Selwyn_Times: June 28, 2023

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EMBRACE THE COLD
AND SELL YOUR
HOME THIS WINTER
Reasons to sell now
• The winter season generally has fewer
properties on the market, resulting
in more opportunity to make your
property stand out.
• Some houses show better in winter,
exuding a cosy atmosphere that
attracts buyers.
If you are considering a move or
would like real estate advice – please
get in contact. We would love to hear
from you.
BIANCA DAVIDSON | 027 322 9055
bianca.davidson@bayleys.co.nz
NATHAN COLLETT | 027 826 1535
nathan.collett@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
• Winter buyers are often highly
motivated, leading to more successful
transactions.
• The location of the property remains
important regardless of the season.
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What to ask a real estate agent
Selling a home is a big life decision, both
financially and emotionally. The journey
can be a roller coaster, which is why
finding a licensed real estate agent you feel
comfortable with is so important.
“Remember, you’re looking for the
person who you’re going to trust to sell
what’s likely to be your biggest asset. Their
success (or failure) will have a marked
impact on your new life plan,” says the Real
Estate Authority (REA).
New Zealand has about 15,000 real estate
agents who help people navigate big-deal
transactions every day.
“The trick is to find the one that will be
best for your situation,” he says.
You need someone who understands
what it takes to sell a property like yours
and a proven track record to show for it.
You also need to feel comfortable with
them personally – if you don’t find them
pleasant to deal with then buyers may not
enjoy the experience either.
If you’re not sure how to get the ball
rolling, ask the agent the following
questions:
- What do you know about my
neighbourhood? How are sales in this area
and who is buying?
- Do you work independently or with
other agents?
- What kind of advertising or marketing
do you use – and which ones will work for
my property? What extra marketing costs
will I have to pay?
- What are your commission rates? Are
you open to negotiation?
- Do you have testimonials or references
from people whose properties you have
sold in the last three months?
- What do you recommend I do to
prepare my home for sale?
- Why should I hire you?
Asking these questions helps you form a
picture of the agent’s experience,
knowledge and how they structure their
business.
Remember that you can negotiate on
the marketing costs and commission –
don’t be afraid to ask the agents if they
are interested in an incentive-based
commission, where they will earn more
commission if they sell your property
above a certain price.
Once you’ve found the agent you think
you’d like to work with, check them out
on the Real Estate Authority’s (REA)
online public register, which will tell you
if the agent holds a current licence. This is
important because it’s illegal to carry out
real estate agency work without a licence
and if you deal with an unlicensed person
the REA will be unable to help you if things
go wrong.
When you’ve decided on an agent, the
terms and conditions of your contract will
be set out in an agency agreement that
you both sign. This is a legal document,
so make sure you get advice from a lawyer
and that you understand your rights and
responsibilities.
For independent information and
guidance on buying or selling property,
check out settled.govt.nz.
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