Everyone selling a property has similar questions. The most common question of all -  the one we all want the answer to - is: "how can I sell my property quickly and ensure that I get top dollar?".

Well, who better to answer them than the experts in the real estate market, the agent's themselves. With years of experience and an opportunity to ask buyers directly what they want to see in homes that are being offered for sale, we ask local agents to share their expertise.

Each week we will be profiling an experienced local real estate agent and seeking their valuable insight and they will offering us the answers and information we really need to know when getting our property ready to sell.

This week we welcome you to our featured agent profile of the week, with Matthew Edwards of PRD Nationwide Ballarat.

Everyone selling a property has similar questions. The most common question of all -  the one we all want the answer to - is: "how can I sell my property quickly and ensure that I get top dollar?".

Well, who better to answer them than the experts in the real estate market, the agent's themselves. With years of experience and an opportunity to ask buyers directly what they want to see in homes that are being offered for sale, we ask local agents to share their expertise.

Each week we will be profiling an experienced local real estate agent and seeking their valuable insight and they will offering us the answers and information we really need to know when getting our property ready to sell.

This week we welcome you to our featured agent profile of the week, with Gary Stewart of Wilson Estate Agents Ballarat.

Everyone selling a property has similar questions. The most common question of all -  the one we all want the answer to - is: "how can I sell my property quickly and ensure that I get top dollar?".

Well, who better to answer them than the experts in the real estate market, the agent's themselves. With years of experience and an opportunity to ask buyers directly what they want to see in homes that are being offered for sale, we ask local agents to share their expertise.

Each week we will be profiling an experienced local real estate agent and seeking their valuable insight and they will offering us the answers and information we really need to know when getting our property ready to sell.

This week we welcome you to our featured agent profile of the week, with Shani Stevens of Harcourts Ballarat.

20 February 2017 - Mozo.com.au
​Mozo - Home Loan Resources

The only thing hotter than the weather recently is the Australian housing market - no matter which side of a sale you’re on. Sellers are eager to cash in on booming house prices, while buyers are searching for their new dream home.
But it can be harder than it seems to find the perfect property match, so we’ve asked industry experts, from real estate agents, to law firms to electricians, for their top tips on selling and buying to help you get ahead of the game.

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Whether you are selling your property in spring or any other season, one thing is guaranteed, there will be other properties on the market at the same time. 

Selling property is a competitive business and you can be sure that it is the relative appeal of a property to the purchaser that wins the sale, not the price. If a purchaser really loves a property, they will stretch themselves a little further to make sure they are successful in buying it. 

So, how do we ensure that the property is irresistible to a purchaser? With some careful planning, a sound understanding of what buyers want in a property and what issues can become a distraction.

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You know what they say ...You never get a second chance at making a good first impression.

And creating a bit of wow factor is perhaps never more important than when you're selling a house. That means creating great street appeal.

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Hopefully you read our last blog post ‘The 1 Month Rule’ and, having decided to put your property on the market have prepared a plan for preparing your property for its grand entrance onto the real estate market. Remember, making a big impact at the time of listing provides the best chance of a quick sale at a high price.

Over the next 10 weeks we will cover in a bit more detail our ‘Top 10’ Pre-Sale Tips and explain why we think they are so important. This week it’s all about internal & external painting & color choice.

Once again, as with the ‘1 Month Rule’, this topic is all about taking care of the little things that together, will make a big difference to how long your property takes to sell and ultimately the price you are able to achieve.

Use this month to:

Give your property a uniform external look – Stand across the street from your house (or even take a photo) and take an objective look. Are the house and fence uniform and/or complimentary in color? Now take a closer look - does the paintwork on the fence look worn or faded in areas?  Is the house paint in good condition? 

• Address these points for greatest impact:

1. Make sure that the full length of any boundary fence is the same color/finish so as to emphasize the true dimension of the land. This is especially true for the front fence.
2. Flaking & blistered paintwork should be addressed as they imply that the property has not been cared for – true or not! A total repaint may not be necessary, get advice on touching up certain areas if need be.
3. Paintwork in good condition will come up looking brand new with the benefit of a pressure wash. This is a very inexpensive way of giving your property a real lift.

Give your property a neutral internal look – The objective here is to appeal to the broadest number of buyers. Choosing a neutral color palette for walls & trims not only maximizes the feeling of space, but also makes it easier for prospective purchasers to visualize their own furnishings fitting in.

• Address these points for greatest impact:

1. It’s time to address those unfinished projects – now is the time to paint that section of skirting board you replaced 3 years ago…
2. Paint out any feature walls & remove any wallpaper borders. No exceptions!
3. Assess the condition of plaster surfaces, repair cracks and repaint where necessary.
4. Consider painting timber paneling, skirtings, architraves and doors. This will be a relatively inexpensive exercise and will completely update the look of a room.
5. Internal wall color choices should be confined to beige, white or cream only.
6. Where internal paintwork is in good condition, you will again be amazed at the differed a wash will make. A bottle of Sugar Soap and a few hours of your time will make these areas look as though they have just been painted. Just don’t forget to wash doors and skirting boards etc. while you’re at it!

Get some help – Not sure where to start? Seek professional advice – your Real Estate Agent can make recommendations and of course, 3 Pea’s Property Styling is on hand to assist. Once you know what needs to be done you can proceed with getting the relevant trades to complete the work (or 3 Pea’s Property Styling can arrange this for you). Alternatively, round up a bunch of family & friends and spend a few hours ticking these jobs off. This type of preparation need not cost the earth, maybe just the promise of a BBQ & a few drinks at the end of a productive day! 

We would love the opportunity to assist you prepare for the sale of your property. For more information regarding 3 Pea’s Property Styling services and past projects please go to the website, www.the3peas.com.au or contact me directly on 0438 344 282 or at jo@the3peas.com.au.