Be prepared - decide to sell
The first step you need to take is to decide when or if you want to sell. Look at property prices, interest rates, capital gain, rental prices, yield and any recent or likely changes to government policy.
Contact me to provide you information on the latest housing price, rental,suburb reports and recent sold properties in your area.
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Step-By-Step Selling Tips
Selling your home is a big decision, so it’s important you get it right. That’s why I've
created this quick overview of the various steps involved in selling property, so you know
where you stand every step of the way.
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How to choose a salesperson
Your salesperson will expose your property to the marketplace and negotiate with buyers on your behalf, so finding the right person is an important part of the process.
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Why choose McDonald Real Estate?
We have over 35 salespeople across Taranaki who are all working for you. All our salespeople are free to introduce their buyers to your property - which gives us greater reach and selling power. This, in turn, gives your home more exposure and gives you a better chance of getting a premium price.
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How to get your home ready to sell
Before you put your house on the market, it’s important to know your competition, the market and make sure your house is looking its best.
Top selling tip - You can’t sell a secret
The more buyers who know your property is for sale, the greater the opportunity you have in achieving a premium price.
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Finding a lawyer
Before you sell a property, we recommend that you get your own independent legal advice.
Finding the right lawyer is an important part of the buying and selling process. Agency and Sale and Purchase Agreements are legally binding, so consult before you sign.
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Choose how you want to sell
I will help you work out the best way to sell your property - that’s right for you personally and your house.
Find out more about different selling methods and types of agencies in the sellers guide.
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Marketing your property
I pride myself on holding nothing back when it comes to promoting your property.
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I know the right places to advertise
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I am ahead of the game with digital marketing
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I know your local market
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I use only the best professional photography
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You'll get honest feedback from my open homes
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I can help you organise home staging
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Accepting an offer
By law, all written offers - irrespective of price - must be presented to you. I will be there for advice and will help guide you through the process. I am a skilled negotiator and will work with the buyer, on your behalf, to get you the best price possible.
Once your offer has been accepted:
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There maybe conditions on the offer, such as the buyers being satisfied with a building report. If so, these will need to be met before the offer becomes unconditional
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Once an agreement is unconditional, neither the buyer or the seller can change their mind, and the buyer must pay the rest of the purchase price on the settlement day
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We'll hold your house keys at the McDonald Real Estate office until your solicitor advises us, in writing, that the settlement has taken place
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Deposit payments are made by the buyer to the real estate agency, which is required by law to hold the money in an audited trust account, only releasing when legally authorised to do so.
Plus make sure that you read the REAA Buyers and Sellers Guide [PDF, 1.2 Mb]
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Settlement
Settlement day is the date on which the balance for the property is paid. Usually it is the same date as the date the buyers gets possession - the keys - but that is not always the case.
You've sold your property. Congratulations!