More and more people selling their homes are investing in 3D and video tours of their home to attract buyer interest. These technology alternatives have not replaced inspections but become valuable additional strategies to attract more buyers and to save buyers and their agents more time. Your 3D or video strategy will attract prospective buyers…
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Once you’ve decided to sell your property, focus always falls on potential remodeling projects to get the highest price. Arguably, the kitchen is the area of the home that influences buyers most. If yours is looking a little worn, then you may consider a small investment to maximize the value of your property. When upgrading…
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We all love our kids. But let’s be honest, it’s a lot of work juggling the demands of small people when you put your home on the market. But rather than simply hoping it all works out okay and then finding yourself completely losing your cool (it’s been known to happen!), here’s my guide to…
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It’s the great real estate question – should I buy before I sell? The answer – probably! If you’re somebody who’ll get cold sweats at night because you’ve doubled your debt with a bridging loan to buy a new home before selling the current one, then don’t do it. Peace of mind has a real…
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Downsizing your property is often regarded as a logical and practical lifestyle change but it can also be an emotional experience. It signals a new phase in your life but can also represent the end of what used to be. Turning your back on a family home of decades can be upsetting. Motivations to downsize…
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A dowdy bathroom can be a big turn-off for buyers. Bathrooms, like kitchens, tend to make buyers catastrophize about how much it will cost to update or remodel. This can lead them to dismiss your home as a property to buy, or seriously downgrade their offer. But it’s not so difficult to get your bathroom…
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Photography is one of the most powerful tools available to market your home and it is worth doing it right. The main image of your home will be the first thing that potential buyers and their agents see when they are searching websites and in newspapers and magazines, so it really needs to sell the…
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Selling a deceased estate can be heart-wrenching. It can feel overwhelming having to go through the possessions of a loved one to get a home ready for sale. As a real estate agent with experience in this area, I’d like to share the following pieces of advice on how to approach the sale of a…
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Selling property as part of a divorce is one of the most stressful transactions anyone can go through so it helps to have a good agent on your side. Disagreements between you and your partner are likely to emerge in this type of sale. Arguments can arise about the asking price, how to handle buyer…
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You’ll never know whether you’ve chosen the right real estate agent to sell your home until you see them in action. And when you do, how can you be sure they were the best choice? As your agent, I’ve seen a lot in the industry and know the traits that set great agents apart. Great…
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