Even if we try to ignore it, first impressions are important, particularly when it comes to our home's appearance. This is known as curb appeal in the real estate world. All (including prospective homebuyers) will want to see what's inside your home if your curb appeal is impressive. Although curb appeal is most commonly associated with home buying or selling, there are plenty of other reasons to keep your...
Trying to sell your home can be a difficult process. Many people consider the process of selling a home to be one of the most difficult experiences of their lives. After all, you have to select the best estate agent to represent you, accept an offer and, of course, there’s the process of moving. Be that as it may, have you thought about how social media could help you sell your home? Social media can...
Is the use of an estate agent necessary when buying or selling a home? When it comes to home sales, buyers and sellers are on opposite sides of the fence. After all, what one wants to achieve is oftentimes entirely different to what the other desires. Buyers typically want to get a good deal on a home, while sellers want top dollar for their property. Both parties can benefit tremendously from retaining...
There are so many different ways in which buyers and sellers can be represented by real estate agents. This can be further complicated when people hear about dual agents. But what is dual agency and are dual agents bad? Whether you are a buyer or seller, it is essential to understand the various roles of real estate agents. In this blog article, we have included everything you need to know about a dual...
It is common practice to look and shop around first before making a large acquisition. After all, it is logical to seek the lowest price for anything you are looking to purchase. With this in mind, it is also important to shop around to ascertain if you are getting the best rates on your home insurance. However, the majority of people have never taken the time to shop around for homeowners insurance....
Do you own a property that you are considering earning extra income from? You can use your home as a holiday rental and make some money. In fact, getting started in the holiday rental business is much simpler than most people realise. There are several legal and marketing considerations that you have to take into account before you get started. Here are some tips on getting started and a guide to...
Most of us have found ourselves staring in admiration at the beautiful images of luxury homes that we come across. After all, luxurious high-end homes have spectacular views, superb finishes and amazing amenities. But the concept of luxury living has become exaggerated in current times. The terms ‘luxury’ and ‘high-end’ are being loosely and incorrectly used in recent times. Property often listed...
There are so many real estate resources that are readily available online and in print form. As such, it might seem like the process of procuring a property is simple and straightforward. However, without professional guidance and support, there are several considerations when buying a home without a real estate agent. How to buy a home without a real estate agent Investing in real estate is the single...
The continued global spread of COVID-19 has drastically altered the way companies across the world are conducting business. As such, social distancing and complete lockdowns in certain areas, have been imposed. With this in mind, real estate professionals are exploring innovative ways to keep their business moving forward. One way that real estate agents are looking to generate buyer interest is by...
Are you considering selling your home or refinancing your existing mortgage to make some much-needed home improvements? One of the most significant items standing between you and the money is a home appraisal. Whether you are a buyer, owner, or seller its important to know how the home appraisal process works. Simply put, a home appraisal is when a professional appraiser gives their objective opinion on...