Tina Brews Properties

25/12/2022

Wishing all my clients, friends and colleagues a wonderful Christmas holiday season and a prosperous 2023 🎄🎉🍾🎁🥂

27/11/2022

A Newly modernized thatch home in this unique and sought-after estate.

Comfortable double storey family home.

Ideally located with easy access to Kyalami Preparatory School via the Kennelworth/Lyndore Ave Gate.

See it at: http://tinabrews.co.za/?property=beautiful-estate-living

Youtube: https://youtu.be/5jJ5-acBN4Y

21/09/2022

Take Q U A L I T Y P H O T O S

A picture paints a thousand words…

Once you have tackled the task of decluttering, cleaning and repairs. Get professional photographs and creative content that highlight your homes best qualities and features.

19/09/2022

S T A G I N G

This is a relatively new concept in South Africa.

Often just a shuffle around of furniture placement and repurposing spaces is enough to completely change a look and feel of a home.¬

15/09/2022

F I X

It’s time to address all the little fixes that we tend to live with and overlook over time.

Whilst I don’t believe in pumping lots of money into major renovations and repairs that are likely not going to be recoverable, it is important to deal with the smaller fixes that are easy and more affordable. Fix that dripping tap, the cracked window, paint the weathered door, fix the faulty plug or change the manky light fitting.

In short don’t ignore necessary repairs that will likely be used by a buyer to negotiate your price down. Also consider repainting any bold statement walls that you may think are amazing; but may be a deal breaker for a buyer. Try and keep walls neutral where possible.

A small investment can go a long way and make the world of difference to set your home apart from the competition.

13/09/2022

C L E A N

As they say: cleanliness is next to godliness!
Consider giving your home a deep clean and at the very least a good clean. Get the grout on tiles clean, clean the windows, get those carpets steam cleaned etc.

09/09/2022

Declutter

While you may love your childhood teddies and the multitude of trinkets you’ve collected over the years, these may not be everyone’s cup of tea. These items can often distract buyers and decrease their ability to visualise the home as a space they can live in.

Try and remove as much clutter and personal items as you can to create a clean, minimalist
impression of your home and a canvas for any potential buyer to see themselves living there.

07/09/2022

First impression

As the saying goes a first impression is a lasting impression…

• Make sure your entry is neat, clean and inviting.
• Take a good look and consider what a first look, looks like.
• Is it neat, clean and tidy, is the garden well-tended and cared for?
• Pick up and remove any outside rubbish, trash and clutter.
• Mow the lawn.
• Ensure the pool is clean.
• Consider planting some colour. A simple planted pot plant at the front door can make all the difference.

In short you want a potential buyer to want to live in this house - make it as appealing as possible.

05/09/2022

Such an interesting article by Business Insider.

Give the article a read 🏡

Many South Africans are heading abroad to seek new opportunities, which can initially cause some shock at what the rand can buy in a foreign country.

05/09/2022

Why can’t I sell my house?

It could be as simple as the price is wrong! Particularly in a buyer’s market - which we are currently experiencing - many homes are simply overpriced.

It’s a simple supply and demand scenario. Brutal as it may seem the buyers dictate the price, given the market. Pricing your home based on replacement cost, what you’ve spent over the years and need to recover may all seem rational and fair, however not always realistic given market trends.

Obviously, you want to recover as much equity out of your sale as is reasonably possible and don’t want to give it away. Consider getting an experienced agent or professional evaluator to evaluate your home.

29/07/2022

Elegant Family Home in Beaulieu 🏡

Stately 4 bedroom home situated in the prime location of Beaulieu Country Estate; Serene country living in the midst of the Johannesburg hustle & bustle. 🌱

http://tinabrews.co.za/?property=stately-home-in-beaulieu

27/07/2022

Tranquil cottage in the heart of Beaulieu.

Safe and secure, enjoy lovely walks with your pets through Beaulieu’s many bridle paths.