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Property
Selling Checklist
By: Conny Torney
Property
Selling Checklist
If you’re intending to sell either an investment property or even your
own house, you want to get the best price possible. Here are some ideas
that may help you get better than expected returns.
1) Talk to your accountant. They can be a wealth of ideas especially if
they’re a good one. They should also be helping you with tax planning.
It is better to talk to you accountant before rather than after you have
sold. This may change which financial year you sell in.
2) If the house can be subdivided it may be worth getting shire approval
first. This can take up to two months and if the property is all ready
to go may attract an investor.
3) Ensure the property looks inviting. Sometimes basic cleanups and
painting can make a huge difference to the value of your property.
4) Make sure the garden looks maintained Nobody wants to do heaps of
gardening when they move house..
5) Clean the house professionally .Either do a professional job your
self or hire a cleaner.
6) Make all light fittings, plumbing (i.e. toilet and showers) and
cooking appliances work properly. .If they don’t you will be liable to
pick up the tab in the final inspection. This could delay settlement. If
settlement is delayed more than 3 days you will more than likely pay
penalties. These penalties are usually about 1% of the property price
per day the settlement is delayed .It can become very costly.
7) Clear way clutter. Clutter makes the house look smaller and
dysfunctional .If the house doesn’t work for you why should it work for
the new owner?
8) Clean carpets professionally. It doesn’t cost much makes the house
smell better and makes the carpets look better.
9) If you’re having home opens whilst you still live in the house make
sure the house is tidy. Also make sure that all your valuables are
locked up safely .
10) If summer leave air conditioner on If winter leave heater on. This
makes the house more inviting. If people are cold or hot they are not
going to want to stay long.
11) If buyers want repeat visits they are very interested. Have the
house looking the way it did the first time.
12) Keep pets away when showing the property. They can be annoying to
potential buyers.
13) If an agent is selling your house it is probably better not to be
there when they are doing the negotiating with potential buyers. Too
many cooks spoils the broth. A good agent should be able to get you the
best price. Your reasons for selling are none of the buyers concern. You
don’t want them to know.
Many thanks fore reading this report Please note this is advice only and
you should check everything with a professional.
Written by Conny Torney A property investor
Article Source: http://www.content.onlypunjab.com/
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