Category: Seller

Lockdown extension creates a calm before auction storm

Our continuing lockdown across Victoria has been a sobering experience that has created uncertainty, delay and stress in all our lives. But it is essential that we remain optimistic about our future, and that has never been more relevant than for those who’d been planning to buy or sell a home in the current spring…
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9 red-hot tips to get your home ready for winter

Your home is a sanctuary from the craziness of modern life, but if it becomes draughty and cold in the fall and winter months, it can quickly become depressing. Investing in solutions to protect your home from the ravages of the cold and damp is always money well-spent. That is especially true if you’re considering…
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8 features that will attract top rental dollars

Did you know four out of five homeowners make an improvement or start at least one remodel project before putting their property on the market? Once you’ve set their heart on selling, your first quest is to discover what can be done to add value to your property. The higher the price you can achieve,…
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Six profit-driven improvements before selling

Did you know four out of five homeowners make an improvement or start at least one remodel project before putting their property on the market? Once you’ve set their heart on selling, your first quest is to discover what can be done to add value to your property. The higher the price you can achieve,…
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Eight tricks to a small bathroom remodel

If you’ve got a small bathroom, you might be surprised at the cost of an update. Bathroom remodels do not vary a great deal due to their size. That’s because the same issues usually need to be addressed – plumbing, wet-area sealing, showers, and a new vanity unit.  Industry estimates suggest remodeling a half-size bathroom…
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Seven ways to get your home ready for the fall

Hot summer days can lull us into believing the warmth and lazy, long evenings will never end. But fall will soon be upon us.  The next few weeks are a great time to prepare your home for this change of season and the winter that will follow. If you’re one of many homeowners thinking of…
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8 tips to make your home sparkle

A home should be welcoming and comfortable, but as a real estate agent, I see many homes that have been conquered by clutter. Clutter affects your attitude towards your home. When you decide to sell, it means you face  more work to prepare your property than setting a few moments each week to get on…
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4 ways to reduce the stress of selling

Selling your home can be stressful even when the process is well organized and going as planned.  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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6 key questions to ask your agent before you sign them

You’ve decided to sell your property. It’s a huge decision and moving is always a time of upheaval in your life. What you want then, is the smoothest experience possible, and central to getting that is finding the right agent to handle things for you. With so much choice in the industry, finding that agent…
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Flooring choices that are all the rage

Few improvements to a home make a bigger impact than brand new flooring. It offers a wonderful sense of renewal in an existing home and can be a high-value purchase to help sell a property. Flooring trends come and go slowly, so your investment will not look dated when it’s time to sell and move…
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