Before you buy, what seems like your dream home, consider getting a home inspection to ensure you know about all the potential problems. By having a professional inspector examine the property, you will be able to uncover any safety concerns, structural issues, or repairs that may not be immediately visible....
A key fallout of the higher interest rate and cost of living is that it has driven many potential property buyers out of the market. While there are always exceptional areas, Samuel Seeff says that overall, the reality is that there are now fewer buyers in the market....
Appointing the right real estate agent to partner with is important when selling your home in a tough market, but it’s equally important for sellers to take an active role in the process as there are numerous things a homeowner can do to significantly facilitate the sale. We take a look at 11 tips to ensure your property stands out from the crowd in a tough market, selling as quickly as possible for...
As load shedding persists, an increasing amount of home buyers are searching for properties that can avoid the effects of the rolling blackouts. This is likely to become even more prevalent now that the budget speech has made allowance for South Africans to receive up R15,000 in tax rebates for installing solar panels, effective from 1 March 2023....
Selling your home yourself and keeping the commission in your pocket instead of paying it to an estate agent may sound like a good idea but you should be aware of the dangers before you decide on this approach. The dangers of selling your own home, may include the following:...
Buying or selling a home is a significant financial decision, and it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the process. Asking questions can provide reassurance and, in some cases, is essential. In this article, we explore the top five frequently asked questions about buying or selling property and provide answers to help you navigate the process better....
So you have decided that it is time to sell your home - you have enlisted the help of a knowledgeable neighbourhood real estate expert that will help you ease through the process. While every agent will have a few tips and tricks up their sleeves to get your home to sell as quickly as possible, there are a few things you can also do to help sell your home....
For many first-time home sellers, selling their homes can be a complicated process - made worse by all the well-intentioned advice from family and friends. With all the information available it may be difficult to determine which information to take note of and which to ignore. As a result, several misconceptions regarding the home-selling process have become commonplace in today’s property...
Selling a home can be a complicated process, especially for those who have never done so before. While real estate professionals are there to guide sellers through every step of the way, having a basic understanding of the process can help homeowners prepare themselves for what lies ahead....
It has been yet another record-breaking year for the local real estate market, with high sales volumes being recorded for almost every month this year. Following this period of hyper-activity within the housing market, most experts predict that we will be heading into leaner times in the year to follow....