Selling in a changing market: expectations vs...
Samantha is a Marketing Manager at OpenAgent and has worked for the company for six years. Regardless of market conditions, making the decision to sell your home is never easy. If you’re...
Expertise
Real estate, property market trends, interior design, property selling process. Adding value to a home, marketing
Education
- University of Wollongong
- University of Sydney
Highlights
- Specialises in the property selling process, giving advice on agent selection and styling properties for sale.
- Work and commentary appears in The Illawarra Mercury, Yellow (formerly known as Yellow Pages), Barry Plant and more.
- Tertiary educated in both linguistics and publishing.
I’m passionate about cutting through buzzwords, jargon and noise to communicate real estate information clearly. I want readers to come away knowing what to do next and feel like someone out there understands and is in their corner.
Experience
Samantha is a professional writer and marketer whose work and commentary has been published in The Illawarra Mercury, hipages, Yellow Pages, Milray Park, The Dubs and more.
She previously worked for hipages and Finder, where she wrote about an array of topics, including renovations, interior design, and finance. She also worked as a freelancer, working for the likes of Canva, GoGecko, Drive My Car and more.
Samantha writes about a wide range of topics, but her interests are highly focused around real estate, design, marketing and tech. Outside of writing and working within the real estate / proptech industry, she is a keen property investor and proud owner of a Victorian terrace house in Sydney's inner-west.
Recent news
Property market continues to roar, even during...
You’d think with the current lockdowns and a new COVID variant circulating in the community, the market would significantly slow. But according to agents on the ground, not much has actually...
Home values are rising at the fastest pace in...
CoreLogic’s national home value index has recorded a +2.8 per cent rise in March, which is the fastest rate of growth since October 1988. And according to agents, listings on the market cannot...
"Prices are going through the roof"- NSW...
Property values in New South Wales are continuing to soar. In Sydney alone, prices have recovered beyond the last 2017 peak. In fact, in the first ten days of March alone, property values...
Property values soaring above 2017 peaks
Property values around the country are continuing to soar. In Sydney alone, CoreLogic has reported that property values have recovered beyond their early 2017 peak.
Why we're in a seller's market
The latest housing data shows that median prices for detached properties are reaching record highs — and this is despite international border closures and next to zero net migration. The past...
Blog articles
Find the buying tips you need on Doorsteps
Buying and selling your home should be a joyous experience, but it can be clouded with complication, confusion and stress. That’s one of the reasons we’ve launched Doorsteps, our new site for all...
Selling a house with termite history - what to...
Selling a home with a prior termite issue can be a tricky challenge for both sellers and buyers of a property. It involves multiple considerations, from understanding the scope of the...
Can you sell a house with unapproved structures?
Selling a house with unapproved structures can be a tricky path to navigate.It's a topic that holds both challenges and considerations for sellers and potential buyers alike. As you prepare to...
How to negotiate using a real estate agent
Navigating real estate negotiations as a seller can be a delicate balancing act. Whether you're preparing to sell your first property or have experience in the market, the art of negotiation plays...
How to deal with real estate agents when selling
If you find yourself in the situation of having to sell a property, enlisting the help of a real estate agent will likely be something you do first. The partnership formed with your estate...
Selling an investment property after...
Planning to sell an investment property after retirement can be a pivotal financial decision. It's a moment when you might be looking to streamline your real estate portfolio or finally capitalise...
Terminating a real estate contract - what to...
In the world of real estate, sometimes the journey doesn't follow the smooth path we hope for. Terminating a real estate contract can be a tough decision, often accompanied by feelings of...
Selling an investment property to put into...
As you approach retirement, your investment property may stand as a cornerstone of your financial portfolio, a reliable asset that’s served you well over the years. However, with retirement...
Tax on selling an investment property
Selling an investment property can be a financially rewarding move, but it's important to understand the tax implications that accompany such transactions.In this article, we'll explore various...