Tag Archive: presentation

Sell old homes as is

Posted on September 26, 2013 by | 0 Comments
THE time has come for you to sell the rather dated home of your elderly relative or long-standing family friend. It is a home you may have known for many, many years. A house that is a time capsule full of your life’s memories, a place you played as a kid, and perhaps where even your own parents played. From the apple tree in the backyard out of which your sibling pushed you so many...

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Roll up your sleeves because minor improvements to a property can boost its appeal — and its income

Posted on September 21, 2013 by | 0 Comments
When looking to buy an investment property that will bring in a good rental return, location – in particular, proximity to public transport and the local shopping strip – is key. As is buying something that offers a sensible layout and, if you’re intending to lease it immediately, won’t require large capital works to bring it up to scratch. But once you’ve taken possession, what – apart from ensuring the property has been properly cleaned...

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Real estate photos that fail

Posted on September 18, 2013 by | 0 Comments
THEY say you can’t sell a secret, but some scenes are best kept hidden, especially when selling real estate. A goat tied to the clothes line, dirty dishes throughout the kitchen and grotty bathrooms – these all sound like scenes from a reality TV show about hoarders, but in fact all these “special” features have popped up in “unreal estate” listings online. Real estate commentator and host of Selling Houses Australia, Andrew Winter, said great photos...

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