You might have noticed that the real estate market is slowly changing. Although house prices are still at record highs, they’re not going up at the same rate anymore. Demand for properties in regional areas is still high although capital city prices are starting to fall.
This means that if you’re thinking about selling your Swan Hill home, the time to act is now while demand and prices are still at an all-time high. And, if you follow some of the tips below, you can be sure to optimise your sale price.
Make sure that your Swan Hill home has kerb appeal
To take advantage of the demand for Swan Hill home sales, make sure that your property is ready to wow potential buyers as they drive by to have a first look from the street ‒ the all-powerful kerb appeal. You only have three seconds to make a good impression, so make it count. Here are some things you can do:
- Make your home sparkle by touching up the paintwork and cleaning the windows.
- Consider making the entry to your home a focal point by painting the front door in a bright but complementary colour.
- Ensure that the lawns are mown, the shrubs are trimmed and the garden beds are free from weeds.
- Clean the driveway and paths.
- Add a few pots of annual colour near your front door.
- Replace the letterbox if it’s seen better days.
- Add some solar lights along your driveway and the path leading to your front door. Some potential buyers may drive past in the evening and this will really impress them.
Give your interior a minor makeover
It’s important for the rooms of your home to photograph well. You want the photography to reflect a feeling of comfort, style and be welcoming. Here are some things to consider:
- Declutter and pack away your very personal belongings. Rooms cluttered with personal mementos do not fare well in the professional photos that people will be perusing online before they decide to have a closer look.
- Touch up any peeling or dirty paintwork but keep the colour scheme neutral to attract a wider range of buyers.
- If the kitchen is a little tired, consider repainting the cupboard doors and adding some new handles.
- Change the tapware in your bathroom and kitchen to give these rooms a more modern look.
- Clean up your bathroom and make it look larger with these bathroom tips.
- Keep the decorating simple with just a few rugs, cushions and some lovely scented candles.
- If your home is dark in winter, add some soft lighting with lamps positioned strategically in the corners of your rooms. Large mirrors placed opposite windows also help to reflect light back into the room.
- If you don’t know where to start, get in touch with us. We can take a more critical look at your home and advise you of the changes that will appeal to the greatest number of potential buyers.
Enlist a good real estate agent
At Ray White Swan Hill, we understand the local market and can advise you on what buyers are looking for. We can also advise on minor improvements you can make to your home without overcapitalising.
It might be as simple as adding a dishwasher in the kitchen or sprucing up the outdoor entertaining area. There are many small improvements that you can make that will add to the value of your home and for which you’ll get a decent return.
Can we help with the sale of your Swan Hill home?
We’re full of great ideas on how to make your home appeal to as many buyers as possible, so why not give us a call on 03 5032 2507. We’re here to help.
