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How to find reliable tradespeople
Rachael Bridger - Real Estate Rachael Bridger - Real Estate

How to find reliable tradespeople

In this article, we'll share tips to help you build a team of trusted tradespeople. That way, if a problem ever comes up at your property, you can get it fixed asap, with all work completed to a high standard.

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How to avoid underselling your home
Rachael Bridger - Real Estate Rachael Bridger - Real Estate

How to avoid underselling your home

When it comes to selling your home, there are 4 common traps that many owners fall into. Avoid these mistakes to maximise your chances of achieving a great result...

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Selling your home to move overseas
Rachael Bridger - Real Estate Rachael Bridger - Real Estate

Selling your home to move overseas

Whether it's for a new job, to be closer to family, or to build more adventure into your life, moving to another country is an exciting time for any family. Our goal is to help make the property side of your move as easy as possible. So in this guide, we'll share some essential tips to consider to ensure your transition is as smooth as possible.

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The benefits of selling in a buyer's market
Rachael Bridger - Real Estate Rachael Bridger - Real Estate

The benefits of selling in a buyer's market

No one likes to sell their home when property prices are dropping. It's mentally challenging to accept a sale price which you know is lower than you would have achieved 6 months ago. But what if I told you that you could actually save money by moving in a buyer's market?

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There are only 3 reasons a property doesn't sell
Rachael Bridger - Real Estate Rachael Bridger - Real Estate

There are only 3 reasons a property doesn't sell

Selling your home in a changing market can be challenging to say the least. You have to get your presentation just right, keep it tidy for weeks on end, be ready for viewings at the drop of a hat, and basically put all your plans on hold until the right buyer falls in love with your home. And you have no idea how long this is going to take. Sometimes, even after doing everything right, houses just don't sell. So the question naturally becomes, "What's going wrong?"

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Why pricing your home correctly is critical
Rachael Bridger - Real Estate Rachael Bridger - Real Estate

Why pricing your home correctly is critical

Buyers are becoming better educated all the time. Online value estimates and all manner of market statistics are now just a few clicks away. Experienced purchasers can spot an under-priced home from a mile away. Conversely, when a home is priced 10% too high, buyers notice immediately. As a result, viewings can be surprisingly quiet, even in a raging hot market.

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If I was a seller, what would I do?
Rachael Bridger - Real Estate Rachael Bridger - Real Estate

If I was a seller, what would I do?

If I was a seller, what would I do? We all understand the market has changed. Prices have moved and buyers are harder to come by. Even still, prices are historically high compared to 3-5 years ago, meaning there is still an opportunity for most owners to sell their property and achieve a significant capital gain.

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How to make your home stand out online
Rachael Bridger - Real Estate Rachael Bridger - Real Estate

How to make your home stand out online

Tip 1. It’s all about the main photo. Ask for feedback on what attracts the eye. Different people are attracted to different aspects of a property. It’s key to canvas a range of opinions and choose the right photo to generate maximum interest in your hom

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How to add maximum value before selling your home
Rachael Bridger - Real Estate Rachael Bridger - Real Estate

How to add maximum value before selling your home

Most owners understand that presentation can have a big influence on their final sale price. When it comes to optimising that presentation aspect, owners naturally jump to the spaces where they spend the most time, like kitchens and bathrooms when deciding where to spend money. In reality though, if you want to maximise your return on time and money invested, there are other areas of the home where you should be focusing first.

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Why it's good to get low offers on your home
Rachael Bridger - Real Estate Rachael Bridger - Real Estate

Why it's good to get low offers on your home

Who would want to invite a low offer on their home? What a crazy idea. In this article, I’m going to explain why you should welcome low offers on your home and how they can help you sell your property. When we go on the market our defensive side comes out, we become determined not to let an agent or a cheeky buyer get the best of us.

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41-Step ULTIMATE preparing for sale checklist
Rachael Bridger - Real Estate Rachael Bridger - Real Estate

41-Step ULTIMATE preparing for sale checklist

Maximise your sale price. Leave nothing to chance. 12 months out from going on the market. Decide if any pre-sale reno’s require consent. Consult with a draughtsperson to start the process (they can draw up plans and help you get approval from council. This is often required before engaging a builder).

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Five reasons not to sell your home privately
Rachael Bridger - Real Estate Rachael Bridger - Real Estate

Five reasons not to sell your home privately

It is completely understandable to be tempted by the idea of selling your home yourself, without the help of a real estate agent. Real estate agency fees are a sizeable amount of money no matter what the value of your property might be. And at the start of the process, the only number you have that you can focus on is the selling fee or commission, since you have no idea what your home is going to sell for, yet.

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How to find the best real estate agent in your area
Rachael Bridger - Real Estate Rachael Bridger - Real Estate

How to find the best real estate agent in your area

Selecting the right real estate salesperson to market your home is the single best way to increase your chances of a positive result. The professional you select has a direct influence on the number of buyers who view, visit and offer on your home. In real estate, we know that the best way to maximise the value of your home is to increase buyer demand. More offers equals a better end result.

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