Timing is everything, especially if you want to be settled or moved before Christmas or the new school year.
With plenty of new properties coming to the market, spring is always considered the busy season in real estate. With warmer weather, longer days, properties generally looking their best, convenient time to move and lots of actively looking buyers its no wonder why everybody wants to sell in spring. If you're a prospective seller, here are a few things you can do to prepare for the spring market:
Ensure your documentation is ready before your marketing campaign begins. This should be any earthquake claims on the property and any receipts of completed work on these repairs. Any private insurance claims and any receipts of completed work on these repairs. Any cash settlements for such claims insurance or earthquake claims where applicable, and current insurance evidence. All renovations consents. Also If you are planning to auction you will need to have a LIM report, Title, building reports Clear the clutter & de personalise! There's no way to know for sure how long it will take for your home to sell and while it may seem crazy to start packing up your stuff before a sale occurs, it's best to be prepared for any outcome. PROSPECTIVE BUYERS ARE GOING TO WANT TO STEP INTO YOUR HOME AND SEE A PLACE THEY CAN VISUALISE LIVING IN AND MAKING THEIR OWN. The best way to do that is to create a blank slate. Keep it neat, reduce the amount of clutter you have on shelves and surfaces, and depersonalise as much as you can. The idea is to showcase your home without distracting from it. Make Repairs and Improvements The last thing anyone wants to do before they sell their home is to dump a bunch of money into it for an extensive renovation; however, there are minor repairs and improvements that can be made to make a home look fresher for potential buyers. Here are a few worthwhile improvements that can be made without spending a fortune:
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