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Putting a value on your property can sometimes be difficult when emotions and past expenditure come into play. This is why a professional agent’s opinion is so important.
Setting the right sale price for your property is imperative. A new listing will generate interest from agents and potential buyers. After they have viewed the property, interest will decline which makes it crucial to list your property at the right price when if first goes on the market.
Auctions are popular in the market at the moment and we suggest you familiarise yourself with the auction process. A standard residential property transaction is known as a Private Treaty sale. This is when you set the price you’d like your house to sell for, and your real estate agent negotiates individually with prospective buyers to achieve a sale as close to this price as possible.
Your property is usually just one in a very long list of properties a buyer will see, so it’s crucial that they see it in the best possible light. The more desirable your property appears, the better your sale price is likely to be. It’s important to make sure your property looks its best from the moment it goes onto the market. First impressions really do last when it comes to presenting your property for sale.
With hundreds of properties listed on the market, how do you make your listing stand out in the crowd and grab the attention of every possible buyer.