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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With NZ property listings at multi-year highs, the market currently favours buyers. To make your home stand out, sellers should prioritise several key actions.

Regularly review local market prices to ensure your home is competitive. Make a strong first impression by tidying the garden and exterior. Inside, declutter thoroughly and consider professional home staging to help buyers see the potential. Completing necessary repairs beforehand can also prevent issues and price negotiations, making your property a more attractive option.

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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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