Thomas Coussens

Licensed Real Estate Agent/Auctioneer, JP, proud Dad and Manly Sea Eagles Supporter

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Markets change. Buyers change. Strategies change. Good communication shouldn’t. Keep it honest, keep people informed and keep moving.

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Good coffee sells more than lattes, it sells suburbs.

Café culture creates community, walkability, and lifestyle appeal. Buyers notice. And they’ll pay to be part of it.

#RealEstate #CafeCulture #BrisbaneProperty #LifestyleMatters #ThomasCoussens

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Turning down a strong early offer often comes from not knowing what your property’s actually worth.

The best buyers usually show up in week one or two.
Be ready. Know your value. Don’t let uncertainty cost you a great result.

#RealEstate #SellingTips #BrisbaneProperty

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Smart property investors look at the school map before the suburb map.

Top catchments mean stronger demand, better capital growth, and fewer vacancies, even if you don’t have kids.

It’s not just where you buy. It’s why you buy.

#PropertyInvestment #RealEstate #SchoolZones

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The gap between house and unit prices is way too small right now and that’s usually a signal.

Historically, houses bounce back to re-establish the premium. Don’t be surprised if that shift starts soon.

#RealEstate #PropertyTrends #BrisbaneProperty #HousingMarket #UnitsVsHouses

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If your photos are high-end but your signage, video or brochure isn’t, buyers notice.

Inconsistent marketing sends mixed signals and kills momentum.

Clear, cohesive campaigns build trust. And trust builds better offers.

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I don’t put a price on a new listing in the first week.
Why?
Because early buyer feedback is the most honest.
Price too high - you lose interest.
Price too low - you lose money.
No price lets the market show you what it’s really worth.
#RealEstate #BrisbaneProperty #SellingTips

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Want to find off-market properties without a buyers agent?

✅ Check Gumtree for FSBO listings
✅ Drop a note in letterboxes of homes you love
✅ Post in local Facebook groups with what you’re looking for

A little hustle goes a long way. #RealEstate #OffMarket #BrisbaneProperty

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The RBA didn’t cut rates yesterday even though most experts said they would.

Why?
– Waiting on better inflation data
– Global uncertainty still lingers
– Property prices heating up again
– Board was split 6–3

Eyes now on August. A cut’s still on the table.

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Listing with multiple agents doesn’t create competition, it creates chaos.

No one’s fully committed. No one owns the result.

You’re encouraging a quick sale, not the best price.

That’s why I don’t do open listings. If I’m in, I’m all in.

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Walk through your home like a buyer, not an owner.

Chipped paint, cracked tiles, dirty windows.

You stop noticing them. Buyers don’t.

Fix what you can before going to market. Small details change first impressions and final prices.

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Suburb snobbery doesn’t build equity.

The best growth often comes from the overlooked suburbs, the ones with trains, schools, shops, and community hubs.

Blue-chip gets the hype. Infrastructure gets the results.

#brisbaneproperty #propertyinvestment #realestate

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“I would’ve paid that!” - always said after it’s sold.

Don’t assume the price guide tells the full story. You don’t know the seller’s situation.

If you want it, make the offer. The worst they can say is no. The worst you can say is, “I missed it.”

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Recent sales are a guide, not a rulebook.

What your neighbour got doesn’t define your value. Comps don’t show urgency, emotion, or strategy.

With the right marketing and process, you don’t chase the market, you set the benchmark.

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If you’re buying a home, show up to the building & pest inspection.

The report will be vague, protecting the inspector, not informing you.

Being there lets you ask real questions and get straight answers. That’s where the real value is.

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Don’t sell your home unless it’s a clear step forward.

Selling is costly, disruptive, and emotional. Know your why before you list.

If it’s not progress, it’s just sideways. #RealEstate #PropertyTips #HomeSelling

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24/25 was a tale of two markets:
The first half was free-flowing with strong listings and buyer activity.
The second half? Tight stock, tough competition, and a shift in momentum.

Same market, two stories, strategy matters more than ever. #ausproperty #realestate

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Not all sales are happy ones.
Mortgagee in possession, deceased estates, divorce, financial hardship — these need more than a good agent.
They need calm, deliberate decisions and safe hands.

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“Sold in 2 days” isn’t impressive if it means you undersold it.

Great sales aren’t rushed — they’re strategic.
Real competition takes time to build.
Emotion takes time to grow.
And the best price comes from process, not speed.

Sold is good.
Sold well is better.

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Thinking of selling? With 17 years of experience across every facet of real estate, no one brings the same commitment as Thomas & Rhiannon. We focus on maximising your sale price and making the process seamless. #BrisbaneRealEstate #SellWithExperience #ThomasAndRhiannon