Breaking News: Multi-Million Dollar Reserve Discovered in Property Ad – Experts Weigh In
[Image: A screenshot of the property ad with the misleading reserve price]
A recent property ad has raised eyebrows among real estate enthusiasts and experts alike, featuring a $1.75 million reserve price for a property listed at a "price guide" of $1.5 million. This significant discrepancy has left many wondering if such a discrepancy is legally permissible.
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According to sources familiar with the situation, the property in question is a [insert type of property, e.g. luxury mansion] located in [insert location]. The property is being marketed by [insert real estate agency name], who have placed the property at a "price guide" of $1.5 million. However, when potential buyers have inquired about the property, they have been informed that the reserve price is actually $1.75 million.
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While the reserve price may not be a problem in and of itself, experts have expressed concerns that this discrepancy may be an attempt to artificially inflate the property’s value. "In my opinion, this is a classic case of false or misleading advertising," said [insert expert’s name], a renowned real estate expert. "The agent is essentially creating confusion among potential buyers by hiding the true reserve price from them."
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Others have pointed out that this discrepancy could have serious consequences for buyers who rely on the "price guide" when making their purchasing decisions. "If I’m a buyer, I want to know what the reserve price is so I can make an informed decision about whether or not to bid on the property," said [insert potential buyer’s name]. "I wouldn’t want to find out that the reserve price is $1.75 million after I’ve already committed to bidding on the property at $1.5 million."
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When contacted for comment, [insert real estate agency name] declined to comment on the matter, stating that the ad is "intended to reflect the vendor’s expectations of the property’s value". However, some experts have raised questions about the ethics of such practices and whether they align with the real estate industry’s standards of transparency.
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The situation is likely to spark further debate among real estate enthusiasts and experts alike, with some calling for stricter regulations to prevent such practices in the future.
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Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!
Inspected this townhouse in Stanmore, Sydney, and the agent advertised it as $1.5M. Obviously this generated a LOT of interest.
In this article after the fact we find the reserve was 1.75M and with 6 bidders generating a lot of competition it went for $1.85M.
Clearly under quoted to get bidders in the door, how is this ethical or legal?
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> advertised it as $1.5M
“The three-bedroom townhouse had an initial guide of $1.5 million that was increased to $1.6 million due to buyer feedback.”
It’s a Sydney thing. You get used to it pretty quickly.
They all do it, see guide, add 30% and you’re in the ballpark for the sales price.
The funny thing is, if it was quote $1.7m – $1.8m it would have languished on the market for months with no interest.
The law only requires them to set the price guide by pointing to a number of “similar” properties that sold in that price range. It does not require them to sell for that amount.