ISSUE 8// EASTER EDITION
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YES IT'S EASTER ALREADY Hi and #welcometothehood! I know I sound like a broken-down
ADVANTAGES OF SELLING YOUR HOME AT AUCTION
record, but can you believe it's nearly April?!!! Wowzers! But truth be told we have been hanging out for Easter, aside from being able to have the most adorable bunny as our cover dude, at no other time of the year is it acceptable to eat chocolate for breakfast and for weeks on end I might add. That’s definitely a win in our books.
NEW DIGS FOR SALE
March also marks the start of Autumn, which is an exciting time for buying and selling. Our open home viewings pick up as Saturday beach sessions dwindle and it’s the perfect time to give your garden
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some much-needed attention. Now the #realtycrew are not exactly known for their ‘green thumb’ (no offence Trent) but they do know a thing or two about selling houses in the cooler months and paying some extra attention to your garden now can really work in your
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favour. Another thing they know a thing or two about is selling your home at Auction, particularly given the current market conditions. We understand that just uttering the word Auction can make people
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cringe but to put your mind at ease we have highlighted some advantages of selling at Auction. Finally, for those that have not yet had the pleasure of meeting local
THE FUN PAGE
real estate royalty and auctioneer extraordinaire Gary Collins be sure to check out his interview on page 12. The guy is an absolute Legend and wealth of knowledge for our office! As always, we thank you for reading and hope you enjoy the edition!
put simply we
are
client
motivated
We know that buying and selling can be stressful which is why we always make the needs of our clients our top priority. We want you to feel supported and happy, kinda like the warm and fuzzies
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P R O P E R T Y
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Auctions are an effective way to sell your home and even more so in the current market where there is a boost in sales volume. Here we list some advantages of selling your property at auction:
Auctions are time sensitive which can create a sense of urgency in any selling negotiations High demand and buyer competition can drive the price up The competitive nature of an auction can cause people to bid higher than they originally wanted to spend The vendor controls how much is spent on the marketing plan by choosing how much the auction is advertised Despite being listed for auction sellers can still consider incoming offers prior to the auction Bidders are buying on terms and conditions determined by the vendor Vendors are protected by the reserve price and don’t have to sell if their target isn’t reached If the property doesn’t sell at the auction, the vendor is commonly put in direct contact with the most likely buyer and can further negotiate Homes with unique features often do well at auctions as they may attract more competition between bidders
So now that we have convinced you to go to auction, the next most important task for achieving a great result is choosing an experienced auctioneer. Thankfully you don't need to look any further than our very own Gary Collins who is the only experienced auctioneer in the Valley. Keen to learn more? then book an appointment today.
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THE MARKET LOWDOWN There is more stock coming to the market, However, demand remains high & competition is fierce amongst buyers with several properties receiving
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HOT TIP the 411 on real estate auctions 1. Find an experienced auctioneer that you trust (inexperienced auctioneers won't achieve maximum value) 2. Set a date and time of the auction & advertise (you are nervous but excited) 3. Potential buyers bid against each other with increasing offers until one buyer remains (You should sit back and relax with a stiff drink during this process) 4. The house is sold to the highest bidder, provided the reserve price is met or exceeded. (You are at this stage ecstatic and doing a happy dance) 5. If the home doesn’t reach the vendor’s reserve price, the property is ’passed in’ and the current highest bidder is motivated and ready to negotiate (this is your agents time to shine)
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This month we caught up with charismatic real estate royalty Gary Collins who started his Real Estate career many moons ago in the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne. After achieving
L I K E S
great career success, he left Melbourne in the early 1990's and brought valuable real estate knowledge and experience to the Merimbula market. In 2000, Gary opened Merimbula Realty which quickly established itself as a major player in the local market. Although Gary has since sold his share of the business he still holds a sales position and is proud that is has
his lovely wife Danielle & uber fluffy dog Stacey golf
remained a thriving and well respected local brand
trout fishing
Merimbula's most experienced auctioneer, Gary has auctioned
gambling (just a flutter)
and sold more properties than all the other agencies in town combined achieving numerous record prices.
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1. WHAT'S THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN MERIMBULA? Definitely the climate closely followed by it’s geographical
red wine
climate 2. THE MOST FAMOUS PERSON YOU SOLD A HOUSE FOR? Australian Surgeon Colonel Sir Ernest “Weary” Dunlop in Toorak 3. FAVOURITE FOODS? Absolutely my Wife's chicken curry
D I S L I K E S uneducated real estate agents greedy vendors
4. FAVOURITE MUSICIAN? Without a doubt Bob Dylan 5. TOP 3 FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS? Amalfi Coast, New York and Las Vegas
politicians cucumber (what's the point???)
Easter Trading We are only closed for the Public Holidays so feel free to drop in & say hi!
THE FUN PAGE EASTER TRIVIA QUESTIONS 1. The rabbit is an ancient symbol of
6. What is the traditional Easter colour?
fertility (True or False)?
7. Easter Island belongs to which South
2. The idea of the Easter Bunny originated
American country?
in the 1700s in what country?
8. What came first, Jesus’ crucifixion,
3. Easter always occurs between what
the resurrection, or the Last Supper?
dates?
9. What flower is associated with
4. Which animal is used in Australia
Easter?
instead of a rabbit?
10. The second largest holiday for
5. Which country has the tradition of
eating candy is Easter. Which is the
eating hot cross buns at Easter?
first?
WORD SEARCH
Word List big dipper blossom boiled bonnet bunny caramel carrot cellophane chicks coconut cream cuddle duckling dye ear easter egg fluffy foil goodie hide hop jellybeans lily marshmallow nut log parade quack peep pink nose springtime straw tail twitch white chocolate whiskers wicker basket yolk
Trivia Answers: 1. True, 2. Germany, 3. March 22 and April 25, 4. Bilby, 5. Great Britain, 6. Purple, 7. Chile, 8. The Last Supper, 9. Lily, 10. Halloween
TATHRA BUSHFIRE RELEIF FUND The Bega Valley Shire Council has established the official ‘Mayoral Appeal Fund’ to help the recovery efforts from the Tathra Bushfires.
Donations to the fund can be made via bank transfer to: Acc Name: Mayoral Appeal Fund BSB: 012525 Acc number: 837535154
Dig deep and donate what you can to help Tathra get back on its feet. The locals have also asked that we please visit Tathra and show our support.
HAPPY EASTER Finally, we want to wish all our clients a wonderful and safe Easter long weekend!
The Merimbula Realty Crew
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