25 May, 2020 | Selling
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...
1 Apr, 2018 | Community, Latest
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...
1 Apr, 2018 | Community
Cityscape The original City of Warrnambool was a 4×8 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...
13 Mar, 2018 | Community
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...
15 Feb, 2018 | Selling
‘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...
30 Nov, 2017 | Buying, Selling
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...
12 Oct, 2017 | Selling
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...
4 Oct, 2017 | Selling
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,...
14 Sep, 2017 | Buying, Selling
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...
3 Aug, 2017 | Buying
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...
8 Jun, 2017 | Selling
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?...
18 May, 2017 | Selling
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...
18 May, 2017 | Selling
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...
10 May, 2017 | Community
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...
27 Apr, 2017 | Selling
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...
6 Apr, 2017 | Selling
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...
30 Mar, 2017 | Buying, Selling
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...
23 Mar, 2017 | Selling
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 seller:
3 Mar, 2017 | Selling
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...
2 Mar, 2017 | Buying, Selling
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...
25 Jan, 2017 | Community
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,...
8 Dec, 2016 | Buying, Selling
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...
17 Nov, 2016 | Selling
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...
26 Oct, 2016 | Community
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...
20 Oct, 2016 | Selling
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...
13 Oct, 2016 | Buying, Selling
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...
29 Sep, 2016 | Buying, Community
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...
22 Sep, 2016 | Buying, Renting
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...
15 Sep, 2016 | Buying, Community
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...
8 Sep, 2016 | 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,...
1 Sep, 2016 | Selling
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...
25 Aug, 2016 | Buying
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...
21 Aug, 2016 | Buying, Selling, Videos
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 closed!
11 Aug, 2016 | Buying, Community, Renting, Selling
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+...
11 Aug, 2016 | Buying, Renting
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...
17 Jul, 2016 | Selling
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, stress-free.
11 Jul, 2016 | Selling
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....
7 Jul, 2016 | Community
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,...
3 Jul, 2016 | Selling, Videos
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 gimmick.
29 Jun, 2016 | Selling
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...
23 Jun, 2016 | Buying, Selling
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...
16 Jun, 2016 | Renting
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...
16 Jun, 2016 | Selling
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...
8 Jun, 2016 | Selling
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...
2 Jun, 2016 | Renting
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...
22 May, 2016 | Buying
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...
12 May, 2016 | Buying
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 future!
1 May, 2016 | 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...
27 Jan, 2016 | Buying
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...