Tag: working with an agent
Some Interesting Sales Figures
Hi folks,
Well this is my last column of the year, so I thought a good one to look back at the real estate market in Upper Hutt and see how we compare with recent years. This year perhaps more than any other since 2007 has been the most surprising for me.
Put the Agent’s Site to the Test!
Hi folks,
You may not know this but the Tommys website has had a complete revamp, some would say about time too and I can assure you I have shared buyer frustrations, I’ve found it previously to be too convoluted and difficult to negotiate my way round. The new version is infinitely superior and that got me thinking about other property websites.
Bridging the Expectation Gap
Hi folks,
After a shocking October in terms of sales of real estate in Upper Hutt are we now going to see vendors bridge the expectation gap between their wants and needs in terms of price? There are many reasons why vendors’ expectations are higher than the market indicators suggest. A few vendors have unrealistic expectations of what the market will bring, some have held out too long for a nonexistent top dollar and have lost the momentum of marketing, others simply misunderstand that the market responds to supply and demand and as such, prices are not theirs to dictate.
"Sell Early, Sell Cheap" Is It True?
Hi folks,
As everyone is aware the property market is extremely quiet compared with recent years but I have found it interesting to see that some issues from a busy market can still be prevalent today. Last week I was talking to a colleague who had received an offer on a new listing, negotiations had taken place but the vendor was reluctant to accept as the property had not been on the market for long, this in spite of the fact the offer was excellent. This was undoubtedly a case of what I call early offer syndrome.
Why Some Potential Purchasers Fail to Cross the Finish Line
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As most people have probably heard, one of the most stressful things in life to deal with is a sale of your own home and one of the greatest causes of vendor stress in the sale process is an offer falling through before contracts have become unconditional.
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Conducting a Safe Open Home
Hi folks,
I thought I would re-visit safe open homes. Theft from properties that are offering open homes is extremely rare, or they wouldn’t be such a popular method of exposing a house for sale to the widest number of buyers in the shortest time.
My Service Guarantee
Hi folks,
Following on from my last column about choosing an agent when selling your home, you have now interviewed several agents, assessed their marketing programmes and asked locals who have recently sold who they recommend -and you’re still undecided who to choose to sell your home.
The Right Agent
Hi folks,
Are you thinking of selling your home? How do you choose the agent to do it for you? Many prospective vendors say they choose an agent based on their gut feelings and that having an eye for character helps as it does in any situation where trust is involved. In my opinion trust is the most important element of the sales process or any relationship where communication is at the heart of the transaction. It stands to reason that if you don’t trust the person that is selling your single greatest asset, communication is likely to break down and the sale process is unlikely to produce the best outcome.
Ask Your Agent for Testimonials
Hi folks,
Trust is the most important element of the sales process or any relationship where communication is at the heart of the transaction. It stands to reason that if you don’t trust the person that is selling your single greatest asset, communication is likely to break down and the sale process is unlikely to produce the best outcome. Many prospective vendors say they choose an agent based on their gut feelings and that having an eye for character helps as it does in any situation where trust is involved.
Communication is the Key to a Successful Sale
Hi folks,
Most vendors would choose the agent who they think will get them the highest price for their property. But do they know what qualities and skills are most likely to bring this about, especially in a market where properties for sale outnumber buyers?
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