With chatter about further interest rate cuts and the Spring Selling Season just around the corner.....

Buyers seeking a move to the region before the end of the year are registering their property "wishlists",  hoping to purchase their new home as soon as new listings come onto the market.
So now is the right time to get your home spic and span in readiness to sell.

5 Must Do's are

1.Spring clean - Start with a complete spring clean. Clean glass doors and windows from the outside and inside. Remove cobwebs and give everything a good dusting and vacuum. Wash curtains and dust blinds, lighting, and other fixtures. Clean and polish door knobs, mirrors, switches, taps, and fittings. Have your carpets cleaned. Wipe down cupboards and all exterior and interior surfaces like walls and doors. Pay particular attention to kitchens and bathrooms.

2. Maintenance - get on top of those jobs that have been put aside during the winter months. Repair anything that is broken, damaged or looking tired. A professional building report is a good idea as they will highlight any issues that will pop up in a prospective purchasers Building and Pest Report, forewarned is forearmed.

3. Tidy up your front and back garden by clearing away any clutter from your front yard. Use a pressure washer to clean up the driveways and garden pathways, mow the lawn, trim the edges and fertilize any unsightly patches. Rake away dead leaves, prune dead winter growth, and do a thorough weeding. Remove any old furniture or play equipment. Have your roof and gutters cleaned and if you have a pool, make sure it complies with Swimming Pools Regulation 2018 and have it, and its surrounds sparkling.

4. Declutter your house by disposing of or donating unused items. Remove personal effects to create a more spacious and inviting atmosphere. Depersonalize your home, allowing buyers to envision themselves living there. Take down family photos, souvenirs, and accolades. Consider storing oversized, worn, or mismatched furniture. 

5. Ask one of our agents for recommendations on how to stage the property and what needs to be addressed from a buyers' point of view. Consider repurposing rooms such as turning an extra bedroom into a nursery or a home office - depending on your target demographic. You can add basic touches yourself, such as updating old towels, rugs, and linen with new ones. Draw back the blinds to let in natural light and adding plants to indoor spaces can significantly enhance the aesthetic appeal of a room.

So how will the real estate market perform in the coming months?  - Once again it's a mixed bag with interest rates still a topic of discussion, cost of living pressures, overseas tensions and the general economic climate of the country on one side of ledger, with job opportunities across aged care, education, medical and trades along with our beaches and countryside beauty offering enviable lifestyle options in this picturesque and peaceful part of NSW on the other.