Many home owners do not feel comfortable selling their home prior to buying a new home. They feel too nervous that they won’t be able to find and buy a suitable home before theirs is sold and settled and they don’t like the prospect of renting and having to make two moves.
The solution to this is for the buyer to make an offer on the property they intend to buy, that is subject to the sale of their own property. This is commonly known as purchasing subject to a sunset clause.
Read MoreThe house and unit market in Mudgeeraba are both trending sideways for the year.
There is definitely a shift in the market this year, but whether this leads to a longer term downturn in the local market is still too early to determine.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why you should give a real estate agent an exclusive listing to sell your property as apposed to selling using multiple real estate agents with an open listing?
Read MoreMerrimac house prices seem to be going through a year of price consolidation after 5 years of steady growth.
Units in Merrimac, however, have declined significantly and the "supply" seems to still be increasing which does increase the risk for further declines.
As a seller, once you have a contract on your property there are usually a few processes that will take place which you need to be aware of.
Also included in this article is a useful checklist of things to do to make your move as smooth and stress free as possible.
Read MoreReal estate marketing has changed significantly in recent years, with online advertising becoming the dominating factor. Research shows that 86% of buyers look online for their dream home, however, there are traditional methods that should not be ignored.
Read MoreSo your property is now on the market and enquiries are coming in and buyers are wanting to inspect. What is the best method to use, open homes or private inspections?
Read MoreWith the chances of termites, or white ants as they are commonly known, attacking your home more likely than fire, flood and natural disaster combined, it's wise to get a regular termite inspection if you own property on the Gold Coast.
Read MorePrice negotiation is often the most stressful part of a real estate agents job and the area of expertise where a good real estate agent is worth much more than the commission they charge.
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