Ray White City Residential

Make sure your finances are in order Before signingwith an agent make sure you have discussedwith a broker or the bank what your next move is, be it downsize, upsize, investing or offloading an investment. Make sure you are not locked into a fixed term loan or sadly owemore than the sale price. It would be awful to go through the process of selling your property and not be able to fulfill your next real estate goal. Think like a buyer There are always odd jobs needing doing that we just livewith. If you are considering selling, do a walk through of your house starting at the driveway, and think like a buyer. Take note of any blemishes, defects or areas that detract fromor decrease the value of your property. It’s human nature (everyonewants a bargain) so best tominimise that asmuch as you can. Pick a reputable settlement agent Settlement agents no longer have a schedule of fees theywork to, so choosing the cheapest settlement agent is not advised as theremay be additional fees should an issue arise. Are you selling the house vacant? It’s highly recommended to invest in staging your home. Buyers will more easily forman emotional attachment to the property as the styling invites them to imagine themselves in their newhome. And bonus: minor blemishes aremasked as attention is drawn to the furniture in the room. Pick the right agent To attract the best possible price you have to put the buyers into a transparent & competitive environment. That’s why you need an agent with a plan& a process. Not one that just wants to get you sold as quickly as possible so they canmove onto their next listing. In fact, the cheapest agent could be themost expensive. How can an agent that can’t negotiate their self-worth negotiate the best sale price for your property? Stock levels are the tightest we have seen inmany years, meaning some agents are desperate for stock. Will you risk losing tens of thousands on your sale price for an agent that charges a few thousand dollars less? Have a solidmarketing campaign Buyers are definitely looking on themajor websites but it’s crucial to ensure every potential buyer has the chance to see your property. Theymay not be considering the suburb your home is in, but your property may tick a lot of their boxes. High quality video tugs buyers’ heartstrings, and is to sharewith their friends & family. Video alsoworks very well with a targeted social media campaign. Lately we’ve seen a lot of buyers through opens that have found the listing in the newspaper –maybe that’s not such a bygone era after all! Yet another way of making sure you cast the net not just the linewhenmarketing your home for sale. Key things to think about when selling