A question we've been asked a lot lately is…what is it that we actually do at 3 Pea’s Property Styling? 

So, I thought I would interrupt our weekly blog which has been focusing on what you can do to prepare your property for sale, to talk a little bit about what it is that we can do to assist you.

A common theme with real estate vendors (naturally) is that they want to achieve the top price that they can for the property that they have for sale. In some instances, there is also a focus on how quickly a sale can be achieved. As these are the top 2 priorities for vendors, they are also the top priorities for 3 Pea’s Property Styling.

Using our extensive experience & knowledge, we are able to provide advice & practical assistance to prepare and present a property for sale, with both of these objectives in mind.

Are 3 Pea’s Property Styling Interior Designers?

No, we are not interior designers. The service we offer does encompass property styling, which is essentially the presentation of the property, solely for the purposes of achieving the stated objectives of the sale.

Property styling differs from interior design in that the property is presented to appeal to the widest possible number of people and to accentuate the desirable features of a property whilst minimizing the impact of any less desirable features.

Is Property Styling the only service 3 Pea’s Provides?

Putting your property on the market can, for many people, feel like an overwhelming task with so many things to think about & tasks to complete in preparing a property for sale. For many the biggest barrier to getting this preparation completed is a lack of time.

3 Pea’s Property Styling offers additional services to help people through this process, including cleaning & gardening services & engagement of trades to undertake repairs & maintenance.

As many or few of these services can be utilized as desired & 3 Pea’s will even work with you to determine which preparation tasks you can complete yourself, if that is how you would like to proceed.

What is the cost & is it really worth it?

The cost involved varies & depends on the services required & the size of the home involved, however, as a guide, furniture hire can start from as little as $1450 for a 6 week sales campaign.

According to leading real estate agents, property styling will increase a sale price by 7.5 - 12.5% on average & will; Earn a higher sale price (81%), achieve a quicker sale (70%), have more bidders at auction (64%) & have an increased number of offers (50%).

3 Pea's Property Styling is here to ensure that your greatest asset is presented to its fullest potential when it comes time to sell. Our services will ensure that with a minimum of fuss, your property is ready to go to market when you are.


Click here to see how your home could look when presented for sale, read the answers to our FAQ's or Contact Us today to discuss how we can assist you to prepare your property for sale.

Now that you've prepared a plan, repaired, painted, and assessed your floor and window coverings it’s time to look at everyone’s least favorite topic – cleaning.

The only thing more off-putting (and therefore price reducing) for a potential buyer than a property that has not been well maintained is a house that is not display-home clean. No-one (and I really mean no-one) likes the idea of having to clean a property before they can even move in and a sparkling clean home creates the impression that yours is the best cared for house on the market. This equals nothing to worry about for your buyer, which sets them at ease and translates to a higher sale price for you.

Although it is not the most appealing job to tackle, think of it like getting a jump start on your move and having these tasks done now will simply mean be fewer things to do when the time comes to move after your very quick sale.

The following list includes some room-by-room tips for cleaning items which should not be overlooked:

• General – Every room in the house should have the window sills, skirting boards, light fittings, door handles, light switches and windows cleaned. Cornices and ceilings should be dusted for cobwebs. Walls should be washed if marked. All carpets should be vacuumed & hard floor surfaces washed. Any furniture that is remaining in the property during the sales campaign should be thoroughly cleaned. 
• Living Rooms – Open Fireplaces should be cleaned.
• Kitchens – Ovens, hotplates & Built in Microwaves should be cleaned inside and out. Range hoods should be cleaned on top where dust gathers and well as having filters removed and cleaned. Clean floor & walls inside fridge cavity and ensure fridge is bare (i.e. no photos, school notices etc). Clean inside the dishwasher using a cleaning product and also wipe down the inside of the dishwasher door (especially around the edges which can get a bit grotty) Wipe out cupboards and draws & ensure contents are neat. Sink & tap ware should gleam!
• Bedrooms – Ensure that carpets inside robes are vacuumed and that contents of robes/draws are neat and not overflowing.
• Bathrooms – Shower recess, screens & baths should be spotless. Grout should be free of mould. Ceilings and walls should be washed if there is evidence of moisture. Again sinks, tap ware and toilets should be spotless. Toilet seats (and lids) should be left down. All toiletries should be out of sight.
• Laundry – Bench spaces should be clear and clean, unwashed laundry should be out of sight and troughs & tap ware should (again) be gleaming. Wipe out cupboards and draws and ensure that contents of cupboards are neat.
• Outside – Windows should be cleaned externally also and any dirty paths pressure washed. 

With modern life as busy as it is, facing such a list of cleaning tasks can seem overwhelming. 3 Pea’s Property Styling is able to arrange and co-ordinate a thorough clean of your property, ensuring that all these items are attended to and that your property is ready to present to market in sparkling condition. Why not contact us today to see how we can help you?

It seems that our blog posts are developing quite a following, so if you've missed ‘The 1 Month Rule’ or our ‘Top 10 Real Estate Pre-Sale Tips 1, 2 or 3’, you can click on the links here to see what all the fuss is about!

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If this is the first of our blog posts you have read, welcome!

Each week we are sharing information that will help you in your efforts to prepare your property for a grand entrance onto the real estate market. Logically, making a big impact at the time of listing provides the best chance of a quick sale at a high price.

If you have missed our recent blog posts, you might like to catch up on the last couple, including ‘The 1 Month Rule’ and our ‘Top 10 Real Estate Pre-Sale Tips –Tip 1 and Tip 2’

This week, we cover the 3rd of our ‘Top 10’ Pre-Sale Tips which looks at the most important points to focus on in relation to floor coverings.

The preparation concepts suggested in our previous posts, ‘The 1 Month Rule’ and our painting & window treatment tips in ‘Top 10 Real Estate Pre-Sale Tips –Tip 1 & Tip 2’ are all designed to help you make a start in truly presenting your property for sale in the best possible fashion, which in turn will make a big difference to how long your property takes to sell and ultimately the price you are able to achieve.

In relation to floor coverings, consider the following:

• If retaining existing floor coverings, above all else, they must be clean – This applies to all floor surfaces, full stop, no exceptions. If it can’t be cleaned, it must be replaced. Wherever possible, cleaning should be undertaken by a professional. 

• If floor coverings are clean but not in great repair – Consider the benefits both aesthetically and financially to replace cracked tiles/re-grout, re-polish floorboards etc. These repairs are often not expensive but make the world of difference to the appearance of a property.

• If replacing floor coverings, consider the cost/benefit – It is not necessary to replace with the most expensive carpet or floor tile you can find. Use the most adequate replacement for the job at hand. Consider removing carpet altogether if good floorboards are present. Get advice if you need it.

• If installing new carpet, keep it neutral – Beige, cream and grey are your best friends here. Trust me, it’s true!

If you can’t decide what approach to take, let us help you. That is what we are here for! Are you too busy to tackle such a big task? Not only can we advise you we can also arrange for purchase and installation on your behalf.
Do you have questions about this or any of the other topics we have covered so far in our Pre-Sale Tips series? We are happy to answer any questions you might have and would love to have your feedback on our blog content. Why not leave a comment or start a discussion with us now?