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This is the first question that has to be answered.
As in every other industry there are good and bad operators.
Selling yourself is not for everyone. If your time, resources, skills or confidence are limited consider using an agent. The secret is to get a good one. Contact us and we'll provide you with a list of 10 questions to ask a potential agent.
The benefits of selling yourself are many:
The first step is to establish market value.
Either engage a registered valuer (not your local butcher, brother in law who used to be in real estate or any other "expert" who is willing to give you free advice) or talk to a local agent who is prepared to give you an opinon of value (be aware that they will want your listing).
However you do it ensure that it is reliable, recent and accurate government data. Don't rely on any heresay information from friends, neighbours or agents. See the proof!
There are plenty of experts to help you answer this one.
The most common logic is "you can always come down but you can't go up."
Says who? Agents auction property every day!
Our best advice is to decide the final selling price and list it not too far above that. (With Soldfast you can change the price whenever you want to)
The reasons are as follows:
You can get a good idea of asking prices in your suburb by checking refind.com.au.
Serious buyers will be knowledgable about prices.
When comparing properties those thought to be overpriced will be quickly disregarded without inspection.
If the price is about right it doesn't have to be heavilly discounted to make a sale.
It's now easier than ever for an owner to market your own property.
The most important source of all enquiry is a sign on the property. This must be clearly visible to traffic driving past at 50 KPH or more. Too much information makes the sign unreadable. It also gives potential customers less reason to seek more details.
It must be understood that we market not to sell the property but to generate enquiry. The selling is done during negotiations.
The Internet is essential to attract buyers.
Classified ads are not too expensive.