How We Sold This Karabar Home in Just 3 Days

35 Hayley Cres, Karabar - Case Study

When it comes to selling real estate in Karabar, timing, presentation, and strategy are everything. At Urban Property Canberra, we don’t just list homes — we position them for maximum impact. Our recent sale at 34 Hayley Crescent is a perfect example of what the right approach can achieve.

Result: Sold in just 3 days
Buyer Demographic: First-home buyers
Strategy: Minor updates with maximum return
Location: Sought-after Karabar pocket, near schools, shops, and amenities

 

The Property: Entry-Level with Potential

 

34 Hayley Crescent was a classic Karabar gem 
 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home on a generous 740sqm block, offering buyers a clean slate and excellent bones to work with.


Key Features:

  • Original kitchen with functional layout

  • Separate bathroom and toilet (clean and well-maintained)

  • Three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes

  • Freshly painted and newly carpeted throughout

  • Double garage with drive-through access

  • Elevated position with outlooks from kitchen/dining

  • Secure, family-friendly backyard

 

While the kitchen and bathroom retained their original features, the home was well presented, thanks to a few simple and affordable updates.

Our Pre-Sale Strategy

Keep It Simple, Make It Shine

We advised the owners to focus only on what would make a meaningful first impression without overcapitalizing. With a limited budget, we:

  • Gave the home a fresh coat of neutral paint throughout

  • Replaced carpets to add warmth and freshness

  • Styled key areas for photography and open homes

  • Highlighted the family-friendly layout and renovation potential

 

 

To take it a step further, we also leveraged digital tools to create:

  • Digitally staged furniture renders to show what the space could look like furnished

  • Potential renovation concepts (kitchen/living/bathroom) to spark buyer imagination

  • Shared these visuals on the online listing and social media to maximise reach and impact

 

This strategy helped buyers visualise both the current lifestyle potential and the future possibilities, creating more emotional engagement.

 

What Happened at the First Open Home?

We experienced strong interest right from the first open home, with multiple buyers expressing genuine enthusiasm. Thanks to the competitive atmosphere and clear communication around the vendor's preference for a quick sale, one buyer made a reasonable and compelling offer shortly after inspection. The vendor, confident in both the price and the conditions, accepted quickly, resulting in a fast and seamless transaction.

Thinking of selling? Contact Urban Property Canberra today for expert guidance and a tailored marketing strategy!

 

The Buyer Appeal
 Lifestyle, Location & Possibility

Situated in a quiet, highly sought-after pocket of Karabar, this property offered:

  • Walkability to schools, parks, Karabar Mall, YMCA & sports facilities

  • An ideal entry price point in a suburb where surrounding homes often attract close to $1 million

  • A family-friendly neighborhood with strong community appeal

  • Zoning R2, providing scope for future extensions or dual living potential

 

The Outcome: Fast, Seamless Sale

Within just three days of hitting the market & ONE open home. 
We secured a strong offer from a first-home buyer eager to make this property their own.

  • Minimal days on market

  • Strong buyer engagement

  • A result that exceeded vendor expectations

We leaned into these unique selling points across all marketing channels, including:

  • Professional photography
  • Digital staging
  • Allhomes.com.au
  • Social media ads
  • Targeted local engagement

The Takeaway for Sellers 
You Don’t Need to Renovate to Sell Fast!

Many sellers hesitate to go to market because they believe their property "isn’t ready."

This case study proves that with the right advice, smart digital marketing, and expert guidance, you can achieve fantastic results — even without a full renovation.

 

Thinking of Selling in Karabar or Queanbeyan?

If you’re considering selling your home and want a tailored strategy that delivers, Urban Property Canberra is here to help. We bring local knowledge, boutique service, and proven results to every sale.

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