Ready to sell or auction your home with confidence? Partner with Yash Akpinar, an expert in Melbourne's property market known for results-driven strategies and exceptional service. Take the first step toward a successful sale today: https://www.jelliscraig.com.au/agents/yash-akpinar

Thinking of selling your home in 2025? In this episode of Tomorrow Defined, we sit down with leading real estate experts to unpack the strategies, pitfalls, and insider tips that can make all the difference when selling property in today’s market. From understanding buyer behaviour and the impact of interest rates to choosing the right real estate agent, we cover everything you need to know before putting your home on the market.

We also dive into whether it’s worth renovating before selling, how emotions often interfere with property decisions, and what the Melbourne property market is shaping up to look like over the coming year. Suppose you’re a homeowner planning to sell, or simply curious about real estate trends in Australia. In that case, this episode is packed with practical home-selling advice and professional insights you won’t want to miss.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:45 - The Biggest Mistake Homeowners Make When Selling

00:06:20 - Renovate Before Selling or Sell As-Is?

00:10:55 - Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent

00:15:10 - How Emotions Impact Property Decisions

00:20:05 - Melbourne Property Market Outlook for 2025

Ready to sell or auction your home with confidence? Partner with Yash Akpinar, an expert in Melbourne's property market known for results-driven strategies and exceptional service. Take the first step toward a successful sale today: https://www.jelliscraig.com.au/agents/yash-akpinar

When my neighbours sold their home for $940K, a lot of people assumed we’d get a similar price. But with the right property styling, timing, and marketing strategy, I was able to sell for $1,180,000 and that’s $240K more on the same street, in the same market.

In this video, I share exactly how I helped my clients achieve this incredible result in West Coburg, Melbourne. You’ll see the styling tips, sales strategy, and negotiation techniques that made all the difference. Whether you’re selling your home in Melbourne or anywhere in Australia, these insights can help you get top dollar.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:51 - Competing with a Neighbour’s $940K Sale

00:01:56 - The Decision to Wait and Time the Market Right

00:02:43 - Styling a Family Home While Living In It

00:03:50 - First Week on the Market: 30+ Buyer Groups Through

00:04:35 - Securing the First $1.05M Offer

00:05:15 - How Auction Strategy Created Competition

00:06:10 - Boardroom Auction Explained

00:07:44 - Matching Settlement Dates and Buying Their Dream Home

Ready to sell or auction your home with confidence? Partner with Yash Akpinar, an expert in Melbourne's property market known for results-driven strategies and exceptional service. Take the first step toward a successful sale today: https://www.jelliscraig.com.au/agents/yash-akpinar

Most homeowners wait for spring to sell but what if winter is actually your best opportunity? In this episode of Tomorrow Defined, I’m breaking down the biggest myth in real estate and sharing why winter can deliver stronger results with less competition.

I’ll take you behind the scenes of a Brunswick home that I helped sell for $1.72M right in the middle of winter, and show you the exact strategies I use to help my clients succeed in any market. If you’re planning to sell in the next 3-6 months, this episode could change your timeline and your results.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:46 - Why Buyers Don’t Buy Seasonally

00:02:28 - $1.72M Sale in Brunswick (Winter Auction!)

00:03:30 - How Low Competition Boosts Your Sale Price

00:04:01 - Is Your Home Ready to Sell Now?

00:05:20 - Renovated vs. Unrenovated: What Buyers Want in 2025