Sold Properties
Steps to start selling
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Research your local property
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Have your property appraised
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Choose a sales method
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Prepare your Property for Sale
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Engage a conveyancer / lawyer to draw up contract
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Marketing for your property
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Offers received or property goes to auction
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Contract signed and deposit paid
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Property settles
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Celebrate a great result
What is an appraisal
A key first step when you are considering selling is to have a property appraisal. This is an easy and informal process that will provide you with an estimated market value of your property.
Read more about what an agent looks for when appraising a property, and how they determine the market value.
Maximise your sales value
What are the key decisions that impact the success of my property's sale?
When selling your property, you will be expected to make a number of key decisions. These decisions can directly impact how many buyers you attract, how quickly you sell and how much you sell for.
Here are some key considerations you should be aware of when selling your property and how they can impact the success of the sale.
Steps to prepare your property for sale
STEP 1 | CURB SIDE APPEAL
Even if you are not planning to sell immediately, a welcoming exterior is a wonderful thing to come home to each day. Spending a few hours ensuring your property looks good from the street can pay dividends down the track. It helps create a great first impression and sets the right tone. It is important this looks great throughout the duration of the campaign, as people drive by at all hours of the day and night.
STEP 2 | MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO YOUR HOME
Sometimes cosmetic repairs take a while to complete, so it is worth getting onto these early. For instance, if your kitchen or bathroom need a refresh, perhaps the walls need to be painted, you need new tiles or the floorboards need to be sanded, getting onto these jobs well in advance of your property going on the market is a smart idea.
STEP 3 | DECLUTTER AND REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS
You want buyers to be able to visualise themselves in your property; to feel an emotional connection. It is hard to do this if all your knick-knacks and family photos are scattered throughout the property. This is not to say everything has to go, it just needs to be refined.
STEP 4 | SPRING CLEAN THE ENTIRE PROPERTY
A sparkling property is a must have when selling your home. Spending time cleaning every corner of your property is time well spent - and yes, that does mean inside all your drawers and cupboards as buyers open these up for a peak inside.
STEP 5 | PROFESSIONAL STYLING
Professional styling can add 5%-10% to the final sale price of a property. Talk to your local Agent about who they would recommend to help you.