Selling Your Property With A Price

The usual method of sale that brings both conditional and unconditional offers forward is the Private Treaty approach.

This is an ideal method of sale for many, however the price and market needs to be correctly assessed by your agent.  This is achieved in the appraisal of your property.

When selling your home one of the most vital choices to make is what Real Estate Company and agent you will list your property with.

This choice can either make, or break the success of the sale and the final price outcome of your property. 

How can we help you with your property needs?

Pastoral Realty Limited offers you real expertise in property sales.

As members of the Real Estate Results Network, our agents and support team are fully trained and undergo continual weekly training to ensure our agency continues to handle the successful marketing of your property.  Our goal is to negotiate an outstanding result for you.  With extensive local market experience and a database of buyers, you can feel confident that we have the systems, strategies and expertise to achieve a great result for you. 

Our team of agents and the way we work together makes us the most qualified people to support you through your sale.  You’ll also find we’re great people too.  We understand our business depends on your continued support, so it’s our mission to make this experience as enjoyable and profitable for you as possible.

Why are we different?

At Pastoral Realty Limited we take our business very seriously.  A well planned sales and marketing campaign, partnered with an exceptionally well trained and passionate sales team can add those extra dollars to your bank account. 

We also appreciate that every agent you meet will tell you they’re the best, so how do you make the right choice?

What can you expect once you’ve selected us to work with you?

·     Your selected agent will be the primary negotiator for your sale.  Other team members may introduce suitable buyers, yet for consistency, your agent will manage all the negotiations.

·         Communication:

A vital component of a successful sale of your property is effective communication.  We will keep in regular contact with you right throughout the selling process.  We will do this by:

- Meeting with you to discuss pricing and marketing strategies.

- Regular telephone contact.  At least once a week.

- Contact detailing all the activity related to your sale, including all buyer enquiry and

  inspections.

- Calling you before and after every inspection.

- Sending you copies of the colour ‘JUST LISTED’ flyer, ‘Window Display’ and ‘Handout’.

Our aim is to keep you as informed as we are about the sale of your property.

The agent you select should have the following characteristics:

Ø    Be someone you can trust and feel comfortable with.

Ø    Have a good reputation.

Ø    Be active selling property in your area.

Ø    Be up to date with the latest technology and trends.

Ø    Be a good negotiator.

Ø    Be a good communicator.

Check out the agent’s office, their window displays, their marketing material and their website.

Ask yourself, “Are they just after a commission or do they really care about me and the services they are offering?”

Be careful about appointing an agent simply because they gave you the highest price for your property.  Select your agent based on the above characteristics and then discuss with that agent your asking price.

There are certain things that the agent will discuss with you in a meeting before you decide to list.  These include, but are not limited to: -

- The Current Market

- Pricing Strategy

- Your Marketing Plan

- Timeframe to Sell

- Preparing for the Sale

- Investment

- Your Agent

- Any Questions you may have

- Your Agent

Buying a home is emotional.

Buyers are influenced by its atmosphere.

The appearance on the outside followed by the mood on the inside.

Spending thousands of dollars in renovations is not always necessary.  In fact, do not count on major improvements to increase the price by the cost of the improvements.

The first impression of a home will be on the outside.  First impressions count.  So even though it may be gorgeous on the inside, buyers are likely to remember their first impression first.  A lot of buyers will just want to look from the outside.  So it is important to give a good first impression.

When we live in a home, we tend to overlook its little faults.  So stand in the street and look at your home as if you were seeing it for the first time.  See it through buyers’ eyes.  Does the garden need weeding?  The lawns need mowing?  Does the front door need sweeping out – what about cobwebs and are the windows clean.  All these things make a difference.

Pots of colour create a homely look; ask at your local nursery for advice.  Planted at or near your front door and close to the street will give the biggest impact.

You want buyers to fall in love with your home, so give your home that loved look.

In winter keep the house warm – a log fire invites a cosy atmosphere.  In summer keep the house cool.  Make sure the home is fresh – open curtains and windows, accentuate natural lighting.  Use fragrances to remove bad odours.  Fresh flowers are always best.

Natural and artificial lighting combine to create a mood or feeling in your home that the buyer feels the moment he or she walks in the door.

Before I show your home, walk through the rooms with an eye for creating a pleasing ambience through lighting.  Arrange furniture to take advantage of a pleasant view and turn on some lamps in any dark corners.

Make sure bathrooms and kitchen are spotless, add fluffy fresh towels and remove unnecessary clutter.  A book beside the bed, slippers on the floor, a teddy bear on the bed are acceptable and quite expected – dirt not.  Well made beds with warm quilts, lots of pillows and maybe a lamp increase the emotional feeling of comfort in a bedroom.

Homes with warmth are the most attractive and appealing.