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Before changing your career, do your homework The wonderful thing about Real Estate is that it attracts all sorts of people from many different backgrounds. It is important however, that anybody who is considering a change to a career in real estate makes sure that they are making the right choice. There are so many … Read More “Do you want to sell Real Estate?” »
Seasonal affective disorder Sometimes when the days seem dull and the sun forgets to shine for days on end, we can suffer from something called SAD (Seasonal affective disorder). This depressive disorder is linked to the seasons of the year and is more common in countries that don’t have plenty of sunshine all year round. If you … Read More “Winter’s blues” »
So you want the best deal? Of course you do! Commission charged for selling houses is huge. We all know that. The salesperson who offers the cheapest deal though is not always the best person for the job. Not many people know how the commission that is charged contributes to “up-selling” a property? Choosing the … Read More “You get what you pay for” »
Buyers buy by comparison We all love our homes, right? After all, that is why we chose them after viewing so many others at the time. When it comes to selling them, we do need to take the emotion out of the decision though, and put our “buyer’s hats” on. We need to research the … Read More “Don’t be tempted to over-price” »
Is downsizing right for you ? Perhaps you need to downsize your life? Have you got too many unused rooms in your current house? It is costly heating a large unused home, and cleaning it can be just as bad. It is a different story if the house is full of children or guests, but … Read More “The right time to downsize” »
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” »
Dux Quest plumbing pipes Dux Quest was one of the first types of plastic pipe plumbing systems introduced into New Zealand in the late 1970s to early 1980s replacing the trusted copper pipe of earlier decades. It was installed in thousands of homes in the late 1970’s to early 1980’s and within as little as … Read More “Leaky pipes and wood rot” »
