The birds, the bees and the auctioneers hammer – spring in Sydney is abuzz with excitement and the anticipation of a fast and furious spring property market.
Spring is traditionally filled with real estate optimism for both buyers and sellers as ‘for sale’ signs out-number daffodils and open houses are hives of activity.
But what can you do – as a buyer or a seller – to stand out in this crowd?
For vendors, the smart money has spent the winter preparing for a spring sale by making sure the property will present well.
Renovations:
End of financial year sales can mean cost effective renovations.
Interior decoration: Freshening up the interior with a new coat of paint can be done well in advance, avoiding the tell-tale paint smells on open days.
Reorganisation:
You may need to look at how to arrange your furniture and belongings to show off your house in the best light. This is rarely the same as the way your house functions as a family home. De-cluttering and rearranging your furniture can give your house a whole new look at zero expense.
Garden:
Gardens and outdoor area’s can be prepared and ready to bloom as soon as the days start to lengthen and the temperatures warm. First impressions count, the street view of your house is what buyers will first see and attract them to your property.
For investors and home buyers, the winter months are well spent researching locations, properties and price ranges.
If you have done your homework, you are able to be very focused in your approach to the properties as they come onto the market over September and October. This will also allow you to be less emotional during an auction or negotiation as you will have a thorough understanding of value in relation to the property itself and the value of the house to you personally. On top of this, you will be well equipped to assess a property that may come onto the market unexpectedly.
For both buyers and sellers a buyers agent can really give you the competitive edge. With a thorough understanding of the market, property values in different locations and unique local knowledge, buyers agents such as Amanda On My Side can help you spring into spring!
