Deciding to sell your home can be an emotional and exciting time; you are moving on to new adventures and hope to find someone who appreciates your home as much as you have.
However, selling any property is not as simple and straightforward as you might imagine. Before you list your property for sale in Nelson Bay, there are some things that you should consider doing.
Here, we will look at some essential things to tick off your checklist before you list, so that you can have the best sale experience possible.
Look at the competition
By this, we mean you should look at the property market as it stands now, rather than assuming it is the same as when you moved in. You can do this easily by seeing which properties have sold in Nelson Bay and Tilligerry local area in the past year or so, and examining how much their asking prices were, and how much they sold for.
Recent sales are often available online. It is also worth checking out what is currently on the market, especially properties that are similar to your own. This will give you a better idea of what you can expect from a listing price.
Prepare paperwork
Getting your paperwork in order before you list is a great idea and can help you with any legalities later in the process.
Of course, you will want to dig out the deeds to your home, but you should also try to lay your hands on any essential operating manuals and other pieces of paperwork that a potential buyer may need after purchase.
Declutter
When you think about taking photographs of your home for listing, does the thought fill you with dread? We all live with more clutter than we would like, but before you list and start to get viewings, you want your home to be the best it can be.
This means throwing out any items that are not needed and putting all items that are not needed on display in cupboards or in the garage. A sleek and minimalist appearance allows potential buyers to view the property without the distraction of your personal items.
Do some DIY
While in some cases major renovation work (such as turning an attic into a bedroom) might give you the edge in a crowded market, usually you can improve your home with some easy DIY changes.
For example, you will want to make sure your garden is neat and tidy, and that the internal and external paintwork looks fresh and in the best case, a neutral colour.
If you fix any broken doors or cracked plasterwork and you will be surprised at how much better this looks in photographs and in person for potential buyers.
Speak to a real estate agent
Yes, it is best to talk to a real estate agent even before you are ready to list. They can advise you on all of these points with their professional opinion to help you to prepare your home for listing and viewing. After all, there is no insight like the insight you can get from an unbiased property professional.
Contact us
Are you thinking of listing your property for sale in Nelson Bay? We can help.
At Nelson Bay Real Estate, we are experienced and professional and know how to get your property sold in Nelson Bay, Tanilba Bay, Tomaree Peninsula & Tilligerry on the market for the best return possible. Get in touch with our local real estate team now to see how we can support you in selling your home for the best possible price.