The competition to attract buyers to listings has never been more fierce, and hybrid real estate brokerages have arisen as a natural progression of the real estate industry. Working with an agent or selling to a direct buyer offers benefits for home sellers, depending on your circumstances. No matter which type of sale is better … Continued
Do you want to know what home buyers can expect as we look to 2021? Despite COVID-19 and the widespread economic upheaval in 2020, the real estate market has still been chugging along. The housing market this year has pretty much been a seller’s market owing to rising prices, low inventory, and the consequent bidding … Continued
The standard advice for the financial end of buying a new home is usually not to buy more home than you can afford. But that’s pretty vague and general and not really much help for buyers who need to plan and budget. And mortgage pre-approval isn’t all that much help either because what you can borrow isn’t … Continued
Do you need to sell your house in Port-Elizabeth? It may currently still be a seller’s market out there, but sellers today have additional challenges to contend with – COVID-19, fear and uncertainty, economic distress, and more. And this means that selling your house will probably not be an easy task despite the fact that … Continued
Skill, experience, knowledge, timing, and a not-so-small helping of luck – all these are the ingredients that go into the recipe that makes selling a house fast possible. Oh, and one other thing: some clever strategies that can significantly reduce the element of luck. And good agents know how to successfully deploy these strategies that … Continued
Thinking about hiring a real estate agent in Port-Elizabeth? Many people have misconceptions about working with real estate agents, and these misconceptions often keep buyers and sellers from hiring an agent when it really could benefit their situation. Here are 5 common cliches people believe about working with a real estate agent in Port-Elizabeth, and … Continued
The old adage says that a picture is worth a thousand words, but in real estate – in today’s digital climate – a picture’s probably worth more than that. Most buyers begin their search online, and all they have to go on is your listing photos. These are what make them want to come … Continued
Need help selling houses in Port-Elizabeth? The housing market can be confusing to people, especially those who don’t have much experience with real estate. Here are the top 10 questions our professionals receive about buying and selling houses in Port-Elizabeth. What Is the First Step in the Process? This is a very common question. Many … Continued
Deciding to work with a real estate agent shouldn’t be a snap decision. Before you sign on the dotted line, here are 6 questions you should ask your Port-Elizabeth real estate agent. What Neighborhoods Do You Typically Work in? Many larger markets contain micro-markets that typically run in the same boundaries as neighborhoods. In many … Continued
Selling a home during the best of times can be a long and overwhelming process. When you add COVID-19 into the mix, it only gets worse – especially when it comes to the challenges involved in showing your house. It may still be a seller’s market, but everything is, nevertheless, now more difficult and … Continued
