Getting The Best Sale Price With A Sellers Advocate

In this episode I have a special guest in Kathryn Fantov of Innovative Property Advocates. Kathryn has over 25 years experience in the property industry as a fully licensed and qualified professional. Her experience ranges from property management, to project marketing as well as residential and commercial sales transactions.

We are going to discuss the key points when making a decision about which agent is best to sell your property. Having a qualified expert to guide you through the sale process from start to finish will help to deliver the best outcome possible for you.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [00:02:25] Seller's advocacy
• [00:04:34] Difference from real estate agents
• [00:08:28] Pricing strategy
• [00:11:35] Providing realistic and honest feedback
• [00:12:26] Structure of fees
• [00:18:11] Negotiating
• [00:20:19] Current property market
• [00:23:42] Area of work
• [00:24:19] Types of clients

Resources:

Kathryn Fantov:

• www.innovativeproperty.net.au           
• [email protected]  
• contact her at: 0411522233   
• https://www.facebook.com/innovativepropertysydney/        
• https://www.instagram.com/innovativepropertyadvocates
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/innovativeproperty/                
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOJl9i9Btv55ICnf9Z04DQ

She Renovates Facebook group:

• https://theschoolofrenovating.com/fbsherenovates

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10 Killer Steps To A Flawless Feasibility

In this episode I will share with you the steps to how to be quick and efficient when creating your feasibility for your projects.

Before you sign a contract on any project, you need to complete a feasibility analysis. This is a critical part of the process. This is a great skill to have and you will get better at this as you go along.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [00:02:31] Propagating fiddle figs
• [00:04:19] 36th wedding anniversary
• [00:05:25] Mortgagee sale property
• [00:11:02] Covid trade prices
• [00:11:54] Opportunities for income
• [00:12:30] Preparing your renovation program
• [00:13:52] Determining the time frame
• [00:14:01] Profit potential
• [00:17:04] Risk factors
• [00:18:41] Sufficient contingency
• [00:19:16] Profit

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Celebrity Interviewer Explores Bernadette's Secrets To Financial Success With Renovating

This episode is from Natascha Moy and Dr. Vincent's Living Out Loud podcast. We talk about financial literacy and empowering women by renovating and flipping properties to build financial stability and wealth.

So many women leave marriages with very little and they feel torn between needing to work and raising children. The renovation path provides them with the opportunity to make money and manage their time so they can achieve a life balance.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [00:00:53] Short history of the Jansons
• [00:03:35] First renovation at the age of 13
• [00:07:39] Taking control of life with renovating
• [00:10:05] If you don’t buy a family home, you’re missing out                                         
• [00:13:01] Renovating as a double-edged sword
• [00:14:10] The sweet spot in terms of making a profit
• [00:17:13] Empowering women and making a massive difference                                   
• [00:19:18] Joint ventures
• [00:22:56] Biggest mistakes when people renovate
• [00:25:00] Flipping, the highest risk strategy
• [00:29:43] Airbnb
• [00:34:01] Women and renovating
• [00:37:08] The psychology aspect
• [00:43:49] Building your own self-worth
• [0046:12]  Fear and gratitude

Resources:

• Living Out Loud Podcast episode: https://youtu.be/OIm9lW65lno
• Natascha Moy: https://www.powerofpodcasting.com.au/
• Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com.au/
• The Block: https://9now.nine.com.au/the-block
• Online Bootcamp: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/onlinebootcamp

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Pro Developer Reveals His Secrets To High Profit Projects

In this session I am with property expert, Nhan Nguyen of Advanced Property Services and we are going to talk about how you can get to the next level of your renovating journey through property.

Nhan will share with us his top strategies  combined with his philosophy. How to confidently build your property portfolio to increase the profit potential of your projects.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [00:01:36] "Rich Dad, Poor Dad"
• [00:03:27] Investing in properties at the age of 21
• [00:05:25] Learning from a crazy investment experience
• [00:08:45] Sustaining clients’ growth
• [00:09:50] 3 strategies to build wealth
• [00:11:22] Buy and hold or buy and sell
• [00:12:43] Buying under market value
• [00:13:05] The 4 D’s
• [00:15:02] Joint ventures
• [00:18:25] Exit strategy
• [00:21:26] Profit margins
• [00:23:34] Mentoring

Resources:

1. Nhan Nguyen: https://www.advancedpropertystrategies.com/ https://nhanproperty.com/
2. Robert Kiyosaki: Rich Dad, Poor Dad book https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194/
3. Warren Buffet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Buffett

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Get The Lowdown On The Proposed Reno Grants

Today we've got a very specific topic. We're going to be talking about what the government's position at in terms of the government builders bonus or homebuilders grant moving forward.

We are going to fill you in on the details that you need to know about the opportunities this grant presents for you.

What we discussed in this episode:

• Reno Bootcamp Tester [01:19]
• A more buoyant market [05:13]
• Government grants [08:00]
• Building equity [10:26]
• Research renovated homes [12:36]
• $150K minimum spend [13:19]
• Remaining 100% independent [16:28]
• First home owners grant  [16:58]
• Land vendors hiking up prices [18:06]
• Stocklands estates [18:20]
• Keeping the construction industry alive [20:05]
• Treasury Department fact sheet [20:23]

Resources:

• Bootcamp Online: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/tester
• She Renovates Facebook group: http://theschoolofrenovating.com/FBSheRenovates
• Style Guide booklet: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/styleguide
• Jo Vadillo: https://advocateservices.com.au/about-2/jo-vadillo/
• Realestat.com.au: https://www.realestate.com.au/buy
• ATO: https://www.ato.gov.au/
• Stockland Estate: https://www.stockland.com.au/residential
• Australian Government Homebuilder Fact Sheet: https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-06/Fact_sheet_HomeBuilder.pdf

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Should You Renovate During The Pandemic

In this session I am going to share with you some important points that I have shared  during my webinar "How To Adapt To The Changing Property Market"

By being vigilant in terms of monitoring what is happening in the market is a good idea.

Finding the opportunities that arise through this situation will help you have confidence and look at it with more clarity.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [00:01:34] Bernadette's Update
• [00:03:33] Misleading headlines about the property market
• [00:04:18]The Elephant in the Room “Fools or Forecaster Report”
• [00:06:06] Don't be a sheep
• [00:08:29] China’s hissy fit
• [00:10:00] Exercise prudence
• [00:10:50] Bunnings are booming
• [00:12:06] Fixing leaky buckets
• [00:13:17] Airbnb floodgates about to open
• [00:15:18] Case study: Bendigo
• [00:17:08] Flipping risks
• [00:18:01] Opportunities for land banking
• [00:18:42] Make the switch from hobby to professional renovator

An Easy Way To Set Up Joint Ventures

In this session I have invited my regular co-host, Jo Vadillo and also the founder of a company called My Property Circles, Nicola Mills. This is the brainchild of Nicola and it's an amazing concept. 

Nicola and Jo are going to be sharing with you how my property circles work, how the structures are set up legally, the costs, and lots of other information about how they work. So if joint ventures are on your agenda, stay tuned.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [00:23] Special event, “How to Adapt to a Changing Property Market”
• [01:48] Launch of Online Bootcamp
• [06:10] Nicola Mills and how My Property Circles started when planning for retirement
• [12:03] Nicola and Jo Vadillo having congruent view in women getting on the property ladder
• [14:10] Property Women’s role in sourcing the right properties for a property circle
• [15:42] The Bricks for Chicks program
• [22:23] Making sure a strong legal structure is in place
• [25:57] Flexibility, sharing the wins and risks
• [30:21] With a group of people coming together, there's a way that funds could be structured
• [31:09] The third party circle manager is in charge of financing and legalities
• [33:43] How My Property Circles manages the risks in joint ventures
• [39:30] Borrowing from equity and making it easier to invest in properties
• [40:29] Getting 4 properties in 5 years

Resources:

• How To Adapt To A Changing Property Market: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/change
• She Renovates Facebook group: http://theschoolofrenovating.com/FBSheRenovates
• Style Guide booklet: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/styleguide
• My Property Circles: https://www.mypropertycircles.com/
• Bricks For Chicks: https://bricksforchicks.com/
• Nicola Mills: https://www.mypropertycircles.com/our-team/
• Jo Vadillo: https://advocateservices.com.au/about-2/jo-vadillo/

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• Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renovatingsc
• Follow  on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating
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Money Habits To Empower Your Renovating

Today, I am going to talk about money habits. The way we interact with money. I will share with you my personal principles and the things that I have used to help manage money over time.

By being clear about what your priorities are and being mindful of how you spend your money and to see what's important to get the value of what you're spending your money on.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [01:43] Online session for Bootcamp testers
• [04:02] Credit card spending
• [05:20] Napoleon Hill’s book on hypnotic rhythm
• [06:22] Dave Ramsey’s book on getting rid of debt
• [09:36] Prioritising your spend based on your personal values
• [11:19] Putting together and implementing a personal budget
• [15:05] Inheriting a mindset around money
• [15:41] Getting the mortgage paid off with renovating
• [16:37] Subscribing to social norms
• [17:05] Downsizing and surviving without a car

Resources:

• Bootcamp Online: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/tester
• She Renovates Facebook group: http://theschoolofrenovating.com/FBSheRenovates
• Style Guide booklet: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/styleguide
• Dave Ramsey The Total Money Makeover book: https://bit.ly/moneymakeoverbook
• Napoleon Hill Think And Grow Rich book: https://bit.ly/NHthinkandgrowrich

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Today,  we have a special guest, Rob Flux from RenoSave. Rob is a Property Developer, Educator, Mentor & Public Speaker on all things property and property development.

He takes an active approach to property by forcing value onto property through the property development process, rather than simply waiting for the market to do the heavy lifting for him.

Rob is going to share with us how he started with Reno Save card and why it has countless benefits that for renovators are a huge opportunity to get savings from having access to amazing deals from reputable suppliers.

What we discussed in this episode:

• [01:05] Merging RenoSave Card into the Property Developer Network community
• [03:38] Linking Bunnings PowerPass Card to RenoSave
• [05:08] Getting approximately 10% discount across the board
• [08:30] $99 annual subscription rate
• [09:50] Get something a little bit better if you're in one particular location
• [10:37]We have 40 odd suppliers and concrete and timber suppliers coming soon.
• [10:48]The Ambassador Card
• [13:11] Doing your shopping on our page first
• [13:44] Learn it, use it, and use it again
• [14:19]Exclusive coupon code

Resources:

1. Wonder Women: https://theschoolofrenovating.com/wonderwomenwaitlist
2. She Renovates Facebook group: http://theschoolofrenovating.com/FBSheRenovates
3. Style Guide booklet: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/styleguide
4. Rob Flux: https://www.robflux.com/
5. RenoSave: https://renosave.com.au/buy/
6. Coupon code: SOR
7. Property Developer Network: https://www.developernetwork.com.au/
8. Bunnings PowerPass Card: https://www.bunnings.com.au/trade/powerpass
9. Kaboodle Kitchen:            https://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/brands/k/kaboodle
10. Highgrove Bathrooms: https://www.highgrovebathrooms.com.au/
11. The Ambassador Card: https://www.ambassadorcard.com.au/

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The Do's and Don'ts Of Leveraging Equity In Your Home To Build Wealth

Today,  I discuss how to intelligently leverage the equity in your home by building a strategy to achieve your goal to build wealth.

When we are talking about property there are a lot of ideas to turn that equity in your family home wisely and it has the potential to totally transform your financial future.

What we discussed in this episode:

1. [01:05] Restrictions lifting
2. [02:10] Finalising online courses: Airbnb and WonderWomen
3. [06:12] Setting a goal and the strategy to achieve it
4. [08:20] What do you want your outcome to be?
5. [10:18] Manufacture growth with renovating
6. [11:35] Timing and time in the market.
7. [13:03] Focusing on quality not quantity
8. [14:54] Aim for both capital growth and yield
9. [17:45] Separate your sources of information & property
10. [18:35]Use due diligence to build trust with your buyer’s agent
11. [19:20]Maintain a healthy buffer
12. [20:21]How much you’ll need for a deposit
13. [21:23]Buying in the right legal entity

Resources:

1. Wonder Women: https://theschoolofrenovating.com/wonderwomenwaitlist
2. She Renovates Facebook group: http://theschoolofrenovating.com/FBSheRenovates
3. Style Guide booklet: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/styleguide
4. TAFE: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/fee-free-short-courses
5. Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ask-tony/can-create-compelling-future/
6. 5 Steps To An Epic 2020: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/56-5-steps-to-an-epic-2020/
7. Her Take On Negative Gearing: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/episode-18-her-take-on-negative-gearing

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