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September 19, 2020

plantation homes
NOW OPEN
2 NEW DISPLAY HOMES
AT NARANGBa

                                   tips on
                                 what buyers
                                    want
REAL ESTATE GUIDE - NOW OPEN plantation homes - North Lakes Messenger
REAL ESTATE GUIDE - NOW OPEN plantation homes - North Lakes Messenger
REAL ESTATE GUIDE - NOW OPEN plantation homes - North Lakes Messenger
REAL ESTATE GUIDE - NOW OPEN plantation homes - North Lakes Messenger
REAL ESTATE GUIDE - NOW OPEN plantation homes - North Lakes Messenger
REAL ESTATE GUIDE - NOW OPEN plantation homes - North Lakes Messenger
REAL ESTATE GUIDE - NOW OPEN plantation homes - North Lakes Messenger
REAL ESTATE GUIDE - NOW OPEN plantation homes - North Lakes Messenger
REAL ESTATE GUIDE - NOW OPEN plantation homes - North Lakes Messenger
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WHAT BUYERS WANT- GETTING YOUR HOUSE
READY FOR SALE
Over the years talking to buyer's I have    the end. Alternatively, White Knight tile
noticed a distinct pattern to their         products can give a tired bathroom a
wants when looking for a new home or        new lease on life. Families want a
investment. If you are thinking of          bath, so add one if not already there.
selling in the next 6-24 months, then       Give yourself a realistic budget and
you have plenty of time to prepare your     stick to it. List everything you
house for market to maximise your           want/need, get quotes and calculate a
sale price. Simple changes can make         final tally before you begin. Cull wants
a big difference to how your property       to essentials before you begin if you're
presents.                                   over budget.
Outside: walk around the house and          Hanging new window furnishings is
look at it with fresh eyes. Is the garden   another high-impact, low-cost
overgrown? Is the paint on the window       cosmetic fix. Change old fixtures and
trims or fascia peeling? Does the           handles to modern ones. Remember,
footpath have broken pavers or              address the visual, rather than
concrete?                                   structural, elements of the space.

It's spring now, so before the weather       If you have lived in the house for a
gets too hot start here. Remove scrub       while, chances are the walls and floor
and trim trees and shrubs; paint the        are marked and there may be different
fence and anything else that needs          colours throughout the house. A coat
refreshing. Pressure clean the              of paint will create a uniform and fresh,
driveway and replace any broken             clean impression. If the floors are
pavers. Weed the garden and mulch           really bad, or out dated, consider
where you can. Check your deck if you       redoing them. You have alternatives
have one, and nail down loose boards.       such as wooden planks, vinyl and
Make sure all your outside lights work      porcelain tiles as well as carpet.
and that the covers are on all the          Remember, if you can't afford to do this
drains in the yard. Make sure your          now you can make it part of the
termite protection is up to date.           contract. Instruct your agent to tell
Consider painting red bricks, cladding      buyers that you will do the flooring
or rendering. Never underestimate the       after unconditional and before
power of a fresh coat of paint. The         settlement so it's brand new just for
more impressive you make the outside        them. Then get the flooring done by a
look, the better.                           professional who agrees to be paid
Favour getting a building report done       a f t e r y o u s e t t l e . Ev e r y t h i n g i s
by an expert so you know what would         negotiable.
come up in a report when a future
buyer does one. Then fix everything on       Air-conditioning: We live in
the list.                                   Queensland. It's hot here. Everyone
                                            wants air-conditioning. Make it an
Inside: Most important rooms in the         essential. Small units in bedrooms
house are the kitchen and bathrooms.        and a decent unit in the main living
Ensure they sparkle. If you have a 80-      area will win you lots of brownie
90's kitchen, consider getting the          points.
cupboards recoated in 2pak by a
professional (don't do this yourself        Lastly, unclutter. Sell stuff you don't
2pak is toxic). Get a few quotes, but       want to move with you or box it up
you'll be amazed at how affordable          ready for the move. Todays trend is
this can be.                                the Hamptons look; clean, white, fresh,
                                            and airy. Add colour with furniture,
The bathroom however is one room            plants, flowers, cushions, throw rugs
you might consider completely               and paintings but keep everything else
redoing. Remember, bathrooms are            as neutral as you can. You want
one of the main rooms to add big value      potential buyers to see through your
to your home. New tiles and paint will      things and visualise themselves in
transform the room and is worth it in       that house.

                       Michelle has been in the industry since 2009 and licensed since 2011. She has
                       successfully worked as a buyers agent, project manager of several developments
                       as well as commercial and residential sales and leasing director. As the principle of
                       Cooinda Properties she shares her knowledge and experience with her clients
                       ensuring a win/win for all. She is highly regarded in the industry and an asset to
                       have on your side.

      michelle@cooindaproperties.com.au | 07 3335 5632 | 3 /100 Flinders Pde, North Lakes
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PHILL HEALEY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT
MANGO HILL & NORTH LAKES

                             BUY - SELL - RENT
                                   344/722 MORAYFIELD ROAD, BURPENGARY
                                   This gorgeous 2 bedroom villa is located in the desirable Riverbend Over 55's
                                   Retirement Estate. Only 18 months old and stunningly presented, this
                                   spectacular home would suit many.

                                   Featuring 2 bedrooms, Master with ensuite
                                   Full Size Main Bathroom
                                   Great Kitchen with Modern Appliances AND Butlers pantry
                                   Air Conditioning Throughout
                                   Remote Garage with Internal Access
                                   Your own Deck and Private Yard
                                   PLENTY of Storage
                                   Pets ALLOWED
                                   Close to Clubhouse
                                   Secure Complex
               FOR SALE            Facilities Include: Pool, Clubhouse, Bowling Green
                                   Reasonable Management Fees, Rent Subsidy may also apply subject to eligibility

    RETIREMENT AT ITS BEST!
     2 BED | 2 BATH | 1 CAR
             OFFERS

               FOR SALE

                       16 Yellow Robin Court, Narangba
              Modern 807m2 | 4 bedroom + Study | 2 bathroom
                      DLUG | Inground saltwater pool

PHILL HEALEY | 0414 452 244 | phill.healey@realty.com.au | www.atrealty.com.au
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PHILL HEALEY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT
MANGO HILL & NORTH LAKES

 YOUR BIGGEST FINANCIAL DECISION - DON’T JUST TRUST IT TO ANYONE!

                SOLD                    SOLD                    SOLD
 1490 Mount Mee Road, Mount Mee   23 Hulme St, Clontarf   3 Limosa, Mango Hill

                             COMING SOON!
                             Creekside - Narangba
              Modern 814m2 | 4 bedroom + study | 2 bathroom
             DLUG | Dual driveways | Inground saltwater pool
             Massive Alfresco | Showhome Quality & Presentation

PHILL HEALEY | 0414 452 244 | phill.healey@realty.com.au | www.atrealty.com.au
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