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Hi Ajay, we look at it from a time is money perspective. Agents have the databases to sell our homes quicker. For the time and effort involved in selling and many prospective buyers dubious about not using an agent, you may be wiser to check out local agents before selling yourself
Hi Marie, here’s a short post about doing it yourself, hope it helps http://www.winningformulasforsuccess.com/_blog/Renovation_Tips_-_Blog/post/Prepare_your_home_for_maximum_resale_value/
Thanks for sharing
Hope this helps out many others considering their options after a separation.Not a nice situation to be in, and we agree with Ryan. Just start saving your dollars, educating yourself on where you’d like to purchase, get to know the area etc…
We renovate day in day out, we love it, its our passion & we do make sizable profits. We started small though and learned so much along the way. Vedremo, there is a lot of hard work in either renovating or developing, good luck on your journey
Have you thought of renting and lending the $300K to a private investor or doing a Joint Venture? You would have much higher returns than bank interest, although much higher risk involved. Check with your accountant and mortgage broker to see if they have a suitable client that you could JV with
Just a thought to ponder All based on price and terms that both parties agree to, regardless of the purchase amount
Jacqui, if you are paying cash for electrical, plumbing or building works, tradies will not usually give you certification papers. Paying the extra for this can save your butt in many situations
Ocean Architect has laid out the best plan of attack- the plumbing drawings will tell you what you can do with the space you have & raising the floor level could be the most cost effective avenue too
Just an update -there are now 12 spots for the Reno Excursion on May 1st in Melbourne
More photos and video footage will be posted on our Facebook Fan page http://www.facebook.com/RenovateAndProfit Many do use video now, here’s an example of a VIC real estate agents video pages, they also do an update from staff monthly in video format too
– http://www.comptongreen.com.au/KMMK, where is the property located? Can you rent it out yourself privately? whilst you figure out what fees and charges are acceptable. Have you spoken to anybody else in the area that rents their house out as a holiday rental…. they may be able to help you out
Thanks for the heads up xdrew, wont waste my time responding to TKL’s dribble
Suggest just going for carpet or lino for rentals…. when/if you decide to sell, then polish the boards
Angel, we’ve also noticed that Asians do not like bathrooms in the middle of a floorplan of any property, and after reading more into Feng Shui, I totally understand why
Would also love to know how you went with your investment
There is a deal of a life time every week Nathan
keep looking and am sure you’ll find a diamond investment to sink your teeth into
