12/10/2026
When clients are "waiting" to sell, not quite ready. Always remember if you are buying in the same market, you can make great choices. If you have your house under contract, or you have unconditional bank finance approval, you have greater buying/negotiation power. Sometimes, it's not worth spending the extra money to do much more to your property, simply because another property might be a better long term investment solution. The other factor is that if the market is declining, the additional money you put into your existing house may not have much of an impact on your sale price. Timing is key. I have bought and sold homes for years and have made the most money on the properties I didn't renovate extensively, just because I chose the right house in the right street in the best buyers market and sold in 1 month. When you think you are going to stay in a home "forever" you do it up the way you want it, with all the whistles and bells, however, then it may be worth so much more, that the majority of buyers cannot afford to buy it. We all think the world will remain the same, however, people divorce, kids move out, someone passes over, illness, terrible neighbours, Govt Budgets etc, can impact on your decisions to stay where you are or not. Recently, I was discussing with clients where they wanted to move to and why. I did a "brain map" for them and after a little while, they knew where they wanted to relocate to (to be closer to hospitals due to their age) and initially, they wanted to live in a unit after having a very big property. I got an email later to say thank you, a duplex in the particular suburb I mentioned was the ideal and affordable choice for their circumstances. It is always a pleasure to help people think about all factors. It's hard to think when you are stressed, it's nice to have a bit of back up. Give me a call if you would like an appraisal on your property. Kaye Treasure 0487 327 873
