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7/25/08

Recommend a property agent and information on selling your house

The below information are obtain on a thread..

this information stated in brown are used sorely on your own risk..

I have not personally use any of them.. just thought it may gave us a start if we need such information.

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hi >>>>>>, based on my past 2 experiences buying resale flat, I would recommend the following:

- Don't sign exclusive... Some agent will say if u don't sign with them, they won't publish on newspaper for u.. Bull****. The agent I got to sell my flat last year just want to earn his commission fast so he publish for 2 weekends for us. We got 3 agents to sell our flat (they are either friends or friend's friend) so they just have to act fast to earn their commission.

- Don't trust the agents words when they said they have how much confidence to sell your flat at a high price.. Again Bull****.. My sis and my colleague had the same experience. Their agents told them they hv confidence to sell their flat at 70-80K abv valuation.. In the end, both sold their flats at 30-40K abv valuation only.. Both by different agents...

- Do your valuation after you packed your house so that it looks more spacious and bright (in order to fetch good valuation price). My last flat, we did the 2nd valuation after we moved out and the valuation price is 5K more than the 1st valuation. Reason for 2nd valuation is because after we done the 1st valuation, we dilly dally until one month before the valuation expired then we started asking agents to sell our flat..

- Appoint only agents who are working full time. Mine and my surrounding friends/relatives experiences said the reason very clear. Full time agents can devoted his/her time to help you look for buyers and they can arrange for viewing at more flexible time. Part time agents tends to have more restrictions and some are even not fully aware of the rules and regulations for the buying/selling of HDB flats/private apartments.

** If you can, look ard neighbours/friends/relatives to buy your flat. I will recommend to do all the documentation on your own and you can save a lot of time and money... Sometimes, going thru agents will waste more time than handling everything on your own...

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Fyi, HDB website has a e-resale. If you have a ready buyer, you can do without an agent. But of course, you will need to do all the documentations on your own.

HDB organised a monthly seminar for sellers who are interested to DIY.
http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10203p.nsf/WPDis/Selling%20Your%20FlatResale%20Seminar%20-%20English?OpenDocument&SubMenu=HDB_Resale_Seminar

ps: fyi, i don't work for HDB hor..haha. Just that the last time i have intention to take the seminar to gather info, in case, 1 day i may sell my own flat..wanna saving some $$. Cos with current market price, the agt fees can be like $6 to $8K.

agent can bargain price one.. instead of giving them 2% seller fee, bargain for 1%!!! Most will agree. Imagine if you sell at $380k, u save $3800 if u give only 1%. Dun worry about the agent's livelihood. If her/she serves the buyer too, he/she gets another 1% buyer commission.

Dun sign exclusive. Some agents take their own sweet time.

Below are some recommendation:

1) Full time agent is fm dennis wee group. sold my unit within two weeks.Fast and good.

those looking around bedok can call him @ 91818958.he is quite a gd agent n very fast will respond .ever since i sold my flat i called him almost everyday asking tiny miny question he will also attend.

2) u can try Andy from ERA. His no. is 97101339.

3) Francis at 9116 3014

4) My personal agent is Daniel (he's from Knight Frank) he has sold my EA at $80k above valuation. I hope u can benefit from his expertise too. U may call him at HP:91866429

sports/ exercise/ anything to prespire.. kids and adults

Anyone into Aerobics or step near SK, Hougang, Punggol???? etc

I am thinking of renting a space and get our own personal coach in aerobics.. split the cost..

found someone who is teaching aerobics..

do email me quek_cf@yahoo.com if you are interested

saw this thread.. think this is interesting..

Posting this for the benefit of our member alan and mummies/daddies who want their little ones to learn a nice sport or just something to do on sunday

FREE Inline Skating Class conducted at Sengkang every sunday near compasspoint. You and your child can learn together. you got to rent the equipment though at $8 if u don't have skates la

Visit www.skate-with-us.com, they have a skate programme just for pre-schoolers.

7/24/08

Great place for massage and other services

Recently I have sign up at "The Good Earth Day Spa"

I have used the massage service and am very please with their services.

My package cost $1000 which they offer me $500 more.

I can use any services there..

personal i think the package is great..

i actually pay 2 payment which is more convenient for me.

Address at Forum #02-08/10

tel: 67382482

they have another 2 outlet one at PS and Tampiness mall

CHECK them out :)

Big Playground in Singapore

one-north Park beside Chromos building at Biopolis (opposite Infuzi Restaurant) (click here)

Restaurant with playground (indoor or outdoor)

1) Visit big splash

There are quite a few makan outlet over in big splash.. have yet to visit there..

i will do a poll on the family friendly restaurant in August.

Quote from someone.. information on the restaurant..

DDRESS

#01-06, Blk B, 902 East Coast Parkway, Playground @ Big Splash
Singapore 449874
Region: Tanjong Katong
Building: Playground @ Big Splash

RESERVATIONS

63487077

CUISINE

Japanese

OPENING HOURS

11.30am to 10.00pm Daily

PRICE

About $22. Based on 1 reviews.

Journeyed to Big Splash for lunch one afternoon and chanced upon a newly opened Sushi Tei outlet without the usual crowds that throng its other outlets. Decided to give it a try since the last time I ate at Sushi Tei was probably about 4 years ago at the outlet near my place. As Sushi Tei is relatively well known, I shall just do a quick writeup on it.
Located just opposite The Seafood International Market & Restaurant, Sushi Tei offers a view of the carpark driveway and a glimpse of East Coast Park through its floor to ceiling windows. And the problem with huge glass windows in the afternoon is the heat that penetrates through, which fortunately, was minimal during my visit.

Jo Una Ju - This was essentially unagi with rice. I didn’t get to try it but I understand that it was quite salty from the excessive sauce and I guess the substantial leftovers supported that point.

Oyako Don - A staple dish in most Japanese restaurants, the oyako don didn’t really impress much with its less than flavourful egg and chicken cubes. But served steaming hot, it was actually still quite palatable especially with its soft sticky rice. And for $8 a serving, it sure beats what sakae sushi’s offering hands down.

Golden Roll - Its actually the first time I’m trying something like this and honestly, I liked it quite a fair bit. Prawn pieces sandwiched between rice, just like sushi and layered with mango strips. Sweetness from the prawn and the mango - a very complementing taste. But its $13 for 6 rolls, which is really quite expensive.

Overall an average meal for a not so average pricing, standing at about $44. But having said that, I would definitely prefer dining at Sushi Tei as opposed to Sakae Sushi, which IMHO serves unpalatable food. Service could be friendlier but I like the place for being crowd free - something that would probably change soon given the brand’s popularity.

2) Visit solplaygroundcafe at turf city

quote from site:

Being experienced operators of fine dining Spanish Restaurant, casual Japanese restaurant and food-court, we possess international outlook to deliver an exciting dining experience that involves the entire family that encourages interaction, socializing and bonding.

They are able to conduct interesting & well-run functions, activities & events that encourage family interactions in a conducive and safe environment

Being operators with multi-dimensional F&B experience & exposure and also the parents of two young boys, we are able to offer excellent and passionate customer service giving special attention towards the young and elderly. We are truly operators that understand and advocate family values.

As such, we formulated a well rounded entertained cum food establishment by installing sheltered outdoor playground, indoor play area & nursing room.

They have an outdoor playground, indoor play area & nursing room.

Outdoor Playground (Alfresco Infrastructure) – Safe and conducive environment for children to play

Indoor Play Area and Nursing Room – Dedicated area where educational, arts & craft, reading materials and toys are provided to encourage creativity and parents-children interaction.

Nursing Room - A comfortable, dedicated and private area for mothers to breastfeed and change diapers

ideas for Birthday online link - nice

beautiful birthday ideas

For all the little one who are Barney lover like nicole :) just click here

quote from thread

For goodies bag, you can try http://www.kidzgoodies.com/

hope this help

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For cupcakes, check around the cakes shops around your place if they can do according to the design u want.. I bought some really nice cake deco stuff from Bake-it-yourself near Newton..the kids in my boys class love the cakes!! This cake shop that I always go to knows me well and I always have new stuff for them to try out...

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Her cakes are so lovely.... may be i like to order from her next time

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kymclim

her number is 98344142. her cakes r all so pretty! taste good too. only downside is u gotta collect urself at west coast!
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http://freewebs.com/vivcakes. self collect in east.

U can try this http://www.roomfordessert.com.sg/cakes.htm

I like their carrot cake n chocolate cake.. never tried their cupcake though.. but they were once featured on Channel U for their cupcake.

have a friend who does very nice cupcakes maybe u may call her and check it out

Clara 92729468

Nice Yummy Yam paste

Visit them they are nice - click here these are recommended by a friend :)

Some Great website

Carpool/ car rental forum
Check it out (useful information)

http://www.singaporecarsforum.com/carforum/forumdisplay.php?f=55&order=desc

http://www.cabby.com.sg/Passengers.htm

Do join this site, they are offering free sample.. Just pay the postage which only few cents

Dont you sometime feel embrassed to ask for samples OR the sales person show u some kind of faces OR
no samples available in the market at all OR so difficult to just get a few samples?

Try out before you buy the samples..
I have visited this site and was happy with the site, ..... :) Thumb up well done....

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