Property

Dungeons to Deals

buyer's agentIn a prestigious auditorium filled with aspiring moguls and seasoned investors, Horatio the Great took the stage. His presence was a blend of regal demeanour and seasoned wisdom, a testament to his extraordinary journey from the depths of dungeons to the pinnacle of the property market. The audience was abuzz with anticipation, eager to hear the insights of the famed goat lord who had redefined the rules of real estate.

“Guys, gals and non-binary pals,” Horatio began, his voice commanding yet warm, “my journey is one of transformation and tenacity. From a dungeon-dwelling goat to a property mogul, the path I have traversed is paved with lessons that transcend the realms of the mystical and the markets.”

Horatio shared his initial forays into the property realm, emphasising the importance of understanding the landscape. “In the dungeons, knowing your terrain was crucial for survival. In the property market, this wisdom holds true. As a buyer’s agent for Hampton property once told me, the key to success lies not just in the properties you choose, but in understanding the nuances of each suburb, each street, and even each building.”

He then touched upon the significance of alliances and expertise. “Just as a dungeon lord relies on the strengths of his minions, a property investor must surround themselves with experts. Whether you book an appointment with a buyer’s agent from Kew or seek counsel from financial advisors, remember that the right team can illuminate opportunities and navigate challenges that you may not perceive alone.”

Horatio’s speech was not just a narrative of his accomplishments; it was a tapestry of advice woven from his unique experiences. He spoke of resilience, of learning from the market’s ebbs and flows, and of the courage to forge one’s own path. “In the property market, as in the dungeons, there will be trials and tribulations. Stand firm in your decisions, adapt to the changing tides, and above all, embrace the journey with the wisdom of the past and the vision for the future.”

As the auditorium erupted in applause, Horatio stood there, a figure of inspiration. His speech, “From Dungeons to Deals,” was not just a recount of his conquests but a beacon for all who dared to dream, a testament that success in the property market, much like in the dungeons, was a blend of strategy, insight, and an unyielding spirit of adventure.

The Bandit Returns

I remember the good old days, when I wrestled in the Melbourne pro-league under the stage name ‘Bandito Carlito’. The announcers always had a good time saying my name, and so did the fans. Ahh, they’d chant my name all the time, but especially when I climbed up onto the cage bars to perform my signature move: the bandito desperado very-hurto elbow, oh! That was where I jumped and used my elbow to…oh, it doesn’t matter.

No one chants for me any more. See, people in showbiz who have strenuous jobs are forced into normal life so soon, and then what? You just become a successful banker like me, seeking out property advocates to help you buy your third home. Occasionally someone might comment that you’re unusually buff for a banker, but no one would ever guess that I used to dress in brightly-coloured tights and perform camel clutches on jobbers. No, they just see the powerful tycoon with a property investment portfolio large enough to buy an island off Indonesia. The days have certainly gone down for Bandito Carlito. Unless the deal for that island actually goes through and I become Baron Carlito Bandito, in which case I can very much start that island-based wrestling league I’ve always dreamed of having, but the property conveyancing companies in Melbourne have told me that they only deal with city-based property and don’t really have experience in building gigantic wrestling areas on islands that are technically not part of any sovereign nation. Okay, that’s fair enough. I’ll find a specialist.

Maybe that’s a dream for a few years down the line, when I own so much property in Melbourne that the people who sell private islands will have to acknowledge my economic mastery. Also, I can still get recommendations from buyers advocates, since they’re often the ones who know the market and everything about it.

They’re the property experts, I am the expert in leaping from the top ring in a stunning display of elbow-dropping majesty. We all have things we’re good at, clearly.

-Carl