There’s a rush of other homes onto the market this spring, so sellers need to do all they can to stand out from their neighbours.
Auction volumes are picking up, and experts say it can be hard to stand out from the pack.A well-presented house will do better than one that needs updating.With a sudden rush of property onto the market this spring, owners need to go to extra lengths to make sure their homes stand out from the others, and cash in on the highest prices.
Choose your agent carefully. One might strike you as the most engaged with the suburb, but that’s not to say he or she will suit you. Interview a few agents, suggests Hutton, and listen to others’ recommendations. If you’re selling an investment property, there are two schools of thought. Some buyers could be keen to keep the tenants on, which could enhance the value of the property, but a vacant property can be easier to update with painting or new carpets, and can be made available for inspection at a moment’s notice.Make sure the front of your home looks good for prospective buyers who drive or walk by before they decide whether they’ll stop and look at it, says Lahood.
“Make sure taps and fixtures look shiny and new, and accessorise with fruit in the kitchen, beautiful candles, really nice towels and spa items in the bathrooms, and put really luxe bed linen in the master bedroom. Add art for a pop of colour to brighten neutral spaces and make them feel more alive.”
“There’s an important place for print and we find that tends to drive traffic to the websites. Don’t scrimp on the expense. An investment in promotion can pay back tenfold.”Justin McManus
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