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Renovating To Sell? The Pros & Cons
Contrary to popular belief, not everyone wants to purchase a fully renovated home. In fact, “do-ups” frequently reach surprisingly high prices because so many buyers see the potential to add value that it results in multiple offers.
It's Show Time! How to Ace an Open Home
After all the planning, preparation and marketing, it’s time for your property to finally enter the spotlight. You will have scrubbed and cleaned every nook and cranny, inside and out, and completed maintenance and repairs.
What Does Royal Romance Have to Do With Selling Your House?
Last month, (nearly) everyone was talking about the royal wedding. It was “big news”, plastered across all kinds of media, everywhere. When selling your house, you too need to make it “big news”;
No Surprises Here!
A number of recent media stories have highlighted misconduct by real estate agents who have failed to disclose all pertinent information to their vendors. Sadly, their behaviour casts a shadow on the 99% of agents for whom achieving the very…
Beware the Pitfalls of Private Sales
The most common motivation for a private sale is to avoid commission but ask yourself: “Will I actually have more dollars in the bank when it’s SOLD?”
Free Appraisal: What's the Big Deal?
House prices move in cycles. In times of high demand sales go crazy and values rise. When fewer people are buying, sales slump and values fall. Prices track on an even keel when there is a steady balance between supply and demand.
How to Prepare for Professional Photos
Engaging the services of a professional photographer when selling your home is almost mandatory. Eye-catching photos attract more views on-line and in print. More people eyeballing your property equals more open home visitors which leads to…
Rating Valuation – Useful or Useless?
“How much is the RV?” is one of the most common questions asked by home buyers. An RV (also known as CV – Capital Valuation) is occasionally useful as a broad gauge of whether or not a property is in a buyer’s price range but it’s not at all an…
A Picture Could Be Worth Many Thousand Dollars
You’ve heard it said, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” It’s very true but did you know, when selling your house, a great picture could be worth many thousands of dollars? Thanks to modern media, we’re fast becoming a predominantly visual…
Make Your Home Standout From the Crowd this Spring
Spring is traditionally a time when we expect a surge of new houses to come to the market, much to the delight of disappointed winter buyers anxious to be in their new home by Christmas. House prices are dictated by the law of supply and demand…
Market Downturn? Been Too Busy To Notice…
The media loves to talk about real estate. With sales numbers dropping countrywide, rumours of “downturn” have quickly circulated. However the reality is the number of sales in winter drops every year so a good proportion of the current…
What's Your House Really Worth?
Unlike peanut butter and electrical appliances, houses don’t come with a recommended retail price. The final sale price is not based on what you think it’s worth, what you paid for it, council valuation or the indicative price suggested by any…
3 Good Reasons to Sell in Winter
Believe it or not, if you need to move, winter is still a good time to sell your house. Here’s why: 1. Supply & Demand Controls the Barometer The measure of success in selling your home is always achieving the best possible price. An…
Why Saving on Your Sale Could Cost More
Last month The New Zealand Herald broke a sad story about a retired couple who privately sold their Auckland home to a young family who immediately on-sold it for an additional $530K. Why this couple chose not to use a real estate agent but…
Home Staging – Could You Sell for More?
Home staging is the home seller’s secret weapon for increasing the perceived value of their property. Ever been enticed into a showhome and admired the fine furnishings, the attractive colour scheme and the striking artwork that perfectly…
5 Tips to Add Value Without Breaking the Bank
If you’re looking to sell and want to add value so buyers fall in love with your home (and are willing to pay more) or, if you’re staying put and want to live a little more comfortably, here are five cost-effective ways to give your home a quick…
Professional Photos Can Increase Your Sale Price
The majority of today’s buyers first view a property for sale on-line. The decision to investigate further, or dismiss your property altogether, is based on the images and information provided at that first point of contact. To get the best…
Selling? Start with a Maintenance Audit
If you plan to sell in 2017, take a little time over summer to do a repair and maintenance audit then spruce up your home to present it at its best. Grab pen and paper and head out to the street. Imagine yourself as a critical buyer walking…
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