5 Tips To Get Your Property Ready For a Spring Sale

Couple PaintingThe warmer spring weather inspires owners to put their properties on the market, which makes the season highly competitive. So that you’re ready in time for spring, here are five tips you can action this winter to help you gain a market advantage.

1. The Basics

At a minimum, the property should be clean and tidy. Consider hiring a professional cleaner for a detailed clean that includes skirting boards, windows and so on. It’s also a good idea to make any necessary repairs. You don’t want to deter buyers with a minor issue like a leaking tap.

Make sure all bathrooms are spotless. Aim for somewhere between 5 star hotel and hospital. Remove all personal items like toothbrushes and toiletries.

Finally, clear away as much clutter as you can from all rooms. This will show off the space better as a clutter makes your rooms look small.

2. Highlight Your Best Features

To gain a competitive edge you need a unique selling proposition. Identify what gives your property its  “wow factor” and make sure it’s the focus.

For example, if you want to showcase the garden, do any possible planting or garden maintenance in winter so that your plants are blooming in time for spring and your garden looks its best.

3. Time Things Right

Aim to have your open for inspections at the time of day when the property appears at its best. You’ll want both good light and a good temperature.

In terms of dates, Real Estate experts suggest earlier is better – August or September – before there’s a glut. This means starting your preparations in winter.

Consider which month would suit your property according to its features.

4. Find The Right Agent

Do some research to find the right agent (and auctioneer) by looking at recent sales of properties similar to yours.

Real estate is highly localised – make sure the agent understands your neighbourhood and what will make your place stand out from the rest.

Remember, you want to attract potential buyers, not just browsers. If your agent has a large list of genuine buyers looking to purchase property in your area, that puts you ahead of others who are relying on traditional marketing during the 6 week sales campaign.

5. Be Realistic

The location and condition of your property will suggest a potential sale price. However, the real estate market relies on supply and demand. If there are lots of properties compared to buyers, you may need to adjust your expectations.

To your success.

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