This unforgettable case took place during the post-MCO market recovery, when property activity was slowly picking up again. I had a prospective buyer who happened to run a business selling avocados, with an outlet located conveniently in the same neighborhood where they were searching for a home. I showed them an apartment that I had been …
Over the years, I have saved hundreds of co-agents’ numbers into my contact list. But when I look back, only a handful of those connections have actually evolved into strong, lasting partnerships relationships where trust is built, tested, and proven over time. So, what does it truly mean to have a good working partnership with another agent? …
Choosing your property focus is one of the most critical decisions every real estate agent must make. We all strive to close deals consistently, but the path to that success varies widely. There are numerous approaches an agent can take and honestly, there’s no right or wrong choice. The only rule that matters is this: stay …
There’s an old saying that perfectly captures the answer: When fishermen don’t go out to sea to catch fish, they stay back to repair and fix their nets. The same principle applies to real estate agents and top realtors. When you hit a slow period—those inevitable stretches where calls and enquiries dry up the smartest …
In the real estate industry, there are generally two types of agents. One focuses on new development projects, while the other specializes in sub-sale properties (also known as secondary or resale properties). Both paths offer unique opportunities, but they operate very differently in terms of process, control, competition, and commission structure. 1. The New Project …
ot every day ends with a signed booking form and a cheque in hand – but when it happens, it’s a feeling I truly cherish. It doesn’t occur all the time, yet I’ve been fortunate enough to experience it on several occasions. And every single time, I’m deeply grateful and hopeful that more of such …
Let me introduce you to a tenant we’ll call Mr. Kroli. And no, he wasn’t another real estate agent—he was a tenant. This incident took place during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period, right in the middle of the chaos brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. I secured Mr. Kroli for a double-storey house located …
Let me share another unforgettable experience from my real estate career this time, on the rental side. It was around 2016 when a prospect tenant called me to rent a unit in an apartment area I knew very well. She was a gentle, soft-spoken elderly lady, so I promptly arranged a viewing for her. After …
Let me share one unforgettable case from my real estate journey. Back in 2016, a prospective buyer approached me with serious interest in a particular property. Driven by my commitment to deliver the best service possible, I embarked on a mission to locate the actual owner. That property, however, was held under a proxy name—the …
While I won’t dive into the painful details, I look back on those 10 years in the corporate world with no regrets. I gained invaluable experience and had the privilege of meeting remarkable people and a mentor who taught me lessons I still carry today. That season shaped my foundation—but it also prepared me for …