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

In this episode of Tomorrow Defined, I’m breaking down some of the biggest myths I hear every day from sellers in the Melbourne property market like whether spring is really the best time to sell, if you should renovate before listing, and whether online appraisals are actually reliable.

As a real estate agent at Jellis Craig, I’ve helped hundreds of families sell their homes across the Inner North of Melbourne. In this episode, I’m sharing the real strategies that work from how to use competition to boost your sale price, to why open homes, styling, and presentation can make a massive difference.

If you’re thinking about selling or just want to better understand how to get the best result for your home, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:00 - Why Spring Isn’t Always the Best Time to Sell

00:02:29 - Renovation Decisions Before Selling

00:03:22 - The Importance of Presentation and First Impressions

00:04:33 - How Styling Impacts Buyer Emotions and Marketing

00:05:33 - Choosing Between Auction and Private Sale

00:06:40 - Creating Competition to Increase Sale Price

00:07:51 - The Truth About Real Estate Agents

00:08:56 - The Value of Trust, Transparency, and Energy in an Agent

00:09:50 - Why Open Homes Still Matter

00:12:49 - Limitations of Online Property Valuations

00:13:44 - Why Days on Market Can Affect Price

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

Ever wondered how you could lose a $98,500 deposit just by being one day late? In this episode, I break down a real-life property deal gone wrong where a buyer relied on a verbal promise from a real estate agent, only to have the contract terminated and their full deposit forfeited.

I’ll explain what went wrong legally, what ostensible authority really means, and how both property buyers and sellers can avoid costly mistakes when signing a contract.Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your investment property, this story is a must-hear.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:00:36 – The agent’s “no worries” promise

00:01:14 – What ostensible authority really means

00:01:32 – The danger of trusting verbal agreements

00:02:06 – Verbal vs written: the legal difference

00:02:30 – Real estate contracts are NOT handshake deals

00:02:57 – Final tips to avoid losing your deposit

Thinking of selling your home? Don’t do anything until you’ve heard this. In this episode, your host Yash Akpinar, one of Melbourne’s top-performing agents, reveals 7 brutally honest truths about selling that most sellers are never told.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• Why off-market might be your smartest move
• When renovating could lose you money
• The truth about market timing
• What buyers actually care about right now

Whether you're planning to sell next month or next year, these insights could help you avoid costly mistakes and sell smarter.

Need expert help or advice tailored to your property? Contact Yash today for a no-obligation appraisal: https://www.jelliscraig.com.au/agents/yash-akpinar

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Timestamps
00:00:00 – Introduction

00:00:33 – 7 Things Most Sellers Don’t Know

00:01:22 – How One Off-Market Deal Got Done Fast

00:02:04 – Renovation Fatigue Is Real

00:05:03 – When Is the Best Time to Sell

00:07:04 – The Real Danger of Overquoting

00:09:18 – The First 2 Weeks Are Crucial

00:10:30 – Honest Advice & What’s Coming Next