Preparing your home for a spring sale

Are you considering selling your Neutral Bay home this spring? September, October and November are traditionally the busy season in the Sydney real estate market, so it’s essential to start preparing now if you want to get your house on the market quickly and maximise your profits.

What do I need to do now?

The first step is to research market trends and get an idea of what your home is potentially worth. Feel free to get in touch with us for a professional appraisal so you understand what it may sell for as-is and what you could potentially get if you put in some work and have it looking its best.

We will talk you through the value of your property and what you can expect to get for it and why. And we can also advise on whether to sell through private treaty or take your home to auction.

Declutter

Prep your home to sell this spring by decluttering and organising. Potential buyers don’t want to walk into a cluttered and messy house. It will be hard for them to see themselves living in the home and can make rooms feel smaller and cramped.

Run an inventory and get rid of anything you don’t need. Sell it, throw it away, or give it away, whatever gets it out of your house and gone.

For items you can’t bear to be separated from like heirlooms or statement furniture, consider finding short-term storage. The aim is to present your home as an attractive, reasonably blank slate to potential buyers.

Paint in lighter tones

Make the most of Neutral Bay spring sunshine by repainting your walls in lighter tones. After a long cold winter, buyers will be pleased to walk into a light, clean and airy place.

Keeping your colour palette light and neutral also helps to fire up buyers’ imaginations. Light, neutral tones allow visitors to think about how they might decorate when they buy your poetry.

Work on your first impression

It’s all about the street appeal. Get your front yard neat and tidy, and add some plants that will bloom in the spring if you can.

If you have time, consider having the front of the house pressure hosed. After so much rain, some mould may need to be removed. A hose down of the facade and driveway will have both looking like new.

It’s a small thing, but ensuring your house number is easy to see can also make a considerable difference. Potential buyers will be in a better mood if they haven’t had to drive up and down the street trying to figure out which is the right house.

Style your property

You can’t underestimate the usefulness of a property stylist. They will know exactly how to style your home for the best sale potential and price.

Beautifully styled Neutral Bay homes tend to sell considerably faster because they are so much more appealing in pictures and on open home day. It may mean entirely rethinking your furniture layout and hiring some additional pieces, but remember, this won’t be your home much longer.

Property in Neutral Bay is as desirable as ever and spring is expected to be busy with active buyers looking to get in ahead of interest rate rises. If you are preparing to sell in Neutral Bay, contact us today for more advice and information on getting the best price for your home or investment.