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

March 2, 2021

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

Understanding Real Estate Commissions and What They Cover for Home Sellers in Port-Elizabeth

March 1, 2021

By marthinus

Though some people take the FSBO route, most home sellers enlist the aid of a real estate agent – and for good reasons. Agents know the local market well, bring to bear negotiating skills, and make the whole selling process much easier. But they come with a price – real estate commissions. And, really, contrary … Continued

How to Handle Bad Neighbors When Selling Your House in Port-Elizabeth

March 1, 2021

By marthinus

Selling your house can be stressful enough even when things go well. And when you have to contend with “bad neighbors,” it only gets worse. You’ve invested effort and expense in getting your house looking its absolute best for a quick sale and the best price possible – making repairs, cleaning and decluttering, staging, and … Continued

5 Perks of Using a Rent to Own Agreement to Sell Your House in Port-Elizabeth

February 1, 2021

By marthinus

Using a rent to own agreement can be a great solution to selling for both the buyer and the seller. There are two basic types of rent to own agreements, an option to buy or an agreement to buy. With the option, the buyers can try out the property as if it were their own. … Continued

5 Ways a Fast Sale of Your Port-Elizabeth House Will Save You Money

January 31, 2021

By marthinus

Time is money, and the faster you sell your home, the more money you make. When listings begin to linger, agents typically urge sellers to lower the asking price, chipping slowly away at a profit on your sale. Along with this, several other costs continue to pile up as your confidence in the agent and … Continued

5 Surprising Things You May Not Know About Working With a Direct Buyer to Sell Your House in Port-Elizabeth

January 30, 2021

By marthinus

When it is time to sell, hold the phone! Do not automatically jump to reaching out to a real estate agent to begin the traditional listing process. There is a better option than going it alone! As with every other industry, the methods available to sell homes have evolved, leading to direct buyers like Louw … Continued

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Hire a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your House in Port-Elizabeth

January 29, 2021

By marthinus

First, we want to say that a traditional listing is a great option for certain situations. However… did you know there is another way to sell your home? Rather than listing it with a real estate agent, you can sell it directly in only a matter of days. Read on to discover five reasons why … Continued

Best Practices for Viewing Properties for Sale in Port-Elizabeth During COVID-19

January 4, 2021

By marthinus

Looking for properties for sale in Port-Elizabeth? Despite the current challenges, the real estate industry is still chugging along. After all, people still need to sell and buy houses. The good thing about real estate transactions today is that much of them can be conducted remotely/digitally, and in-person contact can be limited. There is, though, … Continued

Louw Lochner Properties Offers Exciting New Ways to Sell Your House in Port-Elizabeth – Here’s How It Works

January 4, 2021

By marthinus

As a hybrid real estate brokerage, Louw Lochner Properties offers exciting new ways to sell your house in Port-Elizabeth – here’s how it works! Convenience As a Real Estate Agent Having your home sit on the market until the right buyer comes along equates to realizing the full potential of the equity you’ve built up … Continued

Tips for Negotiations and Objections for Home Buyers in Port-Elizabeth

January 3, 2021

By marthinus

Looking for tips for negotiations when buying real estate in Port-Elizabeth? Buying a home is nothing like buying a loaf of bread or a new stereo. Negotiations are an expected and necessary part of the process because most sellers list their homes at a higher price than they actually expect to get. Although negotiations are … Continued