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What should you know about a real estate agent when you choose one to sell your house? What other considerations should you take into account? Choosing the right real estate agent is the most...

Ever wondered what an exclusive listing actually is? Well, it means you grant a single agency or agent the right to sell your property - it’s the most typical listing agreement that home sellers...

If you are buying or selling your home, you are likely to need some help in taking care of the often complex legal requirements. But should you choose a solicitor or conveyancer to handle what is...

Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make, and there’s no shortage of advice out there.  With so many tips and tricks shared around, it’s easy to overlook...

Selling a property is a complex process, and even small mistakes can have a big impact on the outcome. There are plenty of pitfalls that sellers need to try and avoid on the path to a...

OpenAgent staffer Ben Major recently sold his four-bedroom house in Sydney's Inner West with plans to relocate to regional Victoria for a lifestyle change.It wasn't all smooth sailing but, through...

Property listings around Australia have held incredibly low for the best part of a year, but there are expectations that the 2023 spring selling season could be a lively one. For those...

Real estate is a strangely seasonal business in Australia, and that may work against sellers who blindly follow those trends. The mythical spring selling season draws a huge influx of...

Selling your house privately to save on agent’s commission may sound tempting, but what does it mean in practice? Let’s take a close look at what it takes to sell a house privately, including...

The property market is winding down for another year as everybody gets ready for a new-year reset, and it's a golden opportunity to boost your home's value without breaking the bank. There...

It's been a turbulent year for Australian property. Interest rates have risen fast, but already price growth has returned and there are signs in 2023 that the market could be rebounding. It's...

So you've decided you're going to get ready to sell your home. What now? The importance of presentation can't be underestimated. When buyers look at photos of your listing and walk through...

In uncertain times, with interest rates on the rise and national property prices softening, selling your house in a slowing market requires a different approach. This doesn’t mean there...

If you're gearing up to list your property during this year's spring selling season, it's time to start preparing now. That could mean getting stuck into some significant renovations, or it...

According to a Zillow survey of over 10,000 market participants, 95 per cent of sellers find some part of the home selling process stressful to them or their families. That result is hardly...

Regardless of whether you're selling in a hot or cool market, it can be difficult to get a competitive edge over other listings. Presentation is everything when it comes to selling, but that...

There are plenty of steps and decisions to be made when selling your home, and it's important to map out the process from the start to achieve your dream result.

We spoke to two top agents and a leading interior styling business around how to maximise your sale result and give yourself the best chance of coming out on top.

When you start comparing real estate agents, each will give you an appraisal for your property. Here's how you compare them and know which appraisal is most accurate.

If you're selling your property and don't have previous experience, you probably don't know where to start. Should you simply go to the nearest real estate agent and put everything in their hands?...

You've probably seen "For Sale by Owner" signs out the front of properties, on real estate websites or perhaps attached to advertisements in your local newspaper. It’s exactly what it says, a...