Over the past few months we have seen some staff changes at the Lennox Head Office.

With Alex Kennedy now off & travelling, Diana Joynson has moved into Holiday Lettings & Rentals. Our new face on the front desk is Paula de Vos and I am pleased to introduce Yonika Mantel as my PA.

All in all this is a great team and we are all looking forward to working together and offering the outstanding service we have maintained in the past.

Natalie, Marie, Trish and myself were fortunate enough to attend the Aust Real Estate Conference – AREC 2010 held in Sydney last April. Truly a valuable opportunity to get together with industry leaders and other like minded agents across Australia and New Zealand. To say that the experience was inspiring is an understatement.

Read more about it in our June newsletter!

With 2010 fiscal year end upon us I would like to congratulate my team of hard workers for their effort and dedication which has shown an outstanding growth factor in both sales and rentals, despite the difficult economic climate.

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

You can download a copy of our June 2010 newsletter here

Lois

Lois Buckett Negotiating with a Phone Bidder

A recent article in The Age stated

“Real Estate is no longer a man’s world as more women forge successful careers for themselves in this lucrative industry.

To say that women are a force in real estate is a glaring understatement; they have grown in numbers and are increasingly excelling in every area of the industry from property management to sales, auctioneering and investment advising.
Perhaps one reason for their success is the fact that women are also an increasing power in terms of home buying and property investment in their own right.  Studies show that 18 per cent of women buy property by themselves in Australia.”

This article was particularly interesting to me as an independent Real Estate Agent of the fairer sex and having jumped many a hurdle to attain the level of success and recognition that Lois Buckett Real Estate now represents.

Over the past 6-7 years the office in Lennox Head has been predominantly supported by female co-workers whilst expanding and growing rapidly.  Although the rental, sales and auction markets have fluctuated constantly over the years coastal and hinterland real estate has experienced huge growth over the past decade.

With a sister office opened in Bangalow and a majority of female staff at Lois Buckett Real Estate we have the area well and truly covered.

I personally feel that having women on the team is tremendous.

Generally speaking women have an ability to work methodically, are able to multi-task and easily build relationships with people in all facets of the industry.

From the female perspective, a profession in real estate can offer flexibility and opportunity and a chance to meet people and develop good communication skills in a positive environment.

Having said all this, a few of the male species have now infiltrated the office and this adds a new dimension to the equation!  What I look for in an employee is someone who is passionate about real estate, is truthful and forthright and enjoys working in a team environment.

I’m happy to say that gender is not a governing factor.

Peter Kakos in Action

Auction 1st May

Our previous mega auction held in February proved a huge success and resulted in property sales in excess of $13,000,000.

The next MEGA AUCTION date is set for Saturday 1 May 2010 at 9am with registration for bidders starting at 8.30am.

With so much activity in the property and real estate market place and predictions of huge growth factors in our beautiful area we are, once again, anticipating a successful auction across the board.

We are thrilled to have Peter Kakos as our on-site auctioneer as we all are aware of his amazing talent and dedication to the real estate industry.  The event will be held at the Ballina Beach Resort, Compton Drive, Ballina.

This auction is proudly marketed by Lois Buckett Real Estate.

We are offering a huge range of property, land, homes, units and rural acreage in sought after areas of Lennox Head, Ballina, Bangalow, Cumbalum, Clunes and Knockrow.

Our Autumn Edition of the Coastal & Hinterland Property Guide has just hit the streets. 

This is jam-packed with details on all our auction properties and a whole lot more.

Look out for this up to the minute publication in your letterbox or in this week’s issue of the Byron Bay Echo.   For More Information Visit Any One of These Properties on our Website Lois Buckett real Estate.

Hope to see you there!!

RESULTS:

It was a very successful day with 2 properties selling under the hammer and 1 sold prior to auction day.

Our sales staff are busy negotiating with several other interested parties and are close to finalising the sale of 5 excellent properties off our Auction List.

Watch out for the next Mega Auction in June 2010!!!!!!

RP Data and the Bureau of Statistics have recently released results from surveys indicating that people upgrading remain the largest buyer group.

Although there have been minor increases in investor and downsizer activity the “upgraders” are leading the field.

According to the ABS Housing Mobility survey a huge 45% of Australian home owners consider their homes to be too small.  This survey was conducted when interest rates were almost double what they are today.  At that time, the thought of upgrading came with significant financial drawbacks.  However, with interest rates sitting so low, it’s not surprising to see this trend.

With news headlines in December heralding that Australia now leads the world for the largest properties per capita it seems that we all want so much more.

New housing estates boast enormous homes with “parent’s retreats”, several living areas, outdoor living space and a whole lot more – do we really need it ALL?

My advice to prospective purchasers looking for the right real estate solution is:
• prepare a checklist of your requirements
• prioritise the most important points
• mark items that you are not prepared to negotiate on
• consider options that may be negotiable
• set yourself a realistic price maximum
• research – research –research – the best way to find out what’s on the market is to keep in touch with the local agent

Lois Buckett

Lois Buckett Real Estate based in Lennox Head and Bangalow specialises in meeting your real estate needs throughout the region.

With every real estate agent claiming to be the best it can be hard to judge just who to choose. Scratch the surface however and you’ll discover dramatic differences in the way agencies operate and the results they achieve. So how is Lois Buckett Real Estate any different?

Let us let you in on a few secrets.

1. We aim for a great result, not just a fast one

At Lois Buckett Real Estate our focus is always to deliver the best possible sales price. We will never leave you wondering, “Could I have done better?”

2. We don’t rely on reputation to sell your property

If you want great results you need an agent dedicated to achieving them. Lois Buckett Real Estate’s experienced sales agents are backed of a dedicated marketing and support team, all working together to bring you more buyers and a bigger sales price.

3. We offer true auction expertise

Many agents make claims about their auction success, yet few come close to matching the results achieved by Lois Buckett Real Estate. Come the big day our experience can mean a big difference in the price achieved.

4. We are working to be even better

A great performer always looks to improve. As part of the Real Estate Results Network, we are working to further develop the skills of our team and implement strategies to deliver you the very best in service and results.

For an optimum experience in Real Estate in Lennox Head, Bangalow, Ballina, Byron Bay and the Hinterland why not call on one of the experienced staff at Lois Buckett Real Estate.

Lois Buckett

Hello everyone, this is the new blog for Lois Buckett Real Estate in Lennox Head. On this blog you’ll find lots of interesting information about real estate, houses for sale and rental properties available in the area.

We hope you find the information helpful to you in your search, please feel free to ask us any question about the area and what it has to offer, we look forward to working with you in the near future.