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5 Ways Hiring An Agent Tops An FSBO in Port-Elizabeth

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  Should you do an FSBO deal or hire an agent? There are, of course, pros and cons on both sides of the question. The first thing that many people think of when considering an FSBO is that they won’t have to pay the agent’s commission. But that commission is a very small amount when … Continued

6 Unusual Things You Can Do To Sell Your House In Port-Elizabeth

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Except on rare occasions, selling a home is usually not easy or quick, especially if you deploy the same old tired tactics everyone else has been and is still using. Even in a healthy seller’s market, you still have a lot of competition, and you still have to make your listing and your house stand … Continued

How To Get Your House Ready For An Open House in Port-Elizabeth

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The open house is the signature marketing tool for real estate agents. Great open houses have an influx of potential buyers considering the home in a high-energy afternoon of lookers. When a house is prepared for the open house, it is more likely to generate the type of interest that sellers want. Take the time … Continued

Agent Secrets You Might Not Have Known In Port-Elizabeth

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  You’ve probably heard that real estate agents are primarily interested in chasing a fast commission. There are occasions when that’s true, but it’s a stereotype and so mostly wrong. While there are some surprising secrets about agent we’re about to reveal, your agent, whether you’re a buyer or seller, is actually on your side. … Continued

How To Sell Your Home To Millennial Buyers in Port-Elizabeth

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The young adults born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, millennials are now a force to be reckoned with in the real estate arena, making up a large portion of the market and expected to be a significant factor in the market’s success. So a large portion of your marketing efforts needs to be aimed at … Continued

How To Use Photos To Sell Your House in Port-Elizabeth

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  More and more homebuyers scan the market long before they get a realtor involved. Many times they come to the realtor with several homes that have made the final list. This means homeowners can do themselves a favor by getting the best possible photos to highlight their home. A professional home photographer is usually … Continued

A Breakdown of Closing Costs for Homes in Port-Elizabeth

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Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, the whole business of closing costs can both confusing and intimidating. And then there’s the aggravation for buyers of having to pay closing costs on top of the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars they paid for the home, sometimes as much as 5%, and for sellers … Continued

7 Tax Tips for Home Sellers in Port-Elizabeth

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Selling your home is a big step that will affect your life in multiple ways for years to come. What many sellers don’t realize is the unexpected impact it can have on their finances, especially if they make money on the sale. You can bet Uncle Sam will want his cut, so before you start … Continued