Selling your home can be stressful enough, but the moving process can be even more stressful – if you don’t know how to do it. Moving involves cleaning, packing, physically moving your belongings, getting everything in place in the new home, and trying to keep life going through it all. The whole thing involves a … Continued
Even in today’s seller’s market with low inventory and high demand, home sellers in Port-Elizabeth still need to carefully consider offers – beyond the dollar amount – and reject some. Some buyers are just too picky and have unrealistic expectations, others really aren’t qualified buyers, and still others include things in their offer that are … Continued
Early fall in some markets is sometimes a hot selling season. But as days grow shorter and temperatures cooler, fall can present some challenges for home sellers, especially as fall edges closer to the holidays. In fact, November can be one of the slowest months of the year for home sales in many markets. So … Continued
Selling a home is no small task. It can be time-consuming, emotionally challenging, and anxiety-inducing, especially for first-time sellers. But despite that, many sellers choose to forego working with an agent to avoid paying the agent commission. And that’s often a costly error because sellers going it alone typically make some big mistakes in such … Continued
First impressions are absolutely critical when it comes to selling your home. Everything from the lawn to the exterior to every room on the inside must look its absolute best. In fact, most potential buyers have an opinion about a home within just 7 to 10 after walking through the front door. And that, of … Continued
There are many reasons people need to sell a house fast. There is, of course, the simple fact that the longer a house sits on the market, the less likely the seller is to get a good offer. And then other sellers are maybe strapped for cash, going through a divorce, or have to relocate … Continued
You’ve probably heard that when selling a home, you need to work on and enhance curb appeal. And that’s true. But now there’s “screen appeal.” This refers to the way your home appears in photos, videos, and virtual tours. It is critical that you get it right because most home buyers begin their home search … Continued
Traditionally, spring has been the best time to sell a home, but summer comes in a very close second. Although summer is a great time to sell your home and even though it’s a seller’s market right now, you still have to get some things right in order to get the best price for your … Continued
RAINWATER HARVESTING 101 Everything you need to know about rainwater harvesting. Rainwater harvesting is described as a method of collecting rainwater for later use, as opposed to letting it run off into the drainage and sewer systems. It’s commonly used in rural areas and on farms but is fast-becoming an alternative method of using water and … Continued
Buying a home is a high-stakes game. But many first-time buyers do not realise the significant financial and legal obligations they are bound to once they sign an Offer to Purchase (OTP). “Many buyers look to real estate agents as their first point of contact to provide them with guidance and information as they traverse … Continued
