
read moreOpen 7 days – Benefits in action
Hear from 2 delighted clients, Glen and Julie, buyer and seller of 72 Kerr Street, Mortlake. Sold within a week, with all the action happening on a Saturday afternoon and Sunday, when Wilson Real Estate are open for business, and the others are...
read moreAnother delighted client!
Linda recently handled the sale of Manny's house in Illowa, then found a house for him to purchase, and to cap it all off - an investment property as well. Another delighted...
read more40+ Years of Wilsons
In 1976 real estate agency Mark Wilson and Associates began trading in Warrnambool. The business strategy of putting the customer’s best interests ahead of their own has assisted in the longevity and success of this family owned and operated real estate agency. 40+...
read moreProperty investing tips
5 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN INVESTING IN PROPERTY: 1. Not doing your research. When purchasing an investment property, it’s important to do your research about the location, local amenities, rental yields, vacancy rates and the property itself. While it may not...
read moreSOLD – no stress, no risk
Jak and Brooke talk about their recent successful sale, the good communication they had from their agent, peace of mind offered by a risk-free system, and the fact that they found what is often a very stressful process,...
read moreExpensive web advertising drives off market transactions.
Real estate agents across the country are increasingly moving toward off market transactions. An off market transaction is defined as one where the agent only markets the property to their database and known buyers rather than listing on prominent media websites....
read moreLiving in the Future
Imagine this! Your home is totally self-sufficient for all its energy needs! – No more power bills! Buildings in the future will not only be designed for living and working in, they will incorporate mini-power stations, producing and storing clean, renewable energy,...
read moreAre those ads real?
John Downie explains his successful sale, after ringing up Wilson Real Estate when he saw a couple of "property wanted" ads, initially wondering if they were a made-up...
read moreRejecting the first offer
High offers often come early during the selling process, however owners will often hold out in the hopes of a better deal coming along. Sellers can be lulled into a false sense of security making the assumption that a good offer in the early stages of selling can...
read moreInspection Etiquette
Much has been written about the pros and cons of Open Inspections versus taking individual buyers through properties by way of personal inspection with the agent. Without opening up a can of worms, the salesperson in me favours personal inspection because it is a...
read moreA fishing tip for landlords.
When trying to attract a super tenant make sure that you use good bait. Generally we have noticed that the tenants you attract are as good as the property you’re offering. Nice people want to live in nice properties, not dumps. Experience also shows us that owners...
read moreTop 3 ways to prepare for Real Estate photos.
High quality photos have become an integral part of marketing your home when selling. When searching for a property, almost all buyers will turn to the internet to find their next home, with buyers perusing many listings before making their final decision. Excellent...
read moreAppraisal or Valuation?
What would you do if you wanted to find out what your property is worth in today’s market? Would you ask for an appraisal or do you get a valuation? They may sound like they are the same but they’re not. Do you know the difference? A valuation can only be conducted by...
read moreMeet Anna…
Meet Anna, another happy Wilsons customer. As you can see, Linda from our office went to great lengths to find the right home for Anna. If you'd like us to help you find your dream home, contact us any time. If you're thinking of selling, it makes sense to be with the...
read more4 letters that can change your life
4 LETTERS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME. These four letters stand for HIGHEST PRICE NEGOTIATION SYSTEM! And that’s what we now use at Wilson Real Estate. A brand new negotiation system written and researched by Australia’s trusted consumer...
read moreCheap isn’t always cheerful.
Why budget property management costs landlords. A common mistake that many property investors make is assuming that all property management is the same. This assumption can often lead to landlords choosing the cheapest service on the market, as they feel there is...
read moreYour chance at a stress-free sale
Matching your property to one of our existing buyers can be the most effective way to sell your home, both in terms of achieving a great price as you can rest assured these are genuine buyers ready to pay good money for the right property, and also in terms of...
read moreNobel Prize-Winning Concept
If you are like most sellers, the thought of selling your home can be daunting. Selling your home is not usually something you do more than once or twice in your life. So how do you know what to expect or more importantly how to sell for the highest price? When it...
read moreIs this the one for me?
Knowing when to move on the right property. Written by Peter O'Malley. Buying a home is one of the most important and largest financial decisions that you are likely to make. Getting it right will result in years of security and happiness from your home. As happy as...
read morePricing your property
Pricing your property: Why overpricing as a selling tactic does more harm than good. Setting a price for your property is one of the biggest decisions you will make during the selling process. Choosing the right price gives you the greatest chance at selling your home...
read moreOur latest happy buyers
Ashleigh Porter and Ben Martin are our latest happy purchasers - having just bought a block of land in Koroit with the assistance of Percy Eccles, we wish them all the best with their plans for the...
read morePresent Your Home – Selling
If you’re looking to sell a property, presentation is paramount. Here are some top tips from the team at Wilson Real Estate on how to stand out in the crowd and appeal to potential buyers. First Impressions count When a buyer approach’s your house, the exterior makes...
read moreDon’t wait until it’s too late
Article by Paul Kounnas Unfortunately many elderly people put off selling their family home until it’s too late and the decision to sell is no longer theirs to make, it’s made instead by others. It is sad to see this happen to many of our elderly. Generally the reason...
read moreWhat you’re really signing when listing with an auction agent!
Article by Paul Kounnas A common mistake home sellers make when listing their home for sale with an agent is that they sign the agent’s authority without fully understanding what they are committing to. The auction authority in particular is the one that catches...
read more5 Tips For First Home Buyers
Buying your first home can be daunting – both financially and emotionally. It’s likely to be one of the biggest investments you’ll make, so the team at Wilson Real Estate have compiled their top 5 tips to guide you. Start saving now House deposits can take a while to...
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