The bathroom can make or break the sales campaign for your home – if it looks old and rundown many buyers will run a mile for fear of the costs to remodel. I always tell homeowners that they can adopt one of three strategies with their bathroom: If it’s seen better days, you can rip…
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Renovating small homes and apartments before a sale can often be more confronting than taking on the challenge of a large property. Every decision you make feels as if it has a greater impact. A mistake or misjudgement can feel like a gargantuan setback when a similar outcome might barely be noticed in a larger…
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If you’re ready to make a move but concerned about how the chill weather can dampen your asking price, let me step you through some of the advantages of going to market in the winter months. The first advantage that almost no one ever mentions is: a winter sale means you’ll be cashed up and…
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While you may be tempted to rush your home to market to try and make the most of the last of the Spring selling seasons, that can be a mistake. To sell quickly and maximise the value of your property, you need to present your home beautifully. It’s not just about impressing prospective buyers but…
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Christmas is the season to be jolly, not for folly. So don’t rule out the logic of selling your home at the height of summer and avoid the crush of properties that typically go on the market in spring. One of the many property myths that swirl around our market is that spring is not…
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How many of us are working from home, balancing a computer on our knee or trying to find ever-shrinking space on the dining room table, and wished we had a home office? The reality of working from home has revealed many benefits but also pulled the curtain back on some shortcomings in our own homes.…
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Home improvement is a challenge that is faced by almost everyone who participates in real estate – the seller, buyer and especially those who want a bargain to fix and flip. It’s often assumed any remodeling will automatically add to the value of a property. As your neighborhood real estate agent, I know that can…
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That chill you can feel in the evening air carries a message of certainty – winter is on its way. If you’re a homeowner who wants to sell but didn’t feel this summer with all its challenges was the right time, don’t worry. Winter is actually a great time to sell property so long as…
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The kitchen is the heart of any home, so it’s no surprise it’s the favorite room to remodel. You can enjoy the upgrade for many years, and it helps maximize the value of your property when you decide it’s time to sell. As your local real estate agent, I believe remodeling your kitchen will likely…
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Finding a professional company to dress your home so that it’s ready for sale is a great way to maximize a final sale price. If your budget allows, you will find this an excellent investment that will give you additional funds to finance your next home. As your local real estate agent, I have seen…
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