When you’re thinking about placing your home on the market, one of your first thoughts is often whether you need to renovate before selling. Nobody likes leaving money on the table, and it would be a crying shame if you failed to achieve the top price for your home for the lack of a few…
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It’s often called the smallest room in the house, but the bathroom makes an impressive contribution to the value of your home, whether you’re living in a 10-bedroom palace or a neat inner-city apartment. Together with the kitchen, the bathroom is one of the favorite areas to renovate when homeowners decide it’s time to sell…
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Spring has come quickly upon us and the warmer days and longer evenings give us a great opportunity to brighten our gardens. If you’re looking to sell your property in this Spring season, you’ll find a strategic use of pots will make a quick, inexpensive and spectacular improvement to your garden. Stunning pot plants can…
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With summer giving way to increasingly shorter days and cooler evenings, don’t put your porch and deck into hibernation but give them a facelift so that they remain great entertainment areas during the fall. This is an especially good idea if you’re thinking of selling your property in the next few months. A few smart…
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Buyers place a higher premium on a kitchen than they do for any other room, so, it’s no surprise owners are willing to invest in this area to maximize the value of their property ahead of a sale. Designing a great kitchen requires planning and precision because buyers will quickly notice poor quality upgrades. But…
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Are you thinking of selling your home but dreading the idea of renovating and breathing cement dust to entice a top-dollar deal with a buyer? Well, don’t despair! There are more ways to improve your home and maximize its value than calling in builders to rip out a bathroom or build a new kitchen. First…
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One of the most common questions real estate agents get asked is why Spring is the best time of year to sell. Spring brings out the buyers. The days are warmer and longer, and there’s always a sense of renewal and optimism, and this year with such a tough time of lockdowns, it’s expected to…
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Every homeowner has a theory about what their property is worth – it’s a universal truth largely based on local media headlines, a smattering of online ads, a chat with friends and a personal assessment of the market mood. And when the good times roll, as they are right now, it’s fun to think how…
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Whether you’re about to sell your home or renovate, there are few better low-budget ways to add some sparkle than a fresh coat of paint. It’s common to break out the brushes before putting a property on the market because a good paint job hides the bumps and scratches that walls and window and door…
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Home styling is constantly borrowing inspiration from other cultures. If you’re in an area where potential buyers might appreciate the ancient wisdom of feng shui, it might be profitable to pay homage to the art when preparing your home for sale. While there is a unique philosophy rather than science underpinning feng shui, many of…
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