You’ve found your ideal home, and now you’re wondering how to express your interest without sounding as if money’s no object. There’s an art to negotiation in the property business. For inexperienced buyers, it’s easy to forget there are likely other parties at the table. You can offer low, stay low and bluff but, like…
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Garden fences that divide properties are a reality of life but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring or ugly. You can brighten your border with a variety of approaches. Conventional methods include bamboo screens, vinyl panels and fast-growing vines. Or, you can give your garden an additional splash of color with a lick…
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Necessity is the mother of invention and nothing teaches us how to be clutter-free better than living in a confined space. The lessons learned from organizing tiny spaces are valuable in larger homes, where mess has a larger canvas and can get out of control, making living areas feel smaller than they really are. When…
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Few features warm the hearts of prospective house buyers more than a traditional or restored fireplace. From a purchaser’s perspective, a home simply isn’t complete without a beautifully presented fireplace that retains the style of the original architecture. Whether you have a period or modern home, a fireplace is a major contributor to achieving the…
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There’s one quick and easy way to revitalize the appearance of your garden and reduce the workload of maintaining during the sale period – and that’s mulch. Mulching gives your garden a ‘finished’ appearance and makes everything look neat and tidy. Pull out the weeds first, and you’ll enjoy a weed-free appearance for the length…
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The most important piece of advice for preparing to sell your home is to get all the clutter out of sight. An untidy house can undo all the great work required to get buyers through your home and consider making an offer. Confronting your emotional attachment to your niece’s pottery on the coffee table, or…
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Successful property transactions are underpinned by a budget that accounts for all the expenses. Property owners often become so focused on finding the funds for their next purchase that they forget to properly assess the financial impost of selling their current property. Here’s a breakdown of the costs associated with the sale of a home. …
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A methodical approach is needed for selecting a builder for a remodelling project or new construction project. Word of mouth is far and away the most reliable form of recommendation if you have had no previous experience with a construction company. As an experienced real estate agent, I can give you a great perspective. I…
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It’s always a good idea to conduct your own research into the property market when you decide to sell. This will help you get a feel for how the market is performing so that when you meet with your agent, you’ll have some background and be able to ask more detailed questions. Here are some…
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There is never a better time to have a clean up than when you make the decision to sell. Why? Because if you don’t deal with the clutter, you’re going to have to pack it and move it into your new home – and no one wants that! As an experienced real estate agent in…
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