We have made a number of offers on a property in Brisbane which were not accepted.
A sold sticker went on the other day and I'm told by someone who lives in the street it was purchased by the agents brother.
I smell a rat and am now thinking the owner wasnt even shown our offers.
How can I find out how much it went for?
If it was sold for less than we were offering, is there any action I can take?
Unfortunately its just part of the game, just move on.
Your next deal is around the corner. But....
I have build relationship with REA in North Brisbane, start from March 2011 when we purchase 3BR house. On Christmas we send her Christmas card and bucket of flower (Cost < $50). Sometimes once every 4-5 months, I give her a call and ask how are you and how's the market. Even we know the market looks like..
Then on July 2012 we draw equity and call REA to check any stock available. First she offer what available on the market, but she did mentioned have new stock ready to publish in domain/realestate.com.au. Even though we didn't purchase via her agency (due to location - better suburb), I still maintain to send her Christmas card and gift card this time (Cost < $50).
Mid 2013 when Sydney busy, and Brissy still buyer market. She contacted me discuss about Sydney property market. I asked what her market looks like, and go through her listing stock. She offer new stock FIRST and what available on the market after that. She even drive me around when I visit the property, no need to rent car. We able to secure one in this time..
I spend around $100 - $200 (Christmas card, gift card, flower, phone call). For me personally its nothing compare the return
I keep my friend close to me, but keep my enemy (REA) closer..