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Over the past month, we have worked with members, other industry brands and relief organisations to find out how we can best provide immediate and longer-term support to those affected by the bushfires. As a result, numerous real estate brands and institutes have now come together. More than 27 groups are so far throwing their support behind the industry-wide campaign, which we have called Beyond the Bricks.

As an industry, we can make a difference and show communities our united capacity to HELP.

We’re committed to working together to deliver a three-phase recovery plan that will provide cash relief, support rebuilding, and then economic restoration. The industry intends to restore hope for the future, help people rebuild their lives, and then help local economies get back on their feet.

We're kicking things off with a commitment to donate $100 per property settled in 2020 ensure we reach our goal of over $30,000.

Please give generously.

The collective commitment from the 27 above groups brings the initial industry-wide donation total to over $1,000,000.

Importantly, Beyond the Bricks is not a “set and forget".

It comprises a three-phase plan - relief, rebuild, restore - which will provide not only assistance during the crisis but to the communities most affected in the aftermath beyond this point - our customers.

These initial funds will predominantly be directed to the following two charities; World Wildlife Fund whose focus is on rescuing and caring for wildlife and helping to restore their natural habitat and the Salvation Army, who is helping families and people who have lost part or all of where they call home get back on their feet.

PLEASE join us to support those communities who have been affected. WWF (World Wildlife Fund) or Salvation Army

BID FOR US AT OUR CHARITY AUCTION

This is a rare opportunity. It’s not every day a real estate agent will sell your home with no financial reward.

This is a charity auction. All funds raised will go to Hands Across The Water to help disadvantaged children at risk in Thailand.

what you will get:

Bid for a free Agents professional fee (approximate value dependant on the value of your home e.g. a $500,000 home fee is approximately $10,000 + GST).

Ultimate Marketing package includes:

1 x highlight listing with realestate.com
1 x Platinum Listing Domain
1 x professional property copywriting
¼ page advert in the Advertiser
50 x professionally printed property brochures
Liveability Study
Property Auction Services with Brenton Illicic from EYS Auction Services
½ day trades with Bradleys not including materials – painter, carpenter or electrician
1 x medium professional photo package discounted to $320

APPROXIMATE VALUE: $4,000

Other items up for grabs

1 x Styling Package from Savingrace Home Styling Services includes furniture and staging services to the value of $5000

1 day of building trade services with Cruz & Co Construction, excluding materials to the value of $500

One on One session with Peter Koulizos “The Property Professor” valued at $440

Neens Cleaning – window cleaning to the value of $500

If you are not planning on selling straight away, what a great way to be set up and ready to go when you are.

For full information on the event and all your questions answered tap or click http://bit.ly/EventbriteCharityAuction

For terms and conditions tap or click bit.ly/CharityAuctionTsandCs

Bid for your chance to win a free commission and an ultimate marketing package, along with a $5000 styling package, a tradie for half a day and much, much more! 100% of proceeds go to help disadvantaged children at risk in Thailand.

Team Timms have united together in a challenge of a new kind: to bike ride 500km in 5 days across Thailand for Hands Across the Water Charity.

The ride ends at one of Hands Across the Water's homes, where they will meet some of the children and see the very real difference the money raised makes to their lives on a daily basis.

Are you looking to sell your home in 2020?

Here's your chance to bid at a charity auction for four of our agents commissions (to the value of approx. $50,000 combined), four ultimate marketing packages (to the value of $10,000 combined) plus a $5000 styling package and various trades.

GET READY to sell your home in 2020.

Come along and have some fun, a welcome drink and canapes on arrival.

All proceeds from the evening will go directly towards The Hands Across the Water Charity.

Please Note:Terms & Conditions Apply

To book your ticket:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/selling-with-timms-want-it-done-for-free-tickets-84827923603

Event Contact - Judy Weckert - 0433 140 207 | [email protected]

What is an auction?

An auction is a popular method for selling real estate, especially in sought-after areas where there is competition for properties. It involves prospective buyers bidding against each other on the property and the property is sold to the highest bidder, providing the bid matches or exceeds the reserve price set by the seller.

Competitive bidding amongst prospective buyers allows the seller to drive the sales price up, maximising the sales price for the seller. However, for buyers, it can be a daunting and intimidating experience, particularly for an inexperienced bidder who does not understand the auction process.

If you are considering buying your property at auction, here are our top 5 auction tips to help you navigate the process with confidence and to ensure you construct a solid bidding strategy so you don’t end up paying more than you intend to for your dream home.

Do proper research

Before you get started, you need to take some time to fully understand the auction process by attending as many auctions as possible in order to familiarise yourself with the rules and procedures, and conditions. The auctioneer will usually read out the auction conditions before the bidding starts and provide you with a bidder’s guide. Take this opportunity to understand the terminology used (“passed in” and “fall of the hammer”), read the room and observe the body language of the bidders and auctioneer (pace, tone and their overall style of engaging with the bidder), and different bidding strategies.

It is also important to research the market, investigate the recent sales in that area and the value of the property by speaking to real estate agents and neighbours living in the vicinity so you know what you’re prepared to pay. As you start examining, you will grow your knowledge which in turn will develop some confidence to start bidding.

Get your mortgage sorted

On the day of the auction, the seller would normally require a 10% deposit of the purchase price. You must have your finances in order before bidding. Speak to your lender and obtain unconditional finance approval and confirm the maximum amount you can borrow so you know your borrowing capacity which will enable you to set your financial limit for the auction.

Inspect before you bid

It is important that you inspect the property several times before the auction date and satisfy yourself that the property is exactly what you are after and that all the inclusions are in good working order. You should also arrange to have the property thoroughly inspected by a licensed building and pest inspector before the auction.

Legal advice

Take the contract to your solicitor or conveyancer well before the auction date so they can review it, advise you of any risks, and ensure you understand all the terms and conditions that you need to abide by if you are successful at auction as there is no cooling-off period or chance to change your mind once the hammer falls. Your solicitor or conveyancer will be able to negotiate the terms and conditions of the contract on your behalf and ensure that you are buying exactly what you intended to.

Consider using a buyer’s agent

If you don’t feel comfortable bidding, don’t feel afraid to ask for help. Consider hiring a professional buyer’s agent or approaching a friend or family member to bid on your behalf during an auction. They will stick within your financial limit and not allow their heart to rule their head.

Keep cool, stay comfortable and save money with our hot summer living tips. The Liveability summer guide will help you live your coolest summer yet

This easy to follow guide will help you be wise about the use of water throughout the home, making the most of awnings, shading and insulation, being clever about lighting and windows and it even includes a fun little recipe to slow cook tomatoes in the sun!

An added bonus! These tips will help you unlock the potential to reduce your homes running costs throughout the hot summer months.

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