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9 Reasons not to overprice when selling

26 July 2022 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

Buying and selling real estate is not an exact science. Real Estate salespeople are required to comply with the current legislation, and in New Zealand, for instance they need to abide by their professional client and conduct rules. Rule 10 is very important as salespeople are required to supply a market appraisal that reflects current … Read More “9 Reasons not to overprice when selling” »

Buyer’s or seller’s market- which is the best to sell in?

23 May 2022 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

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Which is the best market to sell in? For many years, it is fair to say that Real Estate agents have been operating in a “sellers market”. Post “Covid-19”, what will the Real Estate market look like? There have been many thoughts on this. One thing is for sure though- it will be a different … Read More “Buyer’s or seller’s market- which is the best to sell in?” »

Crazy house prices

28 October 2021 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

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House prices through the roof During the Covid-19 pandemic there has been much said about the shocking increase in property prices around the world. Take Brisbane, Australia for instance- the median house price in September 21 has hit a record of $702,455 and Sydney house prices have equated to approximately 30.4% of annual growth – … Read More “Crazy house prices” »

Good, bad or ugly?

8 August 2021 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

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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?” »

Seller beware

23 July 2021 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

Real Estate Advice

Are you getting ready to sell your home? If you have not sold a property in a while then there are many things to consider. Beware of discounted fees The fees for selling your home are an important consideration but beware of agents offering deals or inducements to get you to list with them. Instead, … Read More “Seller beware” »

You get what you pay for

10 July 2021 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

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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” »

Don’t be tempted to over-price

20 June 2021 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

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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” »

Less is more when it is time to sell

10 June 202111 July 2026 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

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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” »

First impressions are important

6 June 2021 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

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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” »

Stage your home to sell?

23 April 2021 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

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