Category: Upsizer

10 tips for creating your own property video

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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10 packing tips for your move

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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9 tips for stress-free moving with pets and kids

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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5 reasons to style your home for sale

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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Boxes to tick when you upgrade

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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Five tips for remodeling a kitchen before sale

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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Tips for selling with kids

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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4 tips to prepare your home for sale

To ensure your property has the best chance of selling at the best price, it pays to work a little bit harder on the preparation. Here are my top tips. 1. Don’t trust your own judgment  You might think you know what to do to get your property ready for sale, but are the tasks…
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Why properties do not sell

As your local real estate agent, I have seen just about everything you can imagine in the property business. I’ve built my business on strong sales and a commitment to customer service, but the industry always grapples some common challenges. One of the most vexed issues that I’m asked to explain to a homeowner is…
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Should you remodel or move up?

The decision to remodel or buy a new home requires research, an assessment of your own personal financial circumstances and, ultimately, a few hard choices. There is no right or wrong to either option. Both come with significant benefits as well as a few downsides. The key influencing factors should be your lifestyle aspirations, personal…
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