Selling Tips

We sell a lot of homes and units. We’ve been doing this for a combined 20 years and we are in the business of making sales in such a way that it will keep vendors (sellers) coming back to us.

What have we learned over all this time? What do we believe?

There is no one system that is best for all people and for all types of property. There’s no doubt about that.

The one common element amongst all our vendors is that they want to achieve the best price. On just about all other elements, our vendors differ. Some have very specific time requirements to sell; others don’t mind how long it takes. Some want little publicity; others believe their property should have maximum exposure via advertising and marketing.

The types of market also differ. Some areas are chronically short of properties listed for sale – effective marketing brings out a range of interested buyers who must compete to buy the property they’re interested in. Other areas are different. Often they have plenty of properties for sale, but relatively fewer buyers.

The type of home also influences the best method of sale. Some homes have appeal to potential buyers who may not even be actively looking to buy. Some will draw buyers from all parts of the country, or even from overseas. Other homes are more likely to be attractive to local buyers.

There are many different circumstances and influences. Ray White staff are trained to present the choices to you. You decide on the way you want to sell your property and then we get to work. Some of the options are:

Private treaty – exclusive agency:

This is when you select one agency to be responsible to you. You will expect the agent to act in your best interests and to do everything possible to secure the best price for the property. The agent will suggest a number of ways of maximising interest in your property. Your home goes onto the market with a predetermined asking price agreed between you and your agent, based on market analysis. Potential buyers will either accept the price, or more likely, start by making an offer. It is in your best interests to have your agent handle the negotiations. This method of sale is effective in the long term, and targets buyers who just want to view homes in their price range.

Auction:

This is presenting a property to the market without a vendor’s price. Auctions are highly focussed marketing campaigns designed to expose your property to the maximum number of buyers, maximise your sale price, and minimise the number of days your home is on the market. Your home is put up for sale on a specified date and that is preceded by an intensive marketing campaign and selected ‘open home’ days. The contract of sale is on your terms and the conditions of the sale are predetermined. This method of sale puts a clear time frame on your campaign and creates a competitive atmosphere on auction day, aimed at achieving the highest possible price for your home.