Entries by JKents

Under the hammer: Auction event set to draw a crowd

A recent auction event in Cairns. One of the most anticipated events of the Cairns property calendar, the Ray White Gala Auction Event, will be held again this month, with 50 properties set to go under the hammer. Holding three auction events a year, Ray White Cairns, Cairns Beaches, Smithfield and Palm Cove director David […]

International buyers lining up for waterfront showstopper

6 La Scala Court, Isle of Capri. In a street where land is a luxury, this Isle of Capri home delivers on scale, style and a highly sought-after waterfront address. Set on a rare 857 sqm block with iconic skyline views, locals and overseas buyers are already chasing this prized offering. Aerial view of the […]

Movement to settle dramatic legal battle with Summit

Movement Mortgage, a top-25 U.S. mortgage lender, is close to resolving a two-year legal battle with rival Summit Funding, its founder and president Todd Scrima, and several former employees who transitioned to the competitor. The case, which involved allegations of employee poaching, misappropriation of trade secrets and corporate espionage, has now reached a settlement but […]

Renovated Newtown home finds $2m+ buyer

21 Huntingdon St, Newtown, has found new owners. A striking renovation that brings a poolside party to the back of an old Californian bungalow has found a buyer after a late rush of interest in the property. The once tired weatherboard residence at 21 Huntingdon St, Newtown, proved the perfect canvas for the owners to […]

Mutual of Omaha reverse AE Kathy Martinez has died

Kathleen “Kathy” Martinez, a reverse mortgage industry veteran and account executive who most recently served with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage’s reverse division, died last week in her community in Florida. She was 60 years old. Martinez’s career in the reverse mortgage industry goes back more than two decades and included time working for former industry […]

Coldwell Banker Realty expands agent transaction support

Coldwell Banker Realty has launched a national rollout of its Transaction Concierge program, a back-office support system designed to assist real estate agents with administrative tasks during the homebuying process. The program provides Coldwell Banker-affiliated agents with access to in-house employees, called Client Experience Specialists, who manage non-licensed duties from the time a property goes […]

Agents share dueling opinions on off-market listings

Industry debate around off-market listings — or pocket listings — has become increasingly heated. For some agents, these private transactions are tools of exclusivity and strategy. For others, they’re a disservice to sellers and a potential breach of fiduciary duty. Four agents with strong opinions; Isom Coleman in Sacramento, Calif.; Kevin Dombrowski in Arlington Heights, […]

Buyer questionnaire: The best questions to ask your clients (+PDF)

You’ve set an appointment with a new potential buyer client – congrats! But, now what? Successful agents send a real estate buyer questionnaire to all buyer leads. This will not only save you time in the future, but it will also position you as a professional. Since you’ll be guiding them through the homebuying process, […]