At Realestate 88 we pride ourselves on providing the best service to our clients. When it comes to selling your most important asset, we believe it is imperative in providing you with the best opportunity to achieve the highest price whilst achieving a successful result, and we have believed our Top 8 Selling Tips will ensure you are able to get the best result

  1. Pick your agent!

Ensure you look at all options available to get the best price, this includes sale by Auction, End Date Sale, Expressions of Interest, or set Price? Ask Why? And ask to be provided with recent sales of similar houses in surrounding your property that are similar that have recently sold. You need an experienced agent who knows the market and can find the right buyer. One way to get to know agents is to attend open houses as a would-be buyer. You can assess the agents’ selling styles, marketing materials and get a feel for how they communicate with you as a buyer, this is a critical factor in a selling campaign.

  1. Be realistic with pricing/renovating may not get you more!

Don’t assume renovations will achieve a higher price, sometimes renovations are not always to the same taste of the buyer, so listen to your agent as they do this every day. A good agent will always give you the best advice to achieve the highest price and it is in their best interest that your property is presented well.

  1. Presentation is everything

Time to spring clean and de-cluttered. Anything that detracts from a potential sale needs to be thrown out, put in storage, or sold. Many homes are over-furnished with personal items. The trick is to make the property look comfortable without having too much distraction taking away the space. You could even put your own furniture in storage and stage your property or even get Virtual Furniture. Seek your agent’s advice on this.

  1. Create street appeal

It’s important to have street appeal as many buyers will drive past your home before making enquiries, it is important that your property is looking amazing from the outside. Clean up garden beds, and driveways. Street appeal is everything!

  1. Make sure any repairs and maintenance are completed

Ensure any maintenance is completed, light globes are working, any settlement cracks are fixed, and any major works are done, this will ensure buyers know there are no serious issues with your property which can deter buyers from considering purchasing your home, or offering you less as there is doubt of works that may need to be completed after settlement.

  1. Picture perfect, we all eat with our eyes

When it comes to marketing your property, photography is EVERYTHING, we eat with our eyes, and if the photos are not enticing to the buyer, they will not even consider looking at the features, this is the most important element of marketing a property. Many buyers will judge your property within five to 10 seconds of looking at the photos and if they’re not excited … then they will simply move onto the next property.

  1. Exit Pets

Please remember that not everyone is a pet person or may have allergies, and might not appreciate pet smells or dander. During the sales campaign, it is important that your four-legged friend is not at any inspections or home opens. If they’ve been living indoors, getting rid of any pet scent is easily fixed with plug in scents and candles, plus it also sets a great ambience at inspections. Professionally cleaning any carpets and soft furnishings is also recommended.

  1. Open Day What to do

Put some fresh flowers around the house, fresh fruit in the fruit bowl and have fresh towels, soaps on display. Ensure all areas have been dusted, vacuumed, and mopped. Open some windows and curtains to allow for natural sun light and a nice breeze, in the warmer months. Alternatively in the cooler months a moderate amount of heat adds a feeling of cosiness. Make your home, feel like home