Category: Upsizer

5 ways to declutter your home

There is never a better time to have a clean up than when you make the decision to sell. Why? Because if you don’t deal with the clutter, you’re going to have to pack it and move it into your new home – and no one wants that!  As an experienced real estate agent in…
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What to do when you are serious about a property

You’ve found a property you love. Your partner is researching paint swatches, your bank has said ‘yes’ and the negotiations begin.  But you’re conscious that you’re running on pure emotion and given the price tag, it makes sense to cover all the angles. As your agent, these are my five quick tips to test your…
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How to make your home ready for inspections

Getting your home ready for buyer inspections requires teamwork with your  agent, an eye for detail and a willingness to put in some hard work.  Short-cuts only hurt the chances of finding a buyer and getting your desired price. As your agent, I have years of experience to ensure any inspection goes smoothly, attracts the…
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Six ways you can spread the word now your home’s up for sale

The successful sale of a property is always enhanced when there is great teamwork between the owner and your real estate agent. Together, we’re able to make better decisions ranging from the best way to present your home to accepting the best offer from a prospective buyer. Owners who proactively promote their home can reduce…
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4-week countdown to moving home

Moving may feel like an enormous task, especially when you survey your property and realise how much you’ve packed into it over the years. The best way to approach projects of this scale is to break it down into small pieces. If you identify each task required and apply a suitable order in which they…
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5 reasons homes don’t sell

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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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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