A Seller needs to do their own research on their property which will help with the establishment of a price. If the agent confirms your price that is a great start. Sellers need to look for an agent’s experience and success in an area.

Sellers should feel comfortable with an agent, trust them and have a belief in what they tell them. Find an agent who keeps in contact with you, gives you weekly reports or feedback and information on what they are planning for the week ahead.

All this will help make your next move easy sale-ing!

I read recently that the Queensland Trust has sliced up some prime slices of our beautiful state for sale. The Trust buys ecologically important properties and has them declared Nature Refuges under the relevant government legislation and then onsells them.

So fancy an island!! With snorkelling reefs, rocky cliffs and sandy beaches – there is one such island just 100km south of Mackay currently asking about $1.5 million. Or perhaps your own mountain is more appealing – being closer to the city for around $1 million.

It is exciting to open our minds to the possibility of real estate being so much more than ‘bricks and mortar’ and the amazing life style it can provide.

What was it that made you laugh?

Do you laugh enough?

I think you will agree that we all need to laugh more. Children tend to laugh about 300 times a day whereas adults will laugh about 17 times a day – I think we can all improve on these statistics!

Seek out opportunities in your day to laugh. Once you have this intention you may be amazed at the amount of funny events that happen in your day – who knows it may just end up being one of the best days of your life. Keep a funny journal with your children. Get them to focus on what is fun in their day and then remember it.

Comedian Victor Borge said “Laughter is the shortest distance between people”. To laugh with someone (not at them) because you can both see the funny side of some ‘drama’ can transform everything – it transmutes pain and negative emotions. The ability to make someone laugh is a blessing and keeps us all connected.

What about smiling – even if we feel we have nothing to smile about just shift your mouth into that position – you will find it is impossible to do this and not lighten up to some degree.

Just for today smile, lighten up, laugh and wake up your amazing soul! Remember that things happen to every single one of us and there will always be a lesson in those situations – it may be just as simple as to learn to laugh at ourselves.

Potential buyers are first presenting themselves to your property so make sure your property presents itself to them!

Ensure the exterior looks clean and tidy, make sure you can clearly see your house number from the street, tidy up the garden and clear outdoor clutter. The only thing that should be in the driveway is a clean car.

Outdoor space will always add value. Make the most of what you have, Create a simple seating area for potential entertaining or relaxing outdoors.

Next you should declutter, clean and organise all rooms within your home. Clear and organise kitchen benches and shelves. You want your kitchen space to appear large, clean and functional. Also keep the bathroom as bare as possible. Keep your personals out of view. “Less is more”.

One powerful selling tip is to depersonalize your whole property. Buyers are more attracted to your property when they can imagine themselves living there. You might consider placing temporarily in storage some of your family photos, holiday souvenirs, trophies and certificates, collectibles, children’s artwork and home gyms that have not been used in months. Your house will look lived in without looking like anyone actually lives there.

Address all repairs that need attention. The small investment of time and money will mean a bigger return when it comes to the sale price. You may need to make a few small purchases like pillows, flowers or bed covers so your home will show well. Again you will certainly see a return on your investment.

You are putting your home on display and if you don’t think you can present it well then ask a friend or family to prepare your house for you. Don’t forget you are decorating your house for someone else – this will help you to make purchases that appeal to the masses.

Empty your waste baskets and garbage bins daily. When having inspections try to keep pets and their litter trays and food bowls out doors.

Above all, have fun with your home and relax during this stressful process. Allow me to eliminate any and all of the stress involved in selling your property. Your attention to detail and small investment of time will ensure that the highest possible price is achieved for your property.