Articles and research giving you everything you need to know about the fees and costs associated with selling your home.
If you live in Victoria and are selling your property, you'll want to know how much commission you should you be paying your real estate agent. Given it is a fair chunk of the unavoidable costs associated...
By Craig Gibson
How much commission should you be paying your NSW real estate agent? Unfortunately there is no short answer to that question - in fact a ‘standard’ real estate agent commission does not...
By Craig Gibson
The saying that ‘nothing in this world is certain, except death and taxes’, has more than a grain of truth when it comes to selling property in Australia. As a vendor taxes are one of many...
For most families, the kitchen is the heart of the home and where they spend much of their time. When it comes to selling your home, the kitchen is one of the rooms that buyers most scrutinise. Its state...
If you're preparing to sell your home and want to sell it quickly and boost its sale price, here are some vital home repairs and maintenance tips. Remember that unless they are keen renovators, buyers...
When you sell a house, moving can be one of those hidden costs of selling you forget to think about. How much does moving cost? It depends on a number of factors, but it's a cost you don't want to forget...
Landscaping and gardening can be two of the most cost-effective ways to add value to your home. How much do they cost, though? Landscaping and gardening are two different subjects. Landscaping involves...
Whether you're looking to spruce up your forever home, increase your rental return on an investment property or even top up the value of a property before you sell, then you'll probably be considering...
When you're looking to refresh or update your home, especially before putting it on the market, a lick of paint is usually a good starting point. But how much does it cost? If you ask painters or your...
It doesn’t matter if you’re buying or selling a home; if your home has pests, you'll want to get rid of them. If you're selling your home, there's more to preparation than home staging and...
Are you thinking of selling your house via an auction? Auctions are held at private venues and an auctioneer takes bids from prospective buyers. A good auctioneer creates a lively atmosphere and encourages...
Most of us are aware that selling a house costs money. Sometimes we aren't aware of how much money selling a house really costs. Some costs are unavoidable, while others are voluntary. The question you...
When you compare real estate agents, you will find a possibly bewildering range of commissions and fees. Are they fixed or are they negotiable? Fortunately, commissions and fees are negotiable. You need...
When you choose a real estate agent, you know you will pay them a commission and fees. What should you expect to get for your money? Should you look for the cheapest real estate agent or would you be...
When you purchase a home, you pay a mortgage to a lender. What you may not know is that home loans often come with other fees attached. Some fees may be payable in advance. You may have to pay other fees...
Marketing your home probably isn't the first thing you think about when you decide to sell. When you sit down with your real estate agent, you may feel like you're supposed to be an instant marketing...
You've found the perfect home to renovate. It's in the right location. All it seems to need is a paint job, some minor repairs and some landscaping. You've done your sums and you think you can do all...
By Karim Hadid
How much commission should you pay your real estate agent? What is commission in the first place? What are the some things you need to consider as a homeowner and what is best left to an agent to handle? These...
Your home is likely to be your biggest asset, so it pays to invest in getting the best possible price for it. But beware! This is likely to come with more expenses than the commission, advertising or...
By Anne Grobler
Home staging or styling is a relatively new concept in Australia, but it's been rising in popularity over the past 10 years with some experts estimating that it can add an extra 10 per cent to a property's...
By Anne Grobler
It's certainly worth calling in professional cleaners to help you get your home up to scratch before you move out. Firstly, you are likely to have a lot to do in a limited time, such as packing up your...
