I was project managing a house for sale in the Sydney Inner West which was over 80 years old. The one area I decided to focus on was repainting as the walls were cracked with some areas literally crumbling away. The ornate ceilings were peeling and flaking, and due to the location, west facing, the [...]
> read moreI recently sold (Oct 2010) one of my investment properties and as such experienced life from the other side – instead of consulting to homeowners about preparing their property for sale, I had to put my money exactly where I was telling others to go… here’s my story and the outcome. The property was purchased [...]
> read moreDeclutter is a common catch phrase used when preparing a house for sale. It means to decrease (hide, store, recycle) your stuff. Sounds simple enough, but you must be ruthless in the pursuit of perfecting the ‘declutter’. Think spring clean x3….
> read moreFurnishings provide warmth and ambience to a home, and visually buyers can see the room size and be inspired by possible design/layout ideas. Lamps, side tables, occasional chairs, mirrors, and artwork help to create mood and lifestyle, especially when presenting in the evening. Furniture helps determine the size of a room, especially bedrooms, which can [...]
> read moreWhen preparing your house for sale, you must remove the emotional attachment you have to your home! This week I listened to a client talk for hours about all the things she wants to do. I had to remind her she is ‘selling’ so instead of completing her renovation wish list, we need to take [...]
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