A Look at the Current Gawler MarketThe other day, I sat with a homeowner in Gawler who was completely overwhelmed regarding the latest property trends. They were attempting to understand the exact value of their house in a housing market that seems to shift every week. While we looked over the latest property data, it became clear t… Read More
Tom Baker's Perspective on Local SalesCruising the streets of Gawler East recently, it immediately struck me the sheer volume of moving trucks visible on almost every corner. The local market here seems highly active, despite the broader economic news. As someone who watches these streets closely, Tom Baker regularly points out how … Read More
There is a huge myth regarding real estate commissions. They think that all agents are the same. So they choose the discount agent. They think it is a saving. If the fee is low and the pro charges more, they go cheap. They think they saved $5,000. This is wrong. The low fee agent costs you the most at settlement. Why? The result is poorer. The l… Read More
I sat with a seller in a quiet street in Willaston who was worried about the future. They had tried to sell previously without success. You could see the disappointment because the house was solid, but the market just wasn't responding. I hear this often in our town's housing sector. People often think that listing on the internet is sufficient … Read More
In regional South Australia, real estate agents operate within defined frameworks rather than controlling outcomes. The function of a licensed agent is shaped by regulation, information flow, buyer behaviour, and decision accountability, not marketing promises or platform access.Once a property enters the market, it is distributed… Read More