Selling your Home? Top Tips from the Experts
If the time has come to make a life-changing decision and that involves selling your home and relocating, you have come to the right place, as we offer a few top tips on prepping your home for a sale.
- Carry out an assessment – It might be best to contact professional painters in Sydney and ask them for a quote to paint the exterior. Assess the condition of both exterior and exterior and if something is not up to standard, make the necessary investment to give the property some curb appeal. In some cases, you can actually make money by investing in property renovations, this is something you have to consider, and drawing the line can be difficult.
- Declutter – We recommend calling in a professional house cleaner, a company that handles end-of-tenancy cleans, as they have the equipment to make your interior look spotless. Some might say that a potential buyer isn’t interested in cosmetics, but a clean home is definitely a positive. It makes total sense to present the property in the best possible light, so make sure both exterior and interior are presentable before you go ahead and list the house for sale. Here are a few tips to prolong the life of your home appliances.
- Choosing a real estate agent – Of course, you want the listing to get maximum exposure; start with an online search to find Australia’s leading real estate agent; fixed fee agents are best as you can budget accordingly. Some agents are happy to offer a free assessment service; an expert inspects your property and lists minor items that should be addressed. This is a service offered by a small builder, although you would have to pay, which is why you should choose an agent that offers this service to their clients. A professional listing is required; the agent should have in-house photographers, and they would work around your schedule and take the necessary images that best represent the property.
- Consider home staging – The real estate market can be slow and mediocre properties can be difficult to sell; if your property has been on the market for a few months and you haven’t had any offers, talk to a home staging specialist about options and they can tailor their service to suit the client. Every property is unique and the home staging company can show you a few ways you can make the home look more attractive.
- Tidy up the garden – When a potential buyer arrives, it is always best to have a tidy garden, grass cut, hedges trimmed, and flower beds weeded. This should also be done prior to taking photos; every little helps when it comes to presenting a property.
Be prepared for some negotiations and that means deciding on your lowest price; some people ask if specific furniture items can be included in the deal, so you might have to reconsider your original requirements and settle for a little less.
