Focus on recent, comparable sales rather than company-wide totals. Ask each agent for properties like yours sold nearby in the last six months, the prices achieved, and the days on market.

It depends on your property and the current market. Private treaty suits properties with clear comparable sales, which covers much of the Mooloolaba apartment market, and gives you flexibility on timing. Auction sets a firm date and can concentrate buyer competition, which often suits waterfront or one-of-a-kind properties. Whisker Coastal Property runs both campaign types and recommends the method that fits your property’s unique requirements and the current market.

Simple improvements including decluttering, completing minor repairs, refreshing paintwork and improving street appeal can help maximise your property’s presentation before going to market. Strategic marketing and professional presentation by a trusted Mooloolaba real estate agent can also play an important role in attracting qualified buyers and generating stronger competition.

The most accurate appraisal comes from an on-site inspection by an experienced local agent who reviews recent comparable sales, current competing listings, and buyer demand in your area. Be cautious of appraisals that sit noticeably above the comparable evidence, as an inflated figure can win the listing but halter the campaign’s performance.

A boutique agency like Whisker Coastal Property only has a select number of listings at any given time, so you receive direct and hands-on attention from the agent selling your home. It also means deep local knowledge of the Mooloolaba market and a personal, responsive service through every stage of your campaign, from appraisal to settlement.