Nobody wants a property that just sits stagnantly on the market. Older listings are typically harder to sell, as they raise suspicion that something must be off with the property. Eventually they sell … but often at a discounted rate.
Selling
Five ways to prepare for your removalist
Tip 1: Get the kids out of the house
There’s nothing worse about trying to navigate rooms filled with boxes and misplaced items than having little ones running about. Aside from the stress, there is the obvious risk that they may get hurt, so it pays to arrange a babysitter well in advance of moving day.
Make your move easy
We often hear that one of the most stressful life events – other than divorce or death – is moving house. Apart from the fact that this is a myth (the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale actually placed changing residence at 20 on the scale; death of a spouse is 100 and divorce is 73), most of the stress of the day can be alleviated with some simple planning and preparation.
Get potential buyers through your door
They say you should never judge a book by its cover, but unfortunately when it comes to buying a new home, everyone’s judging. Selling, or ‘staging’, your house for buyers is all about attraction – how you can attract people enough that they want to buy your house. It’s a sad reality that if your home doesn’t entice buyers through the front door, you’re probably not going to sell it.
Agents are your secret selling weapons
If you’re looking at selling your property, an agent can help you determine your price and sales strategy, market your property to effectively maximise buyer interest, negotiate cleverly on your behalf and handle any ancillary concerns you may have.
The benefits of a buyer agent
Looking to buy a new home but have no idea where to start? Do you feel overwhelmed by the idea of bidding at an auction, or maybe don’t have the time to do all the legwork? Buyer agents can ease the stress and anxiety of buying a new home.
The price is right … isn’t it?
Ask an expert, then ask another expert
Home sellers’ checklist
Making the commitment to sell your home can improve your lifestyle, free up equity and create a financial gain. Here are some handy points to consider from our home sellers’ guide to help you make the most of your real estate sale!
How to get your property ready for sale
There are many decisions to make along your selling journey including your goal sale price, whether to head to auction or sell by private treaty, and how to present your home to buyers.
Home Sellers’ Guide
There are many reasons for wanting to sell your home – perhaps you are starting a family and need an upgrade, or have an empty nest and it’s time to downsize. Whatever the reason, getting the best real estate advice and understanding the market will help you maximise your sale price and minimise your stress.