How to make the decision to sell

YOUR KEY TO THE
HIGHEST PRICE...
Make the decision to sell!

Welcome to BTRE ‘Your Key to the Highest Price…’
series. This issue will focus on the top 3
considerations to help you decide when to sell your
property.
Although you may not be in the market to sell right now, it pays to
educate yourself early on how to obtain the best price for your
property and the best time to sell.
This issue of ‘Your Key to the Highest Price’ will give you advice
and tips on how to make the sometimes challenging decision to
sell your property.
It’s time for change
Change can generate mixed feelings. Depending on the type of
change, you may be excited and ready for a new experience, or
it may make you feel unsure about the future. Being prepared for
change plays a big part in the decision to sell your property.
Changes may include:
• Your family is growing and you need a bigger property
• Your children have left the nest and your property is now too
big and difficult to maintain
• Your street or suburb is changing due to development
• You’ve moved jobs and transport is a challenge
• You want a lifestyle change
Whatever the change, it is important to consider the influence
these changes will have on your decision to sell and the potential
impact on the sale price.

Market conditions may be just right
When considering selling your property, local knowledge and
market conditions are extremely important in ensuring a
successful sale and ensuring you get the right price.
A strong market is the perfect time to downsize to a smaller,
more affordable property. You can get the benefit of a higher
price for your existing property and be in a stronger position to
make an offer on the property you want.
A strong market can also mean there are less properties
available, so your property is likely to sell faster. Faster
transactions means less time is spent on the property merry-goround
and more time on the things that matter to you.
If you are wanting to upsize to a larger property, a slower market
may be ideal as the price difference between your current
property and future property may be minimised.
Financial factors
While you may not be ready for a change, or the market
conditions may not be ideal, the third factor to consider when
thinking about selling is your financial position.
The value of your property may have increased (due to
renovations, community growth, local development or market
conditions) and selling may be a great option to capitalise on
your investment and consider alternatives.
Even if you are not ready to sell your property, it is important to
have a trusted and professional agent on your side, as you never
know when you may decide to sell.
As part of the September issue of ‘Your Key to the Highest Price’, we
would like to invite you to come and meet with us at Ben Tallon Real
Estate so we can help you decide on the perfect time to sell.

Are you planning on growing your family soon?
Have your children moved out and you wish to downsize?
Is your property becoming increasingly difficult or expensive
to maintain?
Are you considering a ‘tree change ‘ or ‘sea change’?
Are there proposed community developments that will impact
property value?
Is the market strong?
Is the market slowing?
Are you financially prepared to move?
Do you have a trusted agent to advise you when the time is
right to sell?
Shop 1, 34 High Street
Hastings VIC 3915
P 03 5979 8003
F 035979 8773
E realestate@btre.com.au
Wendy Tallon, Director - 0419 135 836
www.btre.com.au