It’s now 2023, and you’re thinking to yourself, “Did I miss the boat?” Well, the good news is that you didn’t—not completely. Yes, it seems like the property rush has come and gone, the fastest spike in property values in the last 2 years as people rushed to get on board with the market. But never fear! The first quarter of 2023 is still a great time to catch the tail end of that peak and cash out of your illiquid asset. Read on to learn how.
1. Know Your Audience
One key element to selling your property quickly is knowing who your target audience is. Are you looking for buyers who are just starting out and want an affordable starter home? Or perhaps you’re targeting those ready for their forever home with plenty of room for a growing family? Identifying your target audience can help you tailor your house for sale so it speaks directly to them.
2. Highlight Your Home’s Best Features
Once you know who your target audience is, think about what makes your home attractive to them. Is it close to local amenities? Does it have a large garden perfect for kids or pets? Maybe it has recently been renovated or upgraded? Highlighting these features will help draw potential buyers in and show them why they should buy YOUR house instead of another one down the street.
3. Price It Right
Pricing is always important when selling a home, but it’s especially crucial in today’s market. Make sure you price your house competitively compared to similar homes in the area; too low and you could leave money on the table, too high and it might sit on the market longer than necessary. A real estate agent can help provide advice here as well as negotiate on your behalf when offers start coming in.
With a little bit of effort and creativity on your part, selling your property in 2023 doesn’t have to be a daunting task! By taking advantage of technology, pricing appropriately, and getting your home ready for market, you can maximize success even in slower markets – so don’t miss out on this opportunity! With some savvy strategies under your belt, you’ll be able to list (and sell!) with confidence no matter what the market does this year! Give Serene Teoh from Trusted Realtors a call or text on 0497 565 143 if you need that confidence boost. With 14 years of real estate experience, she will be the one who can handhold you through the process with a successful outcome.
Curious to find out more?
You can visit Serene and her team at https://www.trustedrealtors.com.au or email serene@trustedrealtors.com.au directly. If you’d like to read more about how Serene and her team are changing the housing market, you can peruse our other blog post, Women and property ownership: How Serene Teoh is building forever homes, or follow our “Real Estate News” segment on the CBR Gals Instagram.
