In this episode, I will share with you my personal tips, experiences and stories in the process of finding a good property agent. I will also show you how to tell good agents from bad ones. The following topics will be covered in this video: 1. Which agent should you pick (The 3 Do's and Don'ts)? 2. Why you can't use an agent who is your relative, friend or … [Read more...]
Podcast Ep#46: How To Engage Property Agents (Part I)
How to engage property agents is a question I get from people who are new to renting, buying, selling or leasing their homes. Since I relocated to Singapore 22 years ago, I had rented HDB and private homes, looked for condo units, houses and commercial properties to buy, as well as leased and sold my properties. In this video, I will share my personal experiences with you and … [Read more...]
3 common lies property agents tell you
Last month, a PropNex agent was fined S$30,000 and suspended for 12 months by the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) for being unprofessional and unethical in a property transaction (The Straits Times, Oct 21). The agent in question was found to be telling lies and faking offers and counter-offers in order to pocket a higher commission - simply because he failed to negotiate for … [Read more...]
3 property statements that don’t hold water
I always believe that there are things best leave it to the professionals, such as legal and taxation matters. On the other hand, there are things best to be managed on your own, especially when it comes to finance and investment. I immediately struck a chord with Andrew Craig when I read his book How to Own the World: A Plain English Guide to Thinking Globally and Investing … [Read more...]
CEA’s response: Agents must act responsibly to promote clients’ interests
I refer to my letter to The Straits Times Forum titled "Questionable property ads popping up on social media" which was published on 3 May 2019 as follows: Questionable property ads popping up on social media MAY 3, 2019 When the Government implemented property cooling measures last July, individuals were cautioned against over-leveraging in property … [Read more...]