There probably aren’t too many people who rush into selling their homes without giving it much thought. But even so - it can be some of the most simple things that homeowners forget to consider before they put up the ‘For Sale’ sign. Make sure you do your due diligence by taking care of the six points below.   

When it came time to sell our family home this year, we wondered whether it might be something we could do ourselves. But what became quickly evident, is that there was a lot more involved than we first thought - and we decided we wanted the help of a professional for such an overwhelming process.

Yes, it is the job of a real estate agent to market your property - but it certainly doesn’t hurt being in on the action as well. There are plenty of things you can do, as a vendor, to help more people see that your home is for sale. And of course, the more potential buyers who come by, the better chance you have of selling it for the right price.

As your biggest asset, of course you want to get the best price when it comes to selling your home. But even when the market is red hot for vendors, you still need to ensure you negotiate correctly in order to do well.

Just like most things out there, there are plenty of myths and incorrect assumptions made about the real estate industry. So whether you’ve heard from a friend of a friend, know someone whose uncle was a real estate agent, or you’ve just never had the opportunity to clear a few things up - here is the lowdown on some of the biggest myths in real estate. 

Sometimes we know we need a change - whether our house is too small, too big or just not quite right anymore - but knowing the right thing to do is another story altogether.