Debbie Aldred Real Estate

Strategies to Revive A Stale Listing It may have seemed like every listing sold on the first weekend in the past two years in New Zealand , but as the market began to slow down, more sellers faced the dilemma of an aging listing. If your listing has been on the market for a while, buyers naturally assume that there is something wrong with the home and avoid viewing your property. Fortunately, there are strategies to renew the listing and re-engage buyers’ interest.  If your listing is losing steam, the first step is to understand why. Typically, if a home is not getting offers, it’s priced too high . Even homes in terrible condition will sell quickly for the right price . In a market where homes were selling quickly, it was common for sellers to assume they could push their listing price even higher. Savvy buyers and agents will reject overpriced homes in any market.  Another strategy is to put the home on hold and make a few updates. In most cases, simply adding a fresh coat ...

Did you know that each year paint and pigment companies work hard to predict the hottest trends in colors?  They choose the “Colour of the Year” and home designers love to infuse new tones and hues into their new designs. For 2022, Shades of Green will be all the rage. I never knew this when we were designing our new branding! While there is no consensus about the specific shade of green and the colors range from soft neutral mists to deep evergreen, suddenly style magazines are boasting green in everything from furniture to fixtures.  Home designers have wasted no time incorporating these new colors in their styles. Accent chairs in bright bold Seafoam will instantly add a modern touch to your living spaces. Backsplashes in olives and cypress create a new ambiance for the kitchen. A soothing color, green can also create a relaxing environment in a bedroom or bathroom. Make easy changes like new linens or towels for a quick uplift. Paint is also a great way to instantly bright...