Selling Tips

 
Make sure you are ready to sell, both mentally and physically!!
 
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.
 
Beware of agents offering FREE advertising as in the end you will get NOTHING FOR NOTHING and your home will remain unsold.
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!!
 
Present your asset for sale in the best possible way.  Removing clutter, tidying yards and gardens are some of the ways to make your home pleasant and in so doing you will enjoy the home more too...De clutter and presentation are the two biggest key points when marketing your property to the public.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.

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.