Happy to report another good weekend in real estate with lots of activity. We had a new listing and sale to a couple purchasing for a family member. They had been looking for 5 years and we’d been in touch throughout that time. This weekend was the winner for our seller when their low set 4 bedroom home was a perfect fit for our patient buyers. Winter is a great time to be in the real estate market. beautiful blue skies and buyers are out an about enjoying house-hunting.
Our farmers are doing it tough so we’ve decided to help out by donating $1000 to the drought relief for every listing we get. If you would like to work with a local 4074 agent and help our farmers at the same time head over to our enquiry form and get in touch.
Selling your home in winter has it’s perks.
Whilst the morning start on the weekend might be a little nippy due to the cold in winter, it’s a good time for getting out to look at potential homes for sale. No chance of a tropical shower and you won’t have to worry about the afternoon heat (in fact you’ll look forward to it!).
Particularly in the western suburbs of Brisbane there are amazing photo opportunities with these gorgeous sunsets if it’s cloudy and crisp, clear blue skies during the day which make real estate photos look gorgeous.
It’s true lawns can look a little dry in winter so remember to get a some water on your lawns and hedges. They will green up pretty quickly if you start a couple of weeks before selling time.
Due to the popularity of selling in Spring and Summer, you are likely to face far less competition in these colder months. The idea that you will do better in Spring when competition is at its peak is not necessarily true as any real estate agent will tell you. When the right buyer meets the right home and the negotiation is handled expertly, you will get your best outcome in any season. Real estate marketing is all about getting attention for your home and this can be achieved in any market with the right agent.
The master bedroom is a key area that will benefit from styling to suit the market when selling your home. Are you targeting a high end, high expectation market or is your home more moderately targeting “mid-market” ? What ever your property positioning, style to suit. If you can connect emotionally with potential homeowners you’ll remain the top choice among competing properties.
There are a few things Belinda at Bella Interiors likes to keep in mind when decorating the master bedroom. The feeling the client wants to create, their style and most importantly whilst every bedroom needs to look great it must also function well. Starting with a good base creates a timeless look that can be updated seasonally or as your style changes. A simple update to linens can sometimes be all you need. You can’t go past white sheets. They are a must have and for comfort Belinda recommends purchasing the best quality that you can afford. It is the small details that complete a space, for example ensuring that bedside lamps are the right scale for your bedhead, using repetition of colour and adding texture with knits and throws.
(Images: Bella Interiors)
Bree from Bree Pullinger Interiors offers her top tip that one should never be afraid to use layers and textures! She says: I like my clients to get lost in the master bedroom with divine detail and luxury. I do this by trying to focus interest on the layers, cushions, textures and lighting. In the master bathroom I always use good quality towels, a branded hand soap, and a gorgeous plant. I like my linen to be fresh and on trend. If it’s something you have seen previously or have at home, you’ll make the connection straight away and start dreaming! Dreaming leads to selling!
(Image: Bree Pullinger Interiors and the_raw_curator)
Taryn at Sage Property Styling tells us the bedroom should be a place of refuge, so choosing a style that reflects your personality will go a long way to ensuring a good sleep. Taryn offers the following advice on important aspects to consider when styling the master bedroom:
Functional floorpan – this is essential to the overall design and fluidity of the space
Artwork – a statement piece will set the tone and colour of the room
Beautiful bedlinen – with just the right cushions and throws to create some luxury
Mood lighting – such as bedside lamps or wall sconces, this will create that special ambience
Seating area – if space permits, a separate area to sit rather than the bed
Consider these essential tips when styling your master bedroom to ensure your space is inviting and relaxing with a touch of luxury.
(Image: Sage property Styling)
There are many great tips and trick to be found around the topic of property sales and styling on You Tube.
Happy styling!
There are a number of little jobs you can do to clean up the exterior of your Brisbane home at this time of year that will provide immediate improvement to the overall presentation of your property. These tasks are great for selling your home or getting your rental ready for an inspection but also good for when you want to present the best version of your home for a dinner party or family barbeque. We all get so busy that these jobs can easily get away on us over the winter months. Continue reading
When you’re thinking of selling your home, property maintenance is often the first item on the ‘to-do list’. Addressing anything that might come up in your building and pest report means a better contract on your home. Why? Because this removes buyer objections and provides fewer options for price negotiation or inflated ‘cost of repair’ ideas based on perceived defects.
Everything about selling is all in the home presentation, showing your home at it’s best. It’s therefore essential to take care of these small and large handyman jobs. Attention to both interior and exterior details will secure a better price for your property. Here are the top 12 most common defects that come up in a building and pest report… Continue reading
