Top 5 renovation tips that pay off http://www.property24.com/articles/top-5-renovation-tips-that-pay-off/13654 He says that homeowners should always remember that having the fanciest house on the block is not necessarily going to mean it will sell for the highest price on the block. In fact, Goslett warns, a house that is priced higher than its neighbouring homes could be…
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Are You Asking Too Much For Your Property?
85% of property sellers drop prices http://www.iolproperty.co.za/roller/news/entry/85_of_property_sellers_drop “Before 2008, a property could have sold within a few weeks with the average period being six weeks to two months,” Slot said. The average property sale is taking an estimated five months and 85 percent of sellers have needed to reduce their asking price to make the…
Selling Property: Appearance Matters
Sitting back and waiting for things to happen isn’t going to suffice and those who want to get the best price for their property are going to have to work a little harder to achieve this, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa. He says sellers may be forgiven for thinking that buyers…
80% of property sellers forced to cut asking prices
80% of property sellers forced to cut asking prices http://www.iolproperty.co.za/roller/news/entry/property_sellers_forced_to_cut Residential property sellers are still unrealistic about the price they want for their homes. In the fourth quarter of last year, 80 percent of sellers were forced to reduce their asking price to conclude a sale. The average reduction in price by sellers was estimated…
Follow These Top 6 Rules When Appointing A Real Estate Agent
Will the agent be able to relate to the type of buyer suitable for your property? Here are guidelines to be kept in mind when appointing an agent. via realestateweb.co.za Crucial advice for home sellers – make sure the agent has your best interests at heart. Selling property is a big deal and has huge…
Home sellers expecting too much?
Home sellers expecting too much? http://www.property24.com/articles/home-sellers-expecting-too-much/12801 Limited access to finance and the affordability of homes are hampering property sales according to South African estate agents who claim that the extensive number of available properties are making buyers more discerning. Samuel Seeff, chairman of Seeff Properties says that buyers are currently “in the pound seats” although…
Is it a good idea to sell your property yourself ?
Is it a good idea to sell your property yourself ? http://www.iolproperty.co.za/roller/news/entry/is_it_a_good_idea “I usually advise against going the DIY sales route, not because I am an agent myself but because it has over the years time and again proved less than satisfactory.” – so says Anton du Plessis, CEO of the Cape Town estate agency,…