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SELLING TIPS CREATED WITH EXPERIENCE

To create a property buyers
can’t get enough of.

Selling your home requires teamwork, mostly between you and your agent. You can both work together when preparing your property for sale to make sure it looks its best, ensuring that everyone who sees your property simply can’t look away!

 

On top of this, a home that looks fantastic might attract better offers and generate significant interest. So with this in mind, we have prepared a handy series of tips to get you ahead of the market and make your home look superb.

Indoors.
For starters, it’s time to clear away all of the clutter that takes up space around the home – putting excess books, ornaments, toiletries and the like into storage. Making a home feel lived-in is important, but having too much lying around can be off-putting, and stop people from being able to envision their own lifestyle in their new home.

 

From there, you want to add in a few flourishes that really make the home sparkle. Polishing surfaces (including taps), adding fruit bowls or flowers, cleaning lampshades and curtains are all essential. Check your lighting – is it too dim or too intense?

 

Heating is also important – the ability to keep a home both cool in summer and warm in winter will be crucial. Also keep the smell of your home in mind – it should be neutral, rather than overpowering with one particular scent (especially if that’s last night’s cooking!).

Outdoors.
The facade of your property is the first thing people are going to see and the old cliche is true – first impressions last. Trim the lawns and do any necessary landscaping to boost your home’s appeal. Don’t skimp on the paint if your home needs it too! And don’t forget to clear out the gutters for any leaves that can build up.

 

When you have an open home, check there is no junk mail hanging in your letterbox, and bring in any washing that’s on the line.

The Tough Stuff.
Sometimes, selling property means putting in a little bit of extra work to bring your home up to scratch. Loose floorboards, extensive landscaping, carpet replacement and pool maintenance are some examples of the more gruelling jobs you might have to take on.

 

These could require the services of a building professional as well – check your local council guidelines before you undertake any of the bigger jobs in case you need approval!

The Things People Always Forget.
No matter how much effort you put into preparing your home for sale, there’s always going to be something in your property that has been overlooked. Have you organised your wardrobe? People may want to check out clothing storage, and don’t want to see a big mess in there.

 

Are family photos out and about? These might be better off hidden away so the home is more of a blank slate. Are there any ‘quirks’ that you’re used to, like a loose door handle, that might irk someone visiting?

 

A good way of identifying things you might overlook is getting some fresh eyes on your home. Get a friend to go through your house as if they were looking to buy, and they might be able to identify more areas that need work.

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Combined Real Estate managed our investment property for 16 years and also the recent sale of the property. Andrew and his team have been very professional, trustworthy and reliable. Andrew’s knowledge of the market, experience and effective communication throughout the process of the sale of the property made the journey seamless, considering the implications due to Covid restrictions. I would definitely recommend Andrew and his team at Combined Real Estate Camden if you are looking at purchasing, selling or requiring an investment property to be managed.

James MichelSeller
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I also have had the pleasure of engaging Andrew regarding 6 purchases and 6 sales of housing in the Macarthur Region.
Andrew has extensive knowledge and expertise in the Real Estate Market and has always provided what could only be classified as Expert Advice and Guidance which has led to both successful purchase/sales plus the satisfaction of dealing with a most competent Real Estate Agent.
I have also referred people to Andrew where looking to sell or purchase housing and in every instance they have come back to me with Appreciation regarding my Referrals and glowing comments re the service provided with their purchase or sale.

Mike SullivanSeller
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We were very happy having Andrew act as our agent for selling our family home. Andrew’s knowledge of the local market and community was very valuable when it came to working out a strategy. Our experience was especially challenging because of the lockdown, and our inability to be at the house to prepare it for sale. Andrew is extremely professional and was understanding of our needs. He helped us to arrange or put us in touch with all the services and assistance we needed for cleaning and prepping the house for sale which we could not have done without his network. He is very reliable and always consulted us and communicated to us what was happening through the whole process. He got us a great result, and we are really grateful for all his advice and support along the way.

NyreeSeller
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I first met Andrew when he was showing us a home we were interested in and was so impressed by his professional attitude and attention to detail that I wanted him to represent me in the sale of my property. It was the best decision I could have made and was totally satisfied with the entire process he provided.
Thanks mate, it was an absolute pleasure dealing with you and all the Combined staff.

Glenn & KimSeller
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Andrew sold our house while contending with unprecedented factors. He always carried himself with poise and politeness. Andrew is very in tune with his customers and his vast experience is evident with every encounter you have with him. Look no further. Andrew is truly the best!

AnonSeller
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Katrina & I have much pleasure in writing a review for Andrew Pink & his team, at Combined Real estate Camden NSW for sale of our Property in Narellan NSW. Our rating is 5 stars. We knew we had chosen the best agency as we have lived in the Macarthur area a very long time. Our choice of agency was easy as we used an old method, Recommendation. Our decision to engage Andrew was made years ago. We believe we had a difficult property to sell and Andrew had it sold very very quickly by using his many skills. We have read most of Andrews reviews to construct our own. We wish to echo all of the reviews, Honesty to us & his buyers. Patience for us to prepare for sale, Advice on minor issues we had over looked and most important, Communication. Andrew gets results. We recommend Andrew to everyone who is buying or selling.

John WoodsSeller
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I couldn't recommend Andrew Pink from Combined realestate highly enough. We have sold a few homes through Andrew now and not once have we been anything but delighted with the outcome. Andrew goes above and beyond too make sure he gets the best possible results for his clients. The professionalism he shows is outstanding. If you are looking for a great realestate then look no further than Andrew Pink and Combined Real Estate

Sonia FarnellSeller
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Andrew Pink from combined Real Estate Camden orchestrated the sale of our home with sublime professionalism. He’s personable, intelligent, analytical and his knowledge in the industry is truly impressive. Andrew went above and beyond to help with the sale of our family home in Harrington Park. He ensured both vendor and purchaser were always informed during the process with the assurance of due diligence at all times. Andrew and the team at combined real estate Camden have been a pleasure to deal with and would definitely be my agency of choice for any future real estate requirements as they made the process feel more personal than transactional. Thank you for everything you have done for my family.

Jade KazziSeller