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Sole mandates: effective cause

It is illegal to market a property without being officially authorised by the property owner to do so. The term “mandate” is the term used to describe the right or instruction to market a ...

The cost of selling a property
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The cost of selling a property

As the seller of a property, you will have to pay the following: The commission that you agreed to pay to the estate agent – this should be agreed to in advance and is sometimes a fixed fee and sometimes a percentage of the ...

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The practical value of a property inspection report

With the CPA now law, property sellers (and their agents, if they are not selling privately) are obligated to disclose all defects.

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How to market your property yourself

How to market your property yourself when you choose to sell your house privately without estate agents

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Setting a selling price and signing the mandate

When you have chosen an estate agent to help you market your home for sale, that agent will use market research methods, along with her knowledge, experience and expertise, to set the best possible selling price (also called the ...

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Accepting an offer on your property

Once an interested buyer has been found, a written offer to purchase will be prepared, usually on a standard, pre-printed form. Do not surprised if you are presented with offers that differ substantially from your asking price ...

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Fair market value and what it means

Those looking to buy or sell property have no doubt heard about the importance of fair market value. But what is fair market value and why is it important?

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Today's home buyer must-have's

While each homebuyer will have their own criteria as to what their home must have based on their life stage and personal preference, there are a few key elements that homebuyer’s seem to agree on..

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Top 5 tips for first time sellers

Advice abounds for first time buyers, but where should first time sellers start?