One of the conscious decisions I made when setting up my business was to not have a storefront. Because I meet people, either at their home, at a cafe or most often at a property for sale. When I’m working, I’m in my car or on the road, inspecting properties or going to auctions. I would literally spend little time in an office, so it wasn’t worth the overhead. When I was building the team, I wanted the best people for the job — not the people who could make it into my office 9–5. I have people in my team from all over Sydney. It’s important to focus on thinking outside the box. You may think you need a storefront, but do you really?

How often fact check the information people tell you, before treating it like the truth? Many misconceptions and false ideas fly around the world of finance and property, so it’s crucial to do your own research, ask lots of questions and think critically about the things you hear. In this article, buyers agent, Michelle May, dives into some of these misconceptions and suggests actionable ways to be a more informed consumer.

There are a number of reasons why the sale price may be kept confidential but it’s not all doom and gloom. There are a few ways you can find out how much a property sold for if it hasn’t been disclosed by the agent.

Booming residential markets in Melbourne and Sydney have driven consumer watchdogs to issue new warnings against underquoting, as signs grow of agents pricing homes unrealistically low as a way to flatter their results and restock their databases of prospective buyers.

“holding a deposit means nothing. A vendor can take 10 holding deposits from buyers and sell to the 11th person.”

Selling agents and buyers’ agents have a unique relationship in the real estate industry. But rather than being in direct competition with each other, they are seeking the same result – happy clients. Buyer’s agent Michelle May examines how to create a reciprocal relationship built on trust and integrity so that everyone wins, every time.

Home-owners are rushing to sell their properties this autumn, encouraged by the rising market around the country and recent sales for eye-popping prices.

Winter usually brings about a slow down in the real estate market, meaning prices usually dip, however this winter looks to be very different.

Michelle May, principal of Michelle May Buyers Agents, discusses the situation of the property market, why we are seeing properties sell for 20-30% above the guide and what long term famification this can have on some buyers.

“Home offices are more in demand now than ever before, with people realising they want a better permanent solution than working from the dining table,” says buyers’ agent Michelle May.

Fear of missing out can mean you don’t think straight when it comes to making buying decisions. Here are some tips to help you avoid the FOMO trap.

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