What you need to know before selling this spring

Plan your next move

Before listing, consider what comes next. Are you buying again, downsizing, relocating, or renting? Each path comes with its own set of considerations and timing requirements. If you’re purchasing another property, will you buy before you sell, or sell before you buy? These decisions affect your financial planning and your sales strategy. Having a clear plan for your next chapter helps streamline the process and avoids being caught out by delays or mismatched timelines.

Visit other homes in the area and understand current market conditions

Before listing your home, take time to understand the local property market. Start by browsing online and looking at similar properties to yours within your neighbourhood. This will give you a good insight into what other homes are available and essentially will aid you in understanding how your home compares with others on the market. Consider median price changes, days on market, sale methodology and the presentation of properties. Staying informed will help you make informed decisions. Market insight is key to knowing when is the right time to sell. 

Check out Jellis Craig Suburb Reports for detailed information on your suburb’s data. 

Engage an agent

Beyond providing a market appraisal, agents can offer specific advice on strategy including; which sale method to choose from, the optimal time of year to sell your home, plus developing bespoke marketing campaign tailored to your home and target demographic. Your agent can also offer clear, strategic advice on possible home upgrades that are worth your investment, ensuring your home hits the market in peak condition and attracts serious buyers from day one.

Engage a solicitor or conveyancer 

When selling your home, a solicitor or licensed conveyancer plays a critical role in managing the legal aspects of the transaction. Their job is to ensure the process is smooth, compliant, and legally binding. On settlement day, they finalise all legal documents, confirm that funds are transferred, and officially transfer ownership to the buyer.

Plan improvements 

Your agent can offer advice on which cost-effective improvements, repairs, or professional styling will have the most impact on potential buyers. Common improvements include a fresh coat of interior paint, swapping to warm light globes, and updating light fixtures, as well as decluttering and cleaning. Outside the home, focus on creating a great first impression by manicuring lawns and hedges, removing old vines or weeds and putting down fresh mulch and new flowers. 

Whether your home needs a deep clean, street appeal refresh, or cosmetic updates throughout, Jellis Craig agents can provide project management services to coordinate trusted trades and stylists to complete works quickly and to a high standard.

If you’re interested in selling this spring, request an appraisal today with your local property expert.