They say that information is power. I tend to agree with this assessment. History has shown time and time again that in the marketplace the winners win because they are the people with ready, accurate information at hand. So what is the implication of this therefore?
The meaning of this is different from one group of people to another. For the real estate speculator it means having an in-depth knowledge of the market he is thinking of investing into. What does means in reality is that he would really need to have a ‘good grip’ on the market valuation of similar surrounding properties, know the property on auction inside out, etc. This really is ‘all of the above’. Which is any single factor that may influence the value of the property.
For the autotrader it means something different. It means knowing in detail if there are any significant potential mechanical defects on the car he wants to buy, what the market would pay for a car if he was to put it up for sale, etc. To make an informed decision on purcahsing goods, they usually will need to be familiar with all the relevant details.
For the trader dealing in miscellaneous assets and goods, this would mean something a little different. He will have knowledge on what the market will want to pay for any type of second hand goods, i.e. computers, desks, furniture, etc. Knowing, before you purchase, the quality and condition of goods is important to project whether you will be able to make a profit or not.
The fact of the matter is that pretty much all the assets and goods mentioned are generally also sold at government auctions. If you attend the auction and partake, chances are that you will only ‘move on an item’ at a good price, if you actually have an understanding on what a good price is!! Needless to say that the more informed you are, the better positioned you are.
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