Thoughts

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The hardest of the “3 Ds” – Divorce

Selling a house is often difficult and fraught with emotion. Add a divorce to the mix and it’s downright traumatic. By its very definition, divorce is rarely amicable, and in most cases, one party is much more eage... Read more
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How do we select the right agent for you?

We’re often asked in an initial consultation, “which agent would you recommend?” There are two answers to this question, and neither is what the homeowner is hoping for! Firstly, we don’t yet know without conduct... Read more
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Cheating at bootcamp? Not me!

I recently attended a month-long fitness ‘boot camp’; you know the kind of thing: lots of exercise, clean eating plan and a very scary instructor (thanks Jo!) to keep you on your plan. Halfway through the month, I ha... Read more
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Faster horses?

It was the great Henry Ford who said, “If I’d asked people what they wanted, they would have said a faster horse.” If you ask a viewer what they think of an asking price, they will tell you it’s too expensi... Read more
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Mystery shopping – the results

Complaints about estate agents have soared this year. The property ombudsman, Christopher Hamer, in his 2010 annual report, published this month seems to be baffled by the increase, saying “A significantly reduced numb... Read more
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Are you a secret lemonade drinker?

So many times our clients tell us they don’t have a For Sale board outside their home; why? we ask incredulously.  In this difficult market, if you are serious about selling your home, why would you not utilise a ... Read more
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Hard copy brochures? It’s the 21st Century!

I don’t know about you, but still I get excited about the post arriving. The satisfying thud it makes when it hits the doormat is a very welcome sound, and I often stop whatever it is that I’m doing and go to investi... Read more
A wooden table with chess pieces over it, some mugs and coffee, cookies, and a flower potted plant. A mini fireplace and a cabinet with flatscreen tv over it.

Selling your house is like a dating game?

Many of our HomeTruths’ clients come to us for help, as they have lost trust in their estate agent. In order to sell your house successfully, it’s really important that you and your estate agent are on the same page,... Read more