Homes that have been recently remodeled or well-maintained often attract significant buyer interest. This trend reflects the challenges many buyers face when considering properties that need substantial work. Whether you’ve added an extension, updated a bathroom or kitchen, or made other significant improvements, these enhancements can make your property more appealing to a wide range…
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Selling your home is an exciting experience that should be full of optimism about the future and the next chapter in your life. Putting your home on the market is never a small decision, and you’ll no doubt appreciate that your efforts to spruce up your property pay you back with a higher sales price. …
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When prospective buyers walk through a property for the first time, it’s not unusual to watch them open every kitchen cupboard and drawer and inspect what’s inside. Even as an experienced agent, I’m often surprised by and delighted at the positive reaction that a well-organized kitchen solicits from buyers. Neatly-stacked Tupperware seems to get you…
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Renovating your bathroom is one of the best ways to increase the value of your property. Together with the kitchen, it is the hottest item for prospective buyers and right at the top of most-wanted lists. If you’re thinking of selling your property, then installing a modern bathroom is one of the best ways to…
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When deciding to sell your home, there’s usually a moment when you admit to yourself that some improvements are needed, or it’ll cost you a pretty dollar when the time comes to negotiate or put your property under the auctioneer’s gavel. It’s important to focus on your potential return on investment before deciding to undertake…
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The evolving nature of work has led to significant changes in how people use their living spaces. As remote and hybrid work arrangements become more common, the demand for home offices has increased, impacting the real estate market. Many homeowners and potential buyers now prioritize dedicated workspace within their homes. This shift is influencing home…
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When considering a remodeling project to increase your home’s value before a sale, it’s crucial to approach the process strategically. Your focus should be on projects that offer the best return on investment without risking delays that could affect your moving timeline. Investing in upgrades can potentially lead to a better sale price, but it’s…
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With summer in full swing, it’s a great time to see which projects around the home you can complete before the first chill winds of fall arrive. As a local real estate agent, I don’t advocate that any homeowner spend their entire summer with a hammer and bag of nails – that’s way too boring.…
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Buying and selling a home is not something most people do more than a few times in their lives. It’s easy to make basic errors or assumptions when you’re not used to the real estate market, which has some unique facets. Some behaviours tend to crop up time and again. To help make the transaction…
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Maximising the value of your property in the current real estate market has never been more important. When buyers move from the fear of missing out (FOMO) to FOOP (fear of over paying) the experience and skills of your real estate agent will be pivotal in achieving a great sale price. Choosing an agent will…
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