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    2024-06-25 Steve West

    How Long Does It Take to Prepare a Deceased Estate?

    One of the first questions families ask after inheriting a property is, "How long will it take before we can sell it?" While every estate is different, understanding the typical timeline can help you plan ahead, reduce stress, and avoid unnecessary delays.

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    2024-06-25 Steve West

    The Complete Deceased Estate Sale Timeline: From Probate to Settlement

    Selling a deceased estate is rarely a quick process. Between legal requirements, family decisions, property preparation and the sales campaign, there are many moving parts that need to be carefully managed.

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    2024-06-25 Steve West

    What Should You Do First When You Inherit a House?

    Inheriting a house can be both a privilege and a significant responsibility. Alongside the emotions of losing a loved one, you're often faced with legal obligations, financial decisions, family discussions, and the challenge of deciding what to do with the property.

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    2024-06-15 Steve West

    Preparing a Deceased Estate for Sale in Brisbane: A Complete Guide for Families and Executors

    Selling a loved one's home is never just another property transaction. Along with the legal responsibilities, there are emotional decisions, family discussions, and often a house that needs significant preparation before it can achieve its best price.

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    2024-05-15 Steve West

    Why Pre-Sale Services work better together

    Gardening, pressure cleaning, roof cleaning, decluttering, and photography are not separate jobs. They are connected. Each one amplifies the others — and skipping one weakens everything around it.

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    2024-05-10 Steve West

    Questions homeowners ask before selling

    Straight answers to the things Brisbane sellers ask most — before the agent comes out, before the photographer arrives, and before the first inspection.

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    2024-04-28 Steve West

    Best time of year for External house washing in Brisbane: 🏠 ?

    I book external cleaning jobs every single week of the year. Some clients are getting ready to sell. Others just want to stay on top of what Brisbane’s weather does to a house over time.

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    2024-04-15 Steve West

    How do you prepare a flood affected Brisbane home for sale ?

    To prepare a flood-affected Brisbane home for sale, you need to methodically work through the layers of damage, mess, and lingering visual evidence that floodwater leaves behind.

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    2024-03-22 Steve West

    How do you prepare a Queenslander for sale in Brisbane ?

    Start four to six weeks before your agent comes for the appraisal — not after. A well-presented Queenslander in Brisbane’s inner suburbs commands stronger interest, earlier offers, and a higher price.

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    2024-03-10 Steve West

    Fix problems before you list, a solution for common problems.

    A slippery driveway is caused by algae, moss, biofilm, and leaf-tannin buildup on concrete or pavers. In Brisbane’s humid climate this happens within 12–18 months on any unsealed surface.

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