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First Impessions count
We suggest you go through this prior to Inspections/Open Home.
Front Entrance and Outside
Sweep footpath and shake out doormat
Make sure there aren't any cobwebs
Remove overhanging branches from walk ways
Keep lawn and landscaping trimmed
Living Room / Family read more  |
Hints for Property Sellers
First Impressions
Other people’s mess always looks worse than your own. From the moment prospects arrive they are making an internal commentary on everything they see. Gardens and lawns should be well presented; rubbish should be disposed of, paths kept clean, toys and garden tools stored away.
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Overpricing - more damage than good
Vendors wanting to know if they have pitched their asking price just right can tell by the amount of purchaser interest. If the asking price is right, there will be lots of inspections, positive feedback and early offers. If the “negotiation factor” is too big, far from creating an incentive for purchasers to make an offer, read more |
The Right Agent
THE RIGHT AGENT - MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
Most vendors want the agent who will get them the highest price without undue stress and in a reasonable time frame, and rightly so. But what sort of skills does an agent need to achieve all this in a market where properties for sale outnumber buyers?
When the going gets tougher, there is read more |
" What do the locals say ?"
Many vendors say they find it hard to decide which agent to use to sell their home.
“Choosing an agent is not very different from choosing a doctor or any others service provider,” Jason Maxwell, the Inner City Specialist of Maxwell and Co Real Estate said. “If you were new to the area and were looking f read more |
50% Homes are under Insured
Insurance companies agree that the most common reason for home owners being caught short when disaster strikes is not that they have no insurance at all but that what they have is inadequate.
“Under insurance is an insidious thing,” Jason Maxwell, Director of Maxwell and Co Real Estate said. “Once people read more |
How to Buy an Investment Property
The best advice we can give to you when considering investing in the property market is to do your homework.
We believe that you firstly need to check your finances and assess your budget realistically so you know whether or not you can afford the monthly costs of an investment property. Fixed interest rates loans are v read more |
Guzumping - How to Avoid it !
People making an offer to buy a property need to be aware that they can be gazumped if contracts have not been signed and exchanged. Gazumping occurs when a seller accepts a buyer's offer but later sells the property to another buyer.
Gazumping can only occur before a Contract of Sale is signed, because until tha read more |
Security In Real Estate
Current international events are likely to see more investors attracted to the safety of "bricks and mortar. The Queanbeyan property market had been very active over recent weeks, driven by investors attracted to the stability of real estate.
Global uncertainty has contributed to the move by investors away from the sharemarket read more |
Is the Market Seasonal ?
Queanbeyan’s real estate buying habits are traditionally viewed as seasonal, with most market activity during the warmer spring and summer months. However, increased buyer interest has lead to reduced market fluctuations throughout the year and created new issues for both buyers and sellers participating in a winter market.
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How to survive an auction
The golden rules of bidding at auctions are to be confident and be prepared. Some research done prior to the day, along with the right advice, will secure your property with a minimum of stress. Here is a step-by-step guide:
If, after inspecting the property, you are interested in buying it, let your agent know. This ensures that read more |
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