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5 Tips to Sell Your House for More Than It’s Worth in Port-Elizabeth

October 4, 2021

Naturally, you want to sell your house for the most money possible. And the best-case scenario, of course, is actually selling it for more than it’s worth. To do that, you’ll need to know exactly what is driving home sales in your local market and then make your house stand out and take the right … Continued

When You Should Say “No” to an Offer for Your House in Port-Elizabeth

October 3, 2021

By marthinus

Selling a house seldom goes as smoothly as we’d like it to, especially when it comes to the offer. Not every offer for your house is right, and many should be rejected – even sometimes when the money figure is highly attractive. But it’s not always easy to know which offers should be rejected and … Continued

5 Insider Tips for Pricing Your Home in Port-Elizabeth

October 2, 2021

By marthinus

You have likely heard more times than you’d like to recall that the three most important considerations for selling a home are location, location, and location. There’s much truth in that, but it turns out that buyers look at price first. No matter how perfectly a house meets a buyer’s needs and wants, if it’s … Continued

5 Reasons Why Louw Lochner Properties Thinks You Should Sell Your House in Port-Elizabeth!

October 1, 2021

By marthinus

Should you sell your house now, or should you wait? It is, after all, a big step involving a long labor-intensive process, and then there’s the ordeal of the move on top of that. Still, there are plenty of signs that you should sell – low rates, low inventory, high demand, and rising prices, to … Continued

4 Things You Need to Know About Foreclosures in Port-Elizabeth

September 4, 2021

By marthinus

Knowledge truly is power, and educating yourself about a subject unfamiliar to you can help remove the fear of the unknown common to borrowers who find themselves facing the possibility of foreclosure. If you are struggling to make your house payments, taking steps to understand the process will help you plan your moves instead of … Continued

5 Ways to Maximize Your Renovation Efforts Before Selling Your House in Port-Elizabeth

September 4, 2021

By marthinus

You’re probably aware that you’ll have to perform some renovations in order to get your house ready for listing. The trap many sellers fall into is thinking that any and every renovation or improvement will drive up the sale price. The reality is that some improvement projects just won’t yield a very good return on … Continued

How to Find the Right Port-Elizabeth Agent to Help You Sell Your House

September 4, 2021

By marthinus

There are thousands of real estate agents to choose from. In fact, you’re probably bombarded daily with their ads via yard signs, TV and radio, and social media. So how do you choose the right one for you? First, you don’t choose an agent solely on the basis of list price and commission. These can … Continued

5 Important Online Resources for Homebuyers and Sellers in Port-Elizabeth

September 4, 2021

By marthinus

Today, homebuyers and sellers have a plethora of online resources to help them with almost every aspect of buying/selling. In fact, there are so many sites offering real estate-related services that it’s difficult to know which ones are worthwhile and which ones aren’t. That’s why we’ve created this overview of 5 important online resources for … Continued

Pre-Qualified or Pre-Approved? What Port-Elizabeth Home Sellers Need to Know About Finding a Qualified Buyer

September 4, 2021

By marthinus

Throughout the process of selling a home, owners have to deal with different offers coming in with the potential for wildly varying details. Part of selling your home is making sure you select the right person behind the offer, so let’s look into what Port-Elizabeth home sellers need to know buyers who are pre-qualified or … Continued

4 Things You Should Do Right Away When Moving to Port-Elizabeth

September 3, 2021

By marthinus

Moving to a new city can be an exciting adventure – the beginning of a brand-new life for many. It can also be utterly overwhelming and the source of much anxiety. There are ways, though, to reduce the overwhelm and anxiety and keep the excitement. Chief among these is taking care of the things you … Continued