Seller’s Playbook: How to not suck at selling

March 18, 2025

Selling your property isn’t just about putting up a ‘For Sale’ sign and hoping for the best. A premium result requires a structured approach - one that positions your property to attract the right buyers, creates competition, and maximises your sale price. Here’s the proven playbook every seller should follow.

1. Know Your Market
Understanding current buyer demand, local price trends, and what’s happening in your suburb is crucial. Smart sellers don’t rely on guesswork - they use data to guide their decisions. That’s why at Fisher Estate Agents, we take an evidence-based approach, ensuring you have the facts before setting your strategy.

2. Presentation is Everything
First impressions matter, and buyers make decisions fast. A well-presented home generates stronger emotional connections and, ultimately, higher offers. Invest in professional styling or small touch-ups that enhance your home’s appeal - it’s a small outlay for a big return.

3. Marketing That Creates Demand
Not all marketing is created equal. A basic listing might get you interest, but premium marketing attracts premium buyers. High-quality photography, compelling copy, and targeted digital strategies ensure your property reaches the right audience and creates competition. At Fisher, we don’t do ‘cheap and cheerful’ marketing - only sharp, strategic campaigns designed to deliver results.

4. The Right Price Strategy
Pricing isn’t about picking a number - it’s about positioning. Go too high, and you risk sitting on the market with no interest. Go too low, and you leave money on the table. A data-driven approach ensures your pricing strategy maximises buyer engagement while driving the best possible outcome.

5. Negotiation is an Art
The difference between a good price and a great price comes down to negotiation. Buyers will always try to get the best deal - your agent’s job is to ensure they don’t. At Fisher, we take a methodical approach to negotiation, ensuring no opportunity is missed and no money is left behind.

6. Control the Process, Not Just the Sale
A successful sale is about more than just a contract - it’s about seamless execution. From buyer management to handling objections and orchestrating competition, a well-run campaign puts you in control. With Fisher, every step of your sale is managed with precision, ensuring momentum never stalls.

The Fisher Advantage: A Playbook That Works
Selling isn’t luck - it’s strategy. With the right preparation, pricing, marketing, and negotiation, you don’t just sell - you sell for more. We bring radical transparency, data-driven strategies, sharp branding, and expert negotiation to every sale - because the best results don’t happen by chance.

Thinking of selling? Let us help in moving you forward.