Category: Seller

5 outdoor features every buyer wants as days warm up

If you’re planning to sell your home right now, then you’ve probably got a Spring or Summer sale on your mind. And that’s great news because these times of year are the most popular time for buying property. With America’s real estate market red-hot – and it’s no different in our neighborhood – then you’re…
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8 ways to put your laundry in the limelight

Believe it or not, the humble laundry is emerging as an influential part of the home for today’s buyers and renovators. Upstaged by new kitchens and bathrooms, many buyers rarely gave a thought to the laundry beyond its practical function. Until now. New interior designs and increasingly sophisticated washing machines have put the laundry at…
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How Global Events Can Impact the U.S. Housing Market

Global economic and political events can sometimes cause concern among American families about their standard of living and personal wealth strategies. It’s natural to wonder how such events might affect significant assets like property values. When major international events occur, many homeowners and potential buyers question the potential impact on the real estate market. After…
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8 lawn tips to make the neighbors green with envy

One of the secrets to successfully selling your home is to make a great first impression with prospective buyers. One of the most affordable options is to look at the quality of your lawn. It’s a feature often overlooked by sellers but says much about how you maintain your home in the eyes of buyers. …
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8 ways to embrace green plumbing

The world of real estate is continually changing with new technologies emerging that make it easier to buy and sell property, enhance security and improve the energy efficiency of our homes. One phrase that’s gaining traction with discerning buyers is “green plumbing” as the desire to have an environmentally-friendly home becomes increasingly important to younger…
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8 mistakes to avoid when selling

Your home is your greatest financial asset and there’s nothing more frustrating than seeing buyers walk away.  First impressions are essential for inspections to be a success. At the very least, you want the front of your home and the interior to look neat, tidy and welcoming. As experienced local agents, we spend a lot…
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10 tips to paint like a professional

A budget-friendly improvement that you can make to your home – whether you’re about to sell or you’ve bought a fixer-upper – is to give it a lick of paint. A bright, open home is right at the top of buyer expectations these days, and creating a fresh, beautiful colour scheme will turn heads. Avoid…
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7 ways to create a great home office on a budget

If you’ve been balancing your laptop on your knee for the past year or trying to find a few inches of space between school books scattered on the dining table, then your return to the office will have been a relief. But a new survey from the University of Sydney suggests most Australian office workers…
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Your dream of country-living is still a reality

A big surprise in the property market over the past two years since the pandemic hit our shores  has been the popularity of regional markets. Australia is among many western nations that experienced an exodus of white collar workers who’ve cashed out of their city properties to live with more space, freedom and safety in…
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6 secrets to make sure your home is snapped up

Photography is a key element in any successful campaign to sell your home. It must have a wow factor that inspires prospective buyers to get in their car and attend an inspection. As experienced local agents, we’ll manage the photography of your home and work with our preferred professionals to achieve a five-star outcome. But…
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