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Our team tries to apply the philosophy of ‘Making a difference’ to everything we do, and we were surprised how much happiness it brought us. Apparently, it also makes us healthier. Giving to others connects us with other people and helps us build stronger communities which helps even more people. You don’t have to giveRead more

With a bit of planning you can avoid some of the traps that inexperienced buyers often fall into. 1. Do You Need To Sell? If you do, then the first step would be to find out how much you can expect to get for your current property. Talk to an experienced real estate professional. TheyRead more

There is always competition in the real estate market. Your competition, as a seller, is every other property in a comparable area within a similar price range expectation as your home. When it comes to selling your home, you are never alone and when it comes to getting the highest price for your home outRead more

Many people ask this question because they have already been looking at properties on the market that they may be interested in and how much they can afford to spend on their next home depends on how much they can expect to get from the sale of their current home. There are three major factorsRead more

You have a choice between ‘Fixed Price Marketing’, where you advertise your property at a fixed price, and ‘No Price Marketing’ which includes Auction, Tender and Price By Negotiation. There are advantages to both of these approaches. Fixed Price Marketing: Right up front you are telling the market how much you want them to payRead more

1. Time to Defrost Start to use up what is in your pantry and freezer. Only shop for the essentials between now and the move. If you are moving to another city defrost your fridge and freezer the day before the move and drain all the liquids out of them.   2. Make Moving ARead more

1. Make A List, Start Checking It Twice! Start right now making a note of who needs to know you have moved. Collect every piece of mail from today to settlement day so when the time is right you can advise them of your new address. Even if the bill or newsletter comes in byRead more

Unfortunately not all of our community enter into the same holiday spirit as we do but, with a few simple precautions, you can reduce the chances of being burgled while you are away or, in some instances, while you are at home. The last thing you want to do is return home to a homeRead more

Buying First: This is a tough one because it may not be a mistake but it could disadvantage you in your approach to selling. For many people the reason they are looking at selling their home is that they have already found the home they want and either signed up conditionally on selling their homeRead more

So you’ve decided to sell your house. Congratulations! It’s an exciting experience but it can also be incredibly daunting. You will need to find a real estate agent to help you with the sale. This person could be the deciding factor as to whether this is a pleasant or nightmarish experience. When it comes toRead more