Real Life Blog

Becoming the best real estate agent in 2021

The real estate sector attracts amazing talent – people who are looking for a fun and challenging career that embrace change and thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment.   For Alex Ouwens, OC Managing Director and former President of the Real Estate Institute of SA, the real estate industry provides a thrilling, all-encompassing and rewarding opportunity for those people with the passion to help their clients on their property journey, particularly as the State continues to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. Thinking of a career in real estate and want to learn from the best in the business? Register now for OC's Careers Night on December 3rd and let us share some insight into what it’s like working at one of the largest and most sought after independent real estate agencies in SA.

A checklist for selling your property

Thinking of selling your property? This time can bring about many emotions from excited, to scared, to nervous and everything in between. The thought of selling your property can be daunting as it comes with numerous decisions and can be complicated to understand in the beginning.  

OC’s Top 5 Tips for Navigating Finance through COVID-19

The process of buying a house can be daunting, even more so during our current climate. Whether you are investing, upgrading/downsizing or a first home buyer, sorting out your finance is a crucial element during the initial phases of property acquisition. Although there is uncertainty, the Adelaide property market has proved to be steady and with the right preparation you can secure that perfect home.

Riding the Wave: Government Stimulus Package Brings Forward Property Demand

The $25,000 HomeBuilder grant is available to eligible buyers and properties, in an effort to stimulate our otherwise cautious property market.

Top Tips for a stand out Rental Application

Renting in the current climate can be a stressful experience. However, with a few tips up your sleeve and some prior planning and preparation it doesn’t have to be. This is where Ouwens Casserly Property Management comes in.

An update on the $15K HomeBuilder Grant for buyers

The Federal Government's HomeBuilder Grant has changed in the new year.  What could this mean for you? If you are in the market to buy, find out everything you need to know about the grant.

What does the $25k Homebuilder Grant mean for buyers?

Announced yesterday, the federal government has unveiled a massive stimulus package to support new home construction across Australia.

How off market properties can benefit your buying or selling journey

Off market sales is a term used in the real estate industry often, but what does it for a buyer or seller? Discover all you need to know about our off market platform and how it can benefit you.

Should I sell my home now?

During these uncertain times a lot of questions are being asked about the right time to sell or if you should be selling at all. The year 2020 has certainly thrown a few curve balls so we have shared Ouwens Casserly's 4 points to consider before putting your home on the market.

Digital marketing property tools to help sell your property

Ouwens Casserly offer a range of digital tools to help you view a property right from the comfort of your couch. How do these tools work? Read on to discover some innovative ways to view property in the digital space.

What to expect at an OC Open Home

At Ouwens Casserly Real Estate we respect and acknowledge the continued need for physical distancing measures and exemplary hygiene at all our open inspections. Ouwens Casserly is thrilled to confirm that we will be re-commencing home opens from Monday 11th of May with the following precautionary measures in place:

Ouwens Casserly Open Inspections / Private Viewing Policy

Ouwens Casserly Real Estate is adhering to the precautions and guidelines advised by the State Government and have put in place hygiene measures at our open inspections.   This decision has been made in the best interests of the health and wellbeing of the community and considering public health advice around social distancing and reducing the spread of COVID-19.

Special Offers: How They Can Bring Buyers Forward

Reaching a pre-sales target to get a new project off the ground is always a challenge and can often take time. So how do we incentivise buyers to be early movers in a new development?

Top 20 Real Estate Tips for 2020

  From travelling the country and observing the best agents at Ouwens Casserly, Director Alex Ouwens has shared his top 20 hot tips for real estate agents in 2020.   The 20 for 2020 list was also influenced by the Ouwens Casserly annual Take Off Conference, an event to inspire and teach Ouwens Casserly agents to grow their business & have a balanced lifestyle.

Knowing Your Buyers: The WHO and WHEN of Project Marketing

Knowing your target market seems like an obvious point when developing; so you may have considered WHO your buyers are likely to be, but have you considered WHEN they will purchase?