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Preparing Your Home For a Spring Sale

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Spring is an excellent time to sell your property for a variety of compelling reasons. As a seller, it’s essential to prepare your home the right way to maximise your chances of attracting great buyers, achieving a higher sales price, and ultimately securing a successful sale.

In this guide, we delve into why spring is such a favourable season for putting your property on the market. We’ll explore the benefits that come with the season, such as increased buyer activity, better weather conditions, and the enhanced curb appeal that spring blooms can bring to your property.

Additionally, we provide detailed strategies for getting your house ready for the market. From enhancing your home’s exterior to making necessary repairs and staging the interior, these tips will help you present your property in the best possible light. By following these guidelines, you can make your home more appealing to buyers and increase the likelihood of a smooth and profitable sale.

Why Spring is Ideal for Selling

Historically, Spring is considered a prime selling season in the Bendigo Market due to its sunnier weather and blossoming gardens, which often enhances a property’s appeal. Buyers are more inclined to attend open houses in pleasant weather. Additionally, buyers are motivated to secure a property before the year ends, aiming to move in before or during the Christmas holiday period and settle before the new school year begins. This can lead to increased competition and potentially higher prices.

Strategies for Readying Your Home to Sell in Spring

With an increased number of properties on the market during Spring, it’s important to have a clear and focused plan in place to enhance your chances of achieving the best sales price. We recommend consideration be given to the following:

1. Spring Clean

Begin with a thorough Spring Clean. Clean windows, remove cobwebs, dust, vacuum and wipe surfaces. Pressure-wash the exterior, paths and under any verandas or outdoor entertaining areas. Ensure kitchens and bathrooms are spotless.

2. Remove Personal Items

Declutter and depersonalise your home to make it more spacious and allow buyers to envisage themselves in the space. Store personal items and ensure remaining items are tidy and well-spaced.

3. Increase Curb Appeal

Enhance first impressions by tidying gardens, pressure washing driveways, pruning, and repainting fences. Adding flowers and mulch to garden beds and maintaining a lush lawn can make a significant impact.

4. Property Staging and Styling

Staging and styling your property can have a significant impact on your end price. Consider renting furniture, artwork, and accessories to highlight your property’s features. 

5. Do Necessary Repairs and Maintenance

Fix any flaws or damage, such as leaky taps, loose doorknobs, faulty light globes and mouldy silicon lines in wet areas. Freshen up walls with a new coat of paint and consider professional carpet cleaning or replacement.

6. Work with an Expert

At DCK Real Estate, we provide you with expert advice before you undertake any tasks in preparation for selling.  We will guide you through the entire selling process, ensuring your property is accurately valued, properly staged, and marketed effectively to increase your chances of achieving the best sales price.

Establish an Accurate Value of your Property

Your preparations for Spring Selling should start in the months prior. To get started on the right foot, it’s crucial to obtain an accurate property appraisal. This will give you a clear understanding of your property’s current market value and help you set a competitive price and selling strategy. At DCK, we offer complimentary expert property appraisals to help you understand where your property stands in today’s market. Our knowledgeable agents will provide a comprehensive evaluation and tailored advice to ensure your property is presented in the best possible light to achieve the best possible price. 

Reach out to one of our experienced DCK agents or request a FREE Property Appraisal today. With the right preparation and professional support, you can achieve your selling goals.

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