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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The property market’s most motivated buyers come out for the Fall. The tyre-kickers who love the spring and summer selling seasons are gone by the time evenings become cooler and the leaves begin to turn. Fall buyers have usually thought carefully about their future over the summer months, so they’re serious and focused but tend…
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There are no second chances when it comes to making a first impression – that’s why street appeal is so important. A fantastic first impression on a buyer will shape everything else that follows. As your agent, I have seen many buyers set their hearts on a property from the moment they see it –…
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