Settlement day can be a highly stressful, but exciting event, especially for first-home buyers. But preparation is key to a worry-free settlement day. What is settlement? Settlement day is the transfer of a property’s legal ownership from the seller, or vendor, to the buyer, and usually occurs around four to six weeks after property contracts…
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Ensuring a home attracts buyers has always been a critical part of preparing a property for sale. Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how hard you’ve worked to declutter and generally prepare, there may still be a risk that you could have missed something that will turn buyers away. Follow this checklist to make sure everything is…
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There are some great reasons to sell your home during the winter, whether that’s by necessity or choice. Check out these seven top tips that weigh up the advantages and challenges of selling at this time of year. Less competition Fewer homes are for sale at this time of year. That’s good news for you,…
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Doubt is the curse of real estate buyers and sellers. Continually asking yourself “what-if” questions about the trajectory of prices, mortgage costs and even market sentiment can sow so much uncertainty you suffer decision paralysis. While current market conditions are challenging to understand, paying too much attention to generalized reports may be a mistake. The…
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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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When you’ve attended an open house, you’ve probably opened and closed kitchen cupboard doors and drawers to ensure they’re in good order, or you’ve watched someone else do it. It’s a smart practise to check if the kitchen has suffered water damage that causes doors and drawers to expand, making them sticky to open. Some…
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Owners can pour their heart and soul into creating a beautiful garden as part of their preparation for selling, but if the fencing looks shoddy, it’s a problem. It won’t matter whether the roses are in bloom or the trees are in fruit, buyers will look at rotting or falling fencing and see dollar signs…
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When the number of potential buyers exceeds the available inventory of homes, it can create a competitive environment. So, to win this game, focus on sales and marketing if you want to attract multiple buyers and receive competitive offers. Photography You cannot beat great photography: it’s essential for every media channel. Don’t skimp on this,…
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Market conditions can sometimes create unique opportunities for homeowners looking to upgrade their living situation. When there’s a scarcity of available properties relative to buyer demand, it can be particularly advantageous for those considering selling their homes. In times of low housing inventory, several market indicators may reflect this shortage: Decreased sales volumes compared to…
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Many owners will spend thousands of dollars preparing their homes for sale, but they need to remember to consider what buyers desire. Before you put your home on the market, it’s a smart play to talk to some real estate agents about the features that would attract buyers before committing to an upgrade. The fundamentals…
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