If that time has come when you want to sell your property and move to something bigger and better, you are like many thousands of Australians all across Australia. It might be the case that the property is too small for your current needs, or, on the opposite side of the spectrum, it might be too big because you are now retired. Whatever the reasons, it’s important that you get the best price for your property possible, to make life easier for yourself and your family members going forward.
There are a number of things that sellers forget to put into place when trying to sell the property, and not carrying out a final inspection prior to settlement is one such mistake. Be sure to have this done before anything is signed and anything is agreed upon. This is just one of the top tips when trying to sell your property here in Australia, and the following are some others that you really do need to pay attention to.
- It’s always good to paint – This kind of comes at the top of the list, because paint is very affordable, and this is actually a job that you might want to do yourself. A lick of paint helps to transform the outside of your property, and the inside also. Making the property appear brighter inside by choosing brighter colours is a smart idea. From the outside, it’s all about the curbappeal and making your property stand out from the others that are for sale on your street or housing estate.
- Pay attention to the garden – The inside of your property may look fantastic, but if the outside doesn’t look the part, people won’t want to come into the property in the first place. We all know here in Australia that first impressions last, so pay attention to your garden, spend some money on planting some new flowers and shrubs, and wheel out the lawnmower. If people see how well you treat the outside of your property, they can only conclude that you do similarly inside.
- Get things fixed – There may be small jobs that need to be completed around the house, and while you might think that the hinges on the garden gate are no big deal, you would be wrong. Make a list of all of the little things that need to be addressed around your property, get out your screwdriver or spanner, and start making things happen. You can’t keep putting things off because it will affect the resale value of your property, and the likelihood that it will be sold in the first place.
You need to pay particular attention to a couple of rooms in your house. One is the bathroom, and the other is the kitchen. These are the two rooms that can make or break a property sale, so give them the attention that they deserve. Clean the windows, and allow more light to shine into the property.