Prime Agent :
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our business.
In May 2008 Premium Property Specialists had undergone continued growth and has branched into two additional businesses of which Prime Agent is the business that is focussed on Commercial Sales in Cairns and residential / investment properties.
Premium Property Specialists focusses on achieving sales in what today is known as a difficult market. We provide the highest level of service to both sellers and buyers in order to effect these sales. Our company offers the full suite of real estate services from boutique residential sales and rental, through to commercial property sales and management.
Pioneering internet marketing in Real Estate in Cairns since our establishment in 2003. Our firm continues to achieve the reach that vendors are looking for in this market, which can only be obtained by an established market leader. Vendors are looking for the maximum exposure for their properties. Some of our buyers have been waiting for up to one year for the right property to hit the market ; we have the qualified buyers.
In addition to the focus on sales in the local market, our company strategically targeted the international market from inception. This has resulted in unique matches in both sales and rentals.
Our business is predominantly referral based and we consult with our clients to achieve the best possible result at the time. We cover the beach suburbs of Cairns, Port Douglas and in addition we represent a range of properties from Cardwell to Cooktown.
Grant Freeman (Principal and Owner) has professional selling and negotiation skills from his background in professional engineering sales. He has worked for some of the largest technical engineering and communication multinational organisations in the world.
You can rely on his professional selling experience of over 20 years. This is backed by efficient and effective systems to achieve the best result possible at the time under the market conditions.
Our business model permits flexibility to meet your requirements and demands during the sales or rental process as we are not constrained by franchised requirements. We are a standalone boutique real estate company.
Premium Property Specialists is also focused on executive long term rentals.
We are also available to assist in property renovations and refurbishments. We have a 100% success rate in finding the right tenants for your property.
Market Update - Courtesy of RPData :
Industry Market Wrap
Housing finance data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) this week for August 2011 showed an improvement in owner occupier finance commitments over the month, increasing by 1.2%. As has fairly consistently been the case over the past year, the increase in refinances (1.7%) has been superior to that of other loans (1.0%). Owner occupier finance commitments have now increased for five successive months for both refinances and non-refinance commitments.
The total value of finance commitments by both investors and owner occupiers remains relatively subdued. Over August, owner occupier finance commitments grew by 0.6% and investor commitments by 1.8% however, over the year owner occupier commitments are up 6.4% while investor commitments are down -1.8%.
The housing finance data also showed that first home buyers were relatively inactive over August, accounting for just 15.3% of all owner occupier finance commitments.
Westpac and the Melbourne Institute released the results of the October consumer confidence survey this week. The Consumer Sentiment Index increased by 0.4% over the month following an 8.1% increase in the index over September. The index currently sits at 97.2 points indicating that survey respondents are more pessimistic than optimistic. Of the seven indices which make up the consumer sentiment index only the current condition index (103.0) and time to buy a major household item index (124.4) show respondents are optimistic. On the other hand, consumers are extremely pessimistic about family finances over the last 12 months (81.6) and economic conditions over the next 12 months (86.2).
Advertised Stock on the Market
The number of new properties advertised for sale nationally over the four weeks to 9 October 2011 fell by -2.7% compared to the volume over the four weeks to 2 October 2011. Across the combined capital cities the fall in new listings was a lower -2.3%. The number of new properties advertised for sale is -3.5% lower than they were 12 months ago nationally and -9.3% lower within the capital cities. Although new listings are quite low, total listings remain extremely elevated. Nationally, new listings increased by 1.6% over the week and are 33.9% higher than last year. The situation is also poor in the capital cities with listings increasing by 1.6% over the week and 31.5% higher than they were at this time last year.
HOW TO USE OUR SITE : Dedicated to the highest level of Internet Marketing of Real Estate since 2003. Pioneering internet marketing of real estate in Cairns since 2003.We can be working for you on the sale of your property right now ! Contact us for a no obligation meeting to discuss the best way to market and sell your property. In addition to the traditional sales and marketing packages in the local region, we have tailored international marketing packages to attract either Australians abroad or International investors. Give us a call and ask about marketing outside of Cairns, Queensland or even Australia. It is all about YOU and the best marketing strategy that suits your property and your needs at the time.
Attachments - Plans and Videos :
Available for download in the Read More section where there is a list of available downloads at the end of the text.
Recently Sold Properties :
A few clients have asked where the properties are selling and which sectors are moving. Properties that have recently gone ‘Under Contract’ and ‘Sold’ are highlighted in orange/light orange. However we don’t keep them there for long.
Searching for what you want :
Entering a word like ‘beachfront’ into the Keyword checkbox and the engine will search through the site for all absolute beachfront properties for example. Alternatively you can click on the type of property on the top bar to take you straight there, or enter a specific three digit Property ID# into the ‘Search’ box, for example 133 and press the Enter key, so that you can see a full range of pictures and more detailed information. To Reset, all you do is click on the ‘Home’ tab.
Slideshow Feature - ‘One Click’ :
A slideshow feature has also been included so that you can click on the slideshow and you will automatically be shown every picture without doing anything else. If you move your mouse to the left of the centre of the three small picture thumbnails the pictures will rotate and you can click on the one you want, or alternatively enjoy the slideshow.
Full property information :
Available on the bottom right hand corner regarding land size, bedrooms, bathrooms, car spaces etc and links have also been added in the bottom corner.
‘Read More’ button for detailed information.
An easy to navigate, comprehensive site to provide you with as much information as possible and and at the same time, save you time and effort.
OVERVIEW :
Thank you for taking the time to view this page to find out more about the way we operate and our ideas and thoughts on how to make a difference in the industry.
In Sales, we are delighted to represent properties in all areas and currently represent property in a 350km radius of Cairns.
In Rentals, we are selectively growing the business in executive rentals and in particular clients who want the extra service level that makes the difference. We are currently focussed on the Cairns Northern Beaches area ; 25km North of Cairns.
It is all about helping you to move forward. The attention to detail, text, graphics, signage and level of quality of product and service does not cost you any more. We do it our way, there is no ‘recipe’, each property is different. We help your property GAIN THE MAXIMUM EXPOSURE in the marketplace to match sellers with buyers.
When you have come to know our business you will know we are genuine in wanting to make a difference in the service based industry of Real Estate. We also have your interests at heart at all times and will provide as ACCURATE AS INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
Listening to our clients has helped has helped us to evolve the business to provide what people are currently requesting. We will keep on listening and evolving. WE OFFER THE PERSONAL TOUCH as well as BENEFITS FROM A TECHNOLOGICAL VIEWPOINT. I have detailed below some of our points of difference, and what we do, that makes it all work.
SERVICE :
OFFERING A SUPERIOR LEVEL OF SERVICE, INFORMATION AND RESPONSIVENESS BY THE EFFECTIVE INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY INTO REAL ESTATE. We COMMUNICATE with clients at the FIRST STAGE OF ENQUIRY - THE INTERNET - to build the relationship. This marketing method is specifically designed to MATCH SELLERS AND BUYERS in the National and International marketplace, faster and more effectively in order to ACHIEVE AN AGREED PRICE TO EFFECT THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF YOUR PROPERTY IN A TIMELY MANNER. Privacy and discretion assured.
We are here to make your Real Estate experience as STRAIGHTFORWARD and PLEASURABLE as possible. We want to LISTEN to you, CONSULT with you and effect the sale or purchase of your property with as little fuss as possible. QUALITY IS KEY IN EVERY ASPECT. We pay particular attention to detail, like no other.
Relationships are of primary importance to us at PREMIUM PROPERTY SPECIALISTS. We are continually striving to DO THINGS BETTER. Whether you are an owner or a buyer, we want you to consider us as the FIRST POINT OF CONTACT and the new way to do business.
We welcome your feedback, please feel free to contact us at any time.
Specialising in Real Estate Sales of properties in the Cairns Northern Beaches region, absolute beachfront property, lakefront, canal front and beachside properties.
PROJECTS / RELATIONSHIPS :
RESIDENTIAL, DEVELOPER - OFF PLAN, COMMERCIAL and other REAL ESTATE AGENTS, REAL ESTATE BUYERS AGENTS.
We are especially interested in establishing and fostering builder / trader / developer relationships during the coming year and they can be seen under the Projects Tab on the Menu Bar.
We are also more than happy to work with other agents on any of our properties and strongly request loyalty (especially from buyers agents) for the information that we provide and the time and effort that we go to. Please contact us directly for further discussion.
ROLE :
PROFESSIONAL SALES CONSULTANCY.
Our Sales Consultants are effective negotiators and their primary role is to act as the intermediary and information source in your real estate transaction. We believe that our role is to make your Real Estate transaction
THE BEST YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED.
AVAILABILITY :
ALWAYS.
Please call us direct or send an email. We have a quality system in place where all inbound enquiries and emails are responded within 24 hours.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE PREMIUM PROPERTY SPECIALISTS AS A PARTNER :
o Communication with clients at the first stage of enquiry
o Marketing capabilities
o Negotiation Skills
o Ease of doing business
o Fast client information systems
o Easy and fast to navigate Company Website
o Attention to detail
o Technology that works, with ongoing innovation
o Quality photography and marketing
o Privacy and discretion assured
o Someone who really cares
In addition to all of the above, the following are issues that you do not have to deal with when you do business with Premium Property Specialists.
Issues with Franchised Real Estate Firms :
o Attempting to establish a long term relationship with your agent. After living in Cairns for over 16 years and experiencing real estate - the people - the industry over that time, you find that staff / salespeople are continually being turned over. The business name might be ths same but is that what you are really after ? Don’t you want a relationship with someone who is here to stay and who really cares ?
o We believe that a Franchise structure limits the ability to deliver service to homeowners, and you should be enjoying the personal level of service that best suits you.
o When a business contracts to someone elses brand, they must follow certain rules, procedures and conventions, regardless of whether or not they are properly formulated, or current in today’s market, and meet what you require as a client in the region of Australia that you live and work.
o Auction. Certain situations require or demand an Auction. Outside of these situations, carefully consider the choice of how to best market your property in the current market conditions. While auctions have worked well at times in Australian capital cities during a stag buoyant market with high demand, short supply and low interest rates, the same may not apply in the Cairns region for residential, or in particular unique property. In addition to this it is also good to see legislation tightened so that anticipated pricing levels prior to auction are properly noted, and ‘vendor bids’ are properly announced during the auction
o To address in particularly Auctions, the OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING has now requested that clients are presented with a CMA Current Market Appraisal which will substantiate agents and auctioneers’ quotations by including pricing information about ‘like sales’ in an area. ‘Like sales’ are the SALES OF AT LEAST 3 PROPERTIES of a SIMILAR STANDARD & CONDITION sold with a 5km RADIUS of the property, within the preceding SIX months.
PRIME AGENT :
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our business. We look forward to WORKING WITH YOU AND FOR YOU in the near future !
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us, at any time.
Grant Freeman
Director / Owner (Principal Licensee)
PRIME AGENT
M : 0417 159 357 (Intl +614 1715 9357)
P : 07 4055 3278 (Intl +617 4055 3278)
F : 07 4055 3273 (Intl +617 4055 3273)
E : To Email us please click on the link at the bottom of the page