Month: April 2020

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Why Now Is Still A Good Time To Sell?

Sell Your Own Home

The question many people are asking not only in Australia but around the world now “Is Now A Good Time To Sell My House?”

Selling your own home is the way of the future and the time to start is now. Minus The Agent gives private sellers the ability to advertise on all the top property websites including realestate.com.au and Domain for just a low minimal fee as advertised on our website www.minustheagent.com.au.


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Being an online based company, Minus The Agent is able to fully operate 24/7 and gives sellers the opportunity to take full advantage of these times and advertise their home for sale, and do private inspections with sellers either via the option of virtual inspection or physically at a time that suits them and not the real estate agent.

Price

In order to remain competitive in the market, you must list your home at a reasonable price for buyers to choose yours over another property. Research what similar homes in the area have recently sold for and price your home accordingly to similar properties.

Get in touch with the team at Minus The Agent and receive a market report for you displaying the recently sold properties in your area.

Marketing

Without a doubt the world is moving to an online/digital based world where all transactions and research will be fully online. Therefore, gone are the days of print media including Newspaper Advertising and a leaflet in a local Real Estate Agency’s office and here are the days of online advertising including social media and top performing real estate websites such as realestate.com.au, domain.com.au and www.staging.minustheagent.com.au/.

To reach the most amount of people and prospective buyers it is vital that you are listed on all the top property websites as above. Minus The Agent has all the tools and opportunities you need to get yourself listed on these websites and social media. Plus, many more extras to make your home stand out such as professional photography, brochures, photo sign boards, and many more. With Minus The Agent you don’t need to pay a real estate agent thousands of dollars in commission when you can do everything yourself from the comfort of your own home at s time that suits you!

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Why sell yourself instead of an agent?

Sell Your House Yourself

Below is further detail on the key points we think you should know about selling your own home and how YOU can achieve the best results.

 

Sell Your House Yourself

 

Owner’s knowledge is like no other.

Plus it allows you to discuss all the hidden gems and bonus’ you have acquainted over the time you have lived in your home.

Inspections/Open Homes – Suit your timeframe

We all know that sometimes agents and vendors can clash with agreed open for inspection times on a Saturday. Unfortunately it is a growing trend now that if an agent’s time doesn’t suit you, then they will delay inspections until the following week. Things are always changing in day to day life, whether it be an emergency commitment, changes by the government about holding open homes or simply personal reasons, it is much easier for you to arrange another time during the week and keeping in contact with potential buyers.

Commission

If this wasn’t the first thing you thought of when it came to selling your home, then it is now! It is becoming all too common today with agent fees are on the increase and their work ethic on the decrease. Not only that but they will also ask you to pay a fortune in advertising when you can pay a small percentage of that and NO commission and sell yourself successfully. Keep that money in your pocket and use your skills to sell your own home.

Communication/ No middle man

There are many more benefits to selling your home yourself, above are just the main few. All you need to realise is that the accessibility today is a lot easier and with the guidance of the right company, we can help you achieve great results.

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DIY Home Improvements

DIY Home Improvements

During the current market, many homeowners may find themselves stuck at home looking for ideas and things to do around the house. If you are having thoughts of Selling Your Own Home in the near future, then take a look at some of the home renovation/DIY maintenance that you can do around the property in order to make a return come sale time.

Buyers expect the condition of your home to match the description and maintenance issues can turn buyers off. Get tips online on home improvements, make the necessary repairs, light the house properly, de-clutter every room, touch-up or repaint the rooms if necessary, so that when the potential buyers come to visit your open-house, they can make a proper decision.

Prioritize the most glaring issues that are likely to turn up during home inspections. With several houses on sale to choose from, home buyers can afford to be picky about the property they invest their hard-earned money in. Home buyers look for the best so a home up for sale can easily slip through the cracks if it’s not in a pristine condition. Investing some time and effort to prepare your house for sale can increase the chances of getting offers as soon as you list the property.


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Here are a few things that you must do before showing your house to potential buyers in order to avoid any deal breakers:

  • De-clutter

If your home is a mess, it leaves a bad impression on the people visiting making them question the maintenance of the house as well.

  • Clean it

Make an extra effort to steam-clean the tiles and replace the carpets. If the carpets are old and smelly, replace them; if they are new, make sure they are shampooed. If it seems like a daunting task that is too much for you, hire a professional cleaning service. The added expense is worth it.

  • Make it spacious

Almost every home show better if it looks spacious so remove the extra furniture, empty bookcases, artwork, and pieces that block the paths and walkways and rent out a storage unit to put them in. Organize the closets and drawers and leave them with minimum stuff in them.

  • Make the necessary repairs

  • Depersonalize

So, make it easier for them to do that by neutralizing the interior of the house. Any décor that might be controversial or sensitive to others, such as sports or political memorabilia, religious or military icons, should be removed before the buyers visit. Keep it neutral and upbeat.

All these ideas are just simple tips and tricks that you could utilise to maintain the level and quality of your home. When it does come time to Sell Your Own Home you can be sure it is market and ready and that when buyers do come through to inspect they are instantly hit with a “WOW” factor rather than a negative one.