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Deciding to sell often begins well before the property goes to market. A little clarity at the start makes the whole process easier.
Deciding to sell a property often begins well before the property goes onto the market.
Taking some time at the beginning to understand your priorities, your property and the decisions ahead can make the selling process much clearer.
Think about what you're trying to achieve and what matters most to you.
Your priorities may include price, timing, certainty, flexibility around settlement, coordinating another property move or simply making the process as straightforward as possible.
Understanding those priorities can help guide the decisions that follow.
Before going to market, consider the property's condition, presentation and anything that may need attention.
That doesn't necessarily mean renovating or spending significant money. Sometimes relatively simple preparation can make a meaningful difference, while other expenditure may not provide enough benefit to justify the cost.
SA.GOV.AU similarly recommends considering the likely buyer for the property and weighing the cost of repairs or upgrades against the potential benefit when preparing a home for sale.
Recent comparable sales, current competing properties and local market conditions can provide useful context when considering how your property may be positioned.
An appraisal or other relevant market information can form part of this process, and it's also useful to understand the information behind the suggested selling price.
There are different ways to approach a property sale and different levels of professional support available.
Before proceeding, understand what services are being offered, what you will remain responsible for, how the property will be marketed and the associated costs.
Selling property involves documentation, disclosure and other requirements that vary between Australian states and territories.
If you're selling in South Australia, official information about preparing, marketing and selling a property is available through the South Australian Government.
Clarity provides personal guidance to help sellers understand the process, consider their options and make informed decisions about how they want their property sale to be managed.
The level of support can be tailored to how involved you want to remain.
Useful resource: SA.GOV.AU — Selling your home.
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