Did you know that up to 80% of Real Estate Agents now use Facebook? It’s the perfect way to promote current listings, keeping in touch with clients, update with the latest economy news, and notify locals of events and activities in their nearby suburbs. Sandgate Real Estate has now joined the Facebook phenomenon, and we
Everyone is looking forward to the New Year and it’s particularly encouraging that experts are predicting a better Real Estate Market in 2013. Right now is the right time to buy with a combination of low interest rates and a great range of property choices. Terry Ryder wrote in the Property Advisor that “it doesn’t
There is good news within the Real Estate sector for the new year with 2012 closing with the market being in a positive position. Improved housing affordability, low interest rates and consumer confidence are all reasons to believe 2013 will be bigger and better with the Real Estate
You can’t be blamed for assuming that buying a house would be on the bottom of most people’s shopping list at this time of year, but there are actually many benefits to buying or selling a home over the Christmas holiday period. With the latest interest rate cut, extra time
So your house has been on the market for a while. Interest has dried up and you’re getting frustrated. Don’t just sit there and wait for the right buyer to come along. There are steps you can take to regain interest in your property and hopefully get that sale you’ve been after. Potential buyers
Do you know how much your property is worth? Of course as a vendor your main goal is to get as best price as possible for your home. It is important to keep this figure realistic in order to encourage buyers. An unrealistic price will only put off potential buyers and make it difficult
Tips to prepare you for buying a property. 1. Make an appointment with a financier to determine how much you can borrow. Pre- approval is less stressful and you have a better idea of your price range. 2. Make a list of preferred suburbs. Be clear and know what you want and don’t want.
The preparation you put into getting your property ready for sale can be the difference between getting a standard price and getting a great price. The best part is it’s not hard, time consuming or expensive. The four tips are… timing, presentation, method of sale and sale preparation check lit. Timing – Buyers for
There is much excitement within the real estate sector as we see evidence that home loan approval rates are at their highest since the reserve bank lowered their interest rates to 3.25 percent. The good news continues with some economists predicting interest rates will drop as low as 2.5 percent by early 2013. The actions
The warmer months are finally here and of course with this lovely weather comes prime buying season! Trends show that in previous years Spring brings with it, an increase in activity in the retail sector. Home sales typically spike during Spring, so if you’re thinking of selling then now is the time to make your