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7 Key steps to selling a property


There’s more to selling a house than finding an agent and tidying up for open for inspections.
Here’s our guide to the step by step process of selling your property to help you get ready to list your home.

1. Be prepared

After making the decision to sell, but before contacting an agent, we recommend vendors “de-clutter, tidy up the garden and get the property as close to “open home ready” as possible.
“Think about when you want to sell, how you want to sell and anything you’ll be looking for in an agent.”

2. Pick a sale method

Next you’ll decide how you want to sell. Think about what you feel comfortable with, but be prepared to listen to what your agent recommends.
Auction is frequently the method of sale that achieves the best result in the minimal time, but the market dynamics must be suitable and you must be prepared to invest in comprehensive marketing.

3. Set a selling price

You and your agent will work out a plan for listing, showing and selling your property.
It’s important to price correctly, as the market can be extremely unforgiving with overpriced listings.
To set a price, vendors should do their research on local sales. That’s easy, with so many websites offering recent sale prices. Combining your knowledge with that of your agent’s current market analysis, will lead you to an accurate, realistic expectation. Take emotion out of the equation.

4. Review the agreement with agent

Read the agency agreement being offered by the agent and be prepared to ask questions.
Typically, the main points of discussion are,

1.If the agreement is “Exclusive” or “General”- Understand the difference
2.The length of the engagement:
3.The selling fee and marketing fees. - Avoid surprises later
The agreement also specifies the agent’s estimated selling price.

5. Prepare vendor’s statement

Now you must prepare the Vendor’s Statement (section 32) for your property.
A vendor’s statement – also known as a section 32 – explains to buyers the crucial things they should know before buying the property. They are prepared by a legal practitioner or conveyancer.

6. Market your property & Sell! Sell! Sell!

You can’t sell a secret. Don’t ever underestimate the power of a good marketing campaign. If you want to ensure you’re getting the best result, you must advertise in a number of areas – the number one is through the internet. You need the best photos, great copy-writing and great presentation.

A good campaign should pay for itself. When showing your property, it should be presented as a showroom. Talk to your agent about presentation for recommendations about how to showcase your home to ensure your target market falls helplessly in love.

When it comes to actually selling and negotiating price, vendors should trust their agent. It comes back to choosing the best agent, who has the right skills. If you have the right agent, you should have complete faith in them to get the best result for you.

7. Contract & Settlement

At auction, if the reserve price is met, the highest bidder is the buyer of the property, unconditionally. With a private sale, the buyer has a three-day cooling off period.
You should also prepare the contract of sale through your solicitor or conveyancer.

“Settlement” is the final stage of the sale, when the buyer completes the payment

Please fill in the information below and get in touch with one of our experienced agents for further discussions.

Why sell with us

Sell With Us

7 Key steps to selling a property


There’s more to selling a house than finding an agent and tidying up for open for inspections.
Here’s our guide to the step by step process of selling your property to help you get ready to list your home.

1. Be prepared

After making the decision to sell, but before contacting an agent, we recommend vendors “de-clutter, tidy up the garden and get the property as close to “open home ready” as possible.
“Think about when you want to sell, how you want to sell and anything you’ll be looking for in an agent.”

2. Pick a sale method

Next you’ll decide how you want to sell. Think about what you feel comfortable with, but be prepared to listen to what your agent recommends.
Auction is frequently the method of sale that achieves the best result in the minimal time, but the market dynamics must be suitable and you must be prepared to invest in comprehensive marketing.

3. Set a selling price

You and your agent will work out a plan for listing, showing and selling your property.
It’s important to price correctly, as the market can be extremely unforgiving with overpriced listings.
To set a price, vendors should do their research on local sales. That’s easy, with so many websites offering recent sale prices. Combining your knowledge with that of your agent’s current market analysis, will lead you to an accurate, realistic expectation. Take emotion out of the equation.

4. Review the agreement with agent

Read the agency agreement being offered by the agent and be prepared to ask questions.
Typically, the main points of discussion are,

1.If the agreement is “Exclusive” or “General”- Understand the difference
2.The length of the engagement:
3.The selling fee and marketing fees. - Avoid surprises later
The agreement also specifies the agent’s estimated selling price.

5. Prepare vendor’s statement

Now you must prepare the Vendor’s Statement (section 32) for your property.
A vendor’s statement – also known as a section 32 – explains to buyers the crucial things they should know before buying the property. They are prepared by a legal practitioner or conveyancer.

6. Market your property & Sell! Sell! Sell!

You can’t sell a secret. Don’t ever underestimate the power of a good marketing campaign. If you want to ensure you’re getting the best result, you must advertise in a number of areas – the number one is through the internet. You need the best photos, great copy-writing and great presentation.

A good campaign should pay for itself. When showing your property, it should be presented as a showroom. Talk to your agent about presentation for recommendations about how to showcase your home to ensure your target market falls helplessly in love.

When it comes to actually selling and negotiating price, vendors should trust their agent. It comes back to choosing the best agent, who has the right skills. If you have the right agent, you should have complete faith in them to get the best result for you.

7. Contract & Settlement

At auction, if the reserve price is met, the highest bidder is the buyer of the property, unconditionally. With a private sale, the buyer has a three-day cooling off period.
You should also prepare the contract of sale through your solicitor or conveyancer.

“Settlement” is the final stage of the sale, when the buyer completes the payment

Please fill in the information below and get in touch with one of our experienced agents for further discussions.

Why sell with us