Hi ,
With Spring just around the corner, the trees
are beginning to blossom just as the real estate market is set for its seasonal bloom.
So what should you do if you’re thinking about putting your home or investment property on the market this Spring?
- Whether you are selling or buying real estate – or
both – be prepared to feel a little stressed. Selling a home you’ve lived in for a reasonable period of time can be an emotional experience and also quite demanding on your time and energy. If you're worried, a property advocate can help to reduce the stress.
- Start decluttering, cleaning and indoor plus outdoor home maintenance weeks or months in advance of listing your home for sale, depending on how much needs to be
done.
- Choose your real estate agent carefully! Your property is your biggest asset, don’t trust the sale of it to just anyone. Choose an experienced agent with presence in the local market and a strong team behind them. A good agent should provide insightful advice, be well-presented, timely and articulate, and demonstrate that they are hardworking, committed and passionate about achieving the best sale price for your
property.
- Spring is a popular time to sell, so your property may have more competition than during other times of the year. Consider having your home ‘staged’ or ‘dressed for sale’ if you need help to make it stand out compared to the competition.
- Don't forget to tidy the front yard as well as the house so that you make a positive first impression on potential
buyers.
- Engage an experienced and knowledgeable vendor’s advocate to assist you with expert advice and valuable support for all of the above.
Taking all the right steps to ensure you and your home are absolutely ready to sell is the best way to help the sales process run smoothly and get the result you hope
for.
