Everyone selling a property has similar questions. The most common question of all -  the one we all want the answer to - is: "how can I sell my property quickly and ensure that I get top dollar?".

Well, who better to answer them than the experts in the real estate market, the agent's themselves. With years of experience and an opportunity to ask buyers directly what they want to see in homes that are being offered for sale, we ask local agents to share their expertise.

Each week we will be profiling an experienced local real estate agent and seeking their valuable insight and they will offering us the answers and information we really need to know when getting our property ready to sell.

This week we welcome you to our featured agent profile of the week, with Matthew Edwards of PRD Nationwide Ballarat.

Everyone selling a property has similar questions. The most common question of all -  the one we all want the answer to - is: "how can I sell my property quickly and ensure that I get top dollar?".

Well, who better to answer them than the experts in the real estate market, the agent's themselves. With years of experience and an opportunity to ask buyers directly what they want to see in homes that are being offered for sale, we ask local agents to share their expertise.

Each week we will be profiling an experienced local real estate agent and seeking their valuable insight and they will offering us the answers and information we really need to know when getting our property ready to sell.

This week we welcome you to our featured agent profile of the week, with Gary Stewart of Wilson Estate Agents Ballarat.

June 2017 - Your Investment Property Magazine

02 May 2017 - The Property Investor Magazine
TPIMag.com - Thought Leaders - Property Development

One of the more difficult aspects for many investors to overcome when planning a renovation is deciding what exactly will add value their investment and what will not.
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It is important to recognise that increased value for the investor can come in the form of increased rents, reduced vacancies and increased property value. A clear objective or one or more of these should be established at the outset. That being said, we provide the following brief overview as to what does add value and what definitely does not.

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20 February 2017 - Mozo.com.au
​Mozo - Home Loan Resources

The only thing hotter than the weather recently is the Australian housing market - no matter which side of a sale you’re on. Sellers are eager to cash in on booming house prices, while buyers are searching for their new dream home.
But it can be harder than it seems to find the perfect property match, so we’ve asked industry experts, from real estate agents, to law firms to electricians, for their top tips on selling and buying to help you get ahead of the game.

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19 January 2017 - MyDeal.com.au
My Deal Blog - DIY

Now that it’s a fresh year you might be looking for a change-up in the style of your place. While renovating may seem like a great idea initially, it’s a big job, and many people feel overwhelmed by the number of things that need to get done.
While not breaking the bank, it is necessary that you are working in the most efficient way possible, and taking care of the important things systematically so as not to stress yourself out. Here are some tips to help you do just that!
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September 2016 - Your Investment Property Magazine

03 June 2016 - Domain.com.au
Advice - Good Living
Author: Christine D'Mello

Winter has arrived. And with it, fireplaces to warm the hearth.
Fireplaces have evolved from the days of the hunter-gatherer huddling around the campfire to modern city living, where, at the touch of a smartphone button, an indoor hotspot can come alive.

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Is the wood panelling in your home giving you renovation nightmares and putting off home buyers?
Wood panelling might have been one of the most popular trends in the 1950s, 60s and 70s when it was widely used to decorate interior walls, giving rise to the look you probably remember in your grandparents’ house. But what if you are stuck with it in 2016?

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Australia is a unique country given there is no legal requirement to engage a professional designer when constructing single-residential homes.

Instead, consumers are confronted with numerous options and decisions, ranging from whether or not to hire an architect, to settling on a reasonable construction fee.
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23 February 2016 - HomeSales.com.au
Blog - News & Advice - Home & Garden Ideas

Renovating the kitchen is one of the easiest ways to increase the value of your property – but it’s also one of the easiest rooms to over-spend on.

Deciding between different fixtures and fitting is where the costs can all add up. Case in point: bench tops. Do you opt for the quality and style of classic stone bench tops, or defer to their cheap and cheerful laminate counterparts?

​To read the full article...Click here...

Everyone selling a property has similar questions, but the most common question of all, the one we all want the answer to is, how can I sell my property quickly and ensure that I get top dollar. Well, these are reasonable questions to ask, and who better to answer them than the experts in the real estate market, the agent's themselves.

With years of experience and an opportunity to ask buyers directly what they want to see in homes that are being offered for sale, why would we possibly ignore the advice that their expertise offers us?

Welcome to our feature agent profile of the week with Robert Cunningham of Doepel Lilley & Taylor.

There are plenty of decisions to be made before placing your property on the market. Questions such as which agency and agent, type of sales campaign, marketing strategies and whether to hold open for inspections or private showing only, all need consideration.

Once these issues are addressed, the most common concern our clients express at the beginning of any project relates to whether they will increase the selling price of their home by engaging a property stylist to prepare and present the property for sale.

To be honest, despite our honest belief in the benefits property preparation and styling offers, this can be a tough question to answer, because in many cases there simply isn't the data available to draw an irrefutable, direct conclusion. That is until now. 

The more listed homes I have seen over the years, the more I have come to realise that there are a few preparations that really should be tackled due to their big impact on the presentation of a property, but for some reason, are frequently overlooked
 
This post is all about sharing with you my 3 big impact preparation pointers that sellers most commonly overlook when getting their homes ready to sell, along with why they are so crucial.

Everyone selling a property has similar questions, but the most common question of all, the one we all want the answer to is, how can I sell my property quickly and ensure that I get top dollar. Well, these are reasonable questions to ask, and who better to answer them than the experts in the real estate market, the agent's themselves.

With years of experience and an opportunity to ask buyers directly what they want to see in homes that are being offered for sale, why would we possibly ignore the advice that their expertise offers us?

Welcome to our feature agent profile of the week with Michael Wilson of Hayden Real Estate.

​For most of us, selling our property is one of the single largest financial transactions that we will ever undertake. Couple that with the fact we may only go through the process a couple of times in our whole lifetime, it is no wonder that sellers frequently remark on how stressful the experience can be.

Last year I was asked to give some advice to a couple that had been trying to sell their house for 12 months without success.

If this is the first of our blog posts you have read, welcome!

Each week we are sharing information that will help you in your efforts to prepare your property for a grand entrance onto the real estate market. Logically, making a big impact at the time of listing provides the best chance of a quick sale at a high price.

If you have missed our recent blog posts, you might like to catch up on the last couple, including ‘The 1 Month Rule’ and our ‘Top 10 Real Estate Pre-Sale Tips –Tip 1 and Tip 2’

This week, we cover the 3rd of our ‘Top 10’ Pre-Sale Tips which looks at the most important points to focus on in relation to floor coverings.

The preparation concepts suggested in our previous posts, ‘The 1 Month Rule’ and our painting & window treatment tips in ‘Top 10 Real Estate Pre-Sale Tips –Tip 1 & Tip 2’ are all designed to help you make a start in truly presenting your property for sale in the best possible fashion, which in turn will make a big difference to how long your property takes to sell and ultimately the price you are able to achieve.

In relation to floor coverings, consider the following:

• If retaining existing floor coverings, above all else, they must be clean – This applies to all floor surfaces, full stop, no exceptions. If it can’t be cleaned, it must be replaced. Wherever possible, cleaning should be undertaken by a professional. 

• If floor coverings are clean but not in great repair – Consider the benefits both aesthetically and financially to replace cracked tiles/re-grout, re-polish floorboards etc. These repairs are often not expensive but make the world of difference to the appearance of a property.

• If replacing floor coverings, consider the cost/benefit – It is not necessary to replace with the most expensive carpet or floor tile you can find. Use the most adequate replacement for the job at hand. Consider removing carpet altogether if good floorboards are present. Get advice if you need it.

• If installing new carpet, keep it neutral – Beige, cream and grey are your best friends here. Trust me, it’s true!

If you can’t decide what approach to take, let us help you. That is what we are here for! Are you too busy to tackle such a big task? Not only can we advise you we can also arrange for purchase and installation on your behalf.
Do you have questions about this or any of the other topics we have covered so far in our Pre-Sale Tips series? We are happy to answer any questions you might have and would love to have your feedback on our blog content. Why not leave a comment or start a discussion with us now?