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First impressions can make or break your property sale I don’t know how many times that I have had buyers in the car, knowing that they will love the property I am taking them to if only I could just get them inside, when they will balk at even getting out of the car to … Read More “Make the best first impression when selling” »
Do you ever feel like you are running from one task to another? Are you multi-tasking to get things done and constantly in catch-up mode, mobile phone in hand, and answering email after email, and then suddenly it is time to feed the family and catch up on laundry? The bigger the home you have, … Read More “The less you own – the less owns you” »
Thinking of upgrading your bathroom? Planning is essential to a successful outcome when remodelling your bathroom. There are many websites and suppliers that offer online advice. Consider the following before getting at least 3 quotations. Remember, what you visualize is not necessarily what the person that you choose to work with might visualize, so it … Read More “Bathroom renovations” »
Have you ever wondered about which indoor plants are good and which are bad according to Feng Shui ? A friend of mine once remarked that her son’s new girlfriend had left an obnoxious plant by her front door called “mother- in-laws tongue” as a belated Christmas gift. I laughed when I heard her describe … Read More “Good, bad or ugly?” »
You don’t have to spend a lot of money in order to refresh the decor in your kitchen When we received a few quotations for renovating an older 60’s style kitchen and bathroom, I was visibly shaken when I read the figure put in front of me by the saleslady with the glossy hair. She … Read More “Kitchen Makeover Time?” »
Not so long ago we renovated a mid century home, and after having done many renovation and new build projects before, it made me realise that every renovation is just another learning experience. Planning is crucial to any renovation project no matter how small. The devil is always in the detail so making a plan … Read More “Nasty renovation surprises!” »
Household clutter or hoarding? Sometimes it is hard to differentiate between hoarding and extreme clutter. Many times in my real estate career, I have come across people who do not see the clutter when they come to sell their homes. It is rude to point it out to them, and sometimes difficult to be tactful, … Read More “Less is more when it is time to sell” »
So why don’t the buyers love your beautiful home ? It is a mistake to assume that what you like, somebody else will like too. We are all so very different in our likes and dislikes and often this has a huge affect on the selling price of our homes when we do not take … Read More “First impressions are important” »
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