 The property: Conveniently set in a sought-after Kamo West location, this classic 1960s three bedroom 100sqm home had had modern touches applied throughout, and sat on a roomy 670sqm (approx) elevated corner section. It was within easy reach of schools, the sports ground, and all of Kamo's other amenities. Marketing campaign: Our sellers had already found their next home, so time was of the essence to get this great property sold. Working with the Bayleys team and our extensive database, we got this property sold just two days after going on the market. Summary: The main focus of our sellers was a stress-free sales process, so it was an absolute pleasure working with them to make sure the sale went through as quickly as possible, with everything taken care of. If you'd like to discuss your property plans with me, then let's talk about that, and see if I'm also able to help you. Cheers. Paul | 021 606 460 | [email protected]
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 Nothing beats the experienced eye and attention to detail of an experienced home stager, but, these tricks will make a difference if you decide not to use one.
Make a great first impression: The first impression is everything, so it’s important to keep the outside of your home as inviting as the inside. If the front door has stains or dents, add a fresh coat of paint and place plants on either side of the door. Pick a planter that’s clean, simple, and complements your home’s style, but make sure it’s sizable enough to be seen from the street. For maximum impact, try going with a single flower such as a hydrangea, which can work in most climates, or boxwoods because they’re a classic that always look great. Also, mow the lawn and keep all your windows clean. Pare down the living room furniture: If you have bulky furniture in your living room or too many tables or chairs, sell them or put them in storage - they make the space look small. On the other hand, the room can look off-putting if the furniture is too small. Find a balance. Also, if the pieces are stained, have them cleaned. You want the living room to be comfortable so that a buyer can imagine themselves there. Create a minimalist kitchen: A kitchen is often the heart of the home, but it shouldn’t look lived-in when you’re trying to sell it. Remove everything from the counters and the dining table, including food and appliances. But definitely display a fresh flower bouquet or a bowl of lemons somewhere. For some reason, lemons resonate with buyers. Another tip: Your kitchen will smell great for hours if you rub a cut lemon inside of the sink. Define each space: Most people have a hard time visualizing, so make it easy for any buyer to define each space. If you have a room that you use for storage but also as a guest room, for example, clean it out to give the space a singular purpose. If you want to sell it as a guest bedroom, remove any boxes, buy a clean-lined headboard, clean the nightstands, and add table lamps for mood lighting. These touches all make the room feel inviting to prospective buyers. Also, decorate your couch with oversized pillows. Big pillows create volume in a room. But avoid throw pillows with loud patterns. Monochromatic shades such as green, pink, yellow, and orange work best. Remove personal photographs: Make sure your home is free of any family pictures or your kid’s artworks. Potential buyers don’t want to go down memory lane with you—they want to make it their own home. Remove those photos from the fridge, walls and side tables, and replace them with coffee table books, candles, or landscape images. Transform bedrooms into hotel rooms: Channel the vibe of your favourite hotel when you’re staging your bedrooms. That basically means less is more—and always use white sheets and pillows. The white creates a clean aesthetic, for colour additions use throws, blankets and cushions. Take the same idea to the bathrooms and select white towels. Also, remove anything from the countertops in your bathrooms such as cans of shaving cream, toothbrushes, and perfume bottles—they’re too distracting. Don’t overstuff drawers and wardrobes: Prospective buyers will open your drawers and wardrobes. Declutter by moving as many items as you can to storage and folding your clothes neatly. Organise your clothing by type, and use one style and the same colour of hanger throughout your wardrobes. Consider adding peel-and-stick wallpaper to the back wall. Castano says that it adds a layer of luxury without a high price tag. There you go, a few tips to get your place looking tip top if you decide not to engage the services of a professional stager. If you’d like to talk more about this, or anything else to get your home sale ready, then just let me know - Cheers, Paul Behind the sold sign, 1 Kentia Lane.
There’s a bit more than just the ‘sold’ sticker going up… Julie had sold a previous property with myself and an associate - and when the decision was made to move back down to Auckland to be closer to family, she called me back in to help, this meant a lot - as repeat business is always really good business to have. The trust factor was high as I outlined our plan for getting sold, and working with her timeline for the move. We decided on an Auction campaign, because even though the market is changeable at the moment, a premium cash buyer is still very much sought after. We also took effort in the preparation of the property, with a garden/section tidy, and a roof/gutter clean all arranged prior to going on the market. After three weeks we had the Auction, and although there were no cash buyers on the day, we then priced the property as we had good market feedback. Within a week we had a multiple offer situation, with three conditional offers to decide on. Julie was able to work with the offer that made her move back to Auckland a certainty, both with the timeframe and overall sales result. It has been a pleasure to have been able to help Julie with two property sales now, and know that this last move will enable her to be back closer to family. If you'd like to discuss your property plans with me, then let's talk about that, and see if I'm able to help you. Cheers. Paul | 021 606 460 | [email protected] |
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