Scott Mcpharlin - Magain Real Estate

Scott Mcpharlin - Magain Real Estate Real Estate Selling Agent
Premium Price Specialist
Team member Magain Real Estate

15/09/2026

The market hasn't slowed down for every home, just the ones aimed at the wrong buyers.

Some properties are still getting multiple offers because they found their micro market first, not because they got lucky.

DM 'MICRO' and I'll send you the guide on how to make your property appeal to the exact right buyers.

14/09/2026

First home or easy-care downsize? This one's worth a look 🏡

7 Lucy Court, Trott Park

🛏 3 Beds | 🛁 1 Bath | 🚗 1 Car
$799k - $849k

Well-maintained courtyard home in a quiet cul-de-sac, with open plan living/dining, a main bedroom with WIR + ensuite access, and a stunning decked outdoor entertaining area perfect for weekend BBQs.

Minutes from Hallett Cove Shopping Centre, Westfield Marion, and the coast.

Tap the link for full details + photos.

Tag someone who needs to see this, or call Scott on 0408 854 590 / Patrick on 0412 578 332

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06/09/2026

Online estimates on realestate.com.au, domain, or wherever else say your home's worth a million dollars, but would a buyer actually pay you a million for it?

Online estimates are a great starting tool. They look at recent sales, land size, bedrooms, bathrooms, and historical data. But here's what they can't see. They don't walk through your front door. They don't know if you've spent one hundred and fifty thousand renovating, or if the kitchen hasn't been touched in thirty years. They can't tell you why being fifty metres further down the same street changes the outlook, the traffic, or the whole feel of the property. They struggle with views, presentation, floor plans, and anything unusual. And most importantly, they don't know what buyers are actually prepared to pay for your home today.

Two homes can look almost identical on paper, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, seven hundred square metres, same suburb, and still sell one hundred thousand dollars apart.

That's why online estimates are a great starting point, not the answer. To understand what your home could actually achieve, you need to combine the data with recent comparable sales, current buyer demand, and someone who's actually walked through the property.

Check your online estimate, it's useful. But if you're making a decision worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, you'd want more than an algorithm that's never stepped through your front door.

Want a proper appraisal? Send me a DM.

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05/09/2026

I've had the most viewed property in South Australia on realestate.com.au several times, and here's what actually matters when you're selling. Getting a buyer's attention has never been harder.

Think about how you behave as a buyer. Your alerts come through, you open the app, scroll the photos, decide if it's worth inspecting, then you're straight back to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or wherever you actually spend your time online. If that's how you behave as a buyer, why would your buyers be any different.

Realestate.com.au matters, but you can't just list a property there and hope the right buyer comes looking. My job is working out where else their attention actually is, and getting your property in front of them there too. That's why our campaigns go beyond the portals, photography, video, social media, targeted digital advertising, our database, pricing, presentation, and how the property launches all matter.

That's exactly why our listings become the most viewed on realestate.com.au so often. It's not an accident, it's what happens when you create attention instead of waiting for it. More attention drives more inspections, more inspections create more interested buyers, and more interested buyers create competition. Competition is what gets you a premium price.

So when you're choosing an agent in 2026, don't just ask where will you advertise my property. Ask how will you get my property in front of buyers when they're not even looking. That's where the real attention is.

Thinking about selling? Send me a DM.

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04/09/2026

Six months ago, a subject to sale offer would've gone straight in the bin. Today, they're back on the table, and here's why.

Competition was so strong over the last few years that sellers simply didn't need to consider a complicated offer. But the market's shifted. There are fewer buyers competing for the same properties, homes are taking longer to sell, and that's creating opportunities that just weren't there six months ago.

So if you've found the right home but haven't sold yours yet, don't assume it's off the table. A subject to sale offer can absolutely be worth putting forward, but you need to come organised. Sellers want to know what your property's worth, whether you're ready to go to market, which agent you're using, and how quickly it's realistically going to sell.

There's a big difference between we need to sell our house and we've got a clear strategy and a ready to go plan. That difference alone can turn a weak offer into one a seller takes seriously.

If you've been holding off buying because you thought you had to sell first, start looking again. Some of the terms sellers wouldn't touch six months ago are worth a conversation today.

Thinking about buying before you sell? Send me a DM.

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03/09/2026

Thinking about upgrading? The number one question I get asked is should you buy first or sell first. In this market, I'd sell first, and here's why.

When you buy before you've sold, there's always one big unknown, what your current home is actually worth right now. You might think it's nine hundred thousand, but until it's sold, you don't really know, and that makes it hard to know exactly what you can comfortably spend on your next home.

Sell first and that uncertainty disappears. You know your budget, you know your settlement date, and when the right home comes along, you're ready to act straight away. With fewer buyers competing for some properties right now, sellers are far more receptive to someone organised and unconditional, which can put you in a stronger position to negotiate on price or terms.

And once you've sold, you don't have to rush. Wait for the right home at the right price, then move when it actually shows up.

So don't ask what can I buy first, ask what can I sell for. Once you know that number, you can make your next move with confidence.

Thinking about upgrading? Send me a DM.

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02/09/2026

Investment property owners, this one mistake could cost you fifty thousand dollars or more, and I see it happen every week. Selling with a tenant still in place, especially one paying below market rent.

It feels simple on the surface, the property is rented, so you just sell it as is. But that decision quietly limits your result. Investors are far more sensitive to yield right now, so low rent lowers your perceived value before negotiations even start. And a tenanted property, especially under a fixed lease, pushes owner occupiers out of the picture almost entirely.

That means instead of competing for two buyer groups, investors and owner occupiers, you're left with one, and even that group is discounting for the return.

The fix starts before you list. Ask who the best buyer actually is, then work backwards. When does the lease end. Can it settle vacant. Does it need paint, styling, or small improvements to open it up to both buyer types.

Because the gap between a limited buyer pool and a competitive one can be tens of thousands of dollars, and it comes down to the strategy before it ever hits the market, not the sale itself.

Thinking about selling an investment property? Send me a DM.

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01/09/2026

Over 60 and thinking about downsizing? Right now there's a huge stamp duty saving on offer, but finding a home that actually qualifies can be trickier than it sounds. The good news is there's more than one way to get there.

You can build, designing exactly what suits your next stage of life, single level, low maintenance, done your way, though it takes longer and comes with more decisions along the way.

You can buy off the plan and settle on the land first, locking in your new home early while construction gets underway.

You can buy off the plan and settle on completion, securing your future home now while you prepare and sell your current one.

Or you can buy something already completed, walk through it, know exactly what you're getting, and move quickly, though good completed homes don't sit around for long right now.

Which option suits you comes down to what matters most to you, control, time, or certainty. Let's sit down and work out the right move for your situation.

Send me a DM if downsizing is on your radar.

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31/08/2026

Selling in spring is a great idea. Waiting until spring to start preparing isn't. Spring's traditionally one of the busiest times to sell, with active buyers, gardens looking their best, and perfect weather, but this year expect more properties on the market than usual. Wait until spring to get ready, and you're launching alongside everyone else. Start now, and you can be one of the first quality homes on the market before buyers are overwhelmed with choice.

Use the next few weeks to declutter, sort any maintenance, and put a strategy together with your agent. Sell early and you're also buying from a position of strength, with more choice, less pressure, and no chain stress.

Looking to sell your house? Send me a DM.

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23/08/2026

Absolutely in love with this home 😍

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Adelaide, SA
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