Successful sellers will be adjusting their expectations this winter as we begin to experience a cooling real estate market after a 12-month period of record-breaking prices. Higher inflation and interest rates are starting to temper buyers’ exuberance, but it doesn’t mean selling your property is a bad idea. In fact, it’s probably quite the opposite,…
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When considering selling your home, making strategic improvements can significantly increase its appeal to potential buyers. Regardless of market conditions, certain upgrades tend to catch buyers’ attention and potentially increase your home’s value. As an experienced real estate agent, I can attest that successfully selling a home involves much more than simply placing a “For…
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Inviting strangers to walk into your home as prospective buyers can be nerve-wracking. Most owners will leave the property and return after folks have finished their viewings. The departure of an owner encourages buyers to speak more freely about the property, and they won’t feel as if they are visitors. This is important because you…
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When considering home improvements to increase your property’s value, it’s natural to wonder which areas will yield the best return on investment. Kitchen and bathroom upgrades often top the list of renovations that attract buyer interest and potentially increase home value. Kitchens, in particular, are a focal point for many homebuyers. Here are some timeless…
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It may sound crazy, but some sellers will try to remove real estate fixtures from their property after they’ve sold it to you. Stories of new owners arriving at their dream home to find light fittings missing or roses pulled from the flowerbeds are becoming increasingly common. Some sellers seem to have developed strong attachments…
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Few investments will give you better payback than a bathroom renovation. In our experience, homes with renovated bathrooms will sell for a higher price and be snapped up faster than you might typically expect. If you go down the rip-and-replace path, then you have an array of choices in terms of the style, colors and…
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The challenge of a seller’s market is that it can lull you into a false sense of security. It’s easy to adopt a relaxed attitude in the belief you’ll have no problem selling your home. Unfortunately, that mindset rarely achieves the best possible price for your most important financial asset. Remember that selling in today’s…
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The home office is no longer the temporary fix forced upon us by the pandemic; it’s become a prerequisite for many who are now splitting their desk-bound time between work and home. That places the home office as a new hot button for prospective buyers, especially young professional couples, who are cruising the market right…
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Did you know that it can take homeowners up to a year of thought and debate before taking the plunge and beginning a renovation that would enhance the value of their property? One consideration that can increase anxiety is the selection of a builder to carry out the work. We all hear of occasional horror…
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Preparing for a sales campaign is not a small task if you’re dedicated to maximising the sale price of your home. Most agents will only give you the basic instructions – declutter, wash the windows, repaint worn areas and add some sass to your curb appeal. But of course, there’s far more to it than…
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