Real Estate Hot Topics
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Real Estate Hot Topics
From "Live Mode" to "Sale Mode": The Art of Getting Top Dollar for Your Property.
Professional property styling has become essential in the Australian real estate market, with finished products consistently achieving the highest sale prices through effective price improvement programs.
• Michelle and Jodie from Barry Plant Group explain how they work as a team to help clients transition from "live mode" to "sale mode"
• Property styling now delivers an average price improvement of $138,000
• Colour plays a crucial role in making properties stand out in photographs and inspections
• Depersonalization is essential—removing family photos, personal items, and even bathroom toiletries
• The difference between partial staging (working with existing furniture) and full staging (empty property)
• Best results often come when owners move out completely before selling
• Property styling costs can now be deferred until settlement, making it accessible to all sellers
• Case study: Acreage property sold several hundred thousand dollars above expectations after professional styling
• Services available throughout Melbourne's eastern suburbs
For more information, contact Michelle Zachariah on 0425 767 900 or Jodie Norman on 0400 579 581.
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