Ken Guy Real Estate (Mooloolaba) :2485 - Find Real Estate in Mooloolaba | Maroochydore | Buddina | Minyama

Ken Guy Real Estate (Mooloolaba) :2485 - Find Real Estate in Mooloolaba | Maroochydore | Buddina | Minyama | Alexandra Headland

113 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba 4557 QLD (07) 5444 7555

Selling Information

Selling Tips

The preparation you put into getting your property ready for sale can be the difference between getting a standard price and a great price. The best part is, it's not hard, time consuming or expensive. Whatever your motive for selling, the process can either be stress free or tense and disappointing. The good news is that you have the ability to choose so you can get back to the more important things in life. There are four factors that will influence the outcome of any sale.

Timing

Buyers for a property can be found all year round however it's not often that a purchaser for your home is out there, just waiting for you to put your home on the market.

Timing, presentation and advertising are all required to bring buyers and sellers together for the best result.

Spring is often considered to be the best time to sell. It's a time of optimism and with the weather clearing, more potential buyers will be out and about. It is also a time when more sellers will put their homes on the market so there will be more competition.

Winter usually presents fewer buyers, but the buyers are usually more focussed on purchasing and traditionally there will be fewer homes on the market to choose from.

Prior to placing your home on the market, allow an additional two weeks to prepare both the property and the marketing material.

Presentation

A tidy home says "Welcome". Your home should be kept neat and tidy during the period of inspections. It should not necessarily be a "show place" but appear a comfortable home in which to live. Fresh flowers or indoor plants always brighten up a home.

While you're cleaning, think about each room and what furniture really needs to be in it. Rooms look smaller when they are crowded. Clear out anything that's not needed to create a feeling of spaciousness.

Make sure that all minor repairs are completed. Sticking doors and windows, loose door knobs, faulty plumbing, or peeling paint may affect your sale.

Let plenty of light into your home. Nothing improves atmosphere more than brightness. And on a dull day switch on some lights prior to arrival of prospective purchasers.

A warm comfortable heated home on cold days adds a feeling of cosiness; on a hot day don't forget to turn on any air conditioning or fans (or simply let the breeze flow through).

Method of Sale

If you submit your property for Auction this means that prospective purchasers will bid against one another at a date and time suitable to you.

You can set a reserve price, which is the minimum you will accept, and once bidding has passed that level you know you have a sale, as it will be unconditional and a predetermined deposit must be paid on the day.

Sale by Private Treaty means that you set a price at which your property is to be marketed to the public through the marketing plan agreed to by you and the agent.

Preparing for Open Homes

Open homes are a vital tool in selling your home, and will widen the public exposure for your property ensuring all prospective buyers in your immediate market will have the opportunity to view your home. Below are some helpful tips when preparing your home for an open inspection that will assist you in presenting your home at its best.

Inspections

Its best if you stay away from the home during open inspections. Your presence may inhibit visitors from taking a closer look

Lights

Open curtains and drapes to allow natural light, turn on lights if needed.

Temperature

Turn on heaters/air conditioner. Open windows if warm to let breeze through

Sound

Quiet background music only

Smells

Air out stale rooms, use scented sprays to eliminate smoking/pet odours

Space

Clear off bench tops & tables. Declutter wherever possible. Tidy wardrobes and cupboards. Remove all unnecessary items

Shine

Clean surfaces, windows, bathrooms, floors and carpets

Nature

Make sure lawns are neatly trimmed, garden beds are tidy and check all houseplants

Pets

Restrain or remove pets

Security

Put away all small valuables, arrange with your Consultant for alarms and lockup plans.

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