While this might be fun for kids getting a day home from school, for those selling their home (or just trying to get their properties to market), it can be a trying time!
Another timely reminder this week that though we have been exceptionally lucky of late, it IS cyclone season still and we may find ourselves in for more inclement weather ahead before things calm down.
While this might be fun for kids getting a day home from school, for those selling their home (or just trying to get their properties to market), it can be a trying time!
Few homes photograph particularly well in the wet. City views are a bit redundant when you can’t see more than 10m past your house, driveways become waterways and the inch of water in the yard makes for a soggy mowing experience. That said, this time doesn’t have to be a complete write-off.
As long as you are stuck inside with the weather, make the most of your time to get your home’s interior looking as good as it can be. Have another crack with the sugar soap on the walls, declutter a bit more (into the garage if nowhere else), and see what an early morning trip to Bunnings can yield in regards to small improvements – you would be amazed how different a room can look with new handles on cupboards, brighter lightbulbs in fittings and the odd touch up here and there.
When it comes to the outdoors, plan for the weather – make sure you have a backup window for photography and give yourself a little more leeway with timing overall. Digital marketing can thankfully be up and running with the click of a button almost any time, but if you have committed yourself to print or other media, then it’s a bit hard to run an effective advert without photography (at least in real estate)! This can mean potentially having a staggered start to your campaign, which isn’t always recommended, but it does also give you the flexibility to launch with the confidence that everything will be ready.
For buyers, it can be an advantage to see a home at its worst because you can quickly work out any potential issues up front (and plan your offer accordingly). Whether it be a leaking roof, gutters filled with leaf litter or a backyard that has confused itself for a pool – rain doesn’t do much to hide these misdemeanours. On the flip side, I have seen some otherwise plain homes become absolutely gorgeous in the rain, so you might end up pleasantly surprised.