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As the saying goes, 'first impressions last', and when it comes to selling your home this could be the difference between selling your property or not. In theory, it seems like a simple task, but with so much advice out there it can be difficult to know where to start. So here at Sparrow Real Estate, we have compiled a list of 20 simple things that will help you sell your property.

In a perfect world, you would end the lease with your tenants and have your property staged and prepared for sale already vacated. Unfortunately, life is not perfect and sometimes you need to sell a property with tenants still in residence. There are a few simple steps you can take to make the process go smoothly.

Brisbane housing has witnessed one of the biggest increases in quarterly price hikes in 20 years. This comes as interstate buyers push house prices to a record median of $792,065. These latest figures stem from a House Price Report that demonstrated a 10.7% jump in house prices in the last three months of 2021.

As the floodwaters of the 2022 Queensland floods recede in Brisbane, the real estate industry is assessing the impact the event has had on the market.

Are you planning to get out of the city and settle in the suburbs? Or perhaps you're looking to switch suburbs to something that's more your style? Whatever your reason for changing location, doing your homework on a potential new suburb is a must to ensure you have all the facts before making an offer on a property. Queensland is packed full of unique locations and culturally rich suburbs, so taking the time to get to know where you want to live can pay off.

Most of us have a vague idea about the value of our property. Whether you're going off what you paid when you purchased your home, or you've been researching similar properties online, there are many ways to get a ballpark figure on what your home may be worth. But if you're considering selling, you want more than 'maybe' to ensure you're putting your house on the market at the right amount.

With the competitive property sales market in Queensland, it may be tempting to sell your house as-is to the best buyer. But is it better to renovate your property before you place it on the market? That answer depends on a few different factors, but it isn't necessarily a bad idea to make your house or flat more presentable before you snap some photos and get everything listed.

The world’s eyes will fall on Brisbane in 2032 as the city is set to host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games. This is great news for Brisbane and Queensland, the decision should pave the way for new infrastructure investment, provide an influx of foreign investment and increase tourism.