Marketing Myself, My Cyprus Business and Your Cyprus Properties

I am always working on marketing, promoting Cyprus Marketing Solutions, Cyprus101 website, ourselves and of course all of the great Cyprus properties for sale that we have listed. This task is not an easy one. I would say that it’s very difficult to get people to find you in between the thousands of other choices. It is a never-ending and constantly evolving field. An element that even makes it more difficult is the ability to measure the efforts or the lack of it. As new technology is introduced, so are new methods and tools at your disposal. The trick is to find them and then make them work in order to be successful.

I have been selling Cyprus property for 3 years now and I would say that I came into the business at the end of it’s peak and the worst time to enter. I would also say that selling property on an island to people from a country that is four hours or more away by plane is not an easy thing to do, especially with never having been there.   

I was told once that I need to stop joining so many Internet social sites. The person said that when I invited them to join Twitter. I was shocked because it came from who I thought was a web-savvy blogger with a lot of general knowledge about marketing. I realized that for me the internet was more than just emails and socializing or keeping up with the sports or whatever non-marketing people enjoys.  For me, I have to constantly crawl the web and join all networks such as: Facebook, Linkedin, Digg, Stumbleupon, Sphinn, Technorati, Stumbleupon and many, many more, hoping to find the next best thing to get exposure before my competition does. It is my job to look for the benefit each site shows for my efforts and whether to continue to be a member and learn more about their offers and system or just ditch them all together.

There are some that are more easily accessible than others and some that are just a pain to navigate. For example this post was inspired by Technorati who in order for them to verify that I am the author of this blog I must place a code within a recent post. The code is FPPGR5CCRBWA and once this post is published I will click on a button in my account to inform them so they can verify it and then my blog will be a part of their web and I hopefully will get some love from their robots as well as the other bloggers out their. It’s things like this and many more that I work on and then finally try to gage the results.

I have found that even with all the new technolgy and changes, one principal remains timeless and that is that you will only get out of something what you put into it.  My passion for what I do will drive me forward to reaching my goal. At least for now it seems that I must be on the right track because business is good!

Spacious & Unique – Private Bungalow For Sale in Armou-Paphos-Cyprus

This 5 bedroom, 3 bath bungalow is situated in near the centre of Armou village only minutes from the heart of Paphos. Own your own  has private oasis on the Meiterraneanas and relax in your mature gardens.

This home features a spectacular foyer with high ceilings perfectly accented with perfectly stylish light fixtures. The home is spacious and well laid out with an eat-in breakfast bar and a separate dining room. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a separate laundry room/pantry off of the kitchen. Built-in wine storage, double sink and plenty of cabinet space also make this kitchen functional and attractive.

The living room and dining room feature hardwood floors, the ceiling is also wooden beams, there is a fireplace, air conditioning and fantastic views. Shutters on the windows help keep the home cool. The five bedrooms all have fitted wardrobes and lead out to the large veranda with great views of Paphos town and the Mediterranean Sea.

Outside the home there is plenty of parking along with a garage, large swimming pool and pergola that share the same views of the area.

This is a perfect home for a large or a growing family that want room for entertaining or having guests stay.

Cyprus Property Market – Is it Stabilizing? Is it the Time to Buy?

Have you been wanting to buy a property in Cyprus? If you have been waiting for the prices to bottom out before jumping in and getting yours, then I dare say that it’s time. Sure there may be a bit more to go in some areas or with some sellers who are still overpriced but these properties will not sell, not for the prices being asked. There are many more properties that are good prices and despite what happens in the housing market in Cyprus or globally they will not drop any further.

Cyprus is a special place in many different ways. One of the ways is the overall general population are very well off. With a population of less than 1 million, many Cypriot families owned land and have sold some or developed some to turn a profit selling to expatriates retiring or looking for holiday homes. Many of these properties were bought by well off individuals who can afford to relocate and in many cases still own another property or two somewhere. Both the Cypriots and the foreigner’s are in most cases  not desperate to sell because they don’t really have to. The drop in prices are not necessarily a desperate move on their part but an adjustment to what they came to realize as a step involved with any market, it has it’s up and it’s downs. With the way prices skyrocketed in the first half of the decade, it is understandable that this balance must occur…what goes up must come down.

Four years ago many people complained that the young families could not afford to buy a property, prices were reaching outrageous levels and only the rich could buy. I heard many stories about how many were never going to be able to buy, especially if your family had no more land to sell or if you were without family support.

The recent slump of the housing market is the great equalizer of our time. It is a lesson that teaches to never say never and if you pay close attention you walk away with a very valuable lesson that can be worth much more than what you may have lost. There are many sellers today that bought at the wrong time, at the peak of the market and those people are taking a loss. There are buyers now that are getting back into the market, who made money during the boom years and got out in time to cash in. Now they know it’s a good time to get back in and these are some of the clients I come across now. 

I learn a lot from my clients working in the Cyprus property market. The job gives me the opportunity to meet many well educated people that come from many backgrounds and have so much knowledge that it is always great when you meet someone with an understanding and wants to share their perspective on the market, Cyprus or life in general.  The overall general consensus is that we are nearing the end of the price crash and things will be slowly but surely stabilize and some even think it is possible by the next season. This is something that I agree with. Share your thoughts on the Cyprus property market, we’d love to hear your opinions and value our readers feedback.

Getting Your Home Ready to Sell: Staging Your Cyprus Property

Home Staging Tips for your Cyprus Property 

The saying “There is only one chance to make a first impression” should be the rule of thumb for home sales. If a buyer walks in and your home is full of boxes, clutter or untidy they may not see past it all and realize the potential of the home. Even the exterior needs to make a nice impression as some customers may see an overgrown garden and not even want to see the inside! Here are some easy and inexpensive ways to ensure that your home makes a great first impression. Read more about staging your property.

Stunning Luxury Villa for Sale in Agios Georgios

• 300 sq. m., 5 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story “+basement” - €895,000 EUR - A relaxing beautiful luxury villa!

High Quality Construction

Luxury villa in Paphos, Cyprus

 

Agios Georgios, Paphos property  -   A very short distance from the small fishing harbor of Ayios Georgios which overlooks the Akamas Peninsula and it’s unspoiled beauty is where you can enjoy one of the most magnificent sunsets on the Mediterranean.

This villa is set in a gated community in a quiet, exclusive cul-de-sac along with a handful of luxury villas only meters from the Akamas and all of its natural beauty. This spacious home was built using the highest standards of quality and style enhancing the masterful architecture design. The main level features a very well lit living area that over-looks the tiled infinity pool, deck and garden, an open plan kitchen and dining area with a kitchen island, granite surfaces and an adjacent utility room. There is also a bedroom with en-suite on the main level.

Other features are a private gated drive, basement with home cinema, study, the large balconies off of the bedrooms and the large roof terrace with the spectacular views of the entire area.

Walk to Bar Street in Kato Paphos – Lovely & Only €105,000 with Title Deeds

This impressive two bedroom apartment is located in a quiet cul-de-sac within easy walking distance from the lively Paphos Bar Street area where you can enjoy a variety of restaurants/tavernas, cafe’s, clubs and pubs. The beaches, and the recently renovated sea front harbour area, is also a short walk away. This is a superb central location for those wishing to holiday without a car.

The property comprises a spacious open plan lounge, dining area and well equipped kitchen, guest cloakroom, two large double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, and a good size separate bathroom with double shower. The balcony overlooking the attractive swimming pool and gardens is accessed from the kitchen, lounge and master bedroom, and an arched recess off the lounge provides additional storage space.

There is an allocated parking space at the front of the property, and plenty of additional parking nearby. The apartment comes fully furnished, has full title deeds and offers great value for money.

Cyprus Luxury Villa in Sea Caves, Paphos

Peyia Cyprus villa

Modern and Well Finished

 

• 200 sq. m., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - €980,000 EUR - Don’t miss this one!!!

Sea Caves, Paphos  -  This beautifully presented Cyprus villa is located between the popular area of Peyia and the exclusive Sea Caves neighbourhood. It sits high on a hillside taking advantage of the most spectacular, unobstructed, panoramic sea and mountain views.

A paved driveway leads up to the villa with plenty of space for parking. The layout of the property is designed to take full advantage of the views. The lounge, impressive dining area, and downstairs bedroom with separate shower room, all have French windows opening onto an outside shaded terrace. The stylish kitchen is well equipped with granite worktops and fully integrated appliances.

The bedrooms on the first floor also face the front of the house and lead onto a balcony with stunning views. Both have en-suite facilities, the master bedroom a shower room with power shower, and the second bedroom, a bathroom with jacuzzi.

The home sits on an impressive plot of 2000 sq metres, and there is space to build a second property in the future. There is plenty of space for outdoor dining and relaxing around the heated pool. A large area has astro turf with a covered pergola and seating area and the hot tub is strategically placed for enjoying those beautiful sunsets.

Fantastic High Quality Villa in Anarita – Just Completed

Fabulous Design, Modern Cyprus Villa for Sale

• 139 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm, 2 story “Bright and Airy” - Only €250,000 EUR - Just Completed, Brand New!

Anarita, Paphos  -  This brand new, spacious three bedroom detached villa is located in the peaceful traditional

Anarita in Paphos, Cyprus

 village of Anarita, only 10 minutes drive from two golf courses,  5 minutes to Paphos International airport and 10 minutes to the town of Paphos. Kato Paphos and the harbour, bars and restaurants are also a pleasant 15 minute drive away.

This is one of three villas that is available in a project of 8 detached villas. It is built using the latest generation of timber based construction methods, is fully insulated to EU directive 2009 and energy costs for heating and cooling are reduced by around 80%.

The property features a spacious open plan lounge, dining area, stylish modern kitchen and guest toilet. Upstairs there are three double sized bedrooms, all with plenty of storage. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and there is a good sized separate bathroom.

The property is finished to a very high standard and represents excellent value for money.

Driving in Cyprus – More Fatalities Remind us to be on Alert at All Times While Driving

Paphos has seen its fourth fatality in the last week (between May 23, 09 – June 2 09), and the eighth since the beginning of the year. Last Saturday, a 13-year-old student from the American Academy School died after the motorbike he was a passenger on veered off the Mandria – Yeroskipou Road. This death could have been easily prevented had he been wearing a helmet – sadly, he was not. Strict and hefty fines need to be enforced for these sorts of offenses so that we can save our young who are the main culprits and fatalities when there are accidents of this nature. No seatbelts, no helmets, driving under the influence and speed need to be seriously addressed so we don’t have to see another families heart break at the loss of a young life! Read More About Driving in Cyprus…

Cyprus Property Market -Waiting For The Bottom?

I read that many property buyers are waiting for home prices to hit bottom before jumping in and purchasing a property.

If that is what you are doing and you are looking to buy a property in Cyprus, I will tell you why waiting is not a good idea.

First and probably most importantly is that many properties are being taken off the market and are no longer for sale. The owners have decided to wait and keep their properties until the market improves. They are either renting them out or, they will continue using them as holiday homes for themselves and families.

Second, most property owners in Cyprus are on the wealthier part of the world global population and are capable of not doing anything with these properties and never reach a point of losing their properties. As a matter of fact many properties are all paid for. They will not be effected like most owners around the world.

The majority of the sellers here are either developers, builders or families with more than one property. If you want to get a good price or a great deal, then you need to start looking now and be prepared to move forward if you find the property you are looking for.