Real Estate News & Articles
Handling rejection
A rejection is nothing more than a step towards success In Real Estate sales you have to overcome a lot of objections and rejections. Nothing unusual really as it is a common factor in any sales industry. There have been many times in my career that I have felt utter...
Are you priced right?
Price your home correctly as soon as you list it for sale I have often encountered sellers who tell me that they want to price their home higher in order to have a bit of cushioning for negotiating later. But in reality what this actually does is lower the number of...
Does the roof leak?
Signs to look out for when buying a property There are so many things that you need to be aware of when buying a property. It is common these days for buyers to get a professional building inspection done, which will itemise any maintenance issues or immediate repairs...
Home buying homework
Things to do when buying a property So you have found the house of your dreams. Besides the obvious things like checking out the neighbourhood, schools, shops and transport facilities there are other really important things you need to check out . If you have a...
Airbnb Covid impact
Unintended Airbnb impact on economies worldwide Airbnb has been a great income earner for many people. With reportedly, more than 6 million listings in 191 countries, (as of August 2019), Airbnb has achieved unparalleled growth within its industry since its 2008...
First home buyers
So you want to buy a property? Wondering where to start? Start at the beginning! - buying your first home is often a journey of discovery. Some might say it is a journey full of hidden surprises and some of them not that nice for the ill informed. Here are a few...
Tackling Hoarding when selling
Are you a hoarder? They say you should always "declutter" when selling your home? When I was selling my own home after the death of my husband, I wondered if I was a hoarder! They say that hoarding is often a coping mechanism. Apparently if we are bereaved , or...
Succeed at sales?
Attitude and energy are the keys to success It is fair to say we are all in control of our own attitudes and often it is our attitude that creates the energy that we need to succeed. There are some plain truths that we all need to address before we can start...
When is the right time to sell?
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