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For a Successful Real Estate Transaction

October 16, 2019

Want to sell or buy property but pushed back your plans because of summer vacation? Fall is upon us. It's time to rethink your strategy with some helpful advice.

Determine the Right Price

If you want to sell your property, determine how much it is worth by taking into account criteria such as location, size, type, and condition. You can also have a professional do this for you.

Make Improvements to Your Home

Showcase your property to attract potential buyers and make people fall in love with your home. If you're resourceful and good with your hands, you can paint, make additions or renovations, and rearrange your furniture yourself.

Home Staging

A trend straight out of North America, home staging can lead to a successful sale. This concept consists of enhancing the spaces and areas in your home to help a potential buyer visualize themselves living there and making your interior as neutral as possible.

Get Innovative

Certain things can be done to increase the value of your home. Making a video could help you stand out by showing your property's full potential. Some sellers even use the "home test" method, in which interested buyers are invited to spend a night in the home before making their decision.

Determine Your Budget

If you're looking to purchase a property, you'll need to set a budget and try to stick to it. Vacations are often when people spend the most money, so your budget may be tight right now. Feel free to make some calculations and contact your bank to inquire about a loan.

Review Your Criteria

If your search has been going on for a long time, this is most likely because you have high standards. Revise your criteria to look for a smaller or older property. To give yourself the best chance, you can expand your search area even if that means a longer commute.