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The Memories – The Block

The Block – Week 1 Watching The Block tonight brought memories flooding back of my first reno.  I recall walking into the front room of that first house, which was a mortgagee sale that I purchased at auction. I was thinking, Oh my God, what have I done, where I am going to start, have […] Continue Reading →

The Block Begins!

We are enjoying The Block so far at Houses To Impress. Yes it is another reality show but acts as great motivation for property owners to take on small makeovers and renovations in their own homes. It’s interesting to watch how the contestants manage their time, budget, plan and execution of their projects. It becomes […] Continue Reading →

Solar Outdoor Lighting That Adds Instant Street Appeal

Outdoor Solar Lights to add some Pizzaz How visitors or potential buyers first view your property is called street appeal or in the case of a house that looks bad, lack of street appeal. One of the top improvements I recommend to clients when they are preparing their property for sale is to upgrade the […] Continue Reading →

Pressure Clean your Driveway and all your other dirty Outdoor bits too!

Is your cement or paved driveway and path stained and dirty. Covered with dark black stains or covered in slimy moss?  If you answered yes to any of these questions you will be pleased to know that there is a cheap solution. I sold one of my properties last year and one of the final […] Continue Reading →

Auction Clearance Rates Take a Plunge But Home Staging Still Works

Home Staging Works In Any Market Real Estate agents are being quite restrained in reporting the fact that there is “softness” in the auction clearance rate.  The truth is the nation’s capital city auction clearance rate fell to 46.2 per cent last week from 48.6 the week before.  This time last year the national auction […] Continue Reading →

The Real Estate Market isn’t bad – Real Estate Agents Are

I’ve just been listening to Marketing Monday wrap up on www.reuncut.com.au with Kevin Turner and Robert Bevan.  Kevin was speaking to Real Estate Trainer, Glenn Twiddle. Glenn has just conducted a secret shopper exercise by visiting 102 open houses in Australia and speaking to buyers. The No 1 Feedback from prospective buyers was not enough […] Continue Reading →

Letterboxes and House Numbers that Add Style to Your Home

Letterboxes are a budget way to improve the look of your home Letterboxes are usually made of cheap materials, which is why they deteriorate after just a few years of use.  Of course they are exposed to the elements all the time and it is not surprising that they can become an eyesore in a […] Continue Reading →

New iPhone App – Just Released!

JUST RELEASED – iPhone App has selling tips to move a home when the market has turned. The Sold for Top Dollar iPhone Application provides instant selling tips and strategies so owners can take some effective, yet inexpensive, measures to make their property more desirable, and valuable.  The app is incredibly easy to use and […] Continue Reading →

Top 10 Home Garden Makeover Tips to add 10k, 20k or More Value to your Home this Easter.

We are on the eve of the longest Easter break ever and what better time for home owners to get stuck into some serious home improvements. You can get all my makeover tips that will add massive value to your home when you read my latest article on The Money Saver Expert. Happy Easter! Charyn […] Continue Reading →

What To Expect When Using a Professional Home Stager

Transforming homes from ugly ducklings to beautiful swans is our passion and it has become second nature to us because we do it day in and day out. However, for homeowners who on average sell their homes only once in 7 years, getting a home ready for sale is one of the most stressful and […] Continue Reading →