Johndoe Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Downsizing, so our current home is up for sale http://www.domain.com.au/property/for-sale/house/qld/bracken-ridge/?adid=2011078713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Looks like a lovely place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Beautiful house JD - good luck for a sale! I can imagine it'll cost you a pang to part with it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon4017 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 And the REA seems to have proof read the ad too. Always a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Price drop for (hopefully) quick sale: http://www.domain.com.au/property/for-sale/house/qld/bracken-ridge/?adid=2011078713 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Price drop for (hopefully) quick sale: http://www.domain.com.au/property/for-sale/house/qld/bracken-ridge/?adid=2011078713 Lovely house Kev whoever buys will be have many happy years I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Stars Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 It's a lovely house. Hope you sell it quickly xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tappers2oz Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Beautiful home, good luck. Hope you get a quick sale (I'd be surprised if you didn't). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausborn Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Great looking house. I would think you should have no problems with the price at your location. I had a mortgage lender out to our house Thursday night as I'm looking at a house , he advised me it's a sellers market in brisbane now, saying this year has really turned around. Hopefully you should get a quick sale. There is a few things in your favour. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon4017 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I notice it's inspection via appointment. Whilst that tends to generate good leads, and having open houses means a lot of pointless tyre kickers wander through your house, you'd be surprised how many people are put off having to arrange an exclusive visit with the REA and be subjected to the hard sell. An open home might lead to someone who then arranges for a second viewing. Also, open homes can generate useful feedback. Be wary of slashing the price; all this information is available on the internet. Once the buyers think you're on the back foot they'll wait and wait. It becomes a bit like a Dutch auction. Still, all it takes is one buyer. And your house does present very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 I notice it's inspection via appointment. Whilst that tends to generate good leads, and having open houses means a lot of pointless tyre kickers wander through your house, you'd be surprised how many people are put off having to arrange an exclusive visit with the REA and be subjected to the hard sell. An open home might lead to someone who then arranges for a second viewing. Also, open homes can generate useful feedback. Be wary of slashing the price; all this information is available on the internet. Once the buyers think you're on the back foot they'll wait and wait. It becomes a bit like a Dutch auction. Still, all it takes is one buyer. And your house does present very well. Open House next saturday I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Great looking house. I would think you should have no problems with the price at your location. I had a mortgage lender out to our house Thursday night as I'm looking at a house , he advised me it's a sellers market in brisbane now, saying this year has really turned around. Hopefully you should get a quick sale. There is a few things in your favour. Good luck. The colour scheme I'm told, is not............Aussies seem to favour beige/magnolia/mushroom/off white etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 The colour scheme I'm told, is not............Aussies seem to favour beige/magnolia/mushroom/off white etc Must admit Kev I did wonder if your agent had suggested repainting might be worthwhile. Big job especially as it looks as though you would need to do the skirting etc as well as the doors but it might be worth doing if it doesn't sell as quickly as you would like it to. If you did it yourself it would be more cost effective than knocking the price down but professionals would be faster and cost around $10k given the house doesn't look too big (not that it's small either). Good luck with it anyway - hope you find a buyer quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Your house is lovely although I must admit the colour scheme would put me off buying - unless of course a lower price was negotiated (as Freckles said around $10,000) to have it professionally repainted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I nearly said that too Kev..its a beautiful home and I rather like blue myself, had a house in the UK that was different shades all through but it is a taste thing and most buyers prefer neutral. I would get someone in....I reckon the house would sell itself then. Make a huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 We'' be moving out in 5 weeks and I have a painter mate who will do the whole house for 7k.............If there's no interest as is, that's the way I'll go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tappers2oz Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Oh see I like the colour lol. But admit I am probably in the minority. But if I didn't like the colour it wouldn't put me off and I wouldn't bother negotiating on a price for redecoration! A bit of my time and a few cans of paint would sort that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 We'' be moving out in 5 weeks and I have a painter mate who will do the whole house for 7k.............If there's no interest as is, that's the way I'll go it's a shame you have to leave it Kev...fresh start though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 It's lovely. I like the colours but am shocked at the repainting costs here! The only thing I would say is that there are several mistakes in the written part of the ad. Not sure if it would make a difference but it doesn't hurt to make sure all that stuff is correct. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 it's a shame you have to leave it Kev...fresh start though Fresh start chook but it's knocking us back 10 yrs financially......worth it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Fresh start chook but it's knocking us back 10 yrs financially......worth it though. what price your happiness.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Good luck with the sale mate, its a beautiful house without a doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 what price your happiness.... I'm only interested in hers and the kids' atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I'm only interested in hers and the kids' atm Which will ultimately lead to yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdom1 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Really Beautiful house Kev, i dont think youll have any problems selling it at all...I have everything crossed that it will be a quick seamless asle for you, to help you all find more happiness xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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