Cape Town implements plumbing requirement for sale of property http://www.iolproperty.co.za/roller/news/entry/cape_town_implements_plumbing_requirement Cape Town implements plumbing requirement for sale of property In a bid to save water, the City of Cape Town has introduced the plumbing equivalent of a wiring certificate for the sale of homes. The new rule, in the form of an amendment to an…
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Tune in to your market before setting a price
Tune in to your market before setting a price http://www.iolproperty.co.za/roller/news/entry/tune_in_to_your_market You may know your own mind when you decide to sell your home, but do you know your own market? “One thing that is absolutely certain in real estate is that nothing stays the same,” says Tjaart van der Walt, CEO of the RealNet estate…
It’s Hard to Sell a Unique Home
It’s Hard to Sell a Unique Home http://homebuying.about.com/b/2010/08/16/its-hard-to-sell-a-unique-home.htm It’s not difficult to sell a unique home if it sits in a neighborhood of unique homes, each with its own set of unique qualities. But it’s almost impossible to sell if that home has been ruined by achieving its unique status. The sellers who own what…
Negotiation Is Important
More and more often real estate practitioners are exploiting homeowners, mainly because of their own greed. Some agents are manipulating prices to get the sale done, even when this is to the seller’s disadvantage.
Making your home a buyers magnet
More often than not, buying a home is an emotional process and people tend to buy homes with their hearts rather than their heads. Making your home as attractive as it could possibly be just might help you source the best buyers.
Is Showing Your House a Good Idea?
Showing your house before selling might be seen more as a marketing gimmick for estate agents, but serious buyers prefer to shop around before making an offer. And how can you shop around if you don’t know what you’re shopping for?
When To Accept An Offer, And When To Let It Go
For most sellers, receiving an offer to purchase on their home comes as a great relief, especially if their house has been on show for several weeks or even months.