Category: Seller

Know your property rights when a relationship breaks down

Owners sell their homes for all sorts of reasons, in the good and bad times. Sadly, it’s not uncommon for a property to go on the market because of a divorce, relationship breakdown or death. If you’re in a position where you’re going to be an interested party in a forced sale, then it’s essential…
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How to bring your A-game to every negotiation

Buying a home in today’s property market means you’ve got to be on your game. Finding your dream apartment or house can be tough because the supply of homes coming onto the market is still below historical averages due to the pandemic. And while that situation is easing in our neighborhood, we see an increasing…
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Home offices impact real estate market

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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Know your numbers before remodeling to sell

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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Jobs you can do before summer is gone

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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Lifestyle benefits of downsizing

Downsizing your property is often described as the ideal solution to every homeowner’s cash flow challenge once they retire. The instruction is simple: sell the family home, buy a smaller one and pocket the profit. This basic strategy for downsizing is on the mind of an increasing number of homeowners in the current environment of…
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Home improvements that don’t cost a fortune

If you want to improve your home but have put the idea on hold because of the increasing cost of living, we have a few ideas to help you; and you don’t have to go crazy at Bunnings or on Gumtree or eBay to make great changes that will lift your spirits. Sometimes, owners become…
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Six mistakes you can avoid as a buyer and seller

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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Choosing your agent in a changing market

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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Using marketing strategies to achieve a great sales price

As the market mood changes, sellers will be well-served by paying additional attention to the quality of the marketing campaign for their property. A campaign targeted to prospective buyers for your area can earn you tens of thousands of dollars more for your property than a half-hearted or cut-price effort that fails to capture the…
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