Buyer’s Agent One

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As a young professional searching for my dream home in Melbourne, I quickly realised that navigating the competitive real estate market was no easy task. The process was overwhelming, with countless listings, open houses, and confusing paperwork. I needed help, and that’s when I decided to enlist the services of the best buyer’s advocate Melbourne had to offer.

Budget was no issue. After some research, I came across an esteemed buyers agent, known for their expertise in the property market. I reached out to them, and from our very first conversation, I knew I was in good hands. Their professionalism and dedication to helping me find the perfect home were evident from the start. He was the best buyer’s advocate Sandringham had to offer, and he took the time to understand my unique preferences and requirements. They patiently answered all my questions and explained the complexities of the real estate process, making me feel more confident and informed.

Armed with their guidance, I was ready to take on the property market with renewed vigour. With my buyer’s advocate by my side, the search for my dream home became a breeze. They scoured the market, identifying potential properties that met my criteria, and arranging private inspections for me. Their keen eye for detail and extensive knowledge of the local market proved invaluable in identifying hidden gems that I might have overlooked otherwise. When we finally found a property that ticked all the boxes, my buyer’s advocate sprung into action. They skillfully negotiated with the seller’s agent on my behalf, ensuring that I secured the best possible deal. Their expertise in navigating the intricacies of the negotiation process and their unwavering commitment to my best interests were truly remarkable. Thanks to my buyer’s advocate’s unwavering support and guidance, I successfully purchased my dream home. If you’re navigating the challenging world of real estate, I highly recommend enlisting the services of a buyer’s advocate. Working with a knowledgeable and experienced professional can save you time, money, and stress in the property-buying process.

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Crazy Water Damage

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Arriving home from work, I knew straight away there was a big problem with our house. Somehow, over the last seven hours, our house went from a common building in suburbia to a water park. Spouts of water were coming out of the house’s wooden structure and even the lawn looked to be littered with invisible sprinklers.

My neighbour and council member Todd came storming out of his own house, computer in hand. I quickly tried to subdue his frustration by saying that I was about to call up some Melbourne drain repair specialists but he just ignored me. He started to shove his computer in my face, going on about how I needed to fill out this paperwork and get council approval to install a waterpark in a residential area. 

I told him that this was not an intentional setup and that something was wrong with my plumbing, and that I needed to get someone to come and fix it for me. Todd began to say something about fines when he finally processed what I had just said. He said “Oh”, thought for a moment and then laughed at me. Through snickers, he told me I better get it fixed then, before the neighbourhood kids came out, and not in the way he did eleven years ago. I thanked him for his help sarcastically, and Todd’s expression changed to a frown. 

After a pause, he said that the water had been going for about two hours now and that I needed to book a boundary trap replacement in Melbourne just to be on the safe side. As he turned around and walked away, he said that I should also turn off the main water source as soon as I could, before I turned our court into a lazy river. While I appreciated the advice, I could have done without the attitude. Thanks a lot, Todd.

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Leaking toilet repair

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As soon as I opened the door to my bathroom, an overwhelming smell hit me. I knew something was wrong, and it didn’t take long to realise that the toilet was leaking. I panicked at first, but I quickly calmed myself down and assessed the situation.

I knew that I couldn’t afford to hire a plumber to fix the problem. I didn’t have any experience in plumbing, but I was determined to do the repair myself. So, I did some research online, watched some tutorial videos, and decided to buy high quality plumbing supplies. Cheltenham has a store around the corner, luckily.

I started by turning off the water supply and draining the toilet. Then, I removed the toilet and found the source of the leak. It was a faulty seal, which I had to replace. It was a messy job, but I was determined to do it right.

Once I had the new seal in place, I put the toilet back on and connected it to the water supply. I turned the water back on, and to my relief, there were no leaks. I was so proud of myself for fixing the toilet on my own.

The only problem now was that I needed to replace some of the plumbing supplies that I had used. I searched online for a hardware store near me and found one in Bentleigh. They had everything I needed, from pipes to fittings to valves. I was relieved that I wouldn’t have to travel far to get what I needed.

When I arrived at the hardware store in Bentleigh, I was greeted by friendly staff who helped me find everything on my list. I was impressed by their knowledge and willingness to help. The staff even gave me some tips on how to prevent future plumbing issues.

With my new supplies, I headed home to finish the job. It took me a little while longer to complete the repair, but I was happy with the end result. I was able to fix the toilet myself, save money, and learn a new skill.

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Car for sale

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Why is moving house such a pain? Not only am I moving house, I’m moving interstate! There’s so much extra work that comes with moving interstate. I guess it’s because there’s so much logistical planning involved. It’s not like you have your two homes twenty minutes apart and you can just spend a day doing laps between the two to move furniture over. I need to really plan what things I am taking, and what things I need to get rid of.

The biggest item I’m getting rid of is my second car. I hardly drive it and it will be a mission to get it to my new home, so I figured I might as well sell it. Who knew that there were so many obstacles involved. Before I chucked the car up online for sale, my dad told me that I need to get a car safety certificate. I don’t even know how to get a car safety certificate and nor do I have any time! It’s just another hassle added to my watch. My mind is so preoccupied looking up home movers, I have zero space in my day to start needing to look for a mechanic too!

Does anyone else’s life have this when it rains it pours tendency? I feel like things always choose to line up all at once for me. I’m never sorting only one thing at a time. It’s either all or nothing. Luckily, I have my dad in my life who is always willing to step in and help me out. He’s found a mechanic near Raceview that can do a check on my car. 

My dad’s reassured me that I don’t need to stress too hard about selling my car before I move. He said he’s happy to take care of trying to sell it once I leave. While I’m happy with this compromise, I’m also worried that he’ll buy the car himself so then I can still have it when I come to visit. The man’s got enough cars already! He doesn’t need my car taking up space.

 

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Lost Building Motivation

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I’m in such a rush! I have to get to the hardware store in fifteen minutes before it closes or I won’t be able to fix the wonky legs on my kitchen table. The legs have been annoying me for such a long time, but I kept putting off going to the hardware store. I’ve always been a serial procrastinator, but now that I’ve got a wave of motivation, I absolutely MUST get to the hardware store driving distance from Hampton in time!

I’m a six-minute drive from Hampton, which works in my favour. I’ll probably have to speed a bit to get there and park before the hardware store closes, but without a doubt, once I’m in there, they won’t close while I’m still shopping. That’s the beauty of being a customer… the customer is always right. I do feel a bit bad that I’m going to be delaying someone getting home, but I rarely have bursts of motivation, so I have to jump on this while I can. 

Actually, the feeling has passed. In the time that I got up off my chair and went to my bedroom to put my shoes on, I had already lost motivation. I’ve just sat down on my bed and I doubt I’ll get up any time soon. Things just feel a bit hopeless now, if I’m being honest. I don’t have the energy that I did the other day. Things just come and go so quickly. I don’t even have the energy to finish this blog post anymore. 

It’s kind of bizarre to think that ten minutes ago I was going to drive to Cheltenham, buy timber and come home and fix the legs of my table, and now I can’t get off my bed. Anyway, I can’t really be bothered with this blog post anymore. I think I might just go to bed and finish the rest off later. Hopefully, I feel better in the morning.

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Sitting in silence

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Sometimes I really can’t believe my mother. She is elderly and needs a lot of care and help sometimes. She raised me for most of my life, so caring for her is the least I can do. The only issue is that she doesn’t want anyone to care for her. She would rather sit in silence and discomfort before asking anyone for help. I think a big part of it is because she doesn’t want to ask for help. Getting older must be hard. You’re once a very strong and independent person, only to revert to being a baby all over again. I went to visit her yesterday and I noticed she had four jumpers on while her house was freezing. I asked her why that was and she refused to give me a straight answer. I decided to take matters into my own hands and inspect her heating system. Just as I suspected,  it was clear her heater needs servicing. Canberra can get extremely chilly and rather than communicating to me that her heater had gone out, she decided to not speak up. I think she was a bit nervous as to how much the heater servicing would cost.

This isn’t the first time this has happened. I noticed one day she kept washing her clothes in the sink. It turned out to be that her washing machine had broken down the week before and she had chosen to just not say anything! Later that day I had sorted out a new washing machine for her, and today I will do the same for the heater. I have arranged ducted heater servicing. Canberra isn’t exactly a busy or bustling city so it was quite easy to get someone to pop by this afternoon and take a look at the heater. I really wish in future that she would simply tell me things rather than sitting in discomfort. She keeps telling me that she says nothing as she doesn’t want to stress me out or be an inconvenience. She doesn’t realise that not telling me actually causes more stress!

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Our new business

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I’ve recently started up a new website that helps people buy better medical health insurance. The website works by people filling in information about themselves and answering some basic questions regarding their insurance needs. My website will crunch the data and then assign the user to a medical insurer that is right for them. It’s quite a nifty little website that I think would be of great help to a lot of people, now it’s only a matter of building trust. There are so many websites out there that compare insurance providers but how do customers decide which ones to trust? I conducted a little survey and found out that people were more likely to trust websites they’d seen on TV. This was particularly true for older people we surveyed as they would then type the website they’d seen in the ad. Hearing this made me start toying with the idea of talking to a video animation company. The reason why I’m thinking of going with an animation for the TV ad as opposed to something live-action is because I think people are less likely to zone out from animated ads. Plus, an animated ad allows more flexibility to add graphics and be more creative.

As far as what the ad will have? I have no idea. I’ve never been good with illustrations or imagery so I guess I will be going to the production company with quite a blank canvas. I hope that’s something they’ll be happy with. I’m not sure if an open brief is a good thing or a bad thing. I guess we shall see! Melbourne is quite a creative city so there are a whole heap of production companies. I’m looking at Melbourne’s best video production company to do the ad. I’m not too sure how much they will charge, but I have gone through a lot of effort to put money aside for this exact thing. It’s a positive investment because if the ad is great then that will lead to more conversions and people using the site.

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The Cursed Catch

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In the year 2071, the world will be in a state of complete disaster, thanks to the great meteor that struck the Earth, causing sea levels to rise drastically. People will live in floating houses and travel everywhere by boat. Cars will be nowhere to be seen, as all the roads will have been submerged long ago. Traffic lights? Long forgotten. Chaos will reign supreme. These are the things I foresee, looking into my crystal ball of time. 

Ocean Melbourne will be a strange place, filled with people fighting over the best boat parts. Marine welders will be at the peak of society, their services more essential than ever. That’s right, if you’re the owner of a marine welding business near Melbourne, prepare yourself for a great future. Everyone will come to you for snapper racks and rod holders, not for their hobbies, but so that they can catch enough food to survive another day in the apocalypse.

In this future, there will be great, mythical boat pieces that shall be most coveted over all others, for they will be enchanted pieces. I foresee that a young man will be entrusted with one of these pieces; the most powerful, in fact. It shall bring out the worst in all people, but he will have the strength to resist its pull. This powerful boat piece shall be a boat catch. When it falls into the wrong hands, its owner shall ask “Where can I get boat catch installation?” For they will most desire it to be part of their boat, giving them the most powerful, magical vehicle that allows them to dominate all other boats. But this young man shall not be so tempted. He will instead go on a quest—a quest so great that it shall decide the fate of the entire world.

His name shall be Fraydo Bagman, and he shall carry a great weight on his shoulders until he finds a way to destroy the cursed boat catch. 

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Waiting for Painting

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I never thought I’d be balancing a spoon on a calculator for fun, but here I am. All morning, I’ve been putting different things on the spoon to see if it will stay balanced. I think the most interesting one was when I skewered a potato on the handle of the spoon while placing coins on the other side. Amazingly, I got it to stay in place. I can’t believe it actually worked. You probably don’t believe me, and I don’t blame you at all. Now, why would I do something so dumb for fun? It’s because I’m getting some work done in my house. For weeks I’ve been searching for a commercial painter near Melbourne to help make my house look better, and I finally found one. Unfortunately, though, I’ve pretty much lost access to my house while the painting is done. So, I’ve been sitting in my kitchen trying to keep myself entertained with spoons and potatoes.

I think he is moving on to complete my driveway painting service soon, so at least I’ll be able to move around the house for a while. In the meantime, I guess I’ll keep doing whatever I can think of. I found my daughter’s old stuffed chicken, so maybe I’ll hang out with him for a while. I think his name was Henry. Alternatively, I guess I could just keep blogging. I am a bit behind on my scheduled blog posts. However, I’m typing this while standing up, and it isn’t super comfortable, so that’s not really my preference.

If only I could duck into the lounge room without being seen. I’d grab a book and probably read the whole thing this afternoon. But alas, I am stuck here, entertaining myself with stuffed toys and strange balancing acts. I’ll probably start going crazy soon, if I’m being honest. Maybe that just has something to do with all the paint fumes, though. Perhaps I should have just stayed at a hotel today.

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Repeatedly Broken Windows

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Whenever my dad comes to stay with us, something goes wrong. For a seventy-year-old, he gets up to an incredible amount of mischief and loves bringing my children along for the ride. My kids love him, just like everyone does. He has an infectious energy about him that makes you want to go on any whacky adventure that he wants to go on. I’m beyond lucky to have him as my father, but I wish he would stop kicking the footy with my son and breaking windows!!
My dad and son have broken three windows in the last year. I don’t think they realise how expensive it is to get a sash window replacement every other month. I don’t have a bottomless pit of money. I sat my dad down to tell him that I can’t have them kicking the footy in the front yard anymore. I told him that it’s too dangerous and it’s costing me too much money. He agreed and said he understood, and then looked at me with these innocent puppy dog eyes and told me that my son just really wanted to play and he didn’t want to disappoint him. Of course, his look and explanation pulled at my heartstrings. I’d let my dad get away with murder.

I guess at this point I just have to hope that they don’t do any more damage. It’s clear that they’re going to do whatever they want and I’m going to let them do it. I just hope that I don’t need a complete door replacement or something like that any time soon. I don’t know how they’d manage to break the front door, but I also wouldn’t put it past them. My son has a mischievous streak just like my dad.

I love them both and I’m lucky to have them in my life, but I wish they could be a little less destructive.

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