Ever asked yourself the question “How to sell a home?”  While it is often a stressful process, there are ways to make a home sale run more smoothly so you can look forward to a straightforward move into your next home. As selling your home is a significant financial decision, and most people will only do it a handful of times in their lives, it is a good idea to know how to go about it. Here at Established Property, we find there are five key actions that will get your home sale off to a great start.

Get your agent in early

Where possible, invite a real estate agent around to your home for an initial consultation as soon as you decide to sell. They will be able to give you an idea of what the market is doing locally and what buyers are looking for. An experienced agent will also tell you what you need to focus on when preparing and presenting your home for sale, and what you don’t need to worry about, saving you valuable time, energy and money.

Choose an agent with many years of experience

Obviously one of the best things you can do to ensure the best possible outcome for your home sale is to choose an agent that knows your area inside out. Here at Established Property we have been selling in Wyndham City, including Point Cook, Sanctuary Lakes, and the surrounding suburbs for some 25 years. We have sold many properties here several times over, and we have a vast buyer database that reflects our long association with the area. If you are thinking of selling, we are the people to talk to first.

Prepare, prepare, prepare

Once you put your home on the market you will need to have it ‘inspection ready’ most of the time, so it’s always worth starting your decluttering, cleaning and small maintenance tasks as soon as you decide to sell. We can advise you on what you need to do for your particular home, but here are some general rules.

  1. Make a list

Create a to-do list and timetable the work in priority order. Consider organising larger tasks such as repainting, early on, while window cleaners should be booked closer to your first open home date.

  1. Tidy cupboards too

Buyers may look inside cupboards and sheds, and overflowing storage will make your home appear smaller, so get rid of any unwanted belongings. You’ll be thankful you did this when it’s time to pack up and move.

  1. De-personalise the home

Remove personal items, such as family photos, shoes from around the front door, and toothbrushes in the bathroom. You want buyers to emotionally connect with your home and imagine themselves living there, not feel as if they are in someone else’s home.

  1. Steam clean

If you have pets or have carpet that has been in the home for many years, a professional steam clean of all carpets will get rid of any smells and most discolouration and stains.

Home styling

Now that many buyers start their house hunting online, it’s increasingly common to appoint a stylist to walk through your property and advise you on how best to present your home. A stylist may bring in furniture if it’s an empty property, or simply help you bring out the best in each room with some simple changes and additions such as plants, ornaments, artwork, or rugs before the photographer arrives.

High-quality marketing visuals

Once your home is clean, decluttered and beautifully styled, your agent will set to work developing a high-quality marketing campaign to make your home stand out and attract the attention of serious and motivated buyers, not those hoping to make low-ball offers. We pride ourselves on producing beautiful property marketing campaigns and a strong online presence for our listings, as we find this pays for itself in the final sales price.

Ready to sell a home in the Wyndham City region?

Here at Established Property we welcome the opportunity for an informal chat with you about your future home sale. If you are thinking of selling your home in Wyndham City, Sanctuary Lakes and Point Cook, please give us a call today to talk through all your property needs.