Selling Real Estate

Should I Renovate My Home Before Selling It?

This is a very common question I get from home owners considering selling, especially if their home is not shiny and new and has not had an extensive renovation in the last few years. Ultimately the question goes to whether it’s worth investing the money and time to do a major renovation, with the goal […]

Should I Sell My Home Now Or Wait For A Better Price?

Note: For the best video viewing experience, click the Full Screen mode button. Additional Resources A common theme around questions I get from home owners considering selling is timing. In other words, when’s the best time to sell their home &/or buy a new home. Largely, these questions come back to a matter of dollars. […]

Where should I spend cosmetically to get the best price when selling my home?

One question we get a lot of times from home sellers is whether they should spend extra money improving their home before putting it on the market for sale. The driver behind the question is always – how much of an increase will they get in their final sale price *IF* they spend money increasing […]

When Selling, Will I Be Squeezed Out Of The Property Market Due To Rising Prices?

A common concern or fear for home owners thinking about selling is whether they won’t be able to buy their next property due to rising prices. While it’s been easy to sell properties here in Melbourne over the last few years since Covid-19 hit, the big risk has been that with prices rising almost every […]

When Is The Right Time To Sell My Home?

A common question from home owners is around when is it the right – or best – time to sell their home. And truthfully, there is no PERFECT answer, because I don’t have a working crystal ball to determine when you are best to sell & buy your next home. HOWEVER, there is a really […]

I Want To Downsize. When Is The Best Time To Sell?

There’s a lot of home owners that are looking at downsizing these days. Whether it’s due to a desire to move into a smaller, easier-to-maintain property (perhaps an apartment or lifestyle village accommodation), or just not needing as large a home as you have now, one of the biggest questions I get asked is around […]

When Improving My Home For Sale How Do I Avoid Overcapitalising?

Perhaps one of the most common questions I get asked by home owners considering selling is whether they should make improvements to their property before selling. For example, renovating the kitchen or bathroom, etc. The idea being that if the home is improved significantly, then it has the potential to increase the final sale price, […]

Will A Good Garden Improve My Chances Of Selling My Home?

Another common question (FAQ) I get from home sellers is about their garden. They frequently ask should they spend extra money to bring their garden up to scratch or just tidy them up. In this video, I discuss the pros & cons of spending time & money on improving your garden before selling, and when […]

Should I Renovate Before Selling Or Leave It For The New Owner?

A common question I get asked by homeowners considering selling is whether it’s worth renovating before selling or not. The reasoning behind this question is pretty simple: Will renovating increase the final sale price of the property enough to make it worth doing. So as an example, if you spent $20K on a small (but […]

Will I Get The Best Price Selling My Home Off Market?

A common situation I run into with home owners thinking about selling is whether they should go the whole 9 yards with staging, home opens, advertising (etc.) vs selling off market. The idea behind selling off-market is that you don’t do all the expensive marketing & advertising that’s normally involved in selling a home and […]

How Do Real Estate Agents Provide A Property Price Estimate Sight Unseen?

Anyone considering selling their home will usually start the process by contacting a real estate agent to find out how much their property is worth in today’s real estate market. Often called an ‘appraisal’ or price update, this is where your agent lets you know what they think your home might sell for. Thanks largely […]

How Much Commission Does A Real Estate Agent Charge?

The #2 question I get asked by home sellers as a real estate agent is: “How much is your commission?” Aside from the #1 question (How much can you sell my home for?), it is the most common and important question vendors ask, so I thought I’d give you a rough breakdown of agent commissions […]

Is Renovating Sensible When Selling If Your House Is Well Maintained?

A surprisingly common question I get asked by homesellers is whether they should renovate BEFORE selling, especially if their home is already well maintained and not dated and tired looking. The main reasoning behind this question is the idea that renovating will improve the final sale price of the home, which will bring in more […]

Why Pricing Your Home Correctly Is Critical

Home buyers are becoming better educated all the time. Online value estimates and all manner of market statistics are now just a few clicks away. Experienced purchasers can spot an under-priced home from a mile away.

Conversely, when a home is priced even 5-10% too high, buyers notice immediately. As a result, home open attendees can be surprisingly quiet, even in a raging hot market.

Ready To Move Home But Not Sure What To Do Next?

Think back to when you bought your first property. Was it everything you ever wanted?

For most of us, the dream of homeownership was the driving force in our buying decision and we were happy to compromise on certain features to get our ‘foot in the door’.

How To Sell Your Home For The Best Possible Price

You can maximise the value of your home by making the right choices in a few key areas.

You certainly don’t need to undertake extensive renovations or replace every old fixture. That old vinyl in the bathroom isn’t going to make all the difference to your end result.

5 Ways To Add Value To Your Home This Weekend

Are you looking for cost-effective ways to add value to your home? Would you like to increase your potential selling price or valuation without spending the earth?

When it comes to renovating, costs can spiral out of control if you are not careful. So this list has been prepared with frugal-ness top of mind!

5 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Real Estate Agent

When a real estate agents comes to your home and compliments you on every single aspect of its nature, it’s easy to get swept up in the moment and sign a contract without asking the right questions first.

Here are 5 key questions you should be asking before you hire any real estate professional.

Styling Your Home On A Budget Before Selling

Styling your home to increase its potential sale value doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.

Start with the following ideas and you will be well on your way to achieving a great result.

How To Avoid Overcapitalising When Renovating Your Home

Before we get into the ins and outs of how to avoid overcapitalising, the first question you need to answer is:

How long do you plan to own this home?

Five Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Home

You get one chance at selling your home for the best possible price. Avoid these common mistakes to ensure you secure a great result.

Should you trust online property valuations?

Didn’t your mother ever tell you… “You shouldn’t believe everything you read online.”

With the use of price ranges now everywhere, how do home buyers know whether they need to be at the top of the range to even get a look in?

How to Avoid Underselling Your Home

When it comes to selling your home, there are 4 common traps that many home owners fall into.

Here’s how to avoid these mistakes and maximise your chances of achieving a great result.

5 Minor Home Improvements That Add Major Resale Value

Even if you aren’t thinking of selling anytime soon, it’s important to consider future resale value when making changes to your home.

These 5 cost-effective home improvements will increase the liveability of your home, provide you with a great return on your investment and maximise the value when it comes time to sell & move.

How to convert your garage into a home office

If Covid19 taught us one thing, it was that you may have enjoyed the many benefits of working from home: The 5-second commute, attending ‘meetings’ in your track pants, no one stealing your snacks from the office fridge.

Conversely, you may have discovered that your ‘home office’ is less than adequate and you urgently need to create a space where you can work uninterrupted. Somewhere you can actually hear yourself think.