Realty Talk: The skill of a good auctioneer

We have told you that before you go to bid on an auction you should always be familiar with the methods of the auctioneer who will be conducting the auction at the property you want to buy.  Cate Bakos – buyers Agent in Melbourne – shares the things you should be watching for.  RealtyTalk is part …

Property WEALTH (6/7) - T: Treatment

We're now at the Treatment stage of your property journey, where you're finally ready to invest ... based on your property purchase principles. This is the sixth episode of the Property WEALTH series where Bushy Martin reveals his unique six stage Property Wealth Revolution of Growth, and we'll co…

Realty Talk Vault: Cost of Free Advice

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on March 1, 2022, but is still just as relevant today. When it comes to opinions on property it seems like everyone’s an expert - but who can you trust? Lloyd Edge from Aus Property Professionals questi…

Realty Talk: Mistakes many bidders make

It is always better to learn from the mistakes of others especially when it comes to bidding at an auction.  For instance – do you know why it is not a good idea to discuss budget with your partner during the auction or why it is not a good idea to heckle the auctioneer.  Buyers Agent Cate Bakos ha…

Property WEALTH (5/7) - L: Leverage

Even the smartest, most talented people reach the ceiling of their own limitations. So how do you break through your own barriers in property investment? You need to leverage your elite team and the resources available to you.  This is the fifth episode of the Property WEALTH series where Bushy Ma…

Realty Talk Vault: Property Risks vs Rewards

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on February 7, 2022, but is still just as relevant today. Many investors continue to get caught up in FOMO chasing property rewards without considering the risks, so to add some balance to the equation,…

Realty Talk: Bid with strength – here is how

If you have been to an auction and noticed how confident some buyers are when they bid, it is probably because they have done it before and know what they are doing or they have been to the Cate Bakos school of bidding.  Cate is a buyers agent in Melbourne and this is what she does. RealtyTalk is …

Property WEALTH (4/7) - A: Approach

What is your property investment strategy? You're now ready to focus on your Approach, what we like to call your 'Start:egy GPS'. This is the fourth episode of the Property WEALTH series where Bushy Martin reveals his unique six stage Property Wealth Revolution of Growth. As a property investor, …

Realty Talk Vault: Rental Reveal

We bring you another classic Realty Talk episode from the vault, which was originally published on November 30, 2021, but is still just as relevant today. In order to lease your property quickly and achieve the highest rent with the best tenants, Lauren Robinson from Rental Results reveals how you…

Realty Talk: Negotiation BEFORE auction day

If you are serious about buying a property at auction, there are ways you can secure the property before auction day but is it a good idea and is it worthwhile?  Cate Bakos is a buyers agent based in Melbourne.  Cate shares the pros and cons of making an offer in the lead up to an auction. RealtyT…