Category: Selecting A Property

Perth real estate agent Liz Sterzel from Property Wizards won the 2022 Buyer’s Agent of the Year Award at the Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) National Awards for Excellence.

The National Awards for Excellence, held on Thursday 7 April in Melbourne, aim to encourage, recognise and promote excellence and best practice in the Australian real estate profession and represent the highest accolade REIA can bestow.

REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi congratulated Ms Sterzel on her win and thanked her for her outstanding contribution to the buyer’s agent profession and WA real estate industry at large. 

“Ms Sterzel’s service to her clients and commitment to raising the profile of buyer’s agents in WA is nothing short of impressive.

“This is a marvelous achievement and once again shows that WA has some of the best real estate professionals in the country,” Mr Pozzi said. 

This is Ms Sterzel’s second time winning the national Buyer’s Agent of the Year Award.  (more…)

“I enjoy finding someone a home they thought they could never get. Representing buyers, looking after them behind the scenes in ways they will never know and knowing it has made a difference in their lives. “  Liz Sterzel, Property Wizards.

 

Liz Sterzel has always had a good eye for property. When she was in her 20s, she had a gut-instinct to purchase an investment property in an oceanside suburb close to an expensive area. At the time, she didn’t have much of an understanding of property, but her instinct was right and the decision to buy that property turned out to be a very good investment.

Years later and Liz is now a successful real estate professional who has a passion for helping buyers and investors find their perfect property. She is Director at Property Wizards, an agency designed to assist buyers and investors with their property purchases. 

She is REIWA Accredited in two specialty fields, Buyer’s Agent and Sales Representative, and was the winner of REIWA’s Buyer’s Agent of the Year at the 2021 Awards for Excellence. Liz and Property Wizards are also generous sponsors of REIWA’s Community REInvest program. 

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A lot of buyers never truly understand the value of a buyer’s agent until they use one.

Often a buyer’s agent handles lots of transactions every month, sharpening their intellect and feel for the market sentiment. The term ‘due diligence’ is transforming through technology in the property industry and buyer’s agents now have access to more information than ever before that gives power back to the buyer’s hand.

If you are still only half sure of what the role of a buyer’s agent is, here are five hidden benefits of using one.
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More and more people are realising the value of having a professional buyer on their side. While real estate agents and property investment companies represent the seller or developer, property buyers’ agents act on behalf of buyers. They use their expertise and databases to search thousands of properties and find the best investment to meet the clients’ needs.

But what can a buyer’s agent do that you can’t do yourself? Why take your hard-earned money and pay someone to do the buying for you?

Here are 8 Things that you get only with the help of  a buyer’s agent:

1. Independence – unbiased recommendations

Buyer’s agents take the time to listen to your goals, where you’re at and what you want to achieve. They will then recommend the best plan of action to undertake. (more…)

This is a very common question that we get asked a lot. While more and more people are realising the value of having a professional buyer on their side, we understand that taking your hard-earned money and paying someone to do the buying for you can be a risk.

Reality is, there are advantages and benefits that you will only enjoy with the help of a buyer’s agent.

Let me tell you the TOP FIVE Benefits of having a professional on your side.

After hearing for some time about the many new mining jobs up north, it appears things are starting to take off up there. This is welcome news for Perth property buyers and owners.

It’s reflected in the extensive developments taking place up in Karratha. New flights have been laid on, new FIFO camps are being built and housing availability has fallen to 1.5%. These are sure signs of increasing population and demand.

Knowing how to secure a property with superior development potential can be difficult, especially if you are just starting out.

Top tips to ensure successful developing include: (more…)

Negative gearing is set to be removed in January 2020 if Labor wins, except on new properties. So, where does that leave us? Do we jump in now or wait until after the proposed changes?

A study by experts released last week predicts the likely effect of the change on property sales and rentals and this could help investors make the right decision.

If the experts, SQM Research, are right, what does that mean? Do you take the plunge now or do you wait? Let’s take a look at Perth and try to figure this out. (more…)

Are you new to real estate investment? Do you want to know some practical ways on how to get started? In this article, you will learn what you need to know about property investment, straight from the experts who have been in the business for years.

Getting started in property investing can be confusing and costly if mistakes are made, but with careful planning and first-class market information, kick-starting your financial future can be a breeze! (more…)

Homebuyers and investors waiting for proof the market has bottomed out may want to re-think their strategy.

The practice of sitting back and waiting for confirmation the market has definitely bottomed out could be a costly move. Continue Reading…

Property Wizards represented a client at auction over the weekend and achieved a fantastic outcome – securing them a beautiful home in the Perth hills.

The property was secured at $25,000 below the bank’s reserve using auction techniques and skills to ensure bids did not reach any higher than they had to and through skilled post-auction negotiation. Here’s how… (more…)

If you’re just starting out in property investment and you’re not sure which investment strategy is right for you, it’s worth exploring the differences between yield and capital growth.

Understanding the differences can help you work out which strategy is right for you, and therefore the type of property you should be looking for. (more…)

While most people know what a real estate agent – or seller’s agent – is, it seems not everyone knows what a buyer’s agent is – or does.

So we thought we’d break it down. (more…)

While there’s been a lot of focus on the downturn in the Perth property market, there’s plenty of good news coming in.

A number of sources have revealed that Perth’s property market has reached its low and is starting to show signs of improvement. (more…)

We already know it’s a great time to invest in property in Perth.

With the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision last week to keep the cash rate at 1.5 per cent, this certainly adds to the appeal of getting into the Perth property market.

So while interest rates have stabilised, they are likely to rise. So if you’re ready to buy, the time really is now.

What should you do next? (more…)