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25.01.2022 This morning we have received confirmation that real estate services associated with property settlement (including removalists) is permitted work. The logistics of this are yet to be detailed - but for those who wondered, yes movement for settlement seems to be allowed. Many changes from previous versions of this document. Link added in case it changes again https://lookaside.fbsbx.com//Permitted%20Work%20Premises%2

25.01.2022 #workingfromhome #realestate #buyeradvocate #ethicallysourced #professionalbuyer #analyst #melbourneproperty #geelongproperty #autralianproperty

25.01.2022 Moving further into new normal. Opens and auctions accommodating more people at once. Now all we need is more property to choose from. Good properties are selling particular well at the moment. Some market segments still struggling.

25.01.2022 Many a sunny afternoon or starlit night to be enjoyed on this Southbank balcony for my clients who have just picked up their keys! If you want an oversized townhouse surrounded by greenery with good capital growth possible - call me. This asset class on the edge of the CBD, is well worth exploring!

24.01.2022 One of my favourite ever photos. A brilliant man and fountain of knowledge and wisdom that extends far beyond real estate. The great Geoff Cayzer @cayzerrealestate

23.01.2022 It’s no secret that I love my work, finding homes for my clients to match their emotional and wealth creation goals. But I also love that my daily travels allow me to immerse in the vibe of a suburb and then share this experience with clients either local or from places further away. .... and how good is Melbourne looking today?? #lifestyle #innercityliving #investmentproperty #wealthcreation #lifegoals #realestate #melbourneproperty #buyersadvocate #northcote #karenavallone

23.01.2022 The Federal Government today announced a stimulus package designed to keep the construction sector pumping with flow on effects to the broader economy. Grants of $25,000 will be made available.... Before you get too excited - it's important to realise it is not a free-for-all. 1. The grant applies only to principal places of residence - i.e. it does not apply to investment properties. Owner builders need to have been registered for 6 months prior to the announcement and builders must be registered and hold the appropriate licences. 2. The owner occupier can be building a new home with a cap price of $750,000 or tipping a minimum of $150,000 and maximum of $750,000 of their own funds (inc. borrowings). In other words, a new build or fairly substantial renovation. 3. Eligibility will be means tested with couples earning <$200,000 & singles <$125,000. There is a capped value of $1.5million on the value of the asset. 4. It does not apply to structures separate to the main property, i.e. swimming pools, tennis courts and sheds. Clearly, home owners will have to be in a fairly secure position to access the program, and may involved the taking on of more debt to finance.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to my first home buyer who got a lesson in How to buy a property by not bidding at auction and managing risk. Mid 600s, Albert Park - I just LOVE catches like these for my clients.

22.01.2022 Home office inspiration

22.01.2022 Monday inspired. Lets do this

22.01.2022 #Repost Do you like design? @mostafaa_hajizade with @get_repost... visualization : mostafa hajizade villa No.98 12/09/2020 3dwarehouse.com ...... #architecturelovers #moderndesign #prestigeproperty #designled #karenavallone #buyeradvocate See more

22.01.2022 Metro Melbourne has woken this morning to new, tighter restrictions. Many people, many industries a state of flux whilst preparing over the last few days will settle now into a new norm. Transacting real estate is entirely online and while we wait for any additional advice that differs, in person inspections are now not allowed. Much fine print is still being ironed out. We will update you as confirmed information comes to hand. Until then, work in the regions continues and we use the pause to slow the pace down just a little and work on rather than in our business and on the goals of our clients so that opportunity is there to be embraced when the time is right. Re

21.01.2022 So often I hear from buyers that they dont want to use a buyers advocate because our services are viewed as expensive. This map represents the position of each property visited by a buyer in the year and a half they have been looking - before being referred to me. In their price range, conservatively I dare say the market will have gone up $80,000 to $100,000. Thats easily a bedroom, or a bathroom / en-suite, somewhere to park their car. Maybe 40 square metres of land an ...extra suburb out or two. Or a combination of many or all of the above. And many multiples more than my fee... Other than elapsed time and property features, these buyers have wasted their own time and emotion, fuel and agents may no longer be taking them seriously. Neither member of the couple is on the same page and they have decision paralysis. In the same elapsed time I estimate that I have focused on as many properties and bought approximately 80 homes for buyers who are over the moon about their experience and their outcomes. Considering buyers advocates as an expense IS a false economy and the question is - can you afford not to invest in a buyer advocate?

20.01.2022 What an amazing group of business woman shaking it up in the world of property and finance. Hosted by mortgage broker Kath who lives by the #girlboss philosophy of abundance and extraordinary client outcomes

20.01.2022 Melbourne has turned on a stunner for game day

20.01.2022 Live local - support local @levi.melbourne @ LEVI

19.01.2022 Five properties acquired from six attempted bids so far for the month of February. Excellent success for clients especially given the state of the market with other buyers repeatedly missing out. Our market knowledge, industry knowledge and diligence processes give buyers the competitive edge required. With property prices rising weekly, can you afford not to have a buyer advocate? #competitiveedge #auctionsuccess #winningnegotiations #melbourneproperty #regionalvictoria #realestate #buyersadvocate #knowyourvalue #karenavallone

19.01.2022 Such lucky renters will soon be enjoying this view from a waterfront Geelong position. And my clients, great growth and yield in a unique property that performs to their expectation and outperforms other properties closer to home. Finding and securing the right gem, at the right price in a process that minimises your time and stress - it’s our pleasure! #investmentproperty #knowledgeispower #understanding #followtheprocess #propertywins #happyclients #lovemyjob #buyersadvocate #geelongproperty #melbournerealestate #regionalvictoria #treechange #seachange #karenavallone

18.01.2022 Beautiful brunch meeting after taking clients through their new home for the first time. A&J are from Melbourne but live in the NT, and engaged us to acquire their first home. We end to end managed the search and acquire process, securing them a home in an area they had never thought possible and at a price they could not believe - in the middle of a pandemic! There is only good fortune when using the services of an experienced buyer advocate - who knows and understands the market and conditions, managing risk and negotiating well! #experiencepaysoff #buyersadvocate #melbourneproperty #auction #interstatebuying #trust #karenavallone

18.01.2022 Supporting the lifeblood of our community - small businesses, this time @merrymen_hampton amazing staff, food and coffee... @ Merrymen Hampton

17.01.2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCZtup8l6Zt/ These are the happy faces of my clients, first home buyers / rentvestors. How happy do they look?... Their home settles later today while they are on holiday in Uluru. Their entire search, acquire and settlement period has occurred while they worked in a remote outback community unable to travel back to Melbourne. In fact, with the help of @hotspotpropertymanagement weve even secured tenants for them at a pre- Covid rates two weeks before they get the keys. A wonderful couple, great property and amazing future with their property portfolio founded on a sound investment strategy with a buyer advocate who knows and cares. #realestate #property #propertyinvestment #rentvestors #firsthomebuyers

17.01.2022 Topping off a huge week - our downsizer clients have just gone unconditional on their new home purchase. What a journey this one has been, starting prior to Covid lockdown, the buy/sell or sell/buy question took on a whole other dimension and then some. Working with two generations of family we had contingency after contingency in place first maximising sale price for the family home of over 55 years then sticking with key criteria to secure this low maintenance single level ...townhouse a short trundle from shops and transport. This has been an emotional journey through unprecedented times and the tightest if markets Ive ever seen, even after buying property since the late 1980s. Thanks in particular to agents @charliedarlowrealestate @trentcollie and @sarahgursansky_jelliscraig and solicitor @betzedd for their assistance in helping this family through to the next phase See more

17.01.2022 Client meeting back in person and in cafes. Auctions back on the street. Can personally inspect regional property. Back on track and many segments off the market on fire Do you have the competitive advantage to secure the life you want to live in these market conditions?

16.01.2022 Geelong! Good to see you. King of the Castle still giving

16.01.2022 Yes they are pelicans ... no vanilla in sight. Have a wonderful day. Thank you a thousand times over x ... woke this morning to this gorgeous vision and message from a recent client. I love that my work secures dreams

16.01.2022 Message in a pen. Keep going Melbourne! Nearly there. Hold yourselves and others accountable. And celebrate your resilience.

14.01.2022 Any one can find and buy property right? However more and more property buyers are realising advantage a buyers advocate brings to the process - especially in this most competitive of markets ever witnessed in my property buying years. We can not only save you spent and elapsed time and money, but seeing as you make your money em when you buy - and what a huge investment homes are - the biggest amount you will ever spend on anything - our trusted process will ensure the best possible experience and outcome with much of the risk, stress and uncertainty taken away too. #buyersadvocate #karenavallone #homesweethome #investmentproperty #capitalgrowth #yield #knowyourvalue #melbournerealestate #geelongproperty #escapetothecountry #seachange #propertysearch #negotiatetowin

14.01.2022 More sensationalist and frankly, very unhelpful headlines by our press outlets today. Buyers and sellers need real information on which to base their buy / sell / hold decisions. It must be remembered that there are markets within markets. Not all asset classes in all streets in all suburbs have gone down. Many asset classes across numerous price points and suburbs have actually gone up. If you are a seller / buyer, a buyer / seller or just a buyer or seller - call for in depth analysis and expert advice on what is really happening in the markets relevant to you. It may be very different to what the sellers of newspapers and advertising will have you believe. Dont be held ransom to often needless fear.

14.01.2022 Congratulations to my client who is over the moon with the purchase of this Armadale flat. P had come to me confused, frustrated and with decision paralysis. New to Melbourne, the buying process was as much a mystery as were the right asset classes and positions to buy in. Weeks turned to months as she battled it out on her own, never getting anywhere as prices ran away from her. Not only did she not realise that there were off market properties hidden from most of the buying public, the process of buying blind was daunting to say the least. In one month she will be moving into a property which has the features to grow ahead of the market in a safe and convenient location. She couldnt be happier - and neither could I!

14.01.2022 Battle of the buyers advocates. Aggressive and focused bidding by me and two other buyer advocates today at this Seaford address. No one else got a look in although many were there to buy. Education, strategy and know how is everything in this market. We were all serious at the same numbers. That’s no fluke! #buyersadvocate #bidtowin #emotionalprice #futuregrowth #investmentgrade #melbourneproperty #karenavallone #knowyourvalues

14.01.2022 Bamboo has a bad reputation but did you know there are two kinds - only one of which is invasive? Clumping bamboo forms an effective and wonderfully green privacy screen between this rear of four, Elwood townhouses and its neighbours without the hassles of its running cousin... This off market property in Elwood has two bedrooms upstairs and separate livings zones, a laundry with drying cupboard and powder room for under $1,000,000. There are still numerous off- market properties available to those in the know - which not only includes finding them, but also appraising and advising on market price and navigating the private sale process.

13.01.2022 One of the reasons some buyers engage a buyers advocate is to maintain anonymity. Having agents know who they are dealing with can put the client at a disadvantage if too much is known about them, especially their financial position. This was never more true than for one particularly high profile client for whom we bought this home some years ago. A gorgeous property but an even more beautiful family. Their feedback after purchase we could never have done it without you! #melbourneproperty #prestigerealestate #gascoigneestate #expressionofinterest #negotiation #familyhome #stonnington #buyersadvocate #karenavallone

13.01.2022 When I first started in real estate, some twelve plus years and 1000 plus transactions ago, this was my patch - glorious Bayside Brighton. Thankfully my network and footprint in the suburb is still strong, even though finding the ‘right’ property for clients often takes me to places much further away... So many reasons to love Brighton, the beach, the schools, the resort feel to the shops and cafes...

12.01.2022 Hoping this message finds you in a moment of calm. We wish you all the best for the holiday season making the most of whatever opportunity you have. We take a break now until the middle of January and look forward to making more dreams come true for our clients. #merrychristmas #happyholidays #staysafe #havefun #ridethewave #buyersadvocate #makingdreamscometrue

11.01.2022 The Federal Government today announced a new three stage plan to re-opening once more is learned about C19. Stage 1 includes a return to #openforinspection and #auctions with up to ten people and all contact details recorded for tracking. Individual states have licence to make their own regulations within these limits and Victoria is yet to announce how this will be implemented. Positive, yes for #vendors and #salesagents especially. But only a small part of the #property...buying landscape. Employment and finances are the key criteria when it comes to buying or selling decisions. A step in the right direction. Lets see how this translates to confidence, supply, demand and prices. #realestate #buyingorselling #buymyhome #investinrealestate #buyeradvocate https://www.linkedin.com//karenavallone_openforinspection-

11.01.2022 This is my why! A beautiful young, hard working couple and their children have a brand new start ahead of them in their dream location and a thorough but swift process that netted them a home during our recent lockdown. Trusted to know and understand the market, price, seller and agent motivation, we made things happen to their advantage and pleasure. #firsthomebuyers #regionalvictoria #treechange #familyhome #melbournerealestate #buyersadvocate #happyclientshappyme #knowyourvalues #karenavallone

10.01.2022 Every journey with my clients is super special - this one included. Super excited for my first time buyer about to launch on a journey to renovate house at the front and develop a new townhouse at the rear - plans and permits in place on purchase. Can’t wait to watch this unfold to the next stage. #investmentproperty #developmentpotential #feasibility #geelongproperty #watchitgrow #capitalgrowth #realestate #buyersadvocate #karenavallone

10.01.2022 Dusk walks ... the perfect hour

10.01.2022 Victoria recorded a clearance rate of 79% for the 290 auctions reported to the REIV for the week ending 26 July 2020. A strong result from considerably fewer auction campaigns than this same time last year. Overall transaction numbers and the volume of properties available for sale remains very low. Private sales continue, many for off market properties. Finding and securing homes requires tenacity and an excellent understanding of values and process - particularly in best and final offer scenarios favoured by some agents on all or many of their property listings. Buyers are advised to ask for the experience of an experienced buyers advocate to navigate these processes and market conditions saving heart ache, time and often many more dollars than the fee for service.

09.01.2022 Urgent buyer brief. Villa / townhouse / house on compact block. Three beds or two plus study. Single level. Budget flexible to low millions - go! 0403 307 110 or [email protected]

09.01.2022 Melbourne’s auction market still pumping strong. Pre- list activities and listing numbers are on the rise between now and Easter. Slight easing on bidder numbers may be ahead - but what does the quality of the stock look like

09.01.2022 Lack of outrage and self education is unfortunately true of this and many other issues including DV. Unfortunately its not just widespread posting of disdain on socials that is going to be the change. Weve got to be really careful that our social media voice doesnt just become a token gesture - weve got to live and breath the change and the values projected every single day!

08.01.2022 Will sea change / tree change options seem more attractive post contagion lifestyle and work changes?

08.01.2022 Since a young age, my client dreamt of buying a home in Flemington. Recently, his dream became a reality. We worked really hard on this one - on the market but not really for sale due to a highly deficient Section 32 with some basic errors you just would not believe!! But we persisted and we got there and he is over the moon. #persistence #duediligence #knowyourvalues #focus #property #innermelbournerealestate #owneroccupier #happilyeverafter #buyersadvocate #karenavallone

08.01.2022 Can you guess which room this vintage wall paper adorns??

08.01.2022 Blooming magnolias. My favourite time of winter

08.01.2022 5km bubble at its limit and well worth the trip. Hang in there Melbourne.

07.01.2022 Exciting times ahead for my wonderful client - launching into a transformation of this home on great land in the position she wanted most to be! See you at Bunnings! This is a client who had come to me after bad experiences with agents, missing out on a home in a non- transparent and somewhat curious expression of interest campaign. She didn’t want nor need to be at this auction - and she is rapt!

07.01.2022 Not quite the last one for the year - but great to lock away an exciting future for my clients. With thanks to @mattplunkettbuxtonre and @buxtongeelonggroup - you’ve helped in adding so much value for my buyers over the years. #geelongproperty #hotmarket #auctionbidding #knowyourvalue #karenavallone #buyeradvocate #happyclientshappyme #canwesneakonemoreinbeforechristmas

06.01.2022 To wear a mask, or not wear a mask. That is the question....

06.01.2022 The state of the market... shocking photo. But here is the theme. Look closely... so many buyers. Most are not. Onlookers - why put yourself in a people situation just for the hell of it. So many buyers and so few properties. What are vendors waiting for? The market to fall? Serious buyers, educated buyers arent feeling like that is going to happen. With listed property numbers at levels lower than this time last year... and falling... this is totally a sellers market

06.01.2022 This is my why. Results that make my clients so pleased #lovemyjob #happyclientshappyme #buyeradvocate #melbourneproperty #geelongproperty #karenavallone #realestate #testimonial

06.01.2022 I dont think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains - quote by Anne Frank, trapped in her home under extra ordinary conditions. #melbourne #wecandothis #kickcovidout #realestate #openforbusiness #untilfurthernotice #buyersadvocate

04.01.2022 This north facing verandah will from today be a refuge and place of enjoyment for my first home buyer who today picked up her keys! Words cant express the joy I feel at having a role to play in her journey to independence. Its such a pleasure to know that she has the best possible start with well positioned and featured property AND sub $500,000.

03.01.2022 Sustenance on an Easter Saturday of property inspections. Exploring little gems along the Nepean Highway

03.01.2022 Many buyers unfortunately struggle to see the value in engaging a buyer advocate when purchasing property - unfortunately they likely also either miss out frequently or overpay for property. The property for which this pricing analysis was conducted sold at auction recently for $1,100,000 - just $2,000 off my prediction and well above the quote range of $850,000 - $920,000. My buyers approached this auction well aware so there were no nasty surprises and fully prepared to m...ake informed decisions prior to auction day. Their were 19 registered bidders that day, most of whom didnt even get a bid in, others who were never in the chase. An experienced buyer advocate knows their values and how to collect and dissect the necessary information to save their clients time, $$$ and frustration - priceless in this in this complex market which for good property favours vendors and agents.

03.01.2022 .... and its game day. Big one for the last Saturday of the financial year

02.01.2022 In the midst of an otherwise very full day, I stopped for a moment to take in the sight of this sacred place and feel the calm of the sea. It was live-giving - so restorative. Is it the sea or trees for you?

02.01.2022 Sunset and moonrise, last night before new tougher restrictions in Melbourne. Lets do this - please everyone do the right thing @ Point Ormond

01.01.2022 Real Estate doesn’t get much more ‘inner city’ than this... #periodhomes #victorianterrace #lanewaysofmelbourne #innercitylifestyle #lovemelbourne #melbournerealestate #buyersadvocate #karenavallone #knowyourvalues