Selling guide

Tips for selling your home in a buyer’s market

How to be a tall poppy.

Al Hall
Last updated: 28 January 2025 | 5 min read
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In the current New Zealand buyer's market, making your property stand out is crucial. With high listing numbers noted by Core Logic, sellers need a competitive edge.

To attract buyers, focus on these key areas:

- Price realistically by monitoring local sales on tools like Trade Me Property Insights.

- Boost kerb appeal with a tidy garden and fresh paint.

- Declutter interiors and consider professional home staging to help buyers envision themselves there.

- Complete necessary repairs to avoid deterring buyers.

You can track the values of properties in your suburb or region using our free tools.

Making your home stand out in a buyer’s market

1. Regularly review the local property market

2. Make the right first impression

What can you do to boost your curb appeal?

3. Declutter, declutter, declutter

4. Do any necessary repairs

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Al Hall Al Hall
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