Property Secrets Podcast

When it comes to selling your home it's important to be comfortable with your listing agent. Today, I’m talking with Jodie Curran from Agent 4573 - a top performer in her local area. In this episode Jodie explores the agent/seller relationship. She outlines the vital role of communication & how to tell if your agent has the right techniques to effectively market your property. Besides having the right agent on your side, she also discusses the importance of presenting your property in the best possible light.   "Presentation is absolutely essential - it needs to be easy for the buyer to want it". - Jodie Curran   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Choosing the right real estate agent Marketing your property Maximising return on investment Red Flags for Agent/seller communication issue   Reach Out to Jodie Curran: Email: jodie@agent4573.com.au Phone: 0412 717 691 Website: Agent4573 - sign up to receive Jodie’s free book     Give Us a Rate & Review!                Thanks for joining us on today’s

Social media is everywhere, and everyone uses it. Today we look at how the most used Social Media platform, Facebook, can be used to connect sellers and buyers in the world of Real Estate. The days of advertising Properties for sale in print media are almost behind us, making way for an exciting new frontier.  In today’s episode Facebook marketing expert Nathan Hutchinson discusses the growing role of Facebook in our day to day lives. He shares some of the many unforeseen benefits that Facebook advertising offers over traditional advertising and how you can capitalize on these benefits to reach out to a targeted audience.    "When you’re talking about property, the biggest thing is that someone needs to engage with you - what better way to engage than raw video." - Nathan Hutchinson   In Today’s Episode of Property Secrets: How to use Facebook online marketing to sell Real Estate Why Facebook live videos are quickly becoming the number 1 way to engage an audience How to increase your conversion rate by incor

Pests are a nuisance, sure, but when it comes to termites they can ruin more than just your day. Many people are unaware of the damage termites can cause until its too late - your home and lifestyle could unexpectedly be chewed to pieces without much warning. Knowing how to protect your home and what to look for could save you thousands and that is exactly what we are discussing today. In today’s episode, Mick Robbins from Adelaide Pest Control discusses the importance of pest inspections and how to manage termite issues.  "We control termites. We’re playing with nature - a powerful force." - Mick Robbins   In this episode of Property Secrets: How do you treat a termite infestation Why termite inspections are essential when buying a property The effect moisture build-up in your home has on termites Identifying the presence of termites before it's too late The importance of using a professional pest control company when treating termites   Reach out to Mick Robbins: Adelaide Pest Control website Give Us a

Today’s guest is Paul Wilson, the founder of We Find Houses and author of "Why 2 Out of 3 Positive Cash-Flow Properties Are Not Worth Touching". Paul built his company around providing exceptional service to property investors and now, sixteen years since its inception, We Find Houses continues to offer property investor finance, buyer’s agency services, and guidance through the complicated world of Property Investing. In today’s episode, Paul shares the concept of “shortcut learning,” which is all about leveraging other people’s experiences. Using this approach Paul is able to help his clients dodge the typical trial-and-error phase of investing. Paul also discusses the importance of having an exit strategy right from the beginning and and how this should compliment your investment strategy.  Also In This Episode of Property Secrets: How your individuality plays a significant role in your investment strategy A brief explanation of "Positive cash flow" Defining "Passive Investment Strategy" Why affordability

Property Management expert Hayley Mitchell began her career in 1999 and went on to become partner of a large Property Management Agency. Today, she is the co-director of Domain & Co and continues to deliver excellent, personal service to her clients.   In today’s episode, Hayley talks about what led her to becoming a Property Manager. She explains that when looking for a good tenant, it’s all about “selling the property” and identifies the benefits of establishing a good relationship with tenants from day one.   “If you set it up right in the beginning, you don’t have headaches in the end.”   – Hayley Mitchell   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Skills you need to be a good Property Manager The importance of treating tenants and landlords equally Advantages of selling the benefits of the property to potential tenants The tools Hayley uses to generate interest in the properties she has for rent The difference between a bad Property Manager and an exceptional one Her screening process for potential tena

Tom Braegelmann is the CEO of GCA Equity Partners, a company that lends contractors and developers financial support for their real estate investment projects. Tom has experience being on both sides of the negotiation table – from being an active property investor to now offering great financing deals to other investors. He is the author of the book Bank Free Blueprint, teaching people how to invest collaboratively to reduce their dependence on bank investments.   In today’s episode, Tom talks about his book Bank Free Blueprint and the system he created which allows investors to work and profit together on a project. He explains how his model applies to projects of any size - whether it’s a $50,000 project or a venture that costs $5,000,000.  ”The less moving parts you have on a project, the less risk.”   – Tom Braegelmann In This Episode of Property Secrets: What is collaborative investment How Tom came up with the Profit-Sharing Model that allows people to work together and are compensated for what they br

In today’s episode we talk Property Depreciation with Tyron Hyde of Washington Brown. Tyrone discusses his book 'Claim It: A Property Investor's guide to Depreciation' which is endorsed by Australia's Richest Man, Money Magazine, and Your Investment Property Magazine.  In This Episode of Property Secrets: Calculating the value of homes based on when they were built How the government determines the life expectancy of homes Defining “non-cash deduction” The variables that make up property depreciation   Tyron’s Insider Property Secrets: Claim deductions on the effective life of items in your property. Claim deductions on the things you're about to throw away. Reach Out to Tyron Hyde: Washington Brown Website Email: tyron@washingtonbrown.com.au Claim It! Book by Tyron Hyde     Give Us a Rate & Review!          Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in prope

Today’s guest started his journey in Property when he was just finishing university. After reading the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Ben Everingham was inspired by the idea that profits are better than wages and after working in marketing for one of Australia's largest building companies Ben set out to start his own business - Pumped on Property. Pumped on Property is a buyer’s agency with an annual client base of around 150 customers.  In today’s episode, Ben talks about the advantages of changing your mindset to become an investor. He explains both the advantages and the challenges that investors face on their journey to financial freedom. He also shares the strategies he uses to assess the market, find a bargain property, and know the pattern in the housing market. ”Timing in the market is important regardless of the type of product.”   – Ben Everingham   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Ben’s encouragement to people who desire to be financially independent Advantages of investing in property The simplest

Today’s guest started her Real Estate journey when she was only 13 years old working as a receptionist. After spending a decade abroad, Aly started renting out her investment property. With her tenants falling behind in their rent and locked in to a standard rental agreement she decided to consider the benefits of short-term rental instead. In today’s episode, Aly discusses the advantages of short-term rentals. She also shares an inspiring story of a friend who didn’t own any property and had $25,000 worth of debt who, after reading Aly's book Airbnb for Property Investors and implementing this model, became debt-free and went on to own her own investment Real Estate. ”What I love about short-term rentals is it gives you the freedom to be able to do what you want when you want”   – Aly Michaels   In This Episode of Property Secrets: What is “short-term rental” Financial benefits of short-term rentals Other fees that can be charged to the tenant such as cleaning fee & additional furniture fees Aly’s book

Today’s guest started out purchasing property investments when she got into real estate.  Although she was paying a relatively high fee for her property rental manager at the time, Debbie's primary concern was not the amount of money she was spending but the quality of service she was getting. Her unfulfilled expectations prompted her to be proactive in deciding to managing her own properties and eventually led her into Property Management. Today, Debbie is an expert in this field.    In today’s episode, Debbie talks about the advantages of having a great property manager. She sheds light on some significant issues involving property rental like the possible reasons why a property may be sitting vacant and not even generating inquries. Debbie also shares some tips on how to encourage a good tenant to stay in a property for an extended period, how you can save on costs regarding maintenance and vacancy and some strategies she uses to find you a tenant in the quickest amount of time possible. ” The hardest thin

Today’s guest on Property Secrets, Jessica Osborne, is the founder of Josh Develop and the author of the book 'Buyer’s Guide to Builders'. Jessica put everything she learned over her years of experience into this helpful resource written for anyone building a home. Her journey into educating people in this area was inspired by her own experiences and those of her clients who were concerned about the building process. Further to Jessica's book she also runs a 6-hour workshop to provide even more support and education for people who are building a house. In today’s episode of Property Secrets Jessica shares her journey and explores key topics which she finds buyers are often uneducated about before they enter into a building contract.   “I think that mentorship is really a great strategy – looking for someone in the industry, like us, can help.” – Jessica Osborne   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Jessica discusses her workshop which covers the basics that buyers need to know before they set out to engage

Today’s guest on Property Secrets has over 20 years experience in selling property, both commercial & residential. Before Real Estate Andrew Reeves worked in retail until his late 20s. It was Andrew's brother who first introduced him to the industry, after hiring him to work in his Real Estate Business. Andrew soon realised that his passion was with selling residential properties, and eventually he would go on to launch his own brand under OneAgency. Four years have passed and Andrew's business is stronger than ever driven by his passion for helping people and making a difference.   Andrew explains why now is the best time to sell and how the market is performing. He also discusses the importance of using outstanding photography and how significantly it impacts the marketing and selling of a home. Andrew shares his negotiation strategy and explains how he leverages buyers interest to achieve the most for his clients. “The difference between an okay agent and an outstanding agent will cost you thousands an

This week we’re talking to John Vyden, owner & manager of South Australian renovation company Vybuilt. John began his career as a carpenter before focusing on his passion for home renovation. Through word-of-mouth, networking and referrals, he has grown his small business into a reputable company. Today, John shares the story of how he got started in home renovation, developed his business model and shares tips for homeowners who are considering undertaking a renovation project. “The more renovations you do, the more you become aware of what’s involved & what to expect.” – John Vyden   In This Episode of Property Secrets: John explains how he has refined his approach to renovating homes over the years. He discusses the importance of finding a “middle road” between project cost and quality. He explains his project costing system. He explores the process of getting counsel on board with what is – and isn’t – possible with a renovation project. He explains the difference between getting planning approva

When it comes to building a home there are plenty of holes to jump into, but tread with caution - it's not always easy to get through to the finished project. This is part of what Stephen Royal tells us in today’s episode of Property Secrets. Stephen, an accomplished designer, architect & entrepreneur has always had a knack for design. His high achievements in secondary school led to him to focus on studying architecture. Following his education his first job as an architect included designing buildings for McDonald’s to which he recalls “Rather than flipping burgers, like most people my age, I was flipping plans.” On today’s show, he tells us what comprises building contracts, the different types of clients he encounters, and a few tips to keep in mind if you are building an investment property or for profit. “Don’t jump into the idea of building something without doing due diligence in every regard as far as cost goes.” – Stephen Royal   In This Episode of Property Secrets: You’ll learn about the subtl

Whether you’re just starting out in property investing or you’ve been in the industry for years, there’s always something new we can learn about running our business, finding deals and building success. Today, I’m excited to chat with Paul Glossop, Founder and Managing Director of Pure Property Investment. Paul built a multi-million-dollar property portfolio shortly after he left the corporate world in 2015, where he worked for nearly a decade in the pharmaceutical industry. He explains that he’s always had an interest and passion for property and shares his journey from working in the corporate world to transitioning into real estate investing, buying and selling property deals, and growing his business from the ground up through networking and leveraging the guidance of industry experts. Additionally, he shares several golden nuggets and “insider secrets” on how you can repeat his success with your own property portfolio.   “Your ability to sleep easy at night is far more important than money.” – Paul Gloss

Educating yourself, regardless of which industry you build your business in, is a critical component to your success. The same rings true for new property development professionals. On today’s episode, I’m excited to chat with Amanda McEwin, property development expert and owner of Onassis Developments based in Adelaide, Australia. Amanda started her property journey after the arrival of her third child. After testing the waters in the buying and holding as well as renovating and flipping real estate sectors, Amanda chose the path of property development to provide her a way to have more control over her time while earning an income. On today’s show, she discusses the importance of investing in your education, gauging the pros and cons of various real estate strategies to find what works for you, and evaluating risks before considering profits.   “Try to find a strategy that suits well for you. There’s plenty of strategies out there.” – Amanda McEwin   In This Episode of Property Secrets: How Amanda develope

Today's guest is renowned Wollongong Estate Agent: Mike T. (Mike T Real Estate). Mike has been in the customer service industry since before even finishing his schooling and has always enjoyed helping people. Before Real Estate Mike worked in the automotive industry for 25 years (in both sales & as a qualified mechanic). In today’s episode, Mike shares with us how a career in sales has empowered his confidence and completely transformed his personality from initially being quite a shy person. He also discusses the universal similarities of selling across different industries as well as the differences and challenge that selling Real Estate entails. Married with four children, Mike manages to do his job passionately while applying the skills he learned from his experience in the customer service field.    “Whether you’re selling a house or a car or anything, it all boils down to listening.” – Mike T   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Mike talks about what made him make the transition from car sales to

On Today's episode of Property Secrets, I'm joined by not only a mentor of mine but a mentor of many top agents around Australia. His name is Glenn Twiddle and today he shares his unique insight into the best way to sell Real Estate and how to communicate effectively.   Glenn is best known for his desire to make changes in the real estate industry for the better. His mission is to provide agents around Australia with the tools they need to deliver a new level of service to their customers. He has heard what the general public have to say about Agents, and he admits he cannot blame them for what they think since the vast majority of Agents out there are inefficient and unmotivated.   Glenn Twiddle is a business owner, real estate coach and has personally mentored many of the top real estate agents in Australia. He offers remarkable insights about how to better communicate with people and how to market property for sale. He tells us that before he got into coaching, he used to be just an average Real Estate Age

This week I talk to Bob Korver, renowned finance expert and Mortgage Broker. Bob discusses the in's and out's of financing property and shares his insight into the world of mortgage broking.   If you would like to get in touch with Bob directly you can reach him on his mobile number: 0408 050 678 .