Comments on: Real Estate Lies – Michael Marquette’s “View from the Bridge”: International Buyer Myth http://marquetteturner.com/michael-marquettes-view-from-the-bridge-just-another-real-estate-agent-lie-the-international-buyer-myth/ Showcasing Luxury Homes to the World Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:30:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jane Bakersonhttp://marquetteturner.com/michael-marquettes-view-from-the-bridge-just-another-real-estate-agent-lie-the-international-buyer-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-1310 Jane Bakerson Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:49:07 +0000 http://marquetteturner.com/?p=6225#comment-1310 Yes, the regulations covering foreigners purchasing property in Australia puts up a significant barrier for the sale of existing houses (ie not new build). Unlike New Zealand I believe it is not even possible to 'team up' with an Australian for a purchase. Yes, the regulations covering foreigners purchasing property in Australia puts up a significant barrier for the sale of existing houses (ie not new build). Unlike New Zealand I believe it is not even possible to 'team up' with an Australian for a purchase.

]]> By: Jane Bakersonhttp://marquetteturner.com/michael-marquettes-view-from-the-bridge-just-another-real-estate-agent-lie-the-international-buyer-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-979 Jane Bakerson Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:49:07 +0000 http://marquetteturner.com/?p=6225#comment-979 Yes, the regulations covering foreigners purchasing property in Australia puts up a significant barrier for the sale of existing houses (ie not new build). Unlike New Zealand I believe it is not even possible to 'team up' with an Australian for a purchase. Yes, the regulations covering foreigners purchasing property in Australia puts up a significant barrier for the sale of existing houses (ie not new build). Unlike New Zealand I believe it is not even possible to 'team up' with an Australian for a purchase.

]]> By: golikhttp://marquetteturner.com/michael-marquettes-view-from-the-bridge-just-another-real-estate-agent-lie-the-international-buyer-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-591 golik Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:58:41 +0000 http://marquetteturner.com/?p=6225#comment-591 Interesting article Michael. Just as many agents overblow the the true results from their personal websites, <a href="http://luxuryrealestate.com" rel="nofollow">luxuryrealestate.com</a> does the same. On every page they tout their "60 million hits" <br>If you were to go to <a href="http://compete.com" rel="nofollow">compete.com</a> and enter a few websites, including <a href="http://luxuryrealestate.com" rel="nofollow">luxuryrealestate.com</a>, you will see some pretty eye opening numbers. I entered <a href="http://luxuryrealestate.com" rel="nofollow">luxuryrealestate.com</a> with a few other luxury portals and finally a small US Regional firm in the NorthWest (<a href="http://Johnlscott.com" rel="nofollow">Johnlscott.com</a>) <br><br>The small regional firm had 5x more traffic than the "worldwide" Luxuryrealestate.com! Interesting article Michael. Just as many agents overblow the the true results from their personal websites, luxuryrealestate.com does the same. On every page they tout their “60 million hits”
If you were to go to compete.com and enter a few websites, including luxuryrealestate.com, you will see some pretty eye opening numbers. I entered luxuryrealestate.com with a few other luxury portals and finally a small US Regional firm in the NorthWest (Johnlscott.com)

The small regional firm had 5x more traffic than the “worldwide” Luxuryrealestate.com!

]]> By: octaviohttp://marquetteturner.com/michael-marquettes-view-from-the-bridge-just-another-real-estate-agent-lie-the-international-buyer-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-561 octavio Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:35:49 +0000 http://marquetteturner.com/?p=6225#comment-561 regards <br>i'm a portuguese real estate investor that has some properties for sale in algarve, near tavira just 700 meters from the sea and 1,5 km from the beach with magnificent views to the ocean in a very calm and natural area...have a plot with 5 hectares where can be build around 24000 m2 residential or hotel...if this company has clients for this type of property i can send photos and more details..my e mail <a href="mailto:octdias@hotmail.com" rel="nofollow">octdias@hotmail.com</a><br>king regards regards
i'm a portuguese real estate investor that has some properties for sale in algarve, near tavira just 700 meters from the sea and 1,5 km from the beach with magnificent views to the ocean in a very calm and natural area…have a plot with 5 hectares where can be build around 24000 m2 residential or hotel…if this company has clients for this type of property i can send photos and more details..my e mail octdias@hotmail.com
king regards

]]> By: Ben Higginshttp://marquetteturner.com/michael-marquettes-view-from-the-bridge-just-another-real-estate-agent-lie-the-international-buyer-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-492 Ben Higgins Fri, 29 May 2009 04:44:11 +0000 http://marquetteturner.com/?p=6225#comment-492 Interesting and I will admit that even though I've had alot to do with Real Estate I was unaware of the FIRB requirements on the purchase of existing dwellings. Interesting read Mike, thanks for being the wealth of information you are :) Interesting and I will admit that even though I've had alot to do with Real Estate I was unaware of the FIRB requirements on the purchase of existing dwellings. Interesting read Mike, thanks for being the wealth of information you are :)

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