Selling Season is Upon us

The spring selling season often proves to be the busiest period for real estate agents. The warmer weather draws prospective buyers out of the gloom of winter and reinvigorates their search efforts. In the 16 selling weeks between 1 September and 24 December, the race is on to sell and buy as fast as ink can dry.

SELLING YOUR HOME? PRESENTATION IS PARAMOUNT

• How does your home look from the street? What needs attention to make it look most appealing? You should aim to make a good impression BEFORE buyers enter your home.
• Functional and appealing outside space is just as important as the inside. Mow the grass and put outdoor furniture into configurations that suggest you use and like your backyard.
• Inside the home, look at each room as if you’re seeing it for the first time. Remember that natural light is a vital selling point, so try and get as much into each room as possible.
• We’ve got even more hints and tips on presenting your home at the end of our newsletter – check it out

READY TO BUY? GET YOUR DOCUMENTS TOGETHER

When seeing us to apply for your home loan, you can speed up the process by having everything organised before you go shopping.

• Identification – Any lender you go through will have identification requirements.
• Income – You can prove your income in different ways depending on your employment circumstances. The type of documentation required will depend upon the type of income.
• Assets and Loans – A lender will want to see your assets and existing debts in order to assess your full financial position.
• Miscellaneous Documents – Some of these could include a copy of your property insurance policy and a council rates notice.

PREAPPROVAL AND SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE

Getting pre-approval before going shopping for a property is a smart idea and can make the experience less stressful!

• We’ll get you a formal preapproval, which will be valid for at least three months, with some lenders offering even longer terms – plenty of time to find your perfect home or investment.
• You’ll know exactly how much you can spend comfortably before shopping.

So whether you are upgrading your home or heading out to find your Australian dream, come and see one of our network of brokers to get you on the right track this spring.</P