Lazy summer days don’t exist in the property market. Summer is a great way to display a property in warmer weather and the Christmas deadline can help focus the mind. Homes with great outdoor areas, swimming pools or spas are particularly strong candidates for a summer sale. So let’s look at the strategies and preparation…
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Preparing a property for sale can be hard work but done properly, it can also add thousands to the price you’ll ultimately secure. There’s a saying that you only have one chance to make a first impression. To identify where to start, imagine your home is being feature in Vogue Living, or a similar glossy…
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A real estate agent can play a pivotal role in limiting the stress of selling a property during a divorce. Choosing the right agent is crucial as they should be a trusted intermediary for both partners and be able to limit any disagreements. That’s not always easy. The stakes are high. The family home is…
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Choosing a real estate agent can be one of the most stressful parts of selling your home — your most valuable asset. Who should you use? Will they be trustworthy and reliable? How do you protect yourself from the unscrupulous? As a trusted and experienced agent, this is my guide to how to feel confident…
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With your heart set on moving up the property ladder, it’s now time to find an agent who’ll get you a great price for your current property and help you find your next home. You should already be feeling armed and dangerous with pre-approved finance that sets out your budget for turning your dream home…
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There’s one quick and easy way to revitalize the appearance of your garden and reduce the workload of maintaining during the sale period – and that’s mulch. Mulching gives your garden a ‘finished’ appearance and makes everything look neat and tidy. Pull out the weeds first, and you’ll enjoy a weed-free appearance for the length…
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The most important piece of advice for preparing to sell your home is to get all the clutter out of sight. An untidy house can undo all the great work required to get buyers through your home and consider making an offer. Confronting your emotional attachment to your niece’s pottery on the coffee table, or…
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Successful property transactions are underpinned by a budget that accounts for all the expenses. Property owners often become so focused on finding the funds for their next purchase that they forget to properly assess the financial impost of selling their current property. Here’s a breakdown of the costs associated with the sale of a home. …
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It’s always a good idea to conduct your own research into the property market when you decide to sell. This will help you get a feel for how the market is performing so that when you meet with your agent, you’ll have some background and be able to ask more detailed questions. Here are some…
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There is never a better time to have a clean up than when you make the decision to sell. Why? Because if you don’t deal with the clutter, you’re going to have to pack it and move it into your new home – and no one wants that! As an experienced real estate agent in…
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