House selling tips

It is an apt phrase, you don’t get a second chance to make a good impression when selling your real estate, and this applies whether you have a basic or a million dollar property in Mount Coolum, Coolum Beach or absolutely anywhere. Impressions are what counts if achieving a premium price for your property is what it is all about. It is amazing how quickly purchasers react to an inspection leading to the conclusion that your home is “on their list”. Getting your property on the list is the main objective. From there, the environment is set. The framework of negotiation starts early.
Information on the Real Estate Sales process is another service provided by Geoff Grover – Mount Coolum Real Estate and is required reading for those embarking on selling their property. Copies of this report and other relevant articles are found at www.geoffgrover.com.au and http://geoffgrover.blogspot.com
So what are the elements that count to getting a premium price for your real estate in Mount Coolum , Coolum Beach or where-ever?
Following are some important property selling tips.
Gardens are important.The first rule for creating a good first impression is having a great looking front garden. This is where potential buyers first see your property and it is important for it to look well maintained. This can be difficult in beachside locations such as Mount Coolum and Coolum Beach with minimal nutrients in sandy soil, so that extra ffort may be required.
Spring Clean Tidy up, hold a garage sale and get rid of anything you don't need. Light Bright houses sell well, open curtains and turn on lights before inspections. Fix Obvious Faults Faults encourage buyers to look for more. PetsYou love them, but maybe buyers won't. Keep them outside during open inspections. Many buyers are afraid of animals and some are even allergic to them. In the new beachside developments in Mount Coolum, we often have large houses on small blocks, so it is better in these cases to make arrangements to take the dog for a walk or visit a neighbor!
Smells, Cooking, pets, dampness and smoking can all give your house a nasty smell. Have carpets and curtains cleaned and open windows before inspections. Fresh air smells best. With the extremely wet and moist weather in Coolum Beach and Mount Coolum this year, mould has become a real issue and is a major turnoff Kitchen and Bathroom The most important rooms in the house. Squeaky clean they can help to make a sale. Neighbours.
Any unsightly problems in your street will detract from your home. So get together and clean up, ask them to remove their semi-trailer from the footpath.
Views - Prune trees and shrubs if they are blocking your best views. Clean windows and screens add to the view. OutsideSpruce up the exterior by washing down or repainting. Clean guttering, brush away leaves and cobwebs. Homely touches Add to the feel of the home, by placing fresh flowers on the table, a bowl of fruit, or jars of cookies in the kitchen.
Buying is an emotional decision. Silence is Golden Turn off the television and any loud music. Soft light classical music is appropriate. Little Things Fix all those "little things", the loose doorknob, or the screen that won't close, or that leaky tap. Cupboards Clean out cupboards, the less they have in them, the bigger they look. Storage space is a definite selling feature. Temperature Welcome buyers with a warm home in winter or a cool home in summer You Buyers are timid. Try not to be around during inspections, but if you are, try to be as inconspicuous as possible. Let our salesperson handle it all, they have lots of experience and that's what you are paying for. Also never apologise for your home. Tell people your home is for sale