Readying & Presenting Homes for Sale

Once you’ve made the monumental decision to sell your home, either to downsize or relocate, you now have to sell it! It is an undeniable fact that exponential gains can be achieved if you spend a little time & effort on the home’s preparation.

The great debate among Real Estate Agents has always been whether one should sell the home the way it is now or make cost effective repairs or upgrades to improve the home’s appearance and appeal.

We always recommend making necessary improvements as we believe that a well-maintained home in a good, presentable and sound condition not only to attracts more potential buyers, but could also to  pass a rigorous Building and Pest Inspection; this includes garden maintenance and landscaping.

Decluttering & Professional Organization is incredibly important; not only do we do this to improve overall presentation, personal belongings (including photographs) are removed to limit  distraction and allow for a relatively blank canvas. 

Styling your home, both for online photography and videography, and Open Home Inspections, is also crucial if you want to achieve a swift sale and the best price. It is a well-known fact that most people buy homes on the emotional effect they experience. Reality Television shows such as the block have changed many buyers’ expectations and desires. Furthermore COVID has reduced the impact of print media therefore high quality marketing via various online websites is critical and having your home professionally staged is of immense value in attracting the attention of non-local buyers. 

Changing Seasons Consultancy can provide the following services to assist you in achieving the best possible outcome for the sale of your home, some of which can be stand-alone, while others are an integral part of the overall service: