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We deliver stress-free support, smart strategies, and expert negotiation, so you invest smarter and build your future with confidence. Hi, I’m Shanon Stewart — founder of EliteCove Buyers Agency and your trusted Property Portfolio Strategist. At EliteCove, we exist to take the stress, guesswork, and costly mistakes out of buying property. Whether you're a first-home buyer, savvy investor, or growing your portfolio, we help you secure the right property, in the right market, for the right price — using proven, data-backed strategies. We work exclusively for you, the buyer, not the seller, to give you an edge in today’s competitive market. Let’s build your property success story together.

👉 Start with a free consultation.

😂 IF ONE OF THESE GUYS CAN MARRY TAYLOR SWIFT… YOU CAN BUY A HOUSE IN ALBURY WODONGA.Okay, maybe buying a home isn’t qui...
11/10/2026

😂 IF ONE OF THESE GUYS CAN MARRY TAYLOR SWIFT… YOU CAN BUY A HOUSE IN ALBURY WODONGA.

Okay, maybe buying a home isn’t quite that simple. 😂

Finding the property is only part of it.

You’ve still got to work out what it’s really worth, spot potential issues, complete your due diligence, structure the offer and negotiate against an agent whose job is to get the best result for the seller.

That’s where I come in.

I work exclusively for buyers, helping you navigate the Albury Wodonga property market from search through to negotiation and settlement.

🏡 First home buyer?
📦 Relocating to the Border?
🔑 Looking for your next home?
📉 Downsizing?
📈 Upsizing?
🌿 Looking for a lifestyle change?
💰 Investing in the region?

Whatever your next move looks like, you don’t have to tackle the property market alone.

📞 Give me a call and let’s talk about what you’re looking for.

Shanon Stewart
📱 0474 724 378

The seller has an agent in their corner. You should too.

WALKING AWAY ISN'T LOSINGHERE'S THE QUESTION I'D ASK BEFORE WALKING AWAY FROM ANY PROPERTY:“Am I walking away because I'...
10/10/2026

WALKING AWAY ISN'T LOSING

HERE'S THE QUESTION I'D ASK BEFORE WALKING AWAY FROM ANY PROPERTY:

“Am I walking away because I'm scared, or because the property no longer makes sense?”

They're very different things.

Don't walk away just because negotiations feel uncomfortable.

Don't walk away simply because another buyer appears.

Don't walk away because a building report contains maintenance items you expected to find in an older home.

But equally:

Don't keep bidding because you're scared of missing out.

Don't ignore a genuine issue because you've already spent money on inspections.

Don't abandon your budget because you've been searching for six months.

And don't convince yourself a property suits you just because you're tired of looking.

I've worked with first home buyers, families relocating, investors and buyers with very tight deadlines.

The pressure can be completely different.

But the principle is the same.

Before proceeding, come back to four things:

Does the property suit my needs?

Does the price make sense to me?

Do I understand the risks?

Am I comfortable with the compromises?

If you can answer those properly, you've got a much better foundation for making your decision.

And if you can't?

Maybe you need more information.

Or maybe this simply isn't the one.

The goal isn't to win the property.

The goal is to make a buying decision you'll still be comfortable with after the excitement has worn off.

That's what good buyer representation should be about.

Buying in Albury Wodonga?

If you want someone helping you assess the property, the price and the risks before you make the decision, let's have a chat.

Shanon Stewart
0474 724 378

YOUR PERFECT PROPERTY PROBABLY ISN’T PERFECT TO EVERYONE ELSE. AND THAT’S THE POINT. 🏡One buyer wants a big backyard.Ano...
10/10/2026

YOUR PERFECT PROPERTY PROBABLY ISN’T PERFECT TO EVERYONE ELSE. AND THAT’S THE POINT. 🏡

One buyer wants a big backyard.

Another needs a shed.

Someone else wants to be five minutes from work, in a particular school zone, or within walking distance of the shops.

Your must-haves are personal.

And when I work with a buyer, I’m not searching for just a property.

I’m searching for the one that matches your brief, your budget and your plans.

That means looking beyond the obvious listings, speaking with local agents, chasing off-market opportunities, inspecting properties and ruling out the ones that don’t stack up.

Because you shouldn’t have to spend every night scrolling through property listings hoping the right one appears.

You name the must-haves.
I’ll find the match. 🔑

Looking to buy in Albury-Wodonga or the surrounding region?

📞 Shanon Stewart | 0474 724 378

WHEN SOMETHING DOESN'T ADD UPYOU DON'T NEED TO FIND A RED FLAG TO ASK ANOTHER QUESTION.Sometimes something about a prope...
09/10/2026

WHEN SOMETHING DOESN'T ADD UP

YOU DON'T NEED TO FIND A RED FLAG TO ASK ANOTHER QUESTION.

Sometimes something about a property just doesn't make sense.

The price seems high compared with nearby sales.

There's an extension or alteration you want to understand better.

There's development happening nearby.

Something appears different between what you're seeing and the information you've researched.

Or your building and pest inspection identifies something that needs further investigation.

Don't jump straight to:

“Walk away.”

But don't jump to:

“It'll probably be fine.”

Instead, use what I call the one more question rule.

If something doesn't make sense, ask one more question.

Then if that answer creates another question, investigate that too.

Depending on the issue, that might mean talking to your conveyancer or solicitor, building inspector, broker, council or another appropriate professional.

The mistake isn't discovering something and deciding you're comfortable with it.

The mistake is not investigating because you're worried someone else will buy the property while you're asking questions.

You are about to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Taking the time to understand something isn't being difficult.

It's due diligence.

Tomorrow: why walking away from a property can sometimes be the best buying decision you make.

🚪 Rental Tip: Check How Much Privacy the Property Really HasPrivacy can be difficult to judge from listing photos.At the...
09/10/2026

🚪 Rental Tip: Check How Much Privacy the Property Really Has

Privacy can be difficult to judge from listing photos.

At the inspection, check:

• Whether neighbours can see directly into bedrooms and living areas
• How close neighbouring homes are
• Whether shared driveways affect privacy
• The height and condition of boundary fencing
• Whether nearby footpaths or public areas overlook the property

You might be able to close the curtains, but you shouldn’t have to live with them closed all day.

The right rental should feel comfortable when you’re inside the home and when you’re using the outdoor areas.

Shanon Stewart
📞 0474 724 378

WHEN COMPETITION STARTS MAKING YOUR DECISIONSTHE MOST EXPENSIVE WORDS IN PROPERTY CAN BE: “IT'S ONLY ANOTHER $5,000.”You...
08/10/2026

WHEN COMPETITION STARTS MAKING YOUR DECISIONS

THE MOST EXPENSIVE WORDS IN PROPERTY CAN BE: “IT'S ONLY ANOTHER $5,000.”

You decide your maximum is $620,000.

Another buyer goes higher.

$625,000.

Then $630,000.

Then $635,000.

Suddenly you're $15,000 past the number you originally decided made sense.

Auctions can make this even harder.

The bidding is moving quickly, people are watching and another $2,000 or $5,000 can feel small in the moment.

That's why I believe your walk away number should be decided before the pressure starts.

Research the comparable sales.

Know your finances.

Decide what the property is worth to you.

Then stick to it.

If your limit is $620,000 and someone bids $621,000, you haven't lost.

They've simply reached a price you're no longer prepared to pay.

Another buyer doesn't know your finances, your goals or what you're comfortable repaying.

You don't need to win the bidding. You need to be comfortable with the price if you do.

Competition should influence your strategy.

It shouldn't control your decision.

Tomorrow: what to do when something about a property doesn't quite add up.

🌿 SELLERS TIP OF THE WEEK: Depersonalise the spaceYour home tells your story. But when you’re selling, you want buyers i...
08/10/2026

🌿 SELLERS TIP OF THE WEEK: Depersonalise the space

Your home tells your story. But when you’re selling, you want buyers imagining theirs.

Family photos, kids’ artwork, personal collections, awards and highly individual décor can unintentionally keep buyers focused on who currently lives there, rather than picturing themselves in the home.

You don’t need to strip the house bare or make it feel like a display home.

Keep enough furniture and styling to make the property feel warm and inviting, but remove some of the highly personal items. Clear crowded shelves, simplify bedside tables and reduce family photos throughout the home.

The goal is to create a space that still feels like a home, just one where a buyer can mentally move themselves in.

You’re not removing the personality from your home. You’re making room for buyers to imagine their own.

If you’re thinking of selling and want to know who the best agents are in town, send us a message and we’ll point you in the right direction.

🎓 BUYER’S TIP OF THE WEEK: EVALUATE SCHOOL CATCHMENT ZONESTwo homes just a few streets apart can fall into completely di...
07/10/2026

🎓 BUYER’S TIP OF THE WEEK: EVALUATE SCHOOL CATCHMENT ZONES

Two homes just a few streets apart can fall into completely different school catchments.

If you have children, or plan to in the future, don’t assume the school you want is automatically available because the property is nearby.

Before making an offer, check:

📍 The actual catchment boundary
Being close to a school doesn’t necessarily mean the property is in its designated intake area.

🏫 Primary and secondary schools
Check both. Your needs may change while you own the property.

🚸 The school run
How long will it actually take during morning and afternoon traffic? Can the kids safely walk, ride or catch a bus?

📚 Your preferred schools
Research the schools available and whether they suit your family’s needs.

🗺️ Future changes
Catchment boundaries and enrolment arrangements can change, so always check current information with the relevant education authority or school.

Even if you don’t have children, school location and access can still be something future buyers consider when you eventually sell.

Don’t choose the house and investigate the schools afterwards.

Do the research before you make the offer.

Save this tip for your property search.

WHEN THE PROPERTY DOESN'T MATCH THE BRIEFHERE'S A SIMPLE TEST BEFORE YOU MAKE AN OFFER.Take the property away for a mome...
06/10/2026

WHEN THE PROPERTY DOESN'T MATCH THE BRIEF

HERE'S A SIMPLE TEST BEFORE YOU MAKE AN OFFER.

Take the property away for a moment.

Forget the beautiful kitchen.

Forget the styling.

Forget the excitement of finally finding something you like.

Now pull out the brief you wrote before you saw the house.

How many boxes does it actually tick?

We worked with a family relocating from interstate who needed more than just a nice house.

Land size mattered.

Storage mattered.

Shedding mattered.

The number and configuration of bedrooms mattered.

And there were certain property risks they weren't comfortable accepting.

That gave us something objective to come back to whenever we assessed a property.

You can do the same yourself.

Give each requirement one of three answers:

YES
The property meets it.

COMPROMISE
It doesn't quite meet it, but you're genuinely comfortable with that.

NO
It fails something important to you.

Then ask yourself another question:

If I hadn't already fallen in love with this property, would I have changed my brief for it?

That's a surprisingly powerful question.

Because the purpose of your buying brief isn't to find a perfect house.

Perfect houses rarely exist.

It's there to stop emotion from convincing you that things you said were important suddenly aren't.

Change your brief because your needs have changed, not because you've found a house you don't want to lose.

Tomorrow: how to decide whether a property needing work is an opportunity or a headache.

Not every property for sale ever makes it to Realestate, Domain or Homely.Some properties are sold off-market or pre-mar...
06/10/2026

Not every property for sale ever makes it to Realestate, Domain or Homely.

Some properties are sold off-market or pre-market, meaning buyers who rely only on the major property websites may never even know they were available.

Sellers choose this approach for different reasons — privacy, convenience, testing buyer interest or simply wanting a quick sale without a full marketing campaign.

This is why buying property isn't always about refreshing the apps and waiting for the next listing to appear.

Sometimes the opportunity comes from relationships, local knowledge and speaking directly with agents before a property hits the market.

🔑 Buying in Albury Wodonga?

At EliteCove, we actively speak with local agents and search beyond the advertised market to uncover opportunities that may fit our clients' briefs.

📞 Book a free Buyer Advantage Blueprint Call and find out how we can help with your property search.

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