Selling your property can be time-consuming and emotionally challenging, especially if you’ve never done it before. With no experience and a complex, emotional transaction on your hands, it’s easy for first-time home sellers to feel overwhelmed.
Here’s a few tips and tricks we thought we could share to help you plan and prepare:
PREPARE YOURSELF
ASK yourself some questions….
What are your goals? When would you like to sell? What is your timeline and why? Where to next? What is your ideal price? How does your ideal price compare to the market value, assessed value?
EDUCATE yourself.
Know your market. Talk to your realtor, use them as a resource. Get them to set you up with a property search that keeps an eye on your local area so you can see what comparative properties are selling for and get a scope for what you can expect.
Additions and Improvements.
Make a list of any and all the improvements or upgrades you have made to your property. Identify them and list them in as much detail as possible. Dig up any documentation you might need in relation to some of your bigger projects.
PREPARE YOUR PROPERTY
Refresh
Would a coat of paint add a fresh feel to your indoor spaces? Chips, bumps and marks in high traffic areas – are they visible or in a primary focal point? Would some fresh soil for any outdoor areas help? Make the small but meaningful improvements that can elevate the value of your property.
Declutter
A lived in home is great when you are living in it but buyers want to see themselves in your space and imagine it as their own. Remove as many personal items as possible, clean, clear surfaces is the goal.
Stage
Staging Sells Homes.
Whether you opt for a full property makeover or a few touches to enhance what you already have in the home. Staging invariably increases the sale price, it’s a no brainer.
Do not underestimate the power of making your space inviting.
Photos/Virtual Tour
Spending a few hundred dollars on professional photography can make all the difference in capturing your audience. Think of listing your property as “Tinder for Homebuyers”. Your photos are paramount in generating interest. You want to put your best foot forward and attract all the buyers you can.
A virtual tour that enables buyers to “walk through the home” from the comfort of theirs can also be a great way to enhance your listing.
Invest in visuals.
GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
Look Local and Do Your Homework
Search for an experienced agent who understands local trends and market characteristics. Learn about their marketing techniques and suggestions on how to sell your property. Consider their negotiation style and always check customer testimonials to ensure you are dealing with an honest team. Trust your instincts and remember that you will be spending a lot of time with your agent, being comfortable with them will increase the chances of a smooth selling process.
Selling doesn’t have to be stressful, with a little bit of preparation and consideration you can maximise your return and minimise your headaches!