Selling Tips
Before you go "On The Market" ...
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Make sure you are ready to sell, both mentally and physically!!
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Don’t price your property above the market. In fact, in the current market, it always best to keep the price out of the equation (so to speak) as it can be a barrier for prospective purchasers to enquire
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Beware of agents offering FREE advertising as in the end you will get NOTHING FOR NOTHING and your home will remain unsold
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Beware of agents who offer to work for less commission as the old saying goes…if you pay peanuts ...you get monkeys; and it is SO TRUE here. Employ an agent who is worth the money as he/she will make money for you that truly justifies the 'SUCCESS FEE'. If a sales person and/or agent is prepared to negotiate their commission up front and give things away for free, what are they going to do when it comes to negotiating the sale price of your property!
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Present your asset for sale in the best possible way- remove clutter - tidy yards and gardens - patch paintwork - fix fences - steam clean carpets - high pressure clean exterior, driveway, paths & entertaining area. These are all inexpensive and cost effective ways to make your home more pleasant, and in so doing you will enjoy the home more too...de-clutter interior (including garage / shed) and overall presentation are the two biggest key points when marketing your property to the public
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Fix ALL the problems before you go to the market. Remember that most buyers today will get a building and pest report, so don’t leave a problem till it’s too late. Negate any issues that may arise. Make it as easy as possible for propective purchasers to make an informed decision
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Ask your agent for his/her opinion on maintenance and repairs. If they are any good, they will tell you at the point of the market appraisal
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Enlist the help of your agent in marketing the home for sale as effective marketing…and we didn’t say expensive marketing… effective marketing can get the job done quickly. Professional photos on the internet attract MORE buyers than plain agency photos - reflect your property to its best possible advantage
Recently we sold a home that several agents tried to sell...unsuccessfully…over the last eight months. Listed at one million three hundred thousand dollars we sold the home the first day it was advertised. Through effective marketing, this home sold for a financial outlay of just over one thousand dollars. HAPPY OWNERS AND THEY SOLD AT THE PRICE THEY WANTED!!
Be informed as to what you will do when you have sold. Ask your agent to source stock in the area you wish to relocate to. As members of the REIQ, there is an opportunity to access the stock listed with member agents in Australia and New Zealand. By knowing what’s for sale and where it is at the time, you will be able to make an informed decision when you get that magic contract.
Seek an open opinion from at least three REIQ agents before you decide on THE ONE. From details and information an agent is able to provide, you will be able to ascertain who has the goods and who does not.
Happy Selling!!
ASK OUR PAST & PRESENT CLIENTS WHAT THEY THINK!
Ask the sellers who dealt with the agent you're thinking of selecting:
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Did the real estate agent live up to their promises?
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Did they receive the highest price? After all, the main purpose of an agent is to get the best price possible.
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Were they happy with the service they received?
EVERY TIME YOU SEE ONE OF OUR SOLD SIGNS, YOU KNOW THERE ARE HAPPY CLIENTS BEHIND THEM!
"I would like to congratulate you (Lewis Benson) on the way you handled the sale of 30 Oberon Way Oxenford. You did so in a most professional way and we thank you for your friendly, patience, advice and respect to myself and my husband John.
You did such a good job having grounds mowed and looking great for Auction and the photos and advertising the property were excellent. Thanks for informing us on Open Days and the feedback you got from clients. No wonder your Dad is so proud of you, you present yourself so well in a very business, yet friendly way.
We wish you all the success and I’m sure you will go a long way in your profession with your friendly approach yet businesslike manner. Should anyone need someone very reliable, honest and on the ball for presentation ‘Lewis is your man’ to get you a good price for your property as he did for us"
- Daphne Baker; Sale of Residential House / Land in Oxenford, 2010
"To Anyone Looking For a Great R/E Agent:
As we live interstate, randomly choosing an agent to sell our Queensland property was always going to be potluck.
Fortunately we chose Sophie Benson from Coomera Realty and won the jackpot. Sophie’s enthusiasm, professionalism and attention to detail were wonderful.
Sophie sold our property in less than a week, kept us updated & informed every step of the way and even went above & beyond the call of duty by going to the property to check all the taps were off after the buyer notice the water meter ticking over.
We have no hesitation recommending Sophie and Coomera Realty, in fact I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Well done Sophie!!"
- Ken & Jytte Jerrett; Sale of Residenital Duplex in Upper Coomera, 2011
