Top 10 Selling Tips from Zinc Properties Noosa:
- Other people’s mess always looks worse than your own. A bright, fresh and clean home invites inspection. The front door, windows and walls should be well presented; rubbish should be disposed of, paths kept clean and toys stored away.
- Remove unnecessary clutter and place in storage any items you do not need to give the feeling of a bigger appearance. Neat, well-ordered cupboards, robes, pantry and the garage show that storage space is ample.
- Ensure all minor repairs are completed. Sticking doors and windows, loose doorknobs, faulty plumbing or peeling paint may detract from your home’s value.
- Nothing improves the atmosphere of a home more than brightness. Open all window coverings and switch on strategic lights to brighten up gloomy spots prior to the arrival of prospective purchasers.
- On a hot day, turn on the air conditioning, people will feel a sense of relief to be out of the heat and on a cool day, a heated home adds a feeling of coziness.
- Stale or malodorous air make buyers want to leave fast, strong odours have been known to ruin a sale. Ensure your home is smelling as fresh as possible.
- We suggest keeping your pets out of the way and preferably out of the home while inspections are taking place. Remembering to hide the kitty litter and food bowls.
- To avoid prospective purchaser’s feeling like intruders, we suggest leaving your home during inspections. Your Sales Consultant knows the buyer’s requirements and can better emphasis the features of your home. Details such as price, transaction and terms are best left to your Sales Consultant, remember their experience and training enables them to qualify purchasers and negotiate the best price for you
- Low maintenance gardens are a must for the majority of buyers. Make sure your entertaining area flows seamlessly from the inside out thereby becoming an extension of the home. Cut back any dead growth and make sure your lawns are kept trimmed and tidy perhaps even adding a splash of colour with some inexpensive flowers.
- Attend to any general maintenance such as squeaky hinges, light fixtures, door knobs and anything that would be obvious to a buyer. You don’t need to do a major renovating job just ensure it looks clean and well maintained.
