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Frank Walmsley is a skilled and practiced auctioneer, strategist, and buyers agent
who has more than 15 years experience. When you sell it's our responsibility to achieve the best auction sale price. And if you're buying, we'll bring real advantages.
canberra auction questions
What is the best increment to use when bidding?
What are the standard methods to pay the exchange deposit?
If we are the only registered buyers, should we bid?
We are the only registered bidders, what next?
Can we use a deposit bond?
One of us will be away on auction day. Can we still buy at auction as joint tenants? We require the contract to be in both names.
Is the agent required to tell us if the vendor decides to sell before the auction date?
When is stamp duty payable?
Can you buy residential properties with unapproved structures in Canberra?
Can I withdraw my bid after the auctioneer has taken it?
Can an auctioneer refuse our bid?
What is the minimum campaign run time?
If the property is passed in, and we are the highest bidder, what are our rights and exclusivities?
What forms of ID are required to register?
How can we include a special condition in the contract?
The agency has provided an auction contract allowing for a 30-day settlement period. Can we change the proposed settlement period, the timeframe is too short for us?
Can I buy residential property before the auction date?
How does telephone or remote bidding work?
If items or inclusions that we thought were included are not mentioned in the contract, what can we do?
Can I buy property under the 'Land Rent Scheme'?
Auction Advantage packages
LEARN AUCTION TACTICS
We will give auction strategy advice in a 15-minute phone call.
FREE - no charge
BUYERS AGENT: WE Bid at auction FOR YOU
We will implement your auction plan.
$990
inc GST
We MAKE Pre-Auction Offers for you
We will execute a pre-auction offer.
$660
inc GST
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Canberra snapshot 2021
How many registered bidders? What types of properties sell best at auction? And how many houses sell pre/post auction? The answers could make a significant difference to your plan.
Zero to one registered bidder
ACT clearance rate
Sold pre-auction
i'm interested in a property that will auction soon. what are the next steps?
Implement pre-auction offers
We can coach and support you to handled pre-auction offers directly. Alternatively Frank can work with the owner/agent. A pre-auction offer handled correctly can be a show-stopper. High volume agents who are focused on turnover can be some of the best agents to implement a pre-auction-offer strategy onto.
Bidder coaching
Canberra has roughly 25 active auctioneers, each with their unique style and idiosyncrasies. You want to know how those auctioneers take bids, how they negotiate and their approach which could potentially save you - the buyer, money. The last bid can be the difference between paying an extra $500 or $10,000!
Pre-auction negotiation terms
CONSIDER THIS: Agents have 90% influence over pre-auction negotiations yet generally only get paid 2% of the sale price. Unlike pre-auction offers, this process is about getting your preferred terms in place. Frank Walmsley is a negotiation expert who will ensure your preferred terms are set before auction.
Bid, buy, contract complete
We define objectives before auction day, and arrive on time to bid/negotiate and apply the best auction tactics. If the property passes in we will manage post-auction negotiations too. We ensure the contract is completed as well as any safeguard inclusions, settlement dates and deposits.
Download your free Planning and Assessment Report
Collaborating with the team from Canberra Granny Flat Builders and Fixed Price Extensions, we will provide you with a detailed Planning Assessment report. This detailed report outlines zoning, setbacks and easements and assist in knowing what is possible on your block. (Canberra only)
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who is Frank Walmsley?
Who are the Best Canberra Agents to Buy From?
Seller agents generally have 90% influence over negotiations when you are buying residential, yet only receive 2% of the final sale price. This outlier is where you can capitalise. Knowing who the best agents are, and which properties to target may save 5 to 7%. To find out more, request a call with our agent.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If you don't receive the level of service that you expect, I'll send a prompt refund. Frank Walmsley, November 2021
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill
My whole professional life is built on helping people through the craft of negotiations. I started as a cadet real estate agent in my 20's and in my 30's I moved toward business sales while practicing as an auctioneer. Most buyers really dislike auctions and view the property market as capitalism at its best - or worst - depending on your world view. My question is why should you pay more, while agreeing to terms that are not favourable, knowing that money in your pocket could be working harder?
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