Heading out of town, you can't help but notice the earthmovers. We are booming. New estates are popping up in the south. Orleana Waters. These estates are changing the face of gawler real estate. Old locals grumble. "We are losing the country feel," they worry. But as a real estate agent gawler, I see progress. Growth brings amenities. Demand dr… Read More

The majority of sellers misunderstand how to price a home. They think it is smart to list high and negotiate later. It is the most common phrase I hear: "Brad Smith, can we see if someone bites." Here is the hard fact: starting high actually loses you money. In the current gawler real estate market, buyers are educated. They have access to data … Read More

There is a huge myth regarding what agents charge. The assumption is that all agents are the same. So they choose the cheapest one. They think they are saving money. If Agent A charges 1.5% and the other is higher, they pick Agent A. They think they saved $5,000. This is dangerous math. The discount broker costs you the most at settlement. How? … Read More

There is a huge myth regarding what agents charge. The assumption is all agents are equal. They select the discount agent. They believe they are smart. If one charges less and the other is higher, they pick Agent A. The math says money in the pocket. This is dangerous math. The discount broker is usually the most expensive eventually. How? They … Read More

If the thought of moving from your family home is causing anxiety, you are part of a large group. Constantly locally, I sit with couples who feel exactly the same way. The block is too much work. Heating a big house is a waste of time and money. However, the idea of moving decades of history is overwhelming. As a real estate agent gawler, I witn… Read More