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Why Good Property Photos Are an Essential Step in the Sales Process

Why Good Property Photos Are an Essential Step in the Sales Process

It’s often said that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but then (confusingly), it’s also said that first impressions count… Why are all these clichés so important? Well, when marketing a property, it’s a bit of both: how a property looks will catch a buyer’s eye before they pore over the finer details.

Photos of your property are what hooks the buyer, what drives them to pick up the phone to arrange a viewing, and what helps them imagine living in your home. So, property photography is an essential part of the selling process.

In this quick read, we look at how to prepare your home for photographs and what to expect.

Could Your Garden Threaten Your Waterford House Sale?

Could Your Garden Threaten Your Waterford House Sale?

Post-pandemic, having outside space has taken on a whole new level of importance and can add significant value to a property. But what happens when your garden oasis threatens the chance of selling your home?

Some lush green plants might look nice but could signal trouble for a house sale.

In this quick read, we look at the plants that may impact your selling price.

Should You Sell Your Waterford Home to Family or a Friend?

Should You Sell Your Waterford Home to Family or a Friend?

If you’re selling a property, you might think that selling to one of your nearest and dearest is the answer. After all, when selling to family, they know what they’re buying, you’ll save on professional fees, and the home you love will be left in good hands.

But is it really that simple? Unfortunately, no.

In this quick read, we look at some of the things that could go (very) wrong if you’re thinking about selling to a family member or friend.

Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing Your Waterford Home for Sale

Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing Your Waterford Home for Sale

Are you planning to sell your home this year? Here’s a checklist to help you prepare for your next move.

Have you got an exciting plan for 2023? A move to a bigger home to accommodate your growing family? Or perhaps you want to downsize and start afresh in a different part of the country?

Whatever your goal, the best way to turn your dream into reality is to secure a good price for your current home. And to help you achieve this, we’ve put together a checklist for preparing a property for sale.

Home Improvement Ideas to Help You Sell Your Property

Home Improvement Ideas to Help You Sell Your Property

Whether you’re a DIY kind of person or prefer to hire a professional, home improvements are on the up.

Since the pandemic, savvy homeowners have been looking for ways to make their properties more comfortable and more desirable to future buyers.

So, what are the most popular home improvement trends?

How can you wow potential buyers with your use of space?

In this quick read, we look at some of the most popular ways to make your home more desirable to future buyers.

How to Wow Buyers with a Spacious-Looking Home

How to Wow Buyers with a Spacious-Looking Home

Find out how you can impress buyers by making each room in your home look as spacious as possible. A two-minute read.

Whether you’re marketing a one-bedroom apartment or a seven-bedroom mansion, the same rule usually applies – big is beautiful.

We’re talking about big rooms, of course! It’s well known that a home that feels spacious will always get a higher price than a similar property that comes across as cramped and crowded.

How to Market Your Waterford Home to Downsizers

How to Market Your Waterford Home to Downsizers

What do downsizers, a growing force in the housing market, want? Check out this two-minute read to find out.

Downsizers are emerging as increasingly influential players in the property market, with a growing number of over-55s selling up and buying less expensive properties.

How to Smarten Up Your Kitchen on a Tight Budget

How to Smarten Up Your Kitchen on a Tight Budget

Discover how to make your kitchen look fresh and modern without spending a fortune in this two-minute read.

Smartening up your kitchen is an excellent way to wow buyers and add value. If you can’t afford a full-scale high-end refurbishment, try these cost-saving DIY tips.

Why Homeowners Should Sell Before They Start Looking

Why Homeowners Should Sell Before They Start Looking

In this two-minute read, we look at the BIG reasons why your home needs to be up for sale at the very least before you start seeking a new one.

Picture the scene.

You’re house hunting and have been trawling the internet for what seems like forever. Then one day your eyes are drawn to a beautiful looking home that ticks all your boxes.

You visit the property and boom, fall head over heels with it. It’s the one….

What Social Media Tells You about an Estate Agent

What Social Media Tells You about an Estate Agent

In this three-minute read, we look at the critical role social media plays in estate agents reaching out to potential buyers.

When choosing an estate agent, it pays to channel your inner Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes and do a little online sleuthing.

When you’re looking to hire an estate agent it’s important to look for someone with a strong community standing, good track record, and proven marketing formula.

Social media and Google reviews are great places to check this out….

We Love Teamwork!

We Love Teamwork!

As Estate Agents, we have a reputation for producing great videos and images of our properties and marketing them really well to buyers.

I was reminded last month though that we just wouldn’t be able to do this to such a high standard if our clients didn’t work with us!

How to Choose a Good Waterford Removal Company

How to Choose a Good Waterford Removal Company

This three-minute read gives you a few ideas to consider when choosing your removal company in Waterford.

Getting the right people to help you move home is so important. This means your estate agent, your solicitor, and the people that will do the physical heavy lifting. Choosing the right removal company will make a big difference, not only on moving day itself, but before, and after, your move.

How DIY Projects Can Help Sell Your Home in Waterford

How DIY Projects Can Help Sell Your Home in Waterford

In this three-minute read, we look at some simple and affordable projects to help sell your home faster and probably for a higher price, too.

It’s DIY Day on the 3rd of April and if you’re planning to sell your home, here are six easy things you can do yourself to help sell it quickly. They are simple, straightforward, and inexpensive ways to improve your home’s look and value. Happy DIY Day!

Septic Tanks: Do I need to have planning permission for my septic tank when selling?

Septic Tanks: Do I need to have planning permission for my septic tank when selling?

Do I need to have planning permission for my septic tank when selling my home? 

When selling your property and if you have your own septic tank you need to make sure you have planning permission from your council. There is a stringent set of regulations that must be followed and requirements that need to be met.

Éadaoin’s Testimonial

Éadaoin’s Testimonial

We received a lovely testimonial from our former client Éadaoin that we are delighted to share. Éadaoin engaged us to […]

Thinking of selling your home?

Thinking of selling your home?

Thinking of selling your home? Check out my top questions to ask yourself.

Maria Clifford has some fantastic advice to share this week about the questions you should ask yourself if you are considering putting your home on the market.

How to Speed Up the Sales Process

How to Speed Up the Sales Process

Regina, the Liberty Blue Estate Agents owner, discusses conveyancing, particularly ‘how to speed up the sales process’ with Solicitor Aisling Cahill. This is the first in a series of Instagram live discussions with property professionals.

Find out how you can speed up your sales process with a host of helpful tips and suggestions.

A Tidy Way to Help Sell Your Home

A Tidy Way to Help Sell Your Home

Have you watched Tidying Up with Marie Kondo yet? I’ve just seen one episode and I’m so inspired! She has […]

Smell Well to Sell Well!

Smell Well to Sell Well!

Regina Mangan, Liberty Blue Estate Agents Waterford, gives expert advice on why your home should ‘Smell Well to Sell Well’. […]

Choosing the Right Solicitor – Expert Estate Agent Tips for Selling your Property

Choosing the Right Solicitor – Expert Estate Agent Tips for Selling your Property

Choosing the right solicitor is something thats often overlooked as important. But it can mean the difference between a sale closing and falling through. Check out Regina’s video on how to choose the right solicitor

Waterford Business Expo 2016

Waterford Business Expo 2016

The Liberty Blue sales team attended the Waterford Business Expo at Tom Murphy Car showrooms and discussed the importance of […]

How to speed up selling your home – Expert Estate Agent Advice

How to speed up selling your home – Expert Estate Agent Advice

While we all have personal tastes these tastes may not appeal to everyone. To sell your home you should neutralise the decor, flowery or pink feature walls may look great to you but they may be an issue to potential buyers. Those out viewing properties may not be able to visualise the house the way they would like it….

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