Real Estate Specialist
Preparing your House for Sale
When it comes to selling your home, proper preparation and maintenance is key. Not only does it help to ensure that your home is in good condition, but it will increase its value and make it more attractive to potential buyers.
Our Process
We will come and audit your property using our proprietary buyer-value system
We will provide a prioritised scope of improvements for discussion
Once a scope of work is approved, we get to work!
Flexible Pricing Model
Unlike other trades, we understand there is considerable cost when coming to market and it is often a very emotional and stressful time.
We offer 2 methods of which to pay for our service:
- Full Payment from the proceeds of the sale on Settlement or Withdrawal
- Full Payment upfront (10% discount)
Here are some of our top tips for preparing your home before and while it is on the market:
Pay attention to street appeal
Street appeal is incredibly important, the front of your house will often be used as your 'Hero' image for marketing material. It's also the first taste a buyer has of your property
Fix any major or minor repairs that need to be done.
This could include anything from repairing a leaky tap to replacing a broken window. By fixing these issues, you can show potential buyers that your home is in good condition and won't require a lot of work after they move in.
Update any outdated features in your home.
This includes thinking about things like replacing old appliances, repainting walls, or updating fixtures. Updating these features can help to modernise your home and make it more attractive to potential buyers.
Make sure your home is clean, clutter-free, and well presented.
This means deep cleaning every room in your home, including the bathrooms and kitchen. It also means decluttering by getting rid of any excess belongings that you no longer need. This will help to make your home look more spacious and inviting to potential buyers.
HINT: It's a great idea to engage a professional property stylist to ensure your home connects emotionally with buyers - this will help create more buyer interest, emotional connection and ultimately competition for your home.
Consider arranging a professional pest and building report
A pest and building report can help to identify any potential hidden issues with your home that you may not be aware of. This can be especially helpful if you're not sure what to look for. It will also identify any potential issues before a purchaser enters into a cooling off period, reducing the risk of a buyer pulling out before entering into unconditional exchange.
HINT: Arming your agent with potential buyer objections will prepare them when entering negotiations with buyers.
Overall, preparing and maintaining your home before and while on the market is essential for increasing its value and making it more appealing to potential buyers.
By taking care of any necessary repairs, updating outdated features, and keeping your home clean and clutter-free, you can help to ensure that your home sells quickly and for the best possible price.