Selling Tips
The preparation you put into getting your property ready for sale can be the difference between getting a standard price and a great price. The best part is, it's not hard, time consuming or expensive. Whatever your motive for selling, the process can either be stress free or tense and disappointing. The good news is that you have the ability to choose. There are four factors that will influence the outcome of any sale.
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Timing
Buyers for a property can be found all year round however it's not often that a purchaser for your home is out there, just waiting for you to put your home on the market. Timing, presentation and advertising are all required to bring buyers and sellers together for the best result. Spring is often considered to be the best time to sell. It's a time of optimism and with the weather clearing, more potential buyers will be out and about. It is also a time when more sellers will put their homes on the market so there will be more competition. Winter usually presents fewer buyers, but the buyers are usually more focussed on purchasing and traditionally there will be fewer homes on the market to choose from. Prior to placing your home on the market, allow an additional two weeks to prepare both the property and the marketing material.
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Presentation
A tidy home says "Welcome". Your home should be kept neat and tidy during the period of inspections. It should not necessarily be a "show place" but appear a comfortable home in which to live. Fresh flowers or indoor plants always brighten up a home. While you’re cleaning, think about each room and what furniture really needs to be in it. Rooms look smaller when they are crowded. Clear out anything that's not needed to create a feeling of spaciousness. Make sure that all minor repairs are completed. Sticking doors and windows, loose door knobs, faulty plumbing, peeling paint or faulty flywire may affect your sale. Let plenty of light into your home. Nothing improves atmosphere more than brightness. And on a dull day switch on some lights prior to arrival of prospective purchasers. A warm comfortable heated home on cold days adds a feeling of cosiness; on a hot day don't forget to turn on the air conditioner or fan (or simply let the breeze flow through). Avoid having too many people present during inspections. Be courteous but don't force conversation with a potential buyer. The prospective purchaser wants to inspect your home - not pay a social call. As a general rule it is advisable to turn off radio and television sets during inspections as they can be very distracting. Keep your pets out of the way (preferably out of the house). Let the buyer and agent talk, free of disturbances. Don't apologise for the appearance or condition of your home (this does nothing but emphasise the faults). Don't discuss the details of the transaction or allow a prospective purchaser to inspect your home without your agent.
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Our Service to Sellers
Our reputation is built on this service that we have provided for over 70 years:
For
A Copas Newnham For Sale Sign will be placed on your property throughout the listing period. ‘Pointer Signs’ are also placed on your Street’s corner, to direct people in the right direction to your property. We have a dedicated Sign Erection Employee to ensure this gets done every Friday and brought down every Monday as per TRC requirements.
Displayed on the Internet
Your property will be displayed on 4 different websites including:
· copasnewnham.com.au
· firstnational.com.au
· realestate.com.au
· homehound.com.au
Property Guide
We have many forms of marketing for example our Exclusive Property Guide that is sent out every month to over 28,000 homes in Toowoomba. We also advertise on several radio stations.
Trained Salaried Property Consultants
Our Property Consultants go through extensive training and all have a thorough knowledge of the local area and market. Our consultants are also on a salary, so you’ll find they are not as pushy as other Real Estate consultants. Our consultants love their work, most of them being with us for up to 8 years. We treat our people right so they treat you right!
Access to our buyer Data-base
We have a very large buyer data-base that is continually growing with over 6,000 buyers contacting us each year since 2001! When listing your property with us, we can match buyers from this data-base to your property, as a result finding your home a new owner sooner than ever.
No open homes
At Copas Newnham we do not show open homes, we only hold inspections by organised appointments that suit you & your family. So you can rest assured that your home will be safe. Some insurance companies will not meet claims if something is stolen during an Open Home.
No Auctions
At Copas Newnham we do not hold auctions so you won’t be undersold!
Open 7 Days
Our office is open 7 days for buyer’s convenience. We believe you can’t sell a property if you are closed! Our office is also located in a very prominent area, this results in us getting a large number of people visiting our office.
Don’t pay ANYTHING until you are happily sold!
We charge no upfront fees for
Quality Service
Copas Newnham under our ISO 9001 Quality Assurance System is the equivalent of the World Wide Best Practice System. First National is the only Real Estate group to have this in
Contract Administration
Contracts are prepared by our highly skilled administration team and not by our property consultants. We monitor the contract during the contract phase ensuring that all deadlines are met, so our property consultants can fully concentrate on listing & selling property.
Free 30 Day Insurance for Buyers
We a proud to provide Free and immediate home building insurance to cover a buyer’s newly purchased property. The cover is in place for up to 30 days from the date of Contract of Sale.
Leaders in information & technology
First National are leaders in information and technology and are always up to date with the latest market trends.
First National Network
The First National Network is no doubt one of the strongest networks in Australian Real Estate. But First National is not a franchise, it is a co-operative, therefore we run our business the way we want, but with the advantages of being in a network.
No Expensive Advertising
Over 70% of buyer enquiry is via the internet, so why pay for expensive advertising? And remember you do not pay for any marketing until you are happily sold!
