Category: Seller

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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6 great ways to stay tidy for opens with a young family

Moving home can be one of life’s most stressful moments. The idea of packing up your life in boxes can induce anxiety, but it’s always be tempered by the excitement of new beginnings at your new home. Equally stressful can be the idea of keeping your home in pristine condition for prospective buyers when they…
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6 garden fixes to boost the price of your home

Landscaping is not at the top of everyone’s list when it comes to remodeling their home for profit ahead of a sale. Yet, a beautiful garden has a huge impact, especially if you target young families or own a smaller property that will attract owners who like to spend leisure time in a peaceful backyard.…
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5 modern styles designed to lure hip buyers

When anyone asks how to prepare a home for sale, I feel as if I’m answering the clichéd question, “How long is a piece of string?” There’s no definitive answer because it depends on your budget, time available and how hard you’re prepared to work. Ambitious owners will style their home based on current fashions.…
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6 clear reasons to update your old windows

One renovation that can have a big impact, and take quite a bit of planning is updating your windows. It’s not a cheap exercise, and the essential question is whether it’s a good investment. Payback can come in a couple of ways – an improvement in the value of your home and a reduction in…
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Top home design trends for 2022

With 2022 promising to consolidate and grow the value of your property even further after a record-breaking 2021, it’s tempting to seriously consider your real estate options. An increasing number of properties are likely to go onto the market over the next 12 months, and this will give you a better opportunity to upgrade. If…
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