The idea has taken hold; for whatever reason, you find that you are thinking of selling your home or investment property!
Common Reasons to be Thinking of Selling
There may be just one reason, or several factors combined which have contributed to the sudden realisation that you are thinking of selling. Some of the most common ones include:
- Wanting to be closer to loved ones;
- Needing more room for a growing family;
- Changing financial circumstances;
- Wanting to downsize to a property that needs less maintenance and upkeep;
- Shifting to be closer to a new job;
- A change in marital status.
Some people just enjoy a change of scenery; others find that once they have completed renovations and/or landscaping, and have made their home exactly the way they want it, that they are ready for the next challenge!
The first step if you are thinking of selling, is to get in touch with a reputable agent for an appraisal of your property – somebody like Redlands Real Estate Agent, Ming Body.
Why Get an Appraisal?
It may seem like jumping the gun, to move straight from those initial thoughts of selling, to actually inviting a real estate agent to your property to give you an appraisal – perhaps it is worth decluttering first, or painting that wall and fixing that fence?
A good real estate agent however can you give you valuable guidance before you exert any effort, on things that may not increase the likelihood of selling for an optimum figure.
An appraisal is about much more than giving you an estimate of what your property is likely worth in the current market. You should also be able to glean valuable knowledge about specific changes you can make to ensure that it has the widest appeal for potential buyers. While you may think that replacing the carpet is a ‘must’, it may well be that in your location, buyers are actually looking for properties that are ready for them to put their own stamp on, rather than ones that have been recently renovated.
As a highly respected real estate agent in the Redlands, Ming Body will be able to give you some ideas of simple styling tips and tricks to create instant appeal, without necessarily spending a fortune; as well as information on recent property sales in your area, to give you a better idea of what the market is willing to pay.
If you’re thinking of selling, you’ll also want to consider whether you will continue to live in your home (or keep the tenants in place) while it is on the market, whether to invest in styling or staging, or whether to present the property as vacant and ready for immediate possession.
Thinking Redlands Real Estate? Ring Team Ming!
From units to acreage to Raby Bay Real Estate – if you are based in the Redlands and thinking of selling, make sure you Ring Ming first on 0418 297 978!