🏡 Thinking About Selling? Here Are the 5 Things Everyone Wants to Know When Asking for an Appraisal

1. What’s My Home Actually Worth?

Even if you’re not quite ready to list, understanding your home’s current market value is the foundation for every decision that follows. Maybe you're considering upsizing, downsizing, or just curious after seeing a neighbour’s property sell. A free, no-obligation appraisal can give you an up-to-date snapshot based on recent sales, buyer demand, and market trends — and can often highlight hidden value you didn’t know was there.

2. What Will It Cost Me to Sell? (Commission Explained)

Selling your home isn’t just about the sale price — it's also about understanding what you'll net. I’m always transparent about commission so you know what’s involved and what you’re paying for. With Barfoot & Thompson, our commission model is competitive and clear. We don’t operate on a franchise basis, which means there are no extra fees or surprises — it’s all handled within one fair and straightforward structure.

3. What Do I Need to Pay Upfront? (Marketing Investment)

Every home deserves to be seen in its best light. A tailored marketing plan is the fastest way to get more eyes on your property — and more eyes often mean more offers. I’ll talk you through the expected marketing costs, which can be adjusted based on your goals and timeframe. Often, these include photography, videography, online advertising, signboards, and optional extras like drone footage or premium print advertising.

4. What’s the Timeline? When Should I Sell?

Not everyone’s ready to hit the market next week — and that’s okay. A good salesperson will work with your timing, not pressure you into theirs. Whether you’re six weeks or six months away, an appraisal is a great first step in planning. We’ll talk through ideal sale seasons, how long things typically take (from prep to SOLD), and what steps to begin now if you're aiming for a smoother campaign later.

5. What Should We Fix or Improve First?

Should we paint the fence? Update the bathroom? Or just tidy up the garden? You don’t want to overcapitalise — but you do want to make the best first impression. I’ll give you honest advice about what buyers look for in your area and what small changes could have a big impact on price.

💡 Other Things We’ll Often Chat About…

• Should we sell by auction, tender, price or no price? I’ll explain the pros and cons of each based on your property type, your goals, and current buyer behaviour in the area.

• What makes me different? I’ve won awards for creative marketing and consistently led high-performing teams, but what I value most is building real connections and delivering real results — without the pressure.

• Why Barfoot & Thompson? With 75+ branches and a unique non-franchise structure, we share listings and buyers across the entire network. That means more reach for your home, seamless collaboration between salespeople, and one unified team working for your result.

Whether you're ready to list next month or just gathering info — I’d love to talk. It costs nothing to know more, and it might just change your plans in the best possible way.

👉 Click here to book your free appraisal or just give me a call — I’m happy to help.