If you are thinking about selling your property during Spring then hopefully you have made the most of the current lockdown situation and got on top of some remedial maintenance items and have been out in the garden. In this article, we are going to walk you through the steps you can take now, to make sure you secure the best possible result when you go to market. Step 1. Plan to beat the rush In every market, there are times when the number of properties available for sale rises significantly. You want to launch at the beginning of this rush, if possible, to reduce the amount of competition and keep buyers focused on your home. This usually means doing the bulk of your planning now, so you can hit the Spring market full steam! Typically, late September through to early December sees a steady flow of new properties on the Kapiti Coast – this may be distorted somewhat due to Covid 19 lockdowns and only time will tell. Step 2. Meet with your agent now Many owners wait until the
Our home holds a special place in our hearts. Especially if it's where our kids have grown up or where we have experienced many of life's milestones. We become connected to our space in far more than just a physical sense. Our home is where we feel safe to be ourselves and relaxed in our own skin. Where we can put on our ugliest track pants and it doesn't matter in the slightest. Inevitably though, there comes a time when our existing home no longer serves us the way it once did. A large home can go from being a place full of life and the beautiful chaos that goes with it, to a burden that constantly requires cleaning and repair, with rooms you haven't entered for months. What was once our safe space can become a weight on our shoulders. A never-ending to-do list of jobs that are always just a bit too hard to face today. It's at this point that thoughts of downsizing come to mind, instantly followed by contrasting brainwaves of doubt... "Wouldn'