Category: Upsizer

Easing restrictions open the door for a boom in sales

Get ready for a bumper selling season in Melbourne! Restrictions on the home inspections for sales have finally been allowed and we will see pent-up demand for property be unleashed across the city. Owners who are keen to sell now should now finish preparing their properties for inspection because the spring selling season will seize…
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How to get the basics right when selling your home

When you decide to sell your home, the amount of advice you’ll find on the internet and from family and friends can be overwhelming. Most of it you should receive with a polite smile and then filter it out. The task of selling your home is pretty simple. As an experienced real estate agent in…
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Get organised now to sell before Christmas

If you are looking to move house and be settled into your new home by Christmas, now is the time to start thinking about putting your home on the market.  As a rule of thumb, you should expect your home to be on the market for between 30 to 45 days. You can check the…
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4 ways to reduce the stress of selling

Selling your home can be stressful even when the process is well organised and proceeding as expected. There’s a lot going on at a psychological level that can make you feel deeply uncomfortable even when things are under control. Let’s take a look at why you might be feeling unsettled and how to reduce the…
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4 reasons to choose an auction

After you have made the decision to sell your home, the next key decision you need to make is the sales method. Many people shy away from auctions, fearing they may be stressful. But here are four reasons why they can be the best way to sell your home. You need a fast sale If…
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3 ways to attract passive buyers

A passive buyer is someone who is not intentionally searching for a property right now, but who will enter the market to buy when they see a property that is perfect for them.  Passive buyers are highly emotional. They fall in love with a property because it seems to tick all the boxes they want…
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7 signs that say you’re ready to move on

Most of us have spent more time at home over the past months than we could ever have imagined, especially those who now count themselves among the work-from-home community. Frustration at some of the flaws in your home may well have surfaced. It’s an emotion that I see frequently as your neighborhood real estate agent.…
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4 home improvement ideas with big payback

Home improvement has become a popular pastime during the pandemic, and lumber yards and hardware stores are reporting significant growth in orders from DIY enthusiasts. It’s no wonder that folks are picking up hammers and drills when they have time on their hands, and property prices continue to remain healthy. After an initial blip, prices…
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8 ways to boost the value of your home before sale

Once you’ve decided to sell your home and climb the property ladder, it’s time to focus on what you can do to maximize the value of your biggest financial asset. The challenge is to improve the property only in ways that will help increase its value and asking price.  As an experienced real estate agent…
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4 ways to reduce the stress of selling

Selling your home can be stressful even when the process is well organized and going as planned.  There’s a lot going on at a psychological level that can make you feel deeply uncomfortable even when things are under control. Let’s take a look at why you might be feeling unsettled and how to reduce the…
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