Seeking inspiration to improve your home can become a fabulous preoccupation with countless websites, Instagram accounts, and old school magazines ready to encourage big and small projects. Even as an experienced agent, I find home makeover stories compelling. They often inform my views on how my clients can upgrade their home to maximize value before…
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How often are we told that we should start a remodeling project with a vision? It’s a common piece of advice that assumes we all have the ability to visualize in our minds precisely what we want. Yet, picturing the best way to use space or match colors is not a skill everyone possesses. Starting…
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Americans love an ensuite, and installing a brand new bathroom as part of the main bedroom is a great way to prepare your house for sale and achieve the maximum possible sale price. As an experienced agent in our neighborhood, I’m confident that creating or remodelling an ensuite is a real winner and will boost…
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Kitchen renovations can be challenging because you want to create a smooth workflow, where the family can cook together and have fun. The most successful kitchen renovations begin with a plan that embraces your lifestyle, storage needs and cooking habits. A kitchen can represent between 20-30% of the value of a home, so it needs…
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Choosing an agent is one of the most confronting challenges you must address as an owner when preparing to put their property on the market. As a seller, you place an enormous amount of trust in your agent to know the local market and deal with you honestly and openly. And, of course, you’ll always…
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The quality of a lawn is a feature often overlooked by sellers but it says much about how you maintain your home in the buyer’s eyes. The condition of your house frontage is critical in making that all-important first impression and a well-kempt garden has a vital part to play. A lush lawn will complement…
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Fashion in real estate comes and goes, and it’s been interesting to see what buyers are seeking in this Covid pandemic era. As experienced sellers know, meeting the demands of the marketplace is one of the critical arts to maximise the value of your property. This is why so many owners of apartments and houses…
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f you’re preparing your home for sale or your next property needs a little love and care, there are few better solutions than a makeover with paint. Many renovation options can be expensive and time-consuming, but painting doesn’t hit the budget too hard and can be completed in a tight timeframe. Not only can it…
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A renovation strategy is an excellent approach if you want to sell your home and maximise its value. But beware of falling into the traps that could hurt your return. A significant influencing factor that owners often forget when preparing for sale is the buyer’s preferences, and identifying features that will command a price premium.…
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If you’re seeking some bragging rights for your home, you can’t get much better than installing a wine cellar. We all love to raise a glass, and it has never been more true than during the pandemic. Australians increased their home alcohol consumption by 20% during the lockdowns, according to an Australian National University survey.…
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