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Welcome to the Reliance Real Estate Spring Guide. Blossom by blossom, spring begins. Such a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can be. Find out how to sell your property this spring, with the ultimate spring styling guide and your complete spring home-maintenance trades list. Organise your finance for the property season and know how to make the most of it. Spring is the perfect time for new beginnings. Extend your reach with the Reliance network, which spreads across Melbourne’s growing outer western suburbs and beyond, offering more than exceptional, and comprehensive real estate experience which is all about you. Are you ready to spring forward with us?
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With spring widely regarded as the ideal time to sell property, we have you covered with great tips and things to keep in mind when selling. We have gathered some valuable insights from our Reliance Sales Team, who share their perspectives on why it is an ideal time to sell and how you can achieve your property goals this spring.
Our gardens tend to look the best in spring with foliage returning and flowers blooming with more colour, making them great for your photos in property advertisements. Warmer weather with longer and brighter days attracts buyers onto the streets and into open home inspections. With buyers starting to venture out more, this is when we will see spending capacity increase, and more active buyers for your home. Buyers with families are looking to purchase and settle before next year when their children can start a new school. While the holidays are approaching, everyone is in a great mood and is ready to spend, settling in their new home in time for the looming festive season. Due to the high activity of buyers, properties usually sell faster . However, it is important to remember that selling in spring does not guarantee coming out ahead. Keep in mind when you sell in spring... Usually, you may have more competition as other sellers are also thinking it’s a great time to sell. It may deliver the best price for your current home, but it could also mean competing with more buyers for your next property.
Why spring is an ideal time to sell...
“Marketing is crucial in this market. Correct pricing will bring more buyers in and once you have multiple offers, better negotiations can happen.”
Have an amazing property campaign. Talk to your agent about the advertising and what will make a difference to your and freshen up the house with carpet cleaning. Have some greenery inside, pot plants, and fresh flowers in a vase.
Give the front of your garden a wow factor. Plant some colour.
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Insights gathered from our amazing sales team at Reliance Sunbury, Reliance Craigieburn and Reliance Melton offices. Get in touch with your local agent today and learn all about our services designed around you.
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Use professional property photography and copywriting. The way the property looks impacts online marketing immensely; be ready to sell on all platforms.
Have a great agent, with local knowledge, and one who is good at negotiating, with enough energy and passion, to put a marketing campaign together.
Discretion and privacy for the seller. Familiar to most buyers in the market. Open to wider pool of buyers. Flexibility when selling. Seller and Buyer can negotiate selling terms.
The benefits of Off-Market: Competitive bidding offers greater chance for an ‘emotional’ price. Creates a sense of urgency and action.
Ability to sell quickly prior to marketing Cost saving with no marketing investment
Choosing the right sale method...
The benefits of Private Sale:
Selecting the right method of sale, for you and your property, is an important step. This involves many considerations that may impact the sale success. Here’s a simple summary:
An unconditional sale - no cooling off period. Better control of negotiations
The benefits of Auction:
Four-week marketing campaign.
Seller’s privacy and price maximisation.
All inspections conducted for VIP clients or private viewing
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Ul timate Spring Styling Guide.
A few simple techniques can make all the difference in securing a sale and making sure your property is presented in the best possible light. This will have a dramatic impact on the selling price. The most important thing to remember is, that first impressions count. Let Donna Carson, our Styling Specialist, and Senior Sales Professional from Reliance Point Cook, take you through all your ultimate spring styling preparations, provide tips on how to manage your first impressions, and show you how to present the functionality of your property.
Get in touch with your local agent for additional suggestions on how to stage your home to sell.
Styling your home for sale also includes preparing outdoor areas, front yard for street appeal, and backyard to highlight its various features and functions. Less is more! Remove all excess furniture and clutter from your home, this includes all outdoor areas too. LESS clutter creates open spaces which are MORE impressive to buyers, and they are more likely to be able to envisage their things in the home. A thorough cleaning of the entire property before going to market will add value to your sale. Sparkling windows; dust-free blinds, and light fittings, steam cleaning dirty grout in tiling and cleaning your carpets will give your property the wow factor. It will tell buyers you care for this home. Repair all noticeable damage big or small. It’s the little things that create lower offers. Remove or repair any pet damage; chewed timber rails, skirting boards; scratched doors, and furniture. Eradicate all pet smells! This is a huge turnoff to buyers; they think they will inherit those smells if they purchase your home.
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Ensure that front and rear yards are looking their ‘spring’ best; your lawns should be green and lush, and if not possible, replace them with artificial turf. Your front yard is the first thing a buyer will see either on the internet or driving by. You want to add ‘street appeal” to entice a buyer inside. Cut/buy fresh flowers and place them throughout the home. Potted colour and greenery always look fresh and inviting. The best thing about potted plants is that you can take them with you when your property is sold. Open all blinds and turn on lights and lamps before the open-house and let light flow through. This creates more space and a happier vibe. If the weather is still cold, turn on the heaters or display a gas log fire ambience. If the weather is warm, turn on ceiling fans with low speed, or air conditioning if required; you want potential purchasers to know the home has adequate creature linens, particularly in bedrooms are best for the Spring weather. Throw in some florals to compliment the season. Ensure all linens are freshly washed and pressed and place lots of cushions for a welcoming look. If you have a pool it must be crystal clean. Ensure the filter is working. Prepare the area in such a way that shows the buyers how they will enjoy it; lay out sun lounges and have a tray of drinks beside them. Add a floaty/toy to the pool.
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Finding the right finance product for your home loan ensures that your road to profitability is stable, secure and most importantly compliments your immediate and long-term financial goals.
Let Boris Peters, our experienced Mortgage Broker from Funding Force, help you navigate any questions around organising finance for this spring property season.
How to organise finance early this spring property season? Can you sell a house with a mortgage? • Yes, you can, we can take you to lenders that offer bridging loans in the event you buy before you sell. • You can keep the house and convert it into an investment. • Refinance your house, access equity, and use that equity in the property to purchase your next house. • Be ready with a pre-approval to take advantage of a well-priced property. • Keep expenses to a minimum and build your savings. • Don’t misuse credit facilities as this could affect your borrowing capacity. “Regardless of the stage of life you’re navigating right now, Funding Force is committed to helping all clients secure the best finance product for you, partnering you with the right home loan specialist.”
Should I refinance when interest rates are rising? • Yes, the best thing to revisit is your mortgage and fixed expenses. • Lenders may offer better rates for new business over an existing business. Top questions to ask a Mortgage Broker: • Should I be going variable or fixed? • Can you get me a better rate with a lender on your panel? • Tell me about lender cash back promotions! Are you looking to organise your finance early this spring? Our highly experienced lending team is motivated to help you reach your property goals. Get in touch with Funding Force now.
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Deciding if selling is the right thing for you can be a daunting and overwhelming process.
Let’s have a chat with Jalpa Patel, our dedicated Sales Associate from Reliance Werribee, going through with us some of the questions to ask before deciding to sell this spring.
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Making The Most Of Your Sale: Q: How much is my house worth? A: Depends on area, renovation, and comparable around the neighbourhood. An agent would need to check it out to give an estimated value of it. Q: How much does it cost to sell my house? A: There are 3 fees involved: • Conveyancer • Marketing • Fees of the agent which is negotiable • STAGING TO MAKE HOUSE PRESENTABLE (OPTIONAL) Q: Should I make repairs before listing the house? A: Yes, three key features are very important before listing a property to maximise the price: • Presentation • Marketing • Attractive price range Getting Help Q: Should I use a real estate agent? A: Yes, they are professionals and will guide you to get a maximised price for your property. Q: W hat strategy will you employ to get the highest price for our property? A: Presentation, marketing is very important, right and attractive price range, honest and transparent agent. Are you deciding if selling in spring is the right thing for you? Get in touch with your local Reliance Real Estate agent today to see how you can make the most of selling in spring.
Where Flowers Bloom, So Can Your Dream.
Every property is different, and your local Reliance team has a wealth of knowledge about what your local buyers are looking for and how best to position your property to appeal to them during the blooming months. Get in touch with our experienced team today. They would love to share their additional insight with you. Making your dream sale a reality together We appreciate our team members for their time and assistance in contributing their valuable insights, making this spring’s edition extra special.
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