Spring into selling: Hit the market ready to blossom

Spring is not only a season of renewal and growth but also one of the best times to sell your home. With warmer weather and longer days, the real estate market tends to bloom at this time of year.

Buyers are often told to research the market to understand where they are looking, but sellers should do the same to get the best result possible come sale time.

As the home of WA real estate, reiwa.com is the one-stop-shop for all things property in WA, from market insights to recent sales in your area and current listings. It’s the key source of information for real estate agents in WA – so research like a professional before you hit the market.

Get to know your suburb before taking the plunge

Before you put up that “For Sale” sign, dive into your local market. Understanding current trends and conditions will help set the stage for your selling strategy. Take note of the median price and selling time in your area, and view recent sales of similar properties. This will give you an idea of how your suburb is performing.

You can also get a sense of how much interest prospective buyers have in your suburb on the reiwa.com insights page. Demographic data including age, number of people per dwelling, and families is also available for every suburb on reiwa.com, to guide your marketing strategy.

Use this free data to see how your area compares to the suburbs around you, whether it's school catchments or a rental estimate for a potential investor. Leverage this in your sales campaign to meet the buyers where they’re looking.

Get ahead of the competition with inside knowledge

Explore the sold section of reiwa.com for a better understanding of what has sold recently in your area, taking note of how homes were presented. It will give you an idea of the work you may need to do to prepare your home for the market and ensure it stands out from the crowd.

Know where you stand

Also take a look at current listings in your suburb. This allows you to see the asking price of other similar properties on the market. Compare your home to others for sale using the easy ‘compare properties’ tool, for a side-by-side snapshot including price, land size, number of bedrooms and other key features.

While there are many ways to maximise the outcome of a sale, it is important to have realistic expectations when selling – so get the facts and set yourself up for success.