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Pounds shillings and…feet?
I have a dream.. that one day in this country, property will be marketed with the cost per square foot clearly indicated. These are my arguments: 1. It’s much more common in the US and in Europe 2....
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10 Quick staging tips
The agent calls, a viewer will be there within the hour. What can you do to ensure they see your house in the best possible light? Here’s my ten top tips to make your house shine in a hurry! 1. Grab a...
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Why your pet might be stopping you sell! (Maybe they like it there)
If you have a dog or cat, or any other pet, they are probably a very important member of your family. (My lovely collie, Georgie, kind of rules our house…. ) However, even though it’s sometimes...
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‘Butterflies’ parking and other don’ts
What kind of car do you have? Is your driveway garnished by a gleaming Mercedes or understated Audi? Perhaps you figured your estate agent’s car was more appealing to show off your home, so he left...
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Does your agent believe in brochures? Are you sure?
For those of you that have been reading my blog for a while, you’ll know that the subject of property brochures is close to my heart, and one that I really feel passionate about. I believe...
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Five reasons you haven’t sold your home yet
When you first put your property on the market, you were probably full of anticipation and hope that you would get lots of viewings and even an early offer. But now it’s a few weeks or even months...
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Why rejection is like gold dust
Sellers often come to me desperate and despondent, having had viewer after viewer reject their home. “So what was their feedback?” I ask them. “Not suitable they answer.” Not suitable? Why? What...
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Raising the steps
There’s a story I once heard about a Spanish bank. Apparently their elderly customers were taking up a disproportionate amount of their staff’s time, yet their business was of little value to the...
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The seller’s trap
I had an enquiry recently from a rather cross man who has had his house on the market for six months. In that time, his agent has only managed to produce one viewing. Given that his asking price seems...
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The Dos and Don’ts of dropping your asking price when your house won’t sell
If you have had your house on the market for some time without success, dropping your asking price may seem an inevitable, if undesirable, next step. Your estate agent will often suggest this move if...
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