SELLING

First National Real Estate can help you sell your home quickly for the best possible price. Here are some tips that have proven to be invaluable to the successful home seller.

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Auction or Private Treaty, so what's best for you?

Auction Benefits

• The set sale date allows you to make plans for the future. It enforces buyers to act within a specific time frame or they risk losing the property
• Encourages prospective buyers to offer their best price via a bidding process 
• An auction is legally binding. Once your property has been sold, the sale conditions are set in concrete

Private Treaty Benefits 

• Without a set auction date, you have time to consider all offers by potential buyers
• Flexible time lines
• Less stressful as it allows time to consider potential offers

Presentation and preparation are key to ensuring a successful sale and the best possible price.

Here are some tips on how to maximise the effectiveness of your home’s presentation:

FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE LASTING

From the moment prospects arrive at your home, it should be evident that the gardens and lawns are well presented.  Garden rubbish should be disposed of and paths and porches kept clear of debris.  Toys, sporting equipment and garden tools should be stored away to enhance the appearance of your backyard and garden.

Create an entrance or decorate a dull garden with pot plants or a splash of colourful flowers

A TIDY HOME ENSURES AN OPEN HOME IS 'WELCOMING'

Your home should be kept neat and tidy during the period of inspections and should create an inviting atmosphere.  Give it a thorough clean before placing it on the market - It's amazing what difference it makes when the walls have been cleaned!

Utilise fresh flowers, indoor plants or paintings as they always brighten up a home.

REPAIRS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
Make sure that all minor repairs are completed. Sticking doors and windows, loose doorknobs, faulty plumbing, peeling paint or faulty flywire may affect your sale.

LET THE SUN SHINE IN
It is imperative to let plenty of light into your home. Nothing improves atmosphere more than brightness.  And don’t forget to make them comfortable. A warm, comfortably heated home on cold days adds a feeling of cosiness. On a hot day don’t forget to turn on the air conditioning or fan (or simply let the breeze flow through).

On a dull day, switch lights on prior to the arrival of prospective purchasers

PETS UNDERFOOT
If you have pets, it is advisable to keep them out of the house or ask family/friends to mind them during the inspection.  If your pets are kept inside remember to air out your property before inspections and store away pet bowls and kitty litter trays

Request a copy of our FREE Home Sellers Guide for information on selecting the right real estate agent, whether to go to auction, what your property is worth and understanding technical and legal terms.