20 Tips to show off your property in the best possible way, plus the Negative Effects of under-pricing and overpricing.
Did you know?
- Getting the best price comes down to first impressions
- Well-placed furniture can make a room seem larger
- Open windows & light make a room seem bright & happy
Showing your property in the best possible way…
On the inside
- When showing your property
- Go zen, minimalistic, remove all unecessaries
- Organize cupboards, cabinets, closets & visuals
- Clean walls, ceilings, carpets, furniture, cupboards
- Replace globes, ensure lights & fittings are clean & working
- Fix all leaks, taps, toilets or plumbing issues
On the outside
- First impressions, paint the front door
- Consider a coat of paint, low-cost, or wash
- Fix the garden, mow the lawn, remove clutter
- Always keep the grass freshly cut
- All windows should be crystal clear
- Ensure all handles are oiled & fastened
- Clean the gutters, drains & grids
When showing your property
- Think of your senses – sight, smell, sound, touch (and taste)
- Vacate the property, both family and pets
- Let it in, open windows or turn on the lights
- Light the fireplace, if the weather fits
- Be careful of scents, but consider those onions
- Quiet background music adds to the ambiance
Things to consider when selling
- Reason – price, location, condition, size, access
- Cost – repairs, certificates, closing, transfer, tax, opportunity
- Over-pricing – fewer buyers, long period, lower offers
- Under-pricing – opportunity cost, lower offer due to perceptions
- Condition – market-related, over-capitalized, fixer-upper?
- Location – market, trend, neighbourhood, size, value
Why use Burger Business Brokers?
- Experience – over three decades and counting
- Pricing – valuations ensure we price to market
- Marketing – we reach willing and able buyers
- Showing your property – in the best possible light
- Technology – online, database, registered buyers
- Reliability – we work with honesty & integrity
- Teamwork – our network of professionals
- Satisfaction – we grow through happy clients
Your Friendly Agent will focus on
- Pricing – strategically & being competitive
- Showing your property in the best possible light
- Recommendations concerning highlighted features
- Online presence, using the internet to find buyers
- Using buyers databases, newsletters & marketing material
- Finding prospective buyers through open houses
- Frequent updates on marketing efforts
- Connecting you with professional service providers
- Finding the right buyer at the right price
