Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin

Lessons learned in a tough game

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away and have the courage to say “No!”.

A waste of time. Long lunches and dinners are frequently associated with alcohol and so many people lose themselves when alcohol enters the mix. I do believe in business breakfasts. These generally run on a tight schedule and there’s no alcohol involved. The basics of reading, writing, maths and science. Also the values of life. Values such as self-confidence, enthusiasm, self-control, a pleasing personalit­y, tolerance, co-operation, the habit of saving, imaginatio­n and leadership. guide. They get frustrated and often avoid auction properties, much to the detriment of the sellers. Most buyers just want to know if the property is within their budget. I believe all sellers should get an independen­t valuation of their property from a registered valuer and then provide this to the agent when listing the property. This can then also be disclosed to buyers. This independen­t valuation eliminates the concerns of agents under-quoting to attract buyers or overquotin­g to secure listings. The value of the property then becomes intrinsic on the suitabilit­y of the property to the relevant buyer. NEW real estate agencies are now so prolific you have to be careful not to get mixed up.

One Agency, which counts Tracey Goodwin at Main Beach and Jason West and Libby Hewson at Currumbin Waters as licensees, last week shouted about its recent expansion as the “fastest-growing real estate brand in Australia and New Zealand”.

It’s not to be confused with recently launched The Agency, which has many former McGrath people as agents, including James Ledgerwood.

We wonder what’s next.

Boom in new agency listings Prescripti­on for suburban pride

NEVER let it be said that Labrador residents take no pride in their backyard.

While other people were busy hitting the streets to mark Labour Day, local pharmacist John Choi was reminding his customers that he was marking his own day – Labrador Day in fact.

“We are closing on Labrador Day 1st May,” John wrote.

“Please organise your medication early.”

At least he loves his suburb.

 ?? Picture: RICHARD GOSLING ?? John Natoli from McGrath Estate Agents is a fan of the business brekkie.
Picture: RICHARD GOSLING John Natoli from McGrath Estate Agents is a fan of the business brekkie.
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