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Oct 27, 2026

Why Overpricing Your Home Costs More Than Underpricing

If your agent is willing to put a number on your home that sounds too good to be true, ask them one simple question: how did you arrive at that price? If they can’t back it up with comparable sales, y

Oct 23, 2026

Why Comparing Your House to Last Year’s Sale Could Cost You

If you’re pricing your home based on what a similar property sold for a year ago, you’re already behind. Markets move, and the biggest mistake we see sellers make is anchoring to a sale that happened

Oct 22, 2026

Grand Opening: Why Our First Open Home Is an Event

Most agents treat the first open home like any other Saturday. Unlock the door, hand out a brochure, take a few names. We don't. At Merchan Realty Group, the first open home is a grand opening. It

Oct 19, 2026

Why That Amazing Sale Down the Road Could Cost You Money

When a property near you sells for a big number, it is natural to look at your own home and think “we should get that too.” It is also one of the easiest ways to cost yourself money. A great sale down

Oct 16, 2026

How to Choose the Right Agent for Your Property

Most sellers pick an agent based on fee and a few photos on a listing. That’s the wrong way round. The right way is to look at how an agent handles price, presentation and process, because those three

Oct 13, 2026

Why the Street Matters When You Buy in Frankston or Frankston South

13 Oct 2026 · @merchan.rg The same street can give very different prices In Frankston South, one home on a street might sell for $16 million. Another home a few doors down might sell for $5 million.

Oct 12, 2026

Getting the Price Right Matters More Than Ever

Getting the Price Right Matters More Than Ever In This Market If you want to sell your home in Frankston or Frankston South, the most important thing you can control is the price. It matters more th

Oct 8, 2026

Does Putting Pressure On Helps You Get A Better Price

Selling: Setting Your Price Releases The Pressure, Not Adds To It Sellers often feel the market circling long before the home goes online: getting the property presentable, arranging trades, dealing