Category: Seller

Spring into action to create the perfect summer garden

Six essential steps for a spring sale

Many homeowners will soon begin to consider listing their property for the upcoming spring real estate market.  Spring is traditionally a peak time for home sales due to increased buyer activity and favourable weather conditions. As an experienced real estate agency in your area, we’d recommend you begin thinking about a spring sale today.  The…
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Buyer optimism blossoms despite our chilly winter

The strength of the Australian residential market continues to power ahead, registering value growth for the 16th successive month. Home values increased 0.8% in May, which is the largest monthly gain since last October. The mid-sized capitals are leading the way. The three hottest cities right now are Perth (+2% in May alone), Adelaide (1.8%)…
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Tasty tips for creating a wonderful vegetable garden

A beautiful garden can boost your home’s value when the time comes to sell. And at this time of year, a flourishing vegetable garden will hit all the right notes with buyers. A well-designed vegetable garden can add a unique touch to make your home unforgettable. Buyers will be able to see themselves relaxing in…
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How to embrace the wallpaper fashion craze!

Are the bare walls of your home starting to feel blah? Have you been reading some of the popular home interior magazines and discovered the new super-cool wallpapers that are all the rage? And are you just itching to start hanging wallpaper? If you are, I can’t blame you!  Wallpaper selection and quality have improved…
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Rate cut offers hope for market bounce

The cut in the interest rate at the beginning of June has been welcomed by homeowners and those trying to break into the market. It wasn’t borrowers’ complaints who forced the Bank of Canada (BoC) to act, but the fact we achieved an inflation rate within the target band of 2-3%. Our Consumer Price Index…
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How to avoid being ‘homeless’ when you sell

Simultaneous settlements – the selling and buying of a home at the same time – happen every day. But sometimes, the wheels of property fortune do not roll so sweetly. If you’re selling before you find the next property of your dreams, you could find yourself “homeless” – at least for a short period. The…
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$10 trillion question: What’s the future for property?

The Australian property market has reached the incredible value milestone of $10 trillion – the largest capital class in the country. With industry research showing almost 50% of suburbs at their highest-ever value level, it’s time to ask, “what’s next for Australian property?”  As an experienced real estate agents in your area, we can testify…
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Snap-happy sellers invest in photography

The adage, “a picture tells a thousand words” is unquestionably true when selling a property. With most homebuyers inspecting properties online before attending open homes, first impressions matter more than ever, and quality property images can make or break a great sale. Make no mistake: photos taken on a mobile phone won’t cut it when…
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Digital tours boost buyer interest in Canada’s competitive market

Digital property tours gained in popularity during Covid lockdowns when buyers and agents had to follow restrictions around inspecting homes for sale. These are a great tool to capture the attention of buyers as they are scanning through listings on property portals. A professional will create a quality digital tour, using a 360-degree camera while…
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Five tips for selling to Gen Z buyers

If you intend to upgrade your entry-level home, or you’re an investor seeking to divest a cheaper property, you’ll likely have to deal with the Gen Z buyers as they start to filter into the real estate market. The Gen Z cohort, which follows the much-discussed Millennials, were born between the years of about 1997…
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