Greensill Team at Harcourts

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019

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Create an extra income stream by running an Airbnb from this breathtaking home. With 3 fully functioning residences on the same property, you have the potential to benefit from the booming tourist trade in the region.

With 8,024,653 overnight visitors to the region from international and domestic locations last year (economy.id.com.au), and an increase in tourism spending of 18.4%, compared to Brisbane’s 5.4% (Tourism & Events Queensland), now is the perfect time to act. Added to this already growing tourist trade, the extension to the Sunshine Coast Airport to support international flights is on track to open in 2020 and is predicted to attract 2,000,000 international visitors per year (Sunshine Coast Council, 13^thFebruary, 2019).

On 10 lush acres and at the base of Cooroy Mountain, your guests will enjoy all that this this luxury property has to offer. Just 20 minutes to the world famous beaches and eateries of Noosa and easy access to many tourist attractions such as Australia Zoo, The Big Pineapple, Aussie World and much more, this property is a must to inspect. Contact us to arrange a private inspection on 0407 171 014 or 0419 712 550.

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December 12, 2018December 19, 2018

Did you know the history behind the ‘Queenslander’?

With the following of reality shows that showcase renovations, it’s always refreshing to see a reno that respects the heritage of a building by retaining some of the integral features of its genre.

Specifically, the good old ‘Queenslander’ emerged from European migrants in the mid-19th century who were climatizing to the Queensland environment. The wide verandas provided shelter from the harsh sun, and the afternoon storms, creating an extra living space where the outside and inside naturally flowed.

Placed on stumps, this allowed a home to be built on uneven terrain, usually at the top of a hill to capture the breeze, also allowing cool ventilation to circulate beneath the floor.

Double-hung windows and doors typically opened out to verandas, again, to let the air flow freely throughout. The unique decorative features of the Queenslander were both pleasing to the eye, and practical to the environment, with decorative gables and balustrades allowing for peak flow of breeze right through verandas and throughout the home.

Professor of architecture, John Freeland described the Queenslander as ‘the closest Australia ever came to producing an indigenous style of architecture’.

With new developments and modern building styles, we have moved away from this smart design for our climate and more towards homes that are directed to inside living, with our electricity bill to prove it. Thankfully though, there are many people that embrace the ‘Queenslander’ character home as both aesthetically pleasing, and a smart choice for our climate and thanks to their typically light-weight building materials, such as light timbers and corrugated iron, you often see Queenslanders being re-located.

One Queenslander that we have recently listed has indeed been renovated, but tastefully so. It retains its original aesthetic features with a colour palette to appeal more to our modern tastes. In true Queenslander style it sits high, with beautiful breezes blowing in to the front veranda. We love the glossy polished timber floors and panelled walls, which have stood the test of time with no movement, which can sometimes be a problem with these character homes. The high ceilings allow for ventilation to flow right through the home. Visit the listing for a full run-down of the property at https://bit.ly/2CkGhWd

A little bit of something for everyone, this home won’t be on the market long so act today and give us a call to inspect on 0407 171 014 or 0419 712 550.

Have a wonderful week.

Cheers,

Rach

November 28, 2018

Home Improvements

Hi everyone,

Touching on a popular topic, and one that we are asked about often, “What can we do to improve on our home to help with the sale?” Sometimes it is not worth doing anything at all. To completely change something to your taste doesn’t necessarily mean that the next person to live in your space will like it. Your preferred colour palette might not be everyone’s cup of tea, meaning it could be a waste of your time, and money.

We recommend, when re-painting to stick to light, neutral colours that open up your home and give it a fresh, light, expansive feel. It allows people to visualise their own things in the space and creates a calm vibe.

Every now and then though, you discover a little secret, hidden under dated lino for 25 or so years that the owners didn’t even know was there. When asked this same old question yesterday I responded with “the only thing that dates this beautiful space is the lino, do you know what is under there? I suspect the beautiful hardwood floors might continue into the area?”

She replied with, “well let’s find out, I’ll get a knife, who is going to be cranky with you, not me!”

We found an inconspicuous spot and peeled the lino away to reveal, you guessed it, the beautiful floors that were proudly displayed throughout the rest of this level of the 4 story home. Major happy dances ensued.

We have hooked the ecstatic owner up with a talented and trusted local floor sander/polisher and we can’t wait to see the results. Watch this space for after photos.

If you are wanting some advice on how to improve the appeal of your home we are always happy to help. Give us a call on 0407 171 014 any time.

Have a wonderful day.

Rach

November 11, 2018November 12, 2018

Minimalism

Did you know that clutter is bad for your health? Neither did I! I thought that statement was a little dramatic. However, a 2017 survey revealed that 91% of Australians are weighed down with unnecessary items which are making us feel anxious, guilty and depressed.

Marie Kondo’s translated text, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up gives some very in-depth info on how to rectify this situation. However, once we tidy, declutter and have a clean slate we tend to re-fill with new, shiny ‘stuff’, otherwise known as, you guessed it, clutter.

Now I don’t know what the magic solution is here in this era of consumerism but minimalism seems to be a growing trend. As real estate agents, we can’t stress enough how important it is to de-clutter before putting your home on the market.

It gives your home a more spacious feel, assists us to get the best potential out of the photos and marketing, helps potential buyers visualise their own things in the space and will help you feel calmer and more organised in an otherwise stressful time.

Marie recommends that you discard all unwanted items before tidying by category, for example clothing, books, papers, sentimental items etc. She then goes on to say that storage experts are in fact hoarders (which makes me feel much better about my own obsession with minimalism) and that there is little need for commercial storage items.

So there you have it. Good luck with your mission. Start with at least 2 boxes, things to take to the tip and things to donate to St. Vinnie’s and crank the tunes. Before you know it, you are well on your way to a simplified, organised life that creates a calm and motivated mindset.

If you live in the Mary Valley, Gympie or Sunshine Coast Hinterland area and are thinking of selling in the near future we are always happy to assist you with advice on how to best present your home for sale. Give us a call on 0407 171 014 or 0419 712 550 to arrange an obligation free appraisal. Much of our business comes from referrals from people that want the best outcome for their family and friends. Feel free to pass on our details to anyone thinking of selling their home.

Happy tidying,

Rach

October 22, 2018October 22, 2018

Open Home Tips

As part of our service to you, we are here to help you with preparing for your upcoming open home. As humans, we think in images. Potential buyers are walking through your home already visualising how their furniture is going to fit in the space, where their artworks and cherished family photos will hang and so on.

So read on for a few simple tasks that will assist potential buyers to imagine themselves in your home……..

Declutter – the less ‘busy’ a home is, the more that buyers can visualise how the space will work for them. This includes clearing away knick-knacks, fridge magnets and family photos etc. The same goes for furniture. Too much will make your space look smaller. Decluttering is easier than you think. The team over at The Spruce have developed a simple list of 32 items you can declutter immediately! Check it out here.
Temperature – make buyers as comfortable as possible. If your home has been locked up all day in the middle of summer it may seem like the home has no air flow. If you have air-conditioning to control the climate, put it on in advance. If not, open windows and doors and let the air flow. Turn on ceiling fans. Or if it’s cold, stoke that fire! Your potential buyers will spend more time exploring the features of your home if they are comfortable.
Scent and Sound – Fresh flowers, fresh baking, coffee roasting are all scents that appeal to buyers when attending an open home. It’s just science! Some easy-listening, soft tunes fill the space and make it a little more personable. Buyers can talk to each other without feeling like everyone there can hear them.
Light the way – turning on all lights and lamps in the home helps to showcase its features.
Outside matters – be sure to have your yard looking freshly mowed and weeded. When buyers look at an overgrown yard they see their weekends filled with yard maintenance and hard work. Keep it well maintained during your selling campaign.
Vacate – Potential purchases can feel a little awkward and not as comfortable to ask agents questions. It is best to organised for your animals to be looked after also. There would be nothing worse than an escaped pet because of a door left open accidentally.

Thinking of selling or just curious about the current value of your home? We are here to help you achieve the best possible result. Give us a call for your obligation-free appraisal. Rachael 0407 171 014 and John 0419 712 550.

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