Category: Seller

Five reasons why apartments are better than houses

Apartment living offers the mixture of a hassle-free lifestyle, convenience and security that the ownership of a house cannot match. Buying a unit is also comparatively cheaper because it does not come with the cost of purchasing – or maintaining – an entire block of land. Many people are turning their back on detached houses…
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Get organised now to sell before Christmas

If you are looking to move house and be settled into your new home by Christmas, now is the time to start thinking about putting your home on the market.  As a rule of thumb, you should expect your home to be on the market for between 30 to 45 days. You can check the…
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4 ways to reduce the stress of selling

Selling your home can be stressful even when the process is well organised and proceeding as expected. There’s a lot going on at a psychological level that can make you feel deeply uncomfortable even when things are under control. Let’s take a look at why you might be feeling unsettled and how to reduce the…
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Four ways to brighten your boundary

A tired or broken boundary fence will always be a drag on the positive impression that you want your home to make with prospective buyers and can have an impact on the final sale price. Fences that lean, have missing or rotten slats are not only unsightly but signal to buyers that they’ll have to…
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10 questions to ask when hiring an agent

Few decisions when selling property are more important than choosing your agent. They will guide you on price expectation, time on market and the best way to market your home to maximise its value. You want an agent who has a good knowledge of the local area, a database of potential buyers and experience in…
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4 reasons to choose an auction

After you have made the decision to sell your home, the next key decision you need to make is the sales method. Many people shy away from auctions, fearing they may be stressful. But here are four reasons why they can be the best way to sell your home. You need a fast sale If…
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Weighing up your agent strategy

Property is usually the most valuable asset any individual, couple or family might own. When the time comes to put it on the market, the most important of all decisions is how to approach the sales process. Most owners will choose an exclusive agent to execute the marketing plan and then finalise a price with…
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4 steps to getting a deceased estate ready for sale

After the grief of losing a beloved family member, the work of getting their property ready for sale can feel overwhelming. But making the effort can add significantly to the final sale price and provide you with an opportunity to sort through lots of memories. Here is my guide on what to focus on: Break…
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Practical ideas to set up your home office

Setting up a home office is one of the most popular projects in recent times as the work-from-home movement continues to grow. Prospective buyers in our neighborhood are consistently expressing their interest in homes that have an established office situated away from the main living areas.  If that’s not possible in your property, you can…
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Don’t panic about lockdown – summer is the ideal time to sell

Calling all home sellers and buyers: Get ready for November – it’s going to be huge. The recent extension of the Stage 4 lockdown conditions in Melbourne means that we’re all going to miss the spring selling season. And while that’s a huge disappointment, it’s not the end of the world. For 2020, our big…
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