On the Move with Alexander Payne
Selling your house doesn’t have to be challenging. Melanie Rosettenstein speaks to a local agent who has a (removalist) truck-load of understanding and solutions to help you feel positive and excited about closing one door to open another.
Moving house can be an exciting time as it signals new beginnings and opportunities for a fresh start so finding the right real estate agent who can and guide you through the process is the key to less stress and more success. Licensed Real Estate Agent with Reed & Co Noosa, Alexander Payne, supports clients through this process as a vital part of the personalised service he offers.
“Most people think that their biggest roadblock to moving is the physical process of packing up, organising, and moving everything,” he said.
“But, while there are also the emotional impacts of moving from a place that holds strong emotional and sentimental value, it can also be an exciting time for new opportunities.
“Don’t let fear of the unknown lead to overwhelm and prevent you from moving forward into an exciting new chapter.”
To mitigate this overwhelm, Alexander has broken down the process to help sellers navigate their move from start to finish, and is by their side every step of the way, providing support and encouragement.
It all starts with a preliminary planning stage, where potential sellers assess why they want to move and what they need from their new home.
In this phase, budgets are set and market research is conducted to understand the best time to buy and sell.
“The right time to sell differs from person to person depending on their unique circumstances, I can provide expert guidance on market trends and current estimated pricing which helps to make an informed decision,” Alexander says. “It can be a very exciting time as you start to plan the next stage of your life and where and how you want to live.”
With the legwork done and a goal set, the next step is preparing to sell. This entails getting a home valuation, making the necessary repairs, cleaning, and ‘staging’ the home to present it in its best light and appeal to the right market.
“Preparing your home to sell can be very rewarding as all the little repair jobs are completed and you present your home in its best light,” he said. “Staging, where required, can also help with the emotional separation as ‘your home’ literally becomes a stage for the next actors to play out their lives.”
Preparing for sale is also a great time to declutter, store non-essential items and potentially sell any furniture you won’t be taking with you.
Alexander says the selling phase – where the property is listed, marketed, offers are received, reviewed, negotiated and then finally accepted – can be the most nerve-wracking part.
“This is where the skill and experience of your real estate agent becomes very important,” he said. “Having someone who understands the market and can be your advocate and remove the emotion from the process makes all the difference in achieving the outcome you desire.
“That said, you always remain in control as the final decision maker.
Once an unconditional offer is received, it’s time to prepare for the move, hiring movers and creating a check list for updating your address with the post office, banks, utilities, and other relevant institutions.
If you haven’t already found your new home and sorted finance, Alexander, says this is when the search for a new home begins in earnest.
“We would have been monitoring the market according to the requirements already identified so this will go to the next level,” he says.
“When you have found your new dream home and an offer is made, the next step is to finalise the finances, carry out building and pest inspections to ensure there are no hidden issues,” he said.
“Everything has been leading up to this moment, and anticipation is high.”
And finally, closing the sale of the house requires completing the required documentation, doing a final walk-through final to ensure everything is in order prior to settling the deal and transferring ownership.
Once you have closed the door on your old home, we finally come full circle to the most exciting part of the whole process – moving in!
“Congratulations on your new home and the start of your next chapter!
My top tip is to have someone on site coordinating the move to make sure it all goes to plan,” Alexander advises.
“Once you’re in and unpacked, look at securing your home, and updating vehicle registration and drivers’ licences.
“Finally, enjoy moseying around your new neighbourhood and discovering new services and amenities such as grocery stores, cafés and local parks.”
Looking to make the move to a brand-new abode?
You can trust Alexander Payne to help you feel right at home.
MOVING ON
Here are the key stages to making the move:
1. Preliminary planning – assess why you want to move and what you need from your new home. This can be exciting as you look forward to new beginnings.
2. Preparing to sell – having your home valuated, making the necessary repairs, cleaning and staging the home. This can be quite theraupeutic and rewarding as all those repairs and touch ups you have been meaning to get to, are actually achieved.
3. The selling phase – where the property is listed, marketed, offers are received, reviewed, negotiated and then finally accepted. This is an essential part of the process and one that needs skill and support from a professional agent.
4. Preparing to move – the great cleanse as you discover the items you want to keep and free yourself from those that no longer serve you. Hiring removalists and updating your address with the post office, banks, utilities et cetera is part of the process.
5. Closing the sale/moving on – completing the required documentation, doing a final walk-through to ensure everything is in order, transferring ownership and receiving the proceeds. Saying goodbye and feeling gratitude for the memories and moments you have had in your old home will allow for closure, freeing you to make new memories for the exciting new chapter ahead in your new home!
