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Category: Buying and Selling Real Estate

Where did the power lines go?

Posted on 31 May 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Where did the power lines go?
Where did the power lines go?
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Opinion, Real Estate Advice

Consumer Protection when buying houses Have you ever got a surprise when you have turned up at an open home to a totally different looking property from the one described in the real estate marketing on the internet ? Many years ago, I remember commenting to a salesperson that the photos looked great and that … Read More “Where did the power lines go?” »

Auctions can be stressful

Posted on 31 May 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Auctions can be stressful
Auctions can be stressful
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Great Tips, Real Estate Advice

Auctions can be quite unnerving for both buyers and sellers. They can be filled with drama and intensity depending on the skill of the Auctioneer, and the number of qualified buyers bidding. There is no right or wrong way of knowing or having the right strategy, but the one thing you can do is be … Read More “Auctions can be stressful” »

Trying to read between the lines?

Posted on 30 May 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Trying to read between the lines?
Trying to read between the lines?
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Real Estate Advice, Social

The most experienced salespeople are often caught out when they have not read in between the lines correctly. So often a buyer or a seller will expect you to read between the lines or listen to what is not being said. A seller might turn down an offer and say ” Oh, I’m not in … Read More “Trying to read between the lines?” »

Enough is enough!

Posted on 25 May 202111 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Enough is enough!
Enough is enough!
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Food for thought, Opinion

Covid-19 has certainly got a lot to answer for! Enough is enough! World wide massive loss of life was just the beginning, not to mention the many changes to so many of our livelihoods, and the ongoing lock downs we still have till we can safely go about our lives again. Listening to children telling … Read More “Enough is enough!” »

Stage your home to sell?

Posted on 23 April 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Stage your home to sell?
Stage your home to sell?
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Styling a home

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Time to sell?

Posted on 21 April 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Time to sell?
Time to sell?
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Real Estate Advice, selling a property

When it comes to selling your home, you will naturally want to look at the costs associated with an often stressful time in one’s life. There are also now many other things to consider in this day and age. What happened yesteryear is vastly different nowadays Thirty years ago, you would never have entertained staging … Read More “Time to sell?” »

A Horrible Housing Squeeze

Posted on 8 April 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on A Horrible Housing Squeeze
A Horrible Housing Squeeze
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Opinion

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Feeling worried about your recent purchase?

Posted on 1 April 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Feeling worried about your recent purchase?
Feeling worried about your recent purchase?
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Opinion, Real Estate Advice

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Have you got “buyers remorse”?

Posted on 20 March 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Have you got “buyers remorse”?
Have you got “buyers remorse”?
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Food for thought, Real Estate Advice

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Smart homes

Posted on 15 March 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Smart homes
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Renovating, Social, Styling a home

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