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5 Tips To Sell Your House for the Highest Price Possible From Your Port-Elizabeth Agent

May 3, 2021

Every home seller wants, naturally, to get the best price possible without investing a ton of time and money. A large part of it has to do with making your home stand out from the competition. But you also need to understand the local market and just what is driving sales in the area. Real … Continued

How to Simplify Showing Your Home in Port-Elizabeth

May 2, 2021

By marthinus

Why are showings such an important part of the selling process? Showings give potential buyers an opportunity to see and fully experience your home in person. And that’s why you have to make sure you’ve presented it in the best light possible: to allow buyers to envision your house as their home and imagine living … Continued

6 Ways to Lower Your Repair Costs When Selling Your House in Port-Elizabeth

May 1, 2021

By marthinus

You’ve decided to sell your house. Now all you need to do is list it, wait for the best offer, and then collect your money. Well, not quite. Before you think about listing, you need to get your house ready to sell. And, unless it’s a brand-spanking-new house, that means making some repairs. Making repairs … Continued

5 Tips to Nail Your Photos When Selling Your House in Port-Elizabeth

May 1, 2021

By marthinus

In today’s competitive market, selling your house inevitably means some savvy and aggressive marketing. And no small part to that is plenty of top-notch listing photos. First impressions are immensely important, and those listing photos create the first impression that you don’t get a second shot at. But getting the photos you need involves a … Continued

6 Tips to Stage Your Outdoor Space When Selling Your House in Port-Elizabeth This Summer

May 1, 2021

By marthinus

Everyone’s thoughts turn to outdoor activities when summer approaches, and it’s no different with home buyers. Maybe we should say that’s especially the case with home buyers. And that’s why optimal outdoor staging is so important if you want to list your home this summer. Buyers will spend much more time looking at the outside … Continued

6 Things You Need to Know About Selling an Older Home in Port-Elizabeth

March 4, 2021

By marthinus

If you live in an older home, you’re aware of the many benefits and appealing features, such as more square meters, high ceilings, beautiful wood trim and molding, and character. When you want to sell that older home, though, especially to young buyers, you may face some challenges – despite the benefits and features. You … Continued

4 Ways to Amplify Your Online Presence When Selling Your House in Port-Elizabeth

March 4, 2021

By marthinus

Long gone are the days when all you had to do to sell a house was put a sign in the front yard and an ad in the local paper. In today’s tough property, online marketing and advertising are absolutely essential. Still, you have to do more than put your listing on a couple of … Continued

5 Things You Can Do To Make Your House More Family Friendly When Listing on the Port-Elizabeth MLS

March 3, 2021

By marthinus

Even the best of homes typically require quite a bit of work to get them ready to sell. And then if you’re trying to make your house more family friendly, that work usually increases – from more attention to certain aspects of staging to different marketing tactics. Really, though, a lot of it is just … Continued

5 Tips for a Stress-Free Home Sale in Port-Elizabeth

March 3, 2021

By marthinus

Selling your home is one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do because there is so much at stake, especially money. But besides the stress-making high stakes, there’s so much of it that’s out of your control. And a large part of the process involves simply waiting – waiting for the inspection, waiting for … Continued

Should You Sell Your House or Hold? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring an Agent in Port-Elizabeth

March 2, 2021

By marthinus

In today’s market, is it better to sell your house or hold on to it? Home prices are still rising, and buyers can get very low mortgage interest rates, so selling can look pretty attractive. Still, there are numerous other factors that figure into the answer to that question. But if you do decide to … Continued