One of the most cost-effective ways to prepare your home for sale is to give it a fresh coat of paint. Many owners will take on this task themselves, and they’ll do an outstanding job. On occasion, however, their painting skills will let them down. Usually, the problem is all in the preparation. Be aware…
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Do you have any “special features” in your home that may actually turn away buyers? Ask your agent to give you an honest assessment of how the market will receive your property and, if there are some problem areas, consider fixing them to optimise your sale price. Our handy checklist highlights some of the features…
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New Year always sees a new crop of apartments come onto the market as owners seek to upgrade or investors re-evaluate their property portfolios and cash out. If you are in either of these categories, make sure you maximise the value of your apartment by showing it in its best light. Staged apartments featuring fit-for-purpose,…
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If you plan to sell your property when it’s vacant, one of the most important features will be your flooring. A beautiful timber floor can set a property apart from others if it has been well maintained. It’s a great idea to assess the flooring to determine whether it needs a little TLC before going…
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The old myth that you shouldn’t sell in winter doesn’t seem to be credible with some of our celebrities, who’ve put up a range of properties for sale in the last few weeks. Of course, their properties neatly fit into the super-luxe category, which rarely struggles regardless of the economic cycle or time of year.…
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Winter is a time to make your home super-cozy with a roaring fireplace, the heating system cranked up, throw rugs draped over sofas and holiday decorations to brighten your day against the gray outside. However, what you do to warm your home can also create a fire hazard. American fire departments report approximately 1.4 million…
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Winter is always a special time to put your home on the market. Buyers will often be grateful to come indoors, having battled the elements to arrive at your home for their walkthrough. So, this is the perfect opportunity to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will cast your home in an incredibly positive…
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Whether you should buy a new home before selling your current property has been a question since the beginning of the modern real estate market. The answer depends on factors ranging from your risk profile, financial situation and market conditions. As an experienced real estate agent in your neighborhood, I’ve been working with clients with…
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If your company is transferring you, or you’ve decided it’s time to make a fresh start elsewhere, you’ll be among the thousands of Americans who begin searching for a new property at this time of year. For the most part, only serious buyers check out the real estate scene in winter. The tire-kickers who waste…
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As the winter days close in, it’s tempting to survey your garden and consider cutting back some of your plants to give them the best chance of weathering the freezing temperatures. It’s an excellent strategy for many trees and shrubs, reducing the risk of winter mildew and encouraging future growth and flowering in the spring. …
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