Should vendors be present at an open home?
I often get asked by vendors whether or not it is suitable to be present at an open home. Some homeowners prefer to be present at an open home while others prefer to keep away but if you do plan on being present for an open home there are a few things to keep mind. Firstly you need to be prepared for what potential buyers might have to say about your home. When your home is open for viewing everything is up for scrutiny, from your choice in paint colours, to your pictures on the walls and so you need to have a thick...
read moreAdding to Add Value
When renovating our homes, not all improvements will add the same amount of value. There are a few key things that prospective buyers look at when deciding on a new home, and if these are not up to scratch then it may affect your selling price. So before you go out and spend thousands of dollars on improvements that may not necessarily improve your home, first consider what buyers are actually looking for. Here are the most popular types of home improvements that have generally been found to add the most...
read moreSpending Time with the Professionals Family
This weekend I’m looking forward to a big gathering with the Professionals Real Estate family. Saturday night marks our Annual Awards night, where we recognise the top Professionals agents, offices and teams and celebrate all of their hard work and achievements from throughout the year. Then on Sunday our International Conference kicks off and we’ll all get to learn some great new things about the real estate industry and where it is headed for the future. I am really looking forward to listening to some of...
read moreBrisbane’s Best Restaurants
In my opinion Brisbane is home to some of the best restaurants in the world. I may not be the only one who thinks this either, with Brisbane restaurant Ortiga being voted as the best new restaurant in Australia according to Australian Gourmet Travellers magazine's annual restaurant awards. But what other Brisbane restaurants make the grade? Here is a list of Brisbane’s best eating spots as recognised in the Gourmet Traveller’s awards, and all are well worth checking out: Ortiga, New Farm Urbane,...
read moreBrisbane’s Best Restaurants
In my opinion Brisbane is home to some of the best restaurants in the world. I may not be the only one who thinks this either, with Brisbane restaurant Ortiga being voted as the best new restaurant in Australia according to Australian Gourmet Travellers magazine's annual restaurant awards. But what other Brisbane restaurants make the grade? Here is a list of Brisbane’s best eating spots as recognised in the Gourmet Traveller’s awards, and all are well worth checking out: Ortiga, New Farm Urbane,...
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