Stone Property News

Stone Property News.

Quarter 1 - 2020

Matthew Clarkson 0456 791 524 @Matt Clarkson Stone

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

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Matt Clarkson | 0456 791 524 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

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Quarterly market update

Stone results

Matt Clarkson | 0456 791 524 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

Recent sales SOLD

Tenambit - $305,000

SOLD

Kurri Kurri - $465,000

SOLD

Mulbring - $625,000

Quorrobolong - $920,000

SOLD

Paxton - $521,000

SOLD

Cessnock - $300,000

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Matt Clarkson | 0456 791 524 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

SOLD

Cessnock - $335,000

Millfield - $292,000

Bellbird - $380,000

SOLD

Mulbring - $500,000

Heddon Greta - $635,000

Weston - $375,000

SOLD

SOLD

Paxton - $475,000

SOLD

Weston - $325,000

SOLD

Abermian - $450,000

Recent sales SOLD

Cessnock - $540,000

SOLD

Weston - $325,000

SOLD

Branxton - $900,000

Heddon Greta - $540,000

SOLD

Abermain - $217,500

SOLD

Heddon Greta - $490,000

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Matt Clarkson | 0456 791 524 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

SOLD

Cessnock - $349,750

Weston - $3167,500

Weston - $325,000

SOLD

Bellbird Heights - $375,000

Weston - $348,500

Aberdare - $310,000

SOLD

SOLD

Aberdare - $620,000

SOLD

Cessnock - $316,000

SOLD

Kurri Kurri - $350,000

What my clients have to say Best experience ever!

Context: My husband and I are experienced buyers who have dealt with many agents. Bitter experience has taught us to maintain extreme skepticism at all times.

We can honestly say that our experience with Matt blew us away. We have never dealt with an agent so clearly knowledgeable, ethical and professional. We kept waiting for the all-too-common misinformation, negligence or unprofessionalsm to be revealed but, for once, it was just plain straightforward and open. There is absolutely mothing we would change about our purchading experience with Matt. It was so refreshing to find that the way he presented himself initially was exactly who he turned out to be. Not only that, but he’s a downright lovely guy in general and we like him as a person. We also want to do a shoutout to the lovely office staff at Stone, the vibe in there was always great.

Matt isn’t “one of our top recommendations”. He’s our ONLY recommendation and, given the choice, we wouldn’t ever bother dealing with anyone else.

Thanks again mate! (Buyer)

Best experience ever!

I’d sell again or buy with matt Matt was professional, comforting and kind. He explained clearly his process for selling, marketing and open homes. He kept us informed with the progress at every stage.

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Matt Clarkson | 0456 791 524 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

Market trends Stone results Stone Hunter Valley

January

9

Total Sales Value $4,606,000

Average Sale Price $511,777

Febuary

15

$6,383,000

$425,533

72

135

March

6

$2,238,500

$373,083

164

295

Open Homes Buyers Met At Conducted Open Homes 56 98

Area flyover - all agencies Hunter Valley

Total Sales

Average Sale Price

Cessnock

56

$447,001

Kearsley

5

$344,166

Nulkaba

5

$306,666

Aberdare

7

$316,428

Statistics courtesy of realestate.com.au

Matt Clarkson | 0456 791 524 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

Growth 2018 vs 2019 Average Average Sale Price 2018 Sale Price 2019

Total Sales 2018

Total Sales 2019

Cessnock

$429,928

$384,831

350

336

Kearsley

$382,786

$334,210

11

18

Kitchener

$360,600

$311,300

6

5

Aberdare

$367,217

$386,522

56

44

Abernethy

$403,000

$375,000

7

8

Nulkaba

$667,857

$499,117

21

17

Elrington

$893,000

$625,000

5

3

Matt Clarkson | 0456 791 524 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

Top tips for preparing your home to sell › Start from the front stand at the curb and look for imperfections such as: repairing/replacing/painting fascia boards, paint/reseal/replace ride capping, paint columns / support beams on front porch (if any), clean front deck / pressure wash concrete / cement, paint window trims, fix fly screens and so on › Gutters, roof and exterior boards! Buyers will always factor in any structural work they need to complete when looking at your home. If the cladding is cracked in some spots and guttering leaking, it may be a good idea to consider replacing where possible. If all is in good condition but looks a little dated, some paint can usually do the trick.

› Fencing! If you have the cute picket fence, paint it ! And repair any palings (if needed) as well as ensuring the gates open and work as they should. If you have any other fencing ensure it all looks the same (or close enough), paint the railings where needed or replace a panel from where the kids kicked a ball into it perhaps... › Next, do a tour of your own home and look for what might stand out to buyers, such as: chips or cracks to architraves / skirting boards, consider polishing old timber flooring (if needed), update old carpet or carpet that has been damaged/ worn, patch n paint in areas on walls/ceiling or cornices, regrout bathroom/ kitchen splash back (if tiled) to create a new clean feel

Matt Clarkson | 0456 791 524 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

Top tips for preparing your home to sell › GOOD WITH A BRUSH? The power of the feature wall! Don’t be afraid to throw the brush around and create your own masterpiece on a few walls throughout the home. Ideally, keep the feature wall colours or designs very neutral so that most furniture/bed suits/fittings and fixtures will blend in well. Most sellers won’t consider adding feature walls or painting prior to selling because of the fear that new buyers will only re-paint anyways. Consider painting / feature walls as your competitive edge over other sellers... you want buyers to take notice, remember and visit your home and it all starts with the properties photography & video. Feature walls stand out and help people subconsciously connect with your home. If your home stands out online the better the chance of having more people through the door and increasing your sales result. › Everyone loves a yard, so make the best use of it! A few succulents here and there or a few potted plants on the back verandah / patio can help make the yard look so much more presentable. If you have dogs / animals ask a friend or family member to mind them while you green up the yard with some TLC while the furbabies are gone. Deciduous trees/plants work well in the warmer / cooler months. › Have a timber deck ? Merbau timber is extremely popular and rightfully so. It’s a very durable board, expensive and will last far longer than most other boards in our tough Aussie conditions. If you have Merbau, show it off !

Lacquer it, shine it up and don’t let anyone make it dirty while you’re selling (I know, that’s going to be hard!). If you don’t have Merbau, that’s fine! Consider replacing old boards that are worn/rotted with new boards, paint the deck, seal the deck or lacquer the deck to help improve presentation

Matt Clarkson | 0456 791 524 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

Top tips for preparing your home to sell › It’s too dark... where’s the light ? Natural lighting in a home makes a huge difference. Being able to open curtains / blinds / shutters and sun-drench the home is not only a healthier, more positive way to light the home it will also help save on the bills. Don’t have any object blocking windows or wide passages projecting natural light. Have curtains and blinds opened as far as possible to allow as much light into the home as possible › Lastly, staging ! When you are selling, buyers do not want to see your wedding photos, family photos, children, grandma, grandpa, dog, cat, bird .... you get the point. De-clutter and de-personalise ! Buyers want to walk through the home and imagine what they can put on the wall and in doing so, begin to build an emotional connection to your home! Now, furniture is a big selling point. Why? Because if you have a 6-seater lounge overflowing in a 4-seater space ... it looks cramped. Vice versa, if you have a 2-seater lounge sitting in a huge open space, it doesn’t show the potential of the room ! Having the right furniture in the right areas will massively help present your home at its best !

If you are thinking of selling I would strongly recommend speaking with us before starting your house-selling preparation! Why? Because every home is different, it’s free advice from people who see homes daily, it’s reassuring to confirm your plans and to discuss your ideas with an agent.

Matt Clarkson | 0456 791 524 Stone Hunter Valley 1A Cooper Street, Cessnock stonerealestate.com.au

One last message

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Hang in there eveyone, bettter times are on the way