#077 - Real Estate MYTHS Sellers Believe ❌🏠

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In this episode of Tomorrow Defined, I’m breaking down some of the biggest myths I hear every day from sellers in the Melbourne property market like whether spring is really the best time to sell, if you should renovate before listing, and whether online appraisals are actually reliable.

As a real estate agent at Jellis Craig, I’ve helped hundreds of families sell their homes across the Inner North of Melbourne. In this episode, I’m sharing the real strategies that work from how to use competition to boost your sale price, to why open homes, styling, and presentation can make a massive difference.

If you’re thinking about selling or just want to better understand how to get the best result for your home, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:00 - Why Spring Isn’t Always the Best Time to Sell

00:02:29 - Renovation Decisions Before Selling

00:03:22 - The Importance of Presentation and First Impressions

00:04:33 - How Styling Impacts Buyer Emotions and Marketing

00:05:33 - Choosing Between Auction and Private Sale

00:06:40 - Creating Competition to Increase Sale Price

00:07:51 - The Truth About Real Estate Agents

00:08:56 - The Value of Trust, Transparency, and Energy in an Agent

00:09:50 - Why Open Homes Still Matter

00:12:49 - Limitations of Online Property Valuations

00:13:44 - Why Days on Market Can Affect Price