Why isn’t my property selling and how can you help?

You’ve lived in your home for several years and bought up your family in its rooms. There are millions of memories, great backyard, and convenience of a bus stop down the road. So why isn’t it selling?

There are a number of reasons why buyers aren’t finding your property as appealing as you would have liked. For instance, it may have been a while since it was updated and de-cluttered. Buyers aren’t interested in your personal decorations or family photos – they want to envisage their families living in your space. So, creating a great first impression is critical, and quick changes like paint, decluttering, professional styling, tidying the front and back yard will help your property look it's best.

Another common issue we find is that there are a number of repairs required to the property. These may have been on your list to do for a while, or you may have simply become used to living with them, such as a dripping tap, creaking step, or broken tile. But buyers are generally looking for a “turn-key” property without the extra expense and hassle of addressing your list of issues. Also - and worse – some of the issues could find themselves in the property inspection report, which will not only deter buyers but de-value the property.

But perhaps the most common issue is outdated kitchens and bathrooms. These rooms may be small, but they punch above their weight in terms of how important they are to buyers, and much time and money they require to update. That said, there are a range of cost-effective changes we can make to visually enhance the space without requiring construction - from painting over tiles and cabinet doors, to changing shower curtains, re-grouting tiles, updating tap fixtures and so on. Such updates can help your property stand out as a “turn key” property and attract buyers looking to avoid the additional cost, stress and mess of extensive renovations.

We can work with your real estate agent to understand your buyer demographic, address feedback from inspections, whilst recommending changes that do not result in over-capitalisation.

Find out more about our Renovate to sell or rent service