There are no guarantees in life but when you spend hard-earned dollars to upgrade your property before a sale, you want to know there’ll be a dividend when the deal is done. The challenge for every homeowner is to decide where the money is best spent. As real estate agents, we’re in a great position…
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When we talk about the benefits of home improvements, the spotlight inevitably falls on how a new kitchen or bathroom refit can increase the potential sale price. These two rooms more than any other can offer the best return on investment if you’re thinking of ways to maximize the value of your home. Of course,…
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It’s a great feeling when you’ve worked hard to prepare your property for sale, and you see prospective buyers expressing a genuine interest in a purchase. You can start to imagine all the possibilities of finding your new home and beginning a new chapter of your life. But you’re not out of the woods yet.…
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Nothing lures property buyers into the market like the sunshine. Most homeowners know the market sparks up once Winter is over and they’re keen to catch the wave of positive sentiment. The warm sunshine will highlight the positives of your home but can expose issues if you’re not fully prepared. Here’s our guide to getting…
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Google has a word for an ambitious project – they call it a “moon-shot”. Owners who are about to put their home on the market will often unknowingly copy this approach when setting their reserve for their auction, or asking price. “Let’s test the market,” they declare. It is code for saying they want to…
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Deciding when to sell is often a balancing act of juggling normal commitments of work, school and daily life together with the time it takes to maximise the value of your home and prepare it for sale. A popular reason among families to move during summer holidays is to allow the kids to start at…
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Nothing lures property buyers into the market like the Spring sunshine. Most homeowners know the market sparks up once Winter is over and they’re keen to catch the wave of positive sentiment. The springtime sunshine will highlight the positives of your home but can expose issues if you’re not fully prepared. Here’s our guide to…
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First-time buyers rarely find their dream home. When entering the market, it’s more common to focus on affordable properties but still keep a keen eye out for position, land size and potential. Most new owners are grateful to be finally in the real estate game, but that novelty eventually wears off, and then it’s common…
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Trying to sell your property in the lead up to the festive holidays and New Year isn’t the wild idea it might seem. Over the years, I’ve seen owners secure great prices thanks to a well-executed marketing plan. There are three significant advantages to selling your home over the holiday season. At the top of…
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The bathroom can make or break the sales campaign for your home – if it looks old and rundown many buyers will run a mile for fear of the costs to remodel. I always tell homeowners that they can adopt one of three strategies with their bathroom: If it’s seen better days, you can rip…
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