Category: Seller

Five signs that say the kitchen needs to go

Choosing the best upgrade projects to complete before putting your home on the market can be confronting. If you select the wrong room or an improvement buyers don’t value, you’ll have wasted thousands of dollars and missed opportunities that would have maximized the value of your home. As an experienced agent in your neighborhood, I…
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How the big picture influences local price expectations

It’s always helpful to look at the national real estate market to get a general sense of the attitudes and experiences of both the buyer and the seller. While we caution you against associating national numbers with sales results in your area, all local markets can be affected by national trends and confidence in the…
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Six reasons why a rainwater tank makes sense

Have you noticed water tanks installed in city homes or regional properties that are already connected to town water?  Rainwater tanks are becoming increasingly popular for several reasons, including a reduction in the quarterly water bill and the environmental benefit. Buyers appreciate green-friendly features that help the planet and shrink the size of utility bills. …
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Eight ways to get the best price for your home

A handful of smart strategies will help ensure an excellent price for your home when selling in today’s market, where buyer enthusiasm is cooling because of rising interest rates. To achieve a fabulous price today, you’ve got to put in the work. Your home must be pristine and ready to beat the competition in the…
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Is your property plan on track, despite rate rises?

It’s a challenging time for upsizers and first-home buyers as they determine if they have enough cash and credit to fulfil their immediate property ambitions. Changing interest rates have made the mortgage and refinancing landscape a moveable feast. Lenders are tending to take more time in assessing applications at the moment as they weigh up…
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Ease your fears with a pre-inspection report before selling

Waiting for the results of a buyer-commissioned home inspection can be a tense moment when selling your home; if the building doesn’t get a good review, the deal could go south. But you can avoid this anxiety by ordering your own inspection before putting your home on the market. You’ll find out if you’ve got…
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Five ways to make your drone video take off

Drone video of your property can make a fantastic impact on prospective buyers – but don’t get too caught up in this technology. They’re as spectacular for a beachside mansion with a swimming pool and tennis court as they are underwhelming for a one-bedroom unit.  In other words, drone video isn’t for everyone so be…
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Wanna be ghost-free, who ya gonna call?

I don’t want to creep you out as we prepare for Halloween, but you could buy a haunted house and not have a ghost of a chance of knowing. No law in any state says an agent or the owner must explain if or why things go bump in the night or if the undead…
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Spooky designs to haunt this Halloween

Forget hardwood floors, walk-in pantries, and eco-ratings. With everyone’s favorite holiday now upon us, these must-have design features this month will haunt you forever.  Below is a look at the spooky design ideas that are hellishly hot right now.  Wet-look walls Whether it’s wallpaper that spontaneously oozes slime or – for the more ambitious –…
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Creating space for new work-life balance

Covid has been a major disruptor to the workforce but, for many, it’s also offered a positive change to how our employers view work-life balance. Many studies have now shown that workers simply will not be returning to the demands of pre-pandemic days. A survey conducted for the University of Sydney’s business school revealed that…
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