If you ask any of the top selling agents for a Free Sale Appraisal, they will all tell you that there are some fundamental things you must do if you want to command a high market price for your home.
1) Appearance is Everything
Houses that look attractive are more attractive to buyers. It is essential that you do everything you can to make your house look as good as it can. The first fundamental is to keep your house clean and neat both inside and out. This includes pressure washing the outside of the house, and making sure that your lawn is cut and your shrubbery is trimmed.
Adding pot plants and flowers by the entry to your home or the first place a potential buyer sees provides a great first impression. In addition, it makes buyers feel more at home. A nice vase of flowers on the kitchen or dining table is a great touch, too.
The last, and most obvious suggestion, and one that you must do simply to keep up with everyone else who is trying to sell a home, is to give it a fresh coat of paint. Even if you have to pay to have it done, a professional paint job will pay you back with a lot more money than you had to spend.
2) Make All Necessary Repairs
Nobody wants to move into a home and start fixing it. If they do, they will expect a handyman’s discount and you won’t get nearly what your home is worth. Anything that can be used as an excuse to beat you down on price needs to be eliminated.
3) Full Disclosure
If there are repairs you can’t make, disclose them and work the cost into your asking price. Also, make sure your property has every appliance that is advertised.
4) Maximise Your Space
Arrange your furniture in a way that makes your house look as large as possible. Also, be sure to move any furniture that gets in the way of your house’s best features.
5) Price Competitively
Start with a lower asking price and get buyers to compete for your home. Trust us: this will work.
6) Hire a Great Real Estate Agent
Call 9472 1606 and ask to speak to Jarrad.
