The marketing plan created by your real estate agent to sell your home reveals their strategic approach to how they will get the price you expect within the timeframe you’ve nominated. While your agent will cover the costs of advertising and promoting your property, it pays to ask for details about their marketing plan so…
Read more
Setting a sale price for your home is more than just intuition about what you think is going on in the market. You need in-depth research and the experience of someone who knows your neighborhood and how to extract the best value from the current market. It’s human nature to assume that your home will…
Read more
Condo and apartment designs are always moving with the times, embracing new technologies that enhance lifestyle while never losing sight of providing the modern idea of a comfortable, stylish home. Global best practices are quickly implemented by local designers who pick up the latest buzz of excitement in new home living. New trends can either…
Read more
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 sections or rotten timber are not only unsightly but signal to buyers that they’ll have…
Read more
If you’re a low-maintenance gardener, then the resurgence in the popularity of succulents is sensational news. Succulents are a perfect solution for owners who are preparing their homes for sale with a minimum of fuss. They’re ideal for either an apartment balcony or a dedicated area of a garden, where colorful varieties really pop against…
Read more
Setting clear expectations and doing the groundwork for a successful relationship with your agent will ensure your selling and buying experience is stress-free and can even be fun! Even if you’ve considered several different agents before deciding who to go with, it’s still important to dedicate time and effort in order to forge a mutual…
Read more
After each visit to your home by a prospective buyer, it’s natural to expect your real estate agent to contact you and advise you on the response. Some agents will contact you immediately, while others may want a day or so to get back in contact with the prospect. This will give them a deeper…
Read more
Few property conversations evoke as much passion as setting a price when you’re considering selling. Your expectations of an achievable price may conflict with the advice of your agent, which will be based on the mood of the market and the prices of similar properties nearby. As an experienced agent, I empathize with homeowners who…
Read more
It’s a wonderful feeling to sit in a coastal garden and enjoy the distant metronome of waves crashing on the beach. Beach houses with a cleverly designed coastal garden leave an indelible impression, especially on prospective buyers seeking a new home in a beachside neighborhood. A coastal garden is a stunning asset for such a…
Read more
Feng shui is a powerful strategy when trying to sell your condo and can add thousands of dollars to its value if you get it right. The surrounding area is actually more important from a feng shui perspective than how it is used inside the condo. Much credence is placed on which direction your building…
Read more
