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The mailing list myth

Once upon a time, when estate agents didn’t have the internet, they had to actually talk to potential buyers on the phone – or in person – to discover their house-buying requirements and budget. All this informatio... Read more
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Is your house name costing you money?

What’s in a name? Do you live in ‘Rose Cottage’, or just ‘number 37?’ Do you know that the name of your house can make your buyers turn off, or reach for their cheque book? That it can even affect your chances ... Read more
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How big should your brochure be?

Sometimes I look at a client’s property brochure in despair.  It can be a beautiful, rambling country house full of character, and for reasons only known to the estate agent in question, he is attempting to market it ... Read more
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5 Top sources of inspiration for your home

If you’ve been trying for some time to sell your house, without success, it may be time to take a fresh look at your presentation to see if it really appeals to your target market. It’s not easy to do, as you are so ... Read more
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Why aren’t I getting viewings?

It’s very frustrating when you aren’t getting viewings. I spoke to a lady this week who has only had one viewing in three years! Much more common is for sellers to contact us when they haven’t had a viewing for a m... Read more
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3 Quick reasons not to drop your price

For our clients, we focus fully on achieving the highest sale price possible. Here are three reasons not to drop your asking price: If you don’t believe in your asking price, why should your buyer? Be confident your ho... Read more
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Think like a buyer

When your buyer is searching for their new home, there are several steps they will take. By knowing a little more about what’s going on in their mind, you may be able to influence their behaviour, and persuade them to ... Read more