Selling Tips
- Your Agent should show you research to back up any recommendations.
- Ask your friends and acquaintances for recommendations, but make your final choice based on your needs.
- Look for traits such as enthusiasm, empathy, perseverance, extensive knowledge, and a firm commitment to the business in your Agent.
- Ask for references from the Agent
- Ask the Agent to show you what will be done to market your home
- Look for a Agent who tells you what he or she knows from experience in the market, and doesn't just try to flatter you.
- At market value, you open your home up to more people who can afford the price, so don't list your property at a higher price without good reason
- Make a good first impression of your home, both in the interior and exterior
- Let the Agent turn any comments about the shortcomings of your home into a selling point
Buying Tips
Prepare a wish list
- Define what type of property you looking for
- What are your preferred suburbs
- What are your 'must haves'
- What is your budget
Arrange for Finance pre approval
- Do not forget to account for the hidden costs when preparing finance
Research your preferred Suburbs
Meet an agent
- Find an agent you are comfortable with
- Ensure the agent has a reputable history
Take a look When looking over homes that you are interested in be sure to
- Inspect the property personally more than once
- Have your solicitor or conveyancer review the contract for sale
- Arrange for a building and pest inspection before negotiations commence
- Check that your finance approval is still effective.
Proceed to sale
- Submit a strong competitive offer
- Be prepared to preview a new property quickly
- Buyer and agent to have instant communication access