Selling Process
Selling your property is more than just putting up a "for sale" sign; it also takes knowledge of the market and of the sale process. This process can be incredibly emotional and stressful. This is why it is so important to follow the right steps listed below to help guide you in the right direction to ensure your selling experience is as stress-free as possible.
1. Decide to Sell Your Property
Make sure you are ready both financially and emotionally.
2. Consultation with Your Agent
Picking the right agent is crucial. You do not want to be just a number on someone’s list. There is no commitment required on your part for the initial meeting with an agent. It will be educational and will help you identify the right agent for you. Your agent will provide you with a comparative market analysis and all the tools they have to help sell your property and achieve the best possible outcome.
3. Establish a Price
Now that you have chosen an agent, they will help you establish your asking price for your property. Accurate pricing is fundamental in getting as many people as possible through your property and receiving offers.
4. Prepare Your Property for Sale
View your property through the eyes of the buyer and ask yourself what you would expect. Your agent will guide you and give you tips on de-cluttering and other things that will help you to make the property more attractive for potential buyers. Please refer to our SELLING TIPS section for some ideas.
5. List it for Sale
When everything is in place, your agent will put your property on the market. The agent should also be actively working behind the scenes, marketing your property to their database.
6. Showings
Potential buyers may ask to see the property on short notice. It is best if you can accommodate these requests, you never want to miss a potential sale. After each showing, your agent will follow up with the people who viewed your home to hear their feedback.
7. Offers & Negotiations
Your agent will present you with all offers. You have three choices – accept the offer, counter the offer or reject it. Our knowledge of your needs will enable us to represent you in the best way possible.
8. Under Contract
At this point, you have accepted an offer and have agreed to all the terms set forth in the contract.
9. Cooling off Period
When the Contract for the Sale is accepted and signed by all parties, the conditional phase begins. The buyers will have a pre-determined amount of time to fulfil items likely including home inspection, financing, home insurance, etc. The date the conditions are removed, you now have a firm and binding contract for the sale of your property. SOLD!
10. Settlement Date
This is the date of transfer of funds and ownership that was agreed upon in your binding contract.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SALE!
Phone: 0405 369 568
Selling Process
Selling your property is more than just putting up a "for sale" sign; it also takes knowledge of the market and of the sale process. This process can be incredibly emotional and stressful. This is why it is so important to follow the right steps listed below to help guide you in the right direction to ensure your selling experience is as stress-free as possible.
1. Decide to Sell Your Property
Make sure you are ready both financially and emotionally.
2. Consultation with Your Agent
Picking the right agent is crucial. You do not want to be just a number on someone’s list. There is no commitment required on your part for the initial meeting with an agent. It will be educational and will help you identify the right agent for you. Your agent will provide you with a comparative market analysis and all the tools they have to help sell your property and achieve the best possible outcome.
3. Establish a Price
Now that you have chosen an agent, they will help you establish your asking price for your property. Accurate pricing is fundamental in getting as many people as possible through your property and receiving offers.
4. Prepare Your Property for Sale
View your property through the eyes of the buyer and ask yourself what you would expect. Your agent will guide you and give you tips on de-cluttering and other things that will help you to make the property more attractive for potential buyers. Please refer to our SELLING TIPS section for some ideas.
5. List it for Sale
When everything is in place, your agent will put your property on the market. The agent should also be actively working behind the scenes, marketing your property to their database.
6. Showings
Potential buyers may ask to see the property on short notice. It is best if you can accommodate these requests, you never want to miss a potential sale. After each showing, your agent will follow up with the people who viewed your home to hear their feedback.
7. Offers & Negotiations
Your agent will present you with all offers. You have three choices – accept the offer, counter the offer or reject it. Our knowledge of your needs will enable us to represent you in the best way possible.
8. Under Contract
At this point, you have accepted an offer and have agreed to all the terms set forth in the contract.
9. Cooling off Period
When the Contract for the Sale is accepted and signed by all parties, the conditional phase begins. The buyers will have a pre-determined amount of time to fulfil items likely including home inspection, financing, home insurance, etc. The date the conditions are removed, you now have a firm and binding contract for the sale of your property. SOLD!
10. Settlement Date
This is the date of transfer of funds and ownership that was agreed upon in your binding contract.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SALE!
Phone: 0405 369 568
