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At Professionals, we never forget how exciting it is to buy a home. You’re making plans for the future, choosing a home in an area that appeals to you, and investing in one of the safest methods for acquiring wealth.

At the same time, the event can be a daunting experience if you don’t have sound knowledge and understanding of everything that’s involved.

Professionals Pathway to Buying booklet will assist you to understand the steps like how to organise your finance, understand the market, find an experienced real estate agent, find the right property for you, making and negotiating an offer and settlement.

Contact your local Professionals Agent for your free copy or download your free copy today


Buying with Alberti

A home is one of the biggest financial and emotional investments you will ever make.

You are making plans for the future, choosing an area that feels like home, and investing in one of the safest methods for acquiring wealth.

There are many things to consider from understanding the real estate market in the area you are interested in, the search process, inspecting properties, finding the right property, making offers, bidding at auction, securing finance and finally settlement.

There are also different considerations when buying existing or new homes, units, strata, land, rural, business or commercial properties.

If you don’t have the right knowledge and advice, purchasing a property can quickly become a daunting experience.

Sound like a lot of work?

Our superpower is working together, and since 1976 Professionals Real Estate has established a thriving PROgressive property group, with more than 225 offices across Australasia and a network of thousands of passionate people.

We believe that the most valuable PROperty in real estate, is people. We are honoured to be announced the Gold Winner: Real Estate of the Readers Digest Quality Service Awards.

All our offices provide a deep knowledge of the local market, and being locals themselves, are fully committed to the community they serve. For anyone considering a purchase, we want to earn the right to be your first choice when it comes to property, now and into the future.

We are here to make you feel comfortable, understand your needs, work with your best interests at heart, assist you in making smart decisions, lead negotiations on your behalf and provide stability throughout the entire home buying process.

And most of all, we want you to be happy with your purchase. Your new home.

For anything you need during your property buying journey, your nearest Professionals office is waiting to hear from you. We’re ready to help. Find your local office today.

What you need to know about renting

Today’s rental climate means that there is a higher demand for rental properties, however, there is also an increasing shortage of available properties for rent.

This means that if you’re looking to rent, you have to be diligent in filling out your application, provide as much information as possible with your application and be prepared to sign a long term lease immediately upon acceptance of your application.

Quality tenants are snapped up by investors, both in the private, and managed rental sectors. References are a great tool in providing character and professional profiles, as well as rental history from previous landlords or Property Managers.

 

Here are a few of the things that you should consider when looking for a property to rent:
  • Is the property suitable for your needs (do you have pets or small children that require fenced yards? Do you need to be close to public transport?)
  • Are you readily available to inspect or move into a property?
  • Have you provided as much information as possible with your application for the Landlord’s consideration?
  • Do you have current references for the Landlord’s consideration?

 

The market is tight and rental accommodation is becoming more and more scarce.

Contact your local Professionals Office to find out more about renting through Professionals.

 

Renting with Alberti

Whether you are renting a home for the first time, moving into a new rental property, or relocating to a new city, renting a property may seem like a simple task at first.

Only once you start do you realise the potential difficulty. The endless searching, competing with other prospective tenants, submitting application after application. In many instances, this can be a waste of your time and money.

That is why we offer comprehensive and expert property services that has helped thousands of residential and commercial tenants find the right property.

For over 40 years Professionals Real Estate has established one of the most connected and collaborative real estate groups in the country. With more than 225 offices across Australasia, Professionals can assist tenants with local expertise, being backed by an international network.

In 2020, Professionals was recognised for our outstanding service by receiving the Gold Award: Real Estate in the Readers Digest Quality Services Awards, voted by you.

All our officers provide a deep knowledge of the local market, and being locals themselves, are fully committed to the community they serve.

We can help you in your search for a property from our vast database, perform a thorough inspection of the property for you, coordinate viewings, guide you through the application process, and negotiate with the landlord and the signing of the tenancy agreement.

We have partnered with leaders in technology and moving services so that we can assist you with every stage of your move.

Our Property Managers are fully trained in all areas of property management and understand the obligation of Owners and Tenants contained in the relevant legislation.

We also want to earn the right to be your first choice when it comes to property, now and into the future. How?

Every single tenant is important to us.

Professionals offices will deliver remarkable service, and make the whole process as stress free as possible from the day you move in, to the day you move out.

For anything you need during your rental journey, your nearest Professionals office is waiting to hear from you. Get in touch today.

3 easy steps to selling your home
  1. Choose a local Real Estate Agent. Professionals are independently owned real estate businesses, with Agents who know their local areas and know the people who make up the community. When you choose to work with Professionals, you benefit from all the advantages offered by a fully networked real estate group, and receive the individual attention and responsibility provided by a privately owned, local business. Should you choose not to work with Professionals, ensure that you have done your research on your Agent.
  2. We’ll help you choose the best way to sell your home. To successfully sell a home it’s important to have a sound knowledge of the local real estate market. We’ll help you decide on a realistic value for your home, based on actual market activity in your area and we’ll guide you through the preparation for presentation to the market. We’ll work with you to plan the best mix of marketing activity to attract buyers to your home. Signs, Internet, office displays, press or maybe a catalogue all help to sell your home.
  3. We’ll help you customise your own marketing plan. You’ll be shown marketing plans from which we’ll help you customise one to suit the property and your budget. It’s also your choice how to sell your home. We’ll discuss with you the best method the suits you and the property – For Sale or Auction. It’s our job to make the sale of your home a rewarding experience. 

 

Contact your local Professionals Agent for your free Pathway to Selling booklet or download your free copy today

 

Selling with Alberti

It’s a big decision to sell your home. Whether it’s upsizing, downsizing or relocating, it can be a complicated and emotional process.

With more than 225 offices across Australasia, and direct access to buyers looking for properties in your area, Professionals has helped thousands of property owners achieve a great result with the sale of their property.

We are committed to getting the best price for your property and here to assist in making the process as stress free and rewarding as possible.

There are many things to consider. Understanding the real estate market, whether to sell or go to auction, how to best market your property, how to achieve the best possible price and the specific considerations for selling existing or new homes, units, land, rural, business or commercial properties.

Professionals are with you from start to finish with a team that is familiar with the local market conditions (being locals ourselves) and with the support of an international network. We prepare the home appraisal, plan an open house, negotiate with potential buyers and are beside you until the transfer ownership to the buyer.

With a combination of passionate people, outstanding service and expert market knowledge we can do the same for you.
For us, it’s not just about a single sale, and we are not interested in making a bigger commission. Professionals focus on delivering more PROs and less cons.

We want to earn the right to be your first choice when it comes to selling, buying and managing your properties, now and into the future.
And that means selling at the right time. At the right price.

For anything you need during your home selling journey, your nearest Professionals office is waiting to hear from you. We’re ready to help.

For a free marketing appraisal, visit professionals.com.au/sale-market-appraisal

Every member of our team, from sales to marketing and administration, is driven to deliver quality advice and results to our clients. We achieve success for our clients through:

  • Ongoing staff education and training;
  • Innovative, high profile advertising campaigns;
  • Our comprehensive website, including latest property listings & tips for buying and selling;
  • Extensive print media advertising, including weekly newspaper centre lift out;
  • Large, full colour advertising signboards;
  • A regularly distributed, free booklet featuring properties available for sale;
  • Virtual property tours;
    property information flyers;
  • Letter drops informing nearby residents of a new listing or sale in their area;
  • Window displays of properties for sale; and
    regular suburb market updates.

In Forrestfield and the surrounding suburbs of Wattle Grove, High Wycombe and Maida Vale, there is a very strong demand for rental accommodation. The vacancy rate is less than 1% and we always have prospective tenants calling into the office.

If you are considering buying an investment property please contact our office so that we can assist you all the way from buying to management of your investment property.

Rental yields are improving and will continue to until prices start to rise.

Setting a rental price is one of the most critical decisions you will make as an investment property owner. Your property manager is qualified to assist you with determining a fair market rental value for your property.

The condition of the property must be considered when assessing rent. The property’s location is also relevant, as is the length of term offered.

Some owners make the mistake of setting the rent too high and consequently not attracting a tenant. This will waste costs and time associated with advertising, along with the loss of potential rent whilst trying to secure a tenant at a higher rate.

We hope you’ve found value in the information provided. Please note that this information is intended as a guide only. Alberti Realty members, directors, offices and employees do not give warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information provided on this website and shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of anyone relying on information provided. Alberti Realty recommends that you seek independent advice from your own real estate, financial, taxation, and legal advisors before entering into financial or other transactions.

 

Property management with Alberti Realty

Managing a property is a significant task. It includes:

  • Marketing the property;
    identifying and selecting suitable tenants;
  • Understanding the obligations and rights of landlord and tenants under relevant legislation;
  • Managing rental applications;
  • Facilitating the signing of leases;
  • Negotiating rent and managing rental payments;
  • Managing rental payments;
  • Conducting routine inspections;
  • Arranging repairs and maintenance;
  • Ensuring payment of rates;
  • Managing the end of tenancies; and
  • Reletting property to minimise vacancy time.

 

Recent changes to tenancy legislation in many States and Territories has increased the responsibilities of landlords and the complexity of managing a property. Some landlords who directly manage their properties can struggle to leverage the property’s maximum