February 2018: Need a holiday? We can help with that! 

Sell or lease your property with us and we will give you $2000 worth of Holiday Rewards!

December 2017: Thanks for the memorable moments

The holiday season is well and truly upon us and we find ourselves reflecting on the year and the people and projects that helped shape it. It’s been quite a year for us at RAY Real Estate!

November 2017: RAY’s top Three to Avoid When Choosing an Agent 

The secret is out! A recently-released report by Australia’s largest property informant CoreLogic shows that the Richmond-Tweed region is one of the most in-demand in New South Wales.

October 2017:   Ray Real Estate Achieves Record Rental Price 

Spring has well and truly sprung. The weather is glorious, our parks and beaches are a hive of activity and the good mood is contagious! Whether you are looking to buy, sell or rent, now is the time to make your move.

July 2017:          Real Estate Market Update 

How great is this winter weather here on the Tweed Coast? We are so fortunate to live in this area and everyone who visits is always planning their next trip back. It’s great to see our visitors drop into our office at the Casuarina Town Centre, and educating themselves into possibly buying to live or invest. There are many options available, so feel free to drop in anytime and see what is available.

June 2017:        Real Estate Market Update

Have you been keeping informed with how the market is trending in Salt and Casuarina lately? If you would you like some information to see what your neighbourhood has been up to, feel free to come and say hello next time you are heading to Casuarina Town Village.

October 2016:  Casuarina sets the benchmark in Tweed real estate

The Tweed Coast property market is the strongest it has been since the global financial crisis, with homes that would have once taken years or months to sell, changing hands in a matter of weeks.

July 2016:         Casuarina and Kingscliff market update

Demand in this beautiful seaside estate continues with land availability at an all time low. This factor is now putting pressure on existing homes prices with strong interest from local and interstate buyers.

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So how do you choose an agent that is up to the task? Finding an agent is not a problem – there are plenty around. However it is harder to find an ethical agent that will sell your property for the best price in a short period of time – without disrupting your life too much.

We hope to help you in this process by outlining three of the common mistakes we believe people make when selecting an agent to sell their property.

1. Choosing the agent that lists your property for the highest price.

Agents sometimes overprice a property to secure a listing. Who wouldn’t go with the agent that promises $100,000 more than everyone else? However you should be wary of this. If the property is overpriced, it will sit on the market for months and not sell. The first month of listing is crucial; it’s the time to make an impact. You only get one chance to make a great first impression.

Ray Real Estate has been operating in the Salt and Casuarina region since the day Salt Village was developed. Our agents know the area like the back of their hands and know the property values. They will never deceive you about the value of your property to secure your listing.

2. Choosing the cheapest agent

The reality is that marketing your property costs money. Real estate websites and other advertising mediums are not free. If you are paying your agent significantly less than what other agents have quoted, either in marketing or commission, you can be guaranteed you are missing out somewhere. Do your research about how your property will be marketed and what you receive from your agency for your money.

Ray Real Estate has a variety of marketing options to suit all budgets, along with a qualified journalist and marketer that ensures your property is promoted in the best possible way to achieve a top sale.

3. Choosing the agent that has sold the most properties

It may be tempting to think that an agent who sells the most properties is the best. However, consider these variables:

• How long have the properties sat on the market?
• Were all the properties sold at the very best price?
• How many properties were not sold? Consider this scenario as an example: An agent may have sold 10 properties in the last year, but only had 12 on its books. In contrast, the agent down the road sold 20 properties but had 40 on its books. If you were looking just at the number of sales, you would choose the agent that has sold 20 – however this agent has not performed better for his clients than the agent who sold 10.

Selling the most properties doesn’t equate to the best performing agent. You need to consider a balance of all the factors listed above.

We hope this has been of some assistance with helping you choose the best agent for your needs. Please contact us if we can be of assistance.

The Tweed Daily News reports that land in the region costs an average of $320,000 per lot, almost $100,000 more than the cost of land on the Gold Coast per lot.

Read the full article in the Tweed Daily News.

According to real estate website Domain, Australia’s biggest horse race impacts property in five ways:

1. Interest rates: Historically, the Reserve Bank of Australia has changed interest rates on Melbourne Cup day, having done so on 10 Melbourne Cup days since 1991. This makes Melbourne Cup day the most likely day for rates to move.

2. Street names: Many streets around the country are named after Melbourne Cup winning horses. 29 streets feature Phar Lap-inspired names, with winners Makybe Diva, Rain Lover, Kingston Rule, Grand Flaneur and Black Caviar also taking street-naming rights.

3. Auction listings: Traditionally, auction listings in Melbourne plummet on Melbourne Cup weekend, falling from around 1000 listings to just 100.

4. Heritage listing: A winning horse adds to the likelihood that a property will secure heritage listing. One such example is Wollomai House, built in 1876 for horse owner John Cleeland and named after his 1875 Cup winner Wollomai.

5. Property development: More than one property developer has used a connection with winning horses or trainers as a selling point in their new developments. One example is Bart Cummings’ old training ground Saintly Place. It has now been redeveloped into 61 apartments and retained the name Saintly Place after the 1996 racehorse winner. The redevelopment was advertised as ‘once the home to some of Australia’s finest thoroughbred racing horses’ next to Flemington racecourse.

Read the full article from Domain to gain more of an insight into this interesting connection.

Check out this stunning video of Kingscliff and Salt beach. This is why we live here!