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Dear Heather, A friend of mine who priced their home lower than market value ended up having a bidding war on it! Should sellers price their homes for less than they expect to get, in the hopes of getting multiple offers above asking price? Seller ...

Dear Heather, I think my annual rental value has changed, then I heard the land tax changed, then I heard it changed again. I’m confused, how can I find out about this stuff? Confused Homeowner Dear Confused Homeowner, Recently the ARV draft copy wa...

Dear Heather,I have seen a house that I absolutely love and want to buy, it is very traditional and needs a bit of work. I am told it’s a listed building, what does that mean?BuyerDear Buyer,Bermuda has a system of identifying and protecting building...

Dear Heather, I am going to be putting my house on the market in a couple of months, is there anything I should be doing now to get it ready? Home Seller Dear Home Seller, One of the best things you can do to give your house instant curb appeal, bes...

Dear Heather, I want to put my home on the market. My friend tells me that the buyer’s lawyer will do the conveyancing and it will cost the amount set by the Bermuda Bar Association, of which I will pay half at closing. So my question is, do I need t...

Dear Heather, Spring is just around the corner; the clocks spring forward in the middle of March. Do you have any tips for spring-cleaning? It’s Springtime! Dear It’s Springtime, Your enthusiasm is refreshing! To get a home ready for spring re...

Dear Heather, I am going to put my house on the market for sale. I want to hire a real estate agent but my question is this: who does an agent represent? And must they disclose everything that is not working in the property? Seller Dear Seller, W...

Dear Heather,I am selling a home and the property I am going to move into won’t be available until two weeks after the transaction closes. Can I rent my existing home back from the new owner? Should I pay rent? What happens if something gets damaged?...

Dear HeatherI see more lots of land coming on to the market for sale. We are thinking of buying property, what are the advantages and disadvantages of buying a lot versus an older home that needs renovating?To Build or Not to BuildDear to Build or No...

Dear Heather, Why isn’t my house selling? I have had it on the market for six months and many people have looked, but no one has made an offer? Disappointed! Dear Disappointed, The bulk of mail I receive from readers asks for tips on selling a home. ...