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The Basics
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Your Target Market When deciding which parts of the home to renovate keep in mind the type of person most likely to buy it. This will help you focus on doing the things that will make you the most money at sale time and not waste time and resources on things that don’t matter to the buyer. Identify your target and do things that they place “value” on. More... |
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Must Do Checklist Preparing your home for sale can be a daunting prospect. Follow these simple rules to give you a head start. More... |
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Renovating and Allergens Prior to open home inspections keep your home light, airy and well ventilated. When your home is clean and allergy free, it creates a warm, inviting and welcoming feel. Potential buyers will love this. Don`t use air fresheners or burn essential oils, as people can be allergic to them. More... |
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Store It Let’s face it; we all have more “stuff” than we know what to do with. The things we use every day and the things that we might need (one day), all have to live somewhere in the house. More... |
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Winter Sales One of simplest and most effective ways to make a house warm is to install a reverse cycle air conditioner in the main living area. Regardless of the time of year you are selling, this item will return the money spent, many times over. In Winter, have it on for an hour or so before, but turn it off just before your buyers arrive. More... |
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Successfull Sellers Tips I pack up all of our personal photographs and family heirlooms. As well as keeping them safe, it helps Buyers to see past who`s living in the house now and imagine themselves living there. I want buyers to imagine their own photos on the walls, and they can`t do that if mine are there! - Alice from Arana Hills More... |
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Clean Up Your Act Clever home buyers and property investors will sometimes ask Real Estate Agents to show them the dirtiest, smelliest house on the books. Why ? Because they know that there are fewer buyers for dirty houses. These badly presented houses sit on the market for a longer time so they can be often bought at a lower price. When your house is on the market it must clean, very very clean. Most buyers can live with an older or dated home but few will look forward to moving into a grubby house. More... |
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