25 Jun, 2021 | Buying, Latest, Selling
It’s time to take off the mask. Unfortunately I’m not talking about our covid-enforced protective face masks. No, I want to outline some of what is being masked by the current booming market, and explain some of the perception Vs reality of public...
7 Apr, 2021 | Latest, Selling
By Andrew Trim, Managing Director of Johnson Real Estate and author of ‘Real Estate Dangers and How to Avoid Them’ It is an accepted real estate principle that the best offer will often come early in the sales process – possibly on day one. Why don’t agents like a...
24 Mar, 2021 | Latest, Selling
The local property auctions are running hot, yes, but so are the local SMART SALES. “Smart Sale” list to sale ratios are running at least as high as auction clearance rates, and with mostly more impressive prices. They just don’t get the same attention in the...
25 Jan, 2021 | Selling
Written by Anissa Smart, Reception at Wilsons It was not until I started working in real estate that I learnt you could list and sell your property with conditions. In the last year and a half, I have watched the sales team work with sellers to achieve their property...
5 Nov, 2020 | Buying, Community, Latest, Selling
Here are the tricks used by the professionals Slapping some paint on a wall – easy! But achieving a meticulous finish requires some careful preparation. If you are planning on a DIY paint job, here are some tricks of the trade to help you achieve a finish that even...
16 Oct, 2020 | Buying, Latest, Selling
It is a very exciting time for a local family who have just secured their dream home! Carol enquired on a property a little while ago and whilst that home didn’t suit perfectly, we created a wanted ad for her which we advertised on our social media platforms, our...
1 Oct, 2020 | Buying, Latest, Selling
Article by Cheryl McKenna, Wilsons office manager and licensed estate agent. Many people distrust salespeople; in fact according to a quick google search, 97% of us don’t trust sales people. The only people we trust less are politicians and car salesmen. ...
31 Jul, 2020 | Buying, Community, Latest, Selling
Article by Cheryl McKenna – Office manager and Licensed estate agent. Originally known as the township of Mount Shadwell, the town of Mortlake was originally settled over 180 years ago. Being particularly fertile ground, the area was quickly populated by...
8 Jul, 2020 | Selling
Are you thinking of selling in the relatively near future? Maybe you’re waiting until you get a few things done around the house, or waiting for the timing to be right which is not quite yet? Maybe you’re waiting to find your next property to buy? ...
22 Jun, 2020 | Buying, Community, Selling
Article by Cheryl McKenna, Office manager and licensed estate agent Moving house. The phrase strikes fear into many a heart. Ranked as more stressful than divorce, moving house is in fact included in the top 5 stressful life events. Some of us do it once in a...
17 Jun, 2020 | Latest, Selling, Videos
Check out the wonderful renovation that Michelle and Gary completed on their house in Warrnambool, and hear from a delighted vendor, very pleased with the sale, which happened within a few days of going to market, with roughly 15 inspections, 7-8 offers, and a sale...
13 Jun, 2020 | Buying, Selling
Article by Cheryl McKenna – Office manager, and licensed estate agent It began with a conversation with a lady enquiring on a property that we had for sale. All said quickly without a pause or even time to take a breath! “I’d like to have a look at the house on...
13 Jun, 2020 | Buying, Community, Selling
Article by Cheryl McKenna – Office manager and licenced estate agent. What’s your style? Do you love a classic Californian Bungalow or are you a fool for the decorative filigree of the mid to late Victorian Era? Does walking into an Edwardian home evoke...
2 Jun, 2020 | Selling
Article by Lucas Wilson In what may come as a big surprise, the month of May, 2020 – 3 months since the covid-19 pandemic began here – saw the highest number of buyer enquiries into the Wilsons office since before 2016, when we started recording their...
27 May, 2020 | Buying, Selling
Welcome to our series of articles addressing answers to frequently asked questions by home buyers, in particular first home buyers. You may have heard people mention a property’s “section 32”, otherwise known as the “vendor statement”, or...
21 May, 2020 | Buying, Selling
Commentary by Lucas Wilson. Scour the media any day at present and you don’t have to look far to find extremely pessimistic property market price forecasts due to the current climate and subsequent economic factors. I’m no economist, however an important...
14 May, 2020 | Buying, Community, Renting, Selling
Article by Lucas Wilson. As we move further along the timeline of the crisis that is the coronavirus pandemic, and seemingly stepping gradually towards the light at the end of the tunnel, I couldn’t be more proud of our team here at Wilsons. Our staff,...
1 May, 2020 | Buying, Community, Selling
We have a wonderful surprise to share with you: People are still buying real estate! We admittedly braced ourselves for a complete shutdown of our industry a few weeks ago, seemingly headed for an inability to inspect houses. Our inboxes were flooded with digital...
9 Apr, 2020 | Selling
We can’t give anyone a high five at the moment, but here are 5 reasons to consider Wilsons as your agent if you wish to sell during the covid-19 pandemic, or immediately after the storm passes: 1. We are private sale specialists, unaffected by the restrictions...
26 Mar, 2020 | Selling
Article by Lucas Wilson. I’m not going to try and predict the effect the Coronavirus pandemic will have on house prices. Doing so is frivolous. But what we can do is help you if you plan to make a move, whether those plans are able to be facilitated while we...
20 Mar, 2020 | Buying, Community, Selling
Article by Lucas Wilson. “My head has obviously been spinning in recent days, as I’m sure have all of yours, with everything going on. As the footy season commences (for now!), the quote “play what’s in front of you”, is very appropriate. It is a...
3 Mar, 2020 | Selling
When choosing a real estate agent, the questions asked will dictate the information you uncover and hence the agent you hire. This short hard copy booklet will offer you some of the key questions that smart home sellers ask real estate agents. To receive yours, please...
5 Feb, 2020 | Selling
Hear from Marino, all the way from Iraq to Terang, and now happily SOLD and on his way to Geelong!
31 Oct, 2019 | Selling, Videos
Hear how Ben made an “easy decision” to choose Wilsons, and was happily sold within a week, at his asking price. If you’d like to be happily sold like Ben, phone us any time on (03) 5561 2777.
29 Aug, 2019 | Latest, Selling
8 Elements that will make your Real Estate Sale a Smart Sale The Smart Sale Strategy is clever as it is an integrated system, it is not a slapped together collection of dysfunctional parts. When planning for your SMART SALE various elements need to be considered in...
22 Aug, 2019 | Buying, Latest, Selling, Videos
Hear from Narelle and Ben about why they chose Wilsons and how they finished $25,000 ahead of what they were thinking they would, thanking Wilsons for going “above and beyond”. Thank you guys for jumping behind the iphone camera without notice! Thank you...
5 Jul, 2019 | Selling
Article by Peter O’Malley – author of “Inside Real Estate” (For a free copy of the book – contact us) In a rising market, vendors can over-price with minimal risks in doing so. However, in a normal or falling market, overpricing...
23 Jun, 2019 | Community, Renting, Selling
If you’re thinking of selling, OR have a property to lease, you can help us help our community! Portable x-ray machines (also known as image intensifiers) are used by orthopaedic and reconstruction surgeons to ensure good placement of plates and screws when...
19 Jun, 2019 | Buying, Selling
The real estate market is not a single entity. It consists of millions of people making individual decisions based on their personal needs and opinions. Current real estate trends vary widely from state to state, city to city and even suburb to suburb, making the...
16 May, 2019 | Buying, Selling
Many people assume property investors are rich and carefree. This is far from true. Most residential property investors are simply striving to create a better future for themselves and their families. They own one property – or possibly two – and rent it out in the...
14 Apr, 2019 | Latest, Selling
We love hearing from our clients after their transaction is complete. Client feedback gives us a chance to look for opportunities to improve on our service, as well as recognising aspects we are doing right. Our business is a people business more so than a house...
9 Apr, 2019 | Buying, Community, Latest, Selling
We’d like to shout you dinner to the tune of $150! Valid any time with no end date, if you refer someone to us who is thinking of selling – and they list their property for sale with us, we’ll give you a $150 dinner voucher for a restaurant in the...
24 Mar, 2019 | Selling, Videos
When a house doesn’t sell after a prolonged campaign, there is a natural tendency for the seller to look to other avenues for success. The first port of call is often to change the real estate agent. But is the grass always greener on the other side? Some lazy,...
22 Mar, 2019 | Buying, Selling
Competition increases value. Agents know it, and they use it to achieve a better price. That’s their job after all. What is harrowing as a buyer is trying to work out the legitimacy of the agents often made claim that “there is another buyer”. As a buyer, if you...
13 Mar, 2019 | Selling
REAL ESTATE’S GREATEST DANGERS HOW TO AVOID THEM AND SELL SAFE Hiring the right agent to sell your home is crucial. Hiring a bad agent costs a lot more than just their selling fee. Great care should be taken when deciding which agent to trust. For a thorough...
13 Feb, 2019 | Selling
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...
23 Jan, 2019 | Buying, Selling
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...
10 Jan, 2019 | Buying, Selling
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...
12 Dec, 2018 | Selling
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...
6 Dec, 2018 | Selling
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...
29 Nov, 2018 | Buying, Selling
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...
15 Nov, 2018 | Selling
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...
1 Nov, 2018 | Selling
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...
26 Oct, 2018 | Buying, Community, Selling
The BIG4 NRMA Warrnambool Riverside Holiday Park 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...
4 Oct, 2018 | Selling
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...
19 Sep, 2018 | Selling
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...
16 Sep, 2018 | Buying, Selling
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!
6 Sep, 2018 | Selling
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...
30 Aug, 2018 | Buying, Selling
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...
9 Aug, 2018 | Selling
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...
2 Aug, 2018 | Selling
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...
2 Aug, 2018 | Selling
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...
4 Jul, 2018 | Buying, Selling
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...
26 Jun, 2018 | Selling
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...
25 Jun, 2018 | Selling
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...
19 Jun, 2018 | Buying, Selling, Videos
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...
14 Jun, 2018 | Selling
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...
7 Jun, 2018 | Selling
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...
7 Jun, 2018 | Buying, Selling, Videos
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.
1 Jun, 2018 | Selling
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...
23 May, 2018 | Buying, Selling, Videos
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...
16 Apr, 2018 | Buying, Selling
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...
24 Mar, 2018 | Buying, Selling
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...
8 Mar, 2018 | Selling
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 agent.
23 Feb, 2018 | Buying, Renting, Selling
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...
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...
20 Jan, 2018 | Selling, Videos
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...
18 Jan, 2018 | Selling
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...
4 Jan, 2018 | Selling
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...
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...
19 Oct, 2017 | Selling
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...
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...
5 Sep, 2017 | Buying, Renting, Selling
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...
17 Aug, 2017 | Selling
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...
28 Jul, 2017 | Buying, Selling, Videos
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....
21 Jul, 2017 | Buying, Selling
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...
6 Jul, 2017 | Buying, Selling, Videos
Share in the delight of new home owner, Fiona, who recently embarked on her move to the countryside!
29 Jun, 2017 | Buying, Selling
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 about!
22 Jun, 2017 | Selling, Videos
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...
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...
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...
29 Mar, 2017 | Selling
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...
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:
9 Mar, 2017 | Buying, Selling
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...
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...
12 Feb, 2017 | Latest, Selling
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....
8 Dec, 2016 | Selling
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...
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...
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...
18 Oct, 2016 | Selling
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...
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...
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,...
