The first frost on the ground will be a timely reminder that you may have a few jobs to do around the home before the cold weather sets in. Winterizing your home will not only make it more comfortable but it should save a small fortune on utility bills that seem to rise with every…
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If you’re preparing to sell your home in the next few months, you may find that making your move this winter rather than waiting for a spring campaign will deliver a better result. The theories and myths of real estate suggest spring is the best time of year to sell your home. But actually, there’s…
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With summer disappearing into the distance and the fall fast upon us, homeowners aiming to sell in the next few months have an excellent opportunity to exploit the change of seasons. While there is never a wrong time of year to sell a property, the cozy days of fall and winter can work if you…
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Don’t panic if you want to sell your home but fear you’ve missed out on the spring and summer buying bonanza. Fall is actually a great time of the year to put your property on the market. The reality is that the economy, not the weather, dictates prices and buyer behavior. There are additional benefits…
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Most buyers will qualify their interest in a home for sale by looking at the quality of the bedrooms. If the main bedroom is too small, or the spare room too tiny, they may walk away. So it’s important to focus on presentation in these rooms. Buyers are not only interested in the number of…
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One of the questions being asked by followers and active participants in real estate is, what does Australia’s highest inflation rate in 32 years mean for property prices? If the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is slow in achieving a reduction in the current rate of 6.9%, will this mean a continuation of the price…
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Thanks to La Nina, the recent weather patterns have made it hard to believe spring has actually sprung, and that we’re at the start of the peak real estate selling season. One of the most common questions asked of a real estate agent is why spring is the best time of year to sell? At…
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If you’re preparing to sell your home now the spring sales season has arrived, you should not underestimate the impact on prospective buyers of a bountiful garden full of colour. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, planting a few annuals to fill gaps in your flower beds will give your home an extra…
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As many sellers consider investing in renovations to maximise the value of their property before it goes on the market, understanding how to best work with tradespeople will help to achieve an outstanding result. Talking to an agent before starting a major renovation is also a good idea. You should seek advice on potential improvements…
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Any owner who’s sold a home before will know the low-budget, high-quality improvement that can be achieved by repainting the property before it goes on the market. When preparing for sale, it’s good to adopt the light and bright strategy that makes rooms feel bigger. Dark and bold colours can give buyers a shrinking feeling,…
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