What are the key decisions that can impact the success of my property sale?
When it comes to selling your property, the decisions you make before your home reaches the market can have a significant impact on the final result. From presentation and pricing through to marketing and your chosen method of sale, getting the strategy right from the beginning can help attract more buyers, create stronger competition and ultimately maximise your sale price. At Coastal Realty WA, we work closely with our sellers to prepare their property for market and develop a tailored sales and marketing strategy designed to achieve the best possible result. Here are some key considerations you should be aware of when selling your house or property and how they can impact the success of the sale.
STEP 1 | PRESENTATION & STREET APPEAL
First impressions count. Before buyers even step through the front door, they are already forming an opinion of your property. A tidy garden, freshly maintained exterior, clean driveway and welcoming entrance can immediately improve the way your home is perceived. It is also important to maintain your property's street appeal throughout the entire campaign. Prospective buyers may drive past at any time before deciding whether to attend a home open. Small improvements can make a big difference.
STEP 2 | COMPLETE NECESSARY REPAIRS
Before going to market, take the time to address any obvious maintenance or cosmetic issues. Peeling paint, damaged fixtures, leaking taps, cracked tiles or unfinished jobs can distract buyers and sometimes leave them wondering what else may require attention. This doesn't necessarily mean undertaking major renovations. Our team can help you identify which improvements may add value and which may not be worth the investment before selling.
STEP 3 | DECLUTTER & DEPERSONALISE
You want buyers to walk through your property and imagine themselves living there. Reducing clutter, simplifying furniture and removing some personal items can make rooms feel larger, brighter and more inviting. Family photographs and personal belongings don't all need to disappear, but creating a clean and considered space allows the features of your home to become the focus.
STEP 4 | CONSIDER PROFESSIONAL STYLING
Professional property styling can completely transform the way a home presents both online and in person. The right furniture, layout and styling can highlight your property's best features, improve the photography and help buyers form an emotional connection with the home. Full styling isn't always necessary. Depending on your property, partial styling or simply working with your existing furniture may be enough. Your Coastal Realty WA Sales Agent can help you determine the best approach for your home.
Preparing to Sell?
You don't need to work through everything on your own. Before spending money on renovations, styling or improvements, speak with our team. We can walk through your property with you, identify where your time and budget are best spent and provide recommendations based on what buyers are responding to in the current market. Sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest difference. Talk to the Coastal Realty WA team about preparing your property for market and creating a sales strategy designed to maximise your result.
