Taking care of basic maintenance tasks before you sell your home is a no-brainer, but a quick and not-too-costly renovation can add a lot of appeal for potential buyers, and may boost the final sale price. 1.Basics first Fix those little faults that you no longer notice – leaky taps, rusty gutters, broken window catches. They can make a huge difference to a buyer’s perception of value. 2.Landscape the garden A well-kept garden can create a low-maintenance feel before buyers even step inside. 3.Bring the outside in Opening living areas to the garden can be as simple as adding big bi-fold doors that create an inviting sense of flexibility. 4.Take the inside out The garden is a place to liv
Finding the right real estate agent to sell your property can be daunting. These helpful tips can make the experience a whole lot easier. Do some research The key to finding the right real estate agent is doing a bit of research. Start by making a short list of agents in your area. Then, investigate which ones might match what you’re looking for – for instance, do they sell more houses or apartments? Do they specialise in auctions or private sales? Are they a boutique agency or part of a national chain? There are websites such as Local Agent Finder and Open Agent that property sellers can use to research real estate agents. Using these sites allows you to view information about the real esta
The hammer falls, the auction has ended, the bidding’s all done… and the property is passed in to you, the highest bidder. You’re standing out the front of what could be your dream home, surrounded by curious neighbours, nosy passers-by and who knows how many other serious buyers. So what now? What happens next? With the property passed in, as the highest bidder you have the exclusive first right to negotiate with the seller. Only when you walk away can the agent start negotiations with someone else – so remember that you’re in the box seat. At this point the agent will invite you to come inside and negotiate – don’t go! Once you’re inside, you’re in the seller’s territory and this may put y
