The Village's Property News

The Village’s Property News.

SOLD

8 Glennie St, Ellalong

Welcome to the 2nd edition of Stone Real Estate’s “The Village’s Property News.” In this edition we are happy to report 2 sales for our Ellalong clients. The first one 8 Glennie St, Ellalong was under offer within 4 days of going to the market and exchanged in 13 days, after being unsuccessfully marketed with another agency for 3 months. The second property, 7 Mulbring St, Ellalong was an off market sale and was under offer from one of our database buyers the second day it was shown. This month we have a new listing in Millfield which is a 4 bedroom brick home with a double garage which will suit a family or investor (details page 3). The weather may be cooling down but our market is certainly not as prices continue to rise in our village area. If you would like to know the NEW value of your property in this increasing market, please contact Matt or myself today.

Michael Hurley 0491 012 003

Matt Clarkson 0456 791 524

@michaelhurleystonerealestate

@mattclarksonrealestateagent

Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

Preparing for a Winter sale.

Over the years I have seen many hundreds of homes presented for sale, some well presented, some not so well. This and next month I will be providing my top presentation tips for owners looking to market their home in Autumn or Winter. This month we will tackle the inside of the home and outside next month. As you will see most are just time spent on cleaning which doesn’t cost a lot, but will pay dividends in the end sale price and less time spent on the market. Money spent on the items below will be a great investment. › Create a warm ambience within the home. Nothing will turn a buyer off quicker than walking into a cold home in autumn or winter. Make it warm and inviting with as much natural light as possible. If you have a warm home you can open curtains and blinds to allow natural light in during inspections. › Get rid of any pet smells. Professional cleaning of carpets, lounges or anything that has a smell is extremely important to attract buyers. Scented candles and fresh flowers can also help reduce odours. Like a cold home, a smelly home will also have buyers racing to get out the door. › Nothing attracts a buyer more than a spotlessly clean home. Walking into a clean and well presented home will instantly appeal to buyers irrespective of its age and condition.

This is one of the biggest mistakes I see people make, they don’t spend enough time making everything shiny, it doesn’t have to be new just clean and shiny. If you are not in a position to spend the time cleaning or have the capacity to thoroughly clean the home, consider getting it professionally cleaned it will pay dividends in the end result. Special attention should be paid to the kitchen, bathroom, windows and doors, ceiling fans, air conditioners, dirty walls and skirting boards. These are some of the most often missed places. › Cleaning verandahs and outdoor areas. Entertaining areas are now considered by buyers as extended living areas and as such need to be well presented and inviting. A clean BBQ, table and chairs and maybe some well positioned potted plants for colour is all that should be here. Remove dog beds, dog bowls, garden tools or other items that tend to accumulate in these places. Pressure wash hard surfaces or add a coat of paint if needed. Remember this is an important part of the home if you are trying to sell a lifestyle.

Next month we will cover the outside presentation of the property.

Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

JUST LISTED

18 Walmsley St, Millfield - $390,000 - $420,000

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Family friendly home.

This solid 4 bedroom brick and tile home is set on a charming 894 sqm block in the lovely village of Millfield and has an amazing outlook from the front verandah. This home will suit a family or an investor with existing tenants in a current lease till July 18 and are keen to stay on.

Michael Hurley | 0491 012 003 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

Matt Clarkson | 0456 791 524

JUST SOLD

8 Glennie St, Ellalong - $545,000

Days on Market 13

Enquiries 4

Michael Hurley | 0491 012 003 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

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Open Homes 1

Viewed by Appointment 3

Contracts Issued 1

Matt Clarkson | 0456 791 524

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Offers 3

JUST SOLD

7 Mulbring St, Ellalong - $280,000

Days on Market 2

Michael Hurley | 0491 012 003 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

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Inspections 2

Matt Clarkson | 0456 791 524

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Offers 2

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