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…
Selling: Create pleasant scents
Selling: Create pleasant scents http://www.property24.com/articles/selling-create-pleasant-scents/12110 The property market is showing signs of recovery and with this more sellers are thinking of putting their houses back on the market. The power of the first impression to prospective sellers can go a long way. The term “scentmosphere” is becoming a popular way to attract new buyers rather…
When selling property, tune into expectations
When selling property, tune into expectations http://www.iolproperty.co.za/roller/news/entry/when_selling_tune_into_expectations The desires and expectations of hopeful buyers should not be underestimated when it comes to selling your house, says Absa’s senior economist, Jacques du Toit. Buyers’ belief, anticipation and expectations introduce a speculative element in the formation of price. This is reflected in a heated market or “boom…