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Design Tips to Help You Sell Your House in Port-Elizabeth

January 5, 2020

Ready to sell your house in Port-Elizabeth? Even in a seller’s market, you can’t just stick a for-sale in the front and then sit back and wait for the offers to start rolling in. Usually, in order to sell your house, you’ll have to make at least a few improvements. The trick lies in understanding … Continued

4 Things To Do Before You Think About Buying A House In Port-Elizabeth

January 4, 2020

By marthinus

Not only will buying a house be the biggest purchase of your life, but it will probably be the most complex transaction you’ll ever be involved in. It’s just not something to jump into without forethought and research – or without expert professional guidance from your local real estate agent. Before you sign the … Continued

First Time Buyer Programs in port-elizabeth. What You Should Know!

January 4, 2020

By marthinus

It’s still the American dream for a whole lot of people . . . owning your own home. The problem for many of us, though, is that we just can’t come up with that big chunk of cash it takes in the beginning. Traditional mortgages require a pretty hefty down payment and have some fairly … Continued

Selling My House for Cash in Port-Elizabeth

January 4, 2020

By marthinus

Should you take a cash offer for your Port-Elizabeth house? Not always. I’ll tell you how to sell any property for cash, some reasons to refuse a cash offer – and when you shouldn’t say no. Selling My House for Cash in Port-Elizabeth If you’re selling a property in Port-Elizabeth to an end buyer (the person … Continued

5 Tips You Can Use To Make Your Online Property Listing Pop in Port-Elizabeth

January 4, 2020

By marthinus

When you list your property online, you will be competing against a host of listings for similar properties. And with today’s digitally savvy buyers, you simply have to find a way to stand out. On top of that, you have only a few sentences in which to get the job done. But if you get … Continued

5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying A House In Port-Elizabeth

January 3, 2020

By marthinus

Buying a house is a big step – much bigger than many people realize. For first-time buyers, it often comes with a host of expenses and responsibilities that they never dreamed of, in addition to being the largest financial transaction of their entire lives up to that point. It has been said that buying … Continued

Buying Your First House? 5 Reasons Why You Should ALWAYS Work With An Agent in Port-Elizabeth

January 3, 2020

By marthinus

Your mother-in-law’s cousin’s Uncle Fred may have successfully bought a house without an agent, and, yes, you’ll have to pay an agent’s commission. But the pros of working with an agent far outweigh the cons – especially if you want the get the house you want, at a price you want, when you want, and … Continued

How Do I Sell My House Without An Agent in Port-Elizabeth?

January 3, 2020

By marthinus

If you’re looking to sell your house or investment property in Port-Elizabeth without using a real estate agent, we can help. Although we do cooperate with brokers, sometimes it’s best to avoid paying someone to be in the middle. After all, paying 5-6% of the sale of a property in a commission is a lot of money. … Continued

6 Ways To Market Your Port-Elizabeth Property Without Holding An Open House

January 3, 2020

By marthinus

For a long time, the open house has been a standard marketing tool for sellers (though its effectiveness has been questioned for quite a while too). But today, in the age of COVID, open houses, even if they don’t present an outright health risk, just don’t make much sense anymore. Still, there are many other … Continued

5 Things You Should Expect From Your Agent When Buying A House In Port-Elizabeth

January 2, 2020

By marthinus

The process of buying a home, especially for first-time buyers, can be and often is complicated, confusing, and littered with legal complexities. And that, of course, is one of the main reasons real estate agents exist. Buying a house is, most of the time, just too much for the layman or neophyte to tackle … Continued