Can you put that in writing?
When it’s time to sell, like most people, you will probably speak with a few real estate agents to get their respective views on how best to market and price your property. During the agent selection process, you will get a wide degree of variance from the agents on...
Creating an Urban Food Forest in Your Small Residential Yard
In the hustle and bustle of urban living, the concept of an urban food forest offers a breath of fresh air – quite literally. Imagine stepping out into your backyard and being greeted by a lush, diverse ecosystem that provides not only food, but also promotes...
Harnessing the power of the sun – what are the benefits of solar power farms? And an opportunity to have one in your area, on your property!
In the pursuit of sustainable and cleaner energy sources, solar power farms have emerged as a beacon of hope. These vast arrays of solar panels are transforming the way we generate electricity and offering a myriad of benefits for both the environment and our society....
Pleasant Hill – The Full Story
From 17 de-commissioned army barracks, transported to Warrnambool from Bacchus Marsh, Fletcher Jones Pleasant Hill factory started from humble beginnings, very much like its famous owner. Fletcher Jones purchased this site in 1947 for 430 pounds, a bargain, inheriting...
THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPLETING MAINTENANCE AT YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY
Money is tight right now – for everyone. And fixing small maintenance items at a rental property is not high on the priority list for most property owners. As a property owner, it is crucial to understand the significance of regular maintenance and repairs at rental...
SHARED LIVING CONSIDERATIONS
Have you ever thought about having, or being a housemate? Sharing a house can be a fantastic experience; it can be cost effective sharing rental costs as well as utilities etc as well as creating a sense of community and shared humanity. It can suit all walks of life –...
5 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO PREVENT MOULD FROM POOR VENTILATION
Mould growth in homes can lead to various health issues and structural damage. One of the common causes of mould infestation is poor ventilation. Insufficient airflow allows moisture to accumulate, creating an ideal environment for mould to thrive. Fortunately, there...
WHAT IS THE SMARTRE SALE?
A Smartre Agency is a Smart Real Estate Agency. As a Smartre Agency, we use the Smartre Sale when selling properties: The Smart Real Estate Sale. The Smartre sale is the best method of sale when there are multiple buyers for a property and the only truly effective...
POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A REAL ESTATE AGENT
Find an agent you can trust. If you don’t trust the agent, don’t hire the agent. A major ingredient in any relationship, business or personal, is trust. There are two types of trust when selecting your real estate agent. Affective trust: This is your gut instinct – in...
Welcome!
We are excited to welcome Grace Martell to our team as our new receptionist and marketing coordinator, and we are also proud to welcome Ian Lamb back to sales. Grace finished year twelve then completed a twelve-month traineeship at WDEA. She is enthusiastic and has a...
Now can be the perfect time to sell
With so much negative media talk about the property market now, many people’s instinct is to hold off on their plans of moving. But let’s cut through some of the sensationalist hype. Property markets change, always have, always will. In a sellers’ market, like...
Selling an Investment Property
Can I sell my investment property if the renter is on a lease? Yes, you can. As the property owner, you have the right to sell your property even if it is during a fixed-term tenancy agreement. However, you must provide written notice to your renter/s of your...
Shano’s You-Beaut Seller’s Quick-Fix Guide
Provided by Shane Harman, a valued member of our sales team with experience in building/construction, project management and home renovations. Quick Fix – Tip 5 - ‘Grout Expectations’ When considering presentation tips, this is one that gets missed. Buyers are fussy....
Online Reports
This information is useful to clients currently selling a property through Wilsons. Once your property has been published online, you will receive a weekly report from us with details about how it is performing on Realestate.com and Domain. These are the two leading...
PROACTIVITY FOR A WIN/WIN RESULT
Behind the scenes of this beautiful central home with a big bright Wilsons SOLD sign at the front, is a story of a little bit of proactivity that resulted in a big WIN/WIN scenario for both buyer and seller. We had handled the sale of another property and those...
Time to act
If you own a property in Terang and have considered leasing or selling, the best time to act could be now. With a limited number of houses for sale and almost no properties for lease, coupled with a high demand for properties and consistent growth in the area, this is...
Cleaning Checklist
Useful for rental providers and renters. To assist when cleaning it may be helpful to refer to a general definition of ‘clean’. ‘Clean’ is any area or item that cannot be enhanced with a cleaning product. GENERAL Vacuum and clean all sliding doors and window...
Preparing your property for lease
Written by Luke McQualter, Business Development Manager There is an abundance of factors that can contribute to the outcome of finding the perfect renter. A property that is not only presented well, but exceeds the minimum rental standards, can increase the chances of...