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What you can do now to prepare to sell later
Thinking about selling but not sure if it’s the right time?
While selling amid the country’s current coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions is still possible, understandably there are some property owners choosing to sit on the sidelines and see how things pan out over the coming months.
There’s no reason to sit by idly though. If you’re thinking about selling then there are plenty of things you can start doing today to get your property ready when the time feels right.
Get your property up to scratch
Presentation is everything when it comes to selling so you’ll want to make sure your property looks the absolute best that it can.
Make the most of any extra downtime you have by making any needed repairs around your home, or completing some minor DIY projects such as painting or landscaping.
Even some simple cleaning and decluttering can give your property a quick facelift and get it ready for eventual property inspections.
If you have the time you may want to go one step further and plan out any renovations or projects that require you to bring tradespeople in.
Some trades businesses may be less busy than usual so it may be worth organising projects while business is quiet.
Consider where you’ll live next
Think about the reasons why you’re selling and ask yourself what you might want in your next home – are you looking for more space? Or maybe you want to live closer to family?
Do a bit of research to see what kind of properties are out there and what you might like to trade your current property for.
Keep in mind that if you’re planning to buy and sell in the same market then there might not be much point in waiting. In fact, if you’re planning to upgrade it is actually better to do so in a slow or falling market as you may end up spending less on your new property.
Find a local agent
Every property and every property market is different and so if you want the best advice you’re going to want to talk to a local agent early on in the selling process.
They may be able to give you tips and advice on things that you may not have considered before, and keep you up-to-date with market movements.
There’s plenty of ways to get in touch – you can use phone, email, social media – whichever mode of contact works best for you.
Visit professionals.com.au to find an agent near you.
