Thinking of Selling?

The best place to start is to make an appointment for one of our expert sales consultants to deliver an obligation free market appraisal of your property.  Our expert agents will be able to give you a thorough explanation of the selling process and give you examples of recent sales of similar properties in your area.

We can explain the different ways in which you can appoint a selling agent and the different methods of sale. We can also show you the different ways in which we can market your property to achieve maximum market exposure, and thereby the maximum possible price for your property.

At Brad Bell Real Estate we firmly believe in working with you to achieve your desired result and our goal is to make our clients Brad Bell Clients for Life.

Call our Sales Team now to arrange your free market appraisal on (07) 3343 2099.

 Presentation Tips

As the old saying goes...

“You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.”

Over the past 30 years of Real Estate Success, we have found that the following tips will help make your property more appealing to buyers and help you achieve a prompt sale and the best possible price.

Walk through your house as a buyer would and think about your home as it would appear to a buyer.

Do you need to tidy the front of the house and make sure that the house has a nice street appeal? Street appeal will get buyers out of their houses and cars and through the front door. How the house looks from the street may indicate to buyers whether the house has been properly maintained.

It goes without saying that all rooms, especially the kitchen & bathrooms, should be spotlessly clean. Mouldy bathroom ceilings should be washed back and/or painted. Remove hand prints and scuff marks from walls, light switches and skirtings. If necessary, have the carpets cleaned and wash curtains to get rid of musty smells.

Now is the time to get rid of unnecessary clutter. Tidy up, have a garage sale or see if any charities could benefit from what you know longer need. This will open up internal spaces and buyers love spacious, light filled rooms. Also having less clutter will show off your storage areas and make things easier for you when it comes time to move.

Before you renovate, ask our expert sales consultants about the current market conditions and what buyers are looking for – it may be that you could save the time and money and still achieve an excellent price for the property.

On Open for Inspection days, it is especially important that homes are presented well. Make sure that windows are open to allow light and fresh air. Also ensure that all beds are made, pick up clothes and towels from the floor and clear dirty dishes from the sink.

You may love your pets but buyers may not love them as much and some may be allergic. On days when your property is Open for Inspection, it is best to try and leave pets outside or see if they can stay at a friend or relatives house nearby.

It is important to remember that buyers are timid and so we have found that it is best for the owners not to be around during inspections. Our professional Sales Consultants are able to handle any objections that buyers may have and we work hard to sell the best features of your property.

Wherever possible we try to have at least two people at each open for inspection and we take the details of every person inspecting the property to ensure the security of your property and its contents.

For more advice on how you can maximise the appeal of your home by presentation, call one of our expert Sales Consultants on (07) 3343 2099.

 Brad Bell Real Estate Auction Services

Brad Bell Real Estate’s Auction Service boasts a success rate well above the industry average. In 2009, Brad Bell Real Estate Auctions have had an 88% clearance rate compared to the industry average of around 35%.

We attribute this success to our excellent teamwork, professional training in marketing for Auction campaigns and the benefit of having highly successful Auctioneer, James Bell, as Company Director and in-house Auctioneer.

James is a licensed Auctioneer in the State of Queensland and is one of Brisbane’s most sought after property Auctioneers.

Our in-house Auctioneer, James, is available to liaise with sellers and marketing agents from the beginning of the Auction process, instead of at the very end of an Auction campaign as is the norm. This consultation plays a vital role in a successful Auction campaign. James is available as Auctioneer to our sales agents and sellers free of charge.

Auction may not be suitable for every seller or every property but it can be a successful method of sale with the right team of agents who have the knowledge and experience to market property through an Auction campaign.

For more information or to discuss whether Auction is right for your property, call our Sales Team on (07) 3343 2099.