Understand Your Property's Value
The first step is understanding what your property could achieve in today's market. A professional appraisal considers recent comparable sales, current market conditions, buyer demand, location, and your property's unique features.
At Austin Realty, we provide complimentary, no-obligation property appraisals to help you make informed decisions.
Choose the Right Sales Strategy
Every property is different, and so is every seller. We'll help you choose the sales method that best suits your goals, whether that's:
- Price by Negotiation
- Deadline Sale
- Auction
- Fixed Price
- Tender
We'll explain the advantages of each approach and recommend the strategy that gives your property the greatest opportunity to achieve an excellent result.
Prepare Your Home for Sale
First impressions count. Small improvements can make a significant difference to buyer appeal.
Before your property goes to market, consider:
- Decluttering and depersonalising
- Completing minor maintenance
- Refreshing gardens and outdoor areas
- Professionally cleaning your home
- Improving street appeal
- Touching up paint where required
If needed, we can recommend trusted local tradespeople and home presentation specialists.
Gather Your Property Information
Having the right documentation available gives buyers confidence and helps avoid unnecessary delays.
Common documents include:
- Record of Title
- LIM Report
- Council Building Files
- Rental Appraisal (if applicable)
- Healthy Homes information (for investment properties)
- Warranties and manuals for appliances
- Code Compliance Certificates where relevant
We'll help identify which documents will be beneficial for your sale.
Be Ready for Open Homes
Presentation is key during inspections.
Before each viewing:
- Open curtains and blinds
- Turn on lights where appropriate
- Ensure the home is clean and tidy
- Mow lawns and tidy gardens
- Remove pet bowls and litter trays
- Add subtle touches such as fresh flowers or a lit fireplace during winter
A welcoming home helps buyers picture themselves living there.
Negotiation Matters
Strong negotiation often makes the biggest difference to your final result.
Our role is to:
- Communicate clearly between all parties
- Create competition where possible
- Keep negotiations professional
- Protect your interests
- Help you achieve the best possible price and terms
Our priority is not simply securing a sale—it's securing the right outcome for you.
From Conditional to Unconditional
Once an agreement is signed, buyers may need to satisfy conditions before the contract becomes unconditional.
We'll keep you updated throughout the process, liaise with solicitors and mortgage advisers where appropriate, and ensure everything progresses as smoothly as possible
Settlement Day
Settlement is the day ownership officially changes hands.
Before settlement:
- Complete your move
- Leave the property in the agreed condition
- Disconnect utilities where required
- Leave any agreed keys, remotes and manuals
Once settlement has taken place, your solicitor will confirm the transfer of ownership and funds.
Congratulations—your property has officially sold!
