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Selling Tips

We have put together the following information to assist you in the sale of your property.

Preparing Your Property For Sale
Feng Shui and Your Home
The Sale Process

Preparing your property for sale

Taking a little time to prepare your home for sale can help to create a memorable first impression and make a significant difference to the sale price. Following are some tips on preparing your home for sale:

How does the front of your house look? Make sure that the garden is weeded, lawns mowed and fresh mulch is laid. also ensure that your gutters and windows are clean.
Clean out and clean up! Clean out all your cupboards and clear away any clutter. The less clutter the better as it creates a feeling of space and less confusion.
Clean houses are also appealing, so spring clean each room including light fittings, walls and window treatments if necessary.
Natural light is best to show case your property, so open up curtains and windows and make sure all your light bulbs are working.
Kitchens and bathrooms are two of the most scrutinised rooms in a home, so make sure they are clean and inviting.
Sheds and outdoor entertaining. These areas are an extension of your home, so make sure they are clean and free of cobwebs, leaves and dirt.
The general ambience of your home is very important. Pets hould be gone or outdoors, never inside. Play soft music, place fresh flowers throughout, light a crackling fire in the fireplace if appropriate. Be aware of any unpleasant odours by burning scented candles or thoroughly airing your home before each inspection. Leave lights on and open the doors to all rooms for a spacious feeling.

Additionally, it is also important to gather required documentation on your property when preparing for sale. Your agent will require details regarding easements, encumbrances, building approvals, etc as these are required by law to be conveyed to prospective purchasers.

Feng Shui and Your Home

Chris Brazel, Australia’s leading feng shui, colour and numerology specialist talks about home atmosphere and how you can use this to capitalise on your investment.

Feng shui is about creating balance and harmony in your home. That feel-good atmosphere when you or others enter your house.

While feng shui focuses on nurturing relationships, finances, career, health and creativity throughout your life, it can make your home more inviting, not just to house guests but potential purchasers.

Whether it is increasing your property value before selling, loving where you live, or changing an aspect of your life when you work with feng shui, colour and numerology.

You can make it happen.

For more information visit www.chrisbrazel.com.au.

Ten Easy Tips To Get You Started

Check out your mailbox - it’s your first identity point.
The garage represents past emotions. Is it messy or is it clean, neat and tidy?
Look at your front door. Is it in good condition, or does it need cleaning and maybe a coat of paint?
Place plants at your front door to give the feeling of life.
Your bedroom is a true reflection of what is happening in your life. Is it messy or is it clean? Make sure that you do not have any water pictures in the bedroom. Water in the bedroom will affect your finances in a negative way.
The toilet is where you can squash any bad luck. Never have symbols of fish in the bathroom or pictures of water. This is just sending your money and luck down the drain.
Your kitchen is where you manifest and make happen what you want in life. Make sure that you stove is working and that you use all four burners from time to time.
Never have knives near the stove, as this will cause bad luck.
Never place money toads or lucky items in the kitchen. The kitchen is where you make things happen instead of relying on luck to bring happiness into your life.
Look at the front door of your fridge. Make sure that each day you simply do not look at the bills that need to be paid or the doctor or dentist’s phone number that you are tired of always ringing.

The Sale Process

Once an offer is made on your property that you are prepared to accept (including terms and conditions) you will be required to sign a contract.

Once the contract is signed it becomes legally binding and a Form 1 document is required to be drawn up and served. This document reveals to the purchaser all relevant charges, encumbrances and registered easements affecting the property. Upon serving of the Form 1 documentation the 'cooling off' period of two working days will commence. During this time the purchaser may 'cool off' from the contract in writing without any legal consequences. (NB: The 'cooling off' period does not apply to properties sold at Auction.)

When 'cooling off' is completed the deposit for your home is payable. This deposit is paid by the Purchaser to the Agent who will hold it in Trust until the day of settlement.

If the offer is 'subject to finance' the Agent will follow up the purchasers to obtain formal approval from the bank prior to the date set out in your contract schedule.

You will also need to engage the services of a Conveyancer (your agent can reccommend some options to you).

A conveyancer has a number of functions, some of which are listed below:

Check the contract documentation
Prepare all transfer documentation
Liase with all parties involved
Ensure that all rates/taxes that are a charge on the land are fully paid out at settlement
Arrange and attend settlement and do everything necessary to ensure that the terms of a contract are carried into effect

A conveyancer will advise the agent once settlement is completed - at which time you will receive funds for the transaction.

It is a requirement that you are out of the property by 9am on the day of settlement and that you have left the property in neat, tidy and clean condition. Keys are then to be provided to the agent who will forward them to the purchaser.

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