Great team effort!

Mel and I worked together to secure one very happy buyer and seller. Great job all round! And that is how we roll at Ray White Kiama. 

And I know how this boomerang works!!

Moving tips

Moving from one house to another can be stressful and exciting all at the same time. Staying organized, making lists, and planning ahead make the whole process a lot easier, but so does having a few handy packing tips and tricks up your sleeve! Check out this great website listotic it has heaps of great ideas to make your move into your new home much smoother.

Set your property up for sale

You have to start somewhere!!!
Disassociate Yourself with your home, try and view your home as if you were the buyer. What wouldn't you like the buyer to see? Start a to do list! Nothing like ticking off a job that's completed, such a satisfying thing to do, i am addicted to ticking things off my list! You will love the feeling of ticking off items one by one as you progress and feel more and more organised as you do.

Prioritise
Prioritise most important to least important jobs. Make sure every room has it's own to do list. Designate a start day and make sure you have pre organised boxes, glad-bags, labels, etc.
Keep the list on the fridge it will help keep you motivated and once all jobs are completed sit down and have a glass of well deserved champagne...Chin chin

Start with you!

Start with your own disorganised areas.Tackle your own messy areas first, rather than your partners or your children’s. Otherwise it’s too easy to find an excuse not to get organised because it’s ‘their’ mess, not yours. Start with your drawers.

OMG... How many old sets of bra's and haha the old bikinis did u find? I know it's hard to let go but you have to do it. Don't fret there is light at the end of the tunnel! Think about it like this, theres room for some new bikins and bra's.

Rows of fresh organised, lovely linen!

I am a sucker for lovely linen, just cant resist, what i found frustrating was everything folded up all looked the same RRRRRRRRRRRR

I have labelled the shelves in my linen closet, nothing like knowing the sheet you just picked up is a single not a double, I also have separate piles for guest linen, boat linen etc. You can also label with the family's names. A Friend i know has colour coded her children's linen. Great idea! 

They listed their home with me and we were under contract in less than 7 days!

They listed their home with me and we were under contract in less than 7 days! Plus they got the price they wanted. Very HAPPY sellers and buyers.

The silent salesman

Once your home is styled to sell, you are going to need a For Sale sign. Hardly a day goes by that I don't receive a call from an interested buyer on one of my For Sale signs. Some buyers like to drive around checking out the schools, shops etc. That's when they spot the silent salesman a For Sale sign and slam on the brakes. The question isn't whether you should have a For Sale Sign in the yard, it's how big, colour photos or not? We want as may people as possible to know that your home is For Sale. Generally when clients phone me from a signboard, they already like the look of your home and where it is located. The bigger the better, and with Sharon Ford from Ray White  Kiama on them, I say !

"The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money"
                                                                     Author Unknown

Tips for getting your property ready to sell!

Make an entrance - Front Yard

•     Add interest to your doorway with potted plants
•     Pave a pathway to your front door
•     Spruce up your front door with a coat of paint
•     Consider improving privacy by adding a low wall at the front of your house
•     If your hallway is narrow and dark paint it a light colour and add a broad floor 
•     runner
•     Invest in a new front door mat

Living Style - Lounge Room

•     Use neutral colours in your living space
•     Use receding colours like blues and greens to make the small space seem larger
•     Find a focus in your room.  
•     If you don't have a natural focus, add a feature wall
•     Ensure your carpets are cleaned
•     Ensure marked or damaged timber floors are re-sanded and polished
•     Layout your living area to show how you live there

The Room That Sells - Kitchens

•     Fix the floor by lifting old lino and replacing it with new lino, polished floorboards 
•     or tiles
•     If your bench-tops are scratched or stained, replace them with new laminate
•     bench-tops
•     New cupboard and drawer handles will add life to an old kitchen
•     A fresh coat of paint will cover cooking splatters and add life to a drab kitchen
•     Kitchen clutter must be cleared

An auction can be highly competitive

An auction can be highly competitive if there are multiple buyers interested in buying the property. The competitive bidding can cause the price to exceed the expected value of the property as people tend to bid higher than they originally expected to spend due to the high pace atmosphere of the auction.

NSW Customer Choice Award 2017

At the highly competitive Ray White NSW annual awards, Ray White Kiama were thrilled to be presented with 5 awards. It is with our sincere thanks to our clients that Ray White Kiama was the recipient of the Customer Choice award, recognised for excellence in customer service across NSW.  Ray White Kiama's ranking sits at a positive 91, the highest score in the Ray White group.

Sold Waterfront Reserve

  

Great result at auction for my vendors. Selling at auction for $1,801,000.00. "Congratulations" to my wonderful vendors who have owned the property for over 14 years and a big "Congratulations to my buyers who cant wait to spend their free time on the divine Minnamurra river.      

Yellow bows!

                                 

                                    How great do our yellow bows look?

Another great result!

                                 

A great NPS rating of 10/10 was given for handling the sale of this fantastic property. Feeling blessed indeed. Vendors Steve and Michelle F .. Victoria Street Gerringong

Welcome to your new home!

                                 

                                        

                         

Sharon was awesome. I felt she was honest and not just out for a sale. She listened to what I wanted and fulfilled the brief. 

Purchasher Mary D... Glenbrook Drive Kiama

Sold- Testimonials

Sold within 4 days!

Sharon Ford and the “Ray White” team have exampled themselves on every level and also striving to get more in monetary value for my property and very successfully. Not to mention being sold within 4 days.Thank you everyone for that extra effort. 

S G - Sold in Boanyo Ave, Kiama

Tips for getting your property ready to sell!

Soak Up a Sale - Bathroom

•     Your bathroom must be spotless and tiles clean
•     Fix or replace cracked basins, toilets or tubs
•     Air your bathroom before inspections - bad smells are a buyer turn off!
•     Add a little luxury with plump towels, handmade soaps, a plant or flowers
•     Add some boutique bath products
•     If your bathroom is small maximise space by putting the towel rail behind the door

Sleeping In Style

•     Reduce the amount of furniture in small bedrooms to give the impression of space
•     Storage is important - consider adding built-in wardrobes
•     Add a little luxury with fresh linen, puffed pillows and extra cushions
•     Dimmer switches create atmosphere in a bedroom
•     De-personalise your bedroom but
•     Add little touches like candles and perfume bottles

Step Outside - Backyard

•     Trim your lawns and weed your garden beds
•     Defining your garden bed borders
•     Add a focal point
•     Give the illusion of space in a courtyard by using large pavers
•     Introduce colour with pots of whatever is in flower

Sold under the hammer!

                           

  

Our auction on Monday night was a huge success, we sold 7 out of 9 properties under the hammer and exchanged on another one today. We had over 40 registered bidders, the most we have ever had!

See below comment from my clients, really made my day :)

Sharon Ford has either acted for us in purchasing or selling 4 properties now and her professionalism is excellent, her support and empathy has been appreciated as 2 sales have been for elderly relatives and the process has been a positive, least intrusive one with a great outcome.

J & G 

North Kiama Drive - Vendors

Sold under the hammer

Outstanding results for my vendors on Monday night. Their water front reserve property achieved a great result at auction selling above reserve price. Bidding was hot with 4 buyers contending for the property. Congratulations my my buyers and her family who plan to utilize the property as a holiday home.

Sold - First open home

Sold at the first open home, and we exceeded our vendors expectations!

Sold- fantastic rural cottage

Congratulations to my gorgeous vendors and the new owners! I am sure that you and the kids are going to love living there...

Great result for everyone!