July 16, 2021
July 2021 What a fantastic financial year we have had on the Sunshine Coast. Can you believe the $34 million sale in Sunshine Beach? What proof of the great lifestyle we have on the coast! The deepwater has had a great 12 months, especially in the last six, with many records broken in all three […]
July 15, 2021
Off-market – a great real estate agent will use their database to find you the best current buyers out there. You want people who will pay a premium price and help make your transition as easy as possible. One negative of selling off-market is that a new hot buyer entering the market may miss out […]
July 8, 2021
Declutter – if in doubt, chuck it out! Yes, we know so much has sentimental value. However, there is no joy in something stuck in a cupboard, hidden from view. We meet many people with Royal Doulton fine bone china that they have not used for many years. Please take photos of those precious items […]
July 1, 2021
The first step is to ask family and friends who have already downsized. We find many people follow their friends to new areas or apartment complexes, which makes settling in so much easier. You could also find a smaller modern home with a lot less upkeep in the same area, or relocate to a beautiful […]
June 24, 2021
You’ll likely have many discussions with family and close confidantes to help you decide when to downsize. However, if you are in reasonably good health, you can be in control of your own decisions right now! As you enter your twilight years, you may be one fall away from someone else stepping in to make […]
March 9, 2020
Article by Nicole Madigan, REIQ Whether you’re in the market to buy or sell, it’s important to familiarise yourself with what a multiple offer scenario can entail. While it may sound obvious, a multiple offer scenario occurs when you have more than one prospective buyer making an offer on a property. However, there are many […]
March 2, 2020
Article by Adrian Ballantyne 22 Oct 2018 You’d be amazed how often vendors neglect to take care of some basic housekeeping tasks that ensure a home is at its optimum as potential purchasers arrive to inspect it. Here are some seller’s tips to ensure your home is presented in a way that gives you the […]
February 10, 2020
Toss or Keep? How to Downsize Efficiently Whether you’re moving into a smaller space, moving in with a significant other, or simply want to pare down as you look for a new place, downsizing your home is not always an easy proposition. Rather than tackling the task blindly, it’s important to make a plan and execute it […]
February 3, 2020
Adding value to a home is easy. Adding value to a home without spending a fortune is more difficult. The goal, of course, is to increase your home’s value by more than the cost of the upgrade, and the simplest way to achieve this is to make the property more aesthetically appealing. There’s no sure-fire […]
January 28, 2020
Suffice to say, moving houses is a stressful endeavour. It’s considered one of the top five most stressful life events, and many consider it even more stressful than going through a divorce. Packing your life into boxes and moving them into a new home will never be relaxing, and when your move involves getting to know a new […]
