Category: Seller

4-week countdown to moving home

Moving may feel like an enormous task, especially when you survey your property and realise how much you’ve packed into it over the years. The best way to approach projects of this scale is to break it down into small pieces. If you identify each task required and apply a suitable order in which they…
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How long will it take to sell?

The first question every seller wants answered to know is, “how much will I get for my home?”. But the second question is probably just as important – “how long will it take to sell? As an agent with years of experience, I know that in reality, your sanity is tied more to the time…
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5 reasons homes don’t sell

One of the biggest fears all sellers have is that the property may not sell. In my experience, there is always a reason why a property struggles to sell quickly or at the price the owners want.   Here are the five top mistakes I see sellers make that can result in a property not selling…
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4 rules for a successful sales campaign

Selling your home doesn’t need to be a stressful time when you apply these four rules for success.  1. Tap into emotion Your home needs to make a powerful emotional connection. You’re selling a lifestyle, not just bricks and mortar. Research shows 80% of buyers will make a decision based on gut instinct rather than…
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10 tips for creating your own property video

Video and 3D virtual tours are great ways to present your home in the best possible light before prospective buyers have a chance to attend an open house or private inspection. If a high-end 3D tour created by a professional videographer feels like overkill for your property, you can still make an impact by producing…
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7 tips to feng-shui your home

Embracing the ancient Chinese spatial laws of feng shui is a leap of faith for the sceptical. Yet, the philosophy can contribute to making every room feel calm and happy.  And if you are preparing your house for sale, the art of feng shui could actually add thousands to your sale price, and even hasten…
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10 packing tips for your move

Moving home can be an expensive undertaking, so it’s no surprise why many folks decide to take on this task themselves. You should plan your move like a military operation, making an inventory of your contents and how they should be packed and loaded onto the van. Depending on the size of the task, you…
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9 tips for stress-free moving with pets and kids

There’s no denying that moving home is stressful.  Boxes disappear inside the removal van at one end and reappear at the other in random locations around your new house. The anxiety of not being able to find anything can be amplified by screaming children wanting their toys or something to eat.  So, if you’re juggling…
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5 reasons to style your home for sale

When it comes time to sell your home, usually you have two goals. The first is to get as much as possible money for it; the second is to get the sale done as quickly as possible.  Having your property professionally staged can help you achieve both these goals – delivering a higher price and…
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Boxes to tick when you upgrade

Climbing the property ladder can build your wealth and simultaneously meet the needs of a changing lifestyle. Starting a family, growing your family or just looking for a lifestyle improvement are all great reasons to upgrade. But a new property will often come with a bigger mortgage and more responsibilities, which makes your choice of…
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