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Have nearly 4000 franchisees got it wrong?
There probably isn’t a business in Australia that does not preach great customer service but in reality, how often do you really have an experience that leaves you thinking “WOW”? Have you ever been in a bank at lunchtime for an urgent transaction? There is a very...
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What are Franchise Groups About?
Franchising. It tends to get a bit of a bad wrap, and on some occasions that it’s warranted. Australia has more franchise systems per capita of any country in the world and not all franchise systems are equal. According to the last national franchise survey conducted...
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Our Vendors Needs and Wants are the most important part of the sale.
We often talk about vendor management, what does that really mean? We manage and guide our owners on how we think they should behave without really understanding their needs and expectations. We come to the conclusion that our own judgement is the best solution to...
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Property Management: You get what you pay for!
Lately, there have been some new “start-ups” in the property management space that are trying to swing investors away from traditional property management. As a result, the average fees for the industry are under pressure as some investors get seduced by the promise...
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Taking the Stress out of Open Preparation!
When it comes to preparing your home for an open inspection you would think it would be obvious on what to do. Let’s remember what we all do in our homes is very different. With that said, the Team at Jim’s Real Estate want to make it as easy as possible so you can...
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Preparing Your Home For Sale
Preparing your home for sale is often really stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Here is our quick guide on what to do to make the most of your home sale and save your sanity in the process. Starting out, you have to somehow see your home as potential buyers will,...
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Jims freebies: New Real Estate agency throws in cleaning – and lawnmowing
Jim's Real Estate threw in a garden clean-up and building report for its first residential sale, as part of the new franchise's effort to muscle into an already crowded and competitive market. Franchisee Peter Raja paid the local Jim's businesses for the tidy and...
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Understanding the Housing Market
Understanding the housing market can often be complicated and overwhelming for many when looking at properties. Although an extensive number of factors can result in nuanced effects, four key aspects drive the price of property. Interest Rates Interest rates are...
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Employment within the industry.
With more than 1.4 million jobs created, the property industry has now become Australia’s biggest employer. Property Council Chief Executive Ken Morrison directly contributes this growth to the diverse nature of the industry. ‘These are white-collar and blue-collar...
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How to ‘MARKET’ your property.
Selling your property should include taking the time to think about How to ‘MARKET’ to maximise its opportunities. So, when you’re thinking about marketing refer to our 6 tips to get you started MAINTAIN key features of your property. Encourage prospective buyers to...
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