How You Can Help The Sale Process Of Your Property
It is no secret that at present the Property Market is definitely a Purchasers market, not a Sellers Market. So how can you help effect a Sale more quickly? No matter whether you are using the Services of a Licensed Real Estate Agent or selling privately.
Firstly you need to establish what your property is valued at in the current market. You can obtain an Appraisal from a Licensed Real Estate Agent, Registered Valuation (which may cost you anywhere between $350-$600) or obtain a Report online from Quotable Value together with research in your local property guide and from other sources online.
Once you have this information to hand you will be in a better position to negotiate with any potential Purchasers who present you with offers on your property.
Presenting your property for sale is another key factor and these are somethings you may wish to address prior to taking your property to market and maintaining during the selling process:
1. Give your lawns a mow and weed your garden beds.
2. Attend to any maintenance and jobs which need to be finished.
3. Wash or dryclean curtains, and clean any venetians or blinds.
4. Give the bathrooms, laundry and toilet areas a clean with a good mould remover. Also check that all extractor fans are working and these areas are ventilated well.
5. Have the carpets professionally cleaned.
6. Make sure the stove and oven are cleaned and maintained.
7. Replace any light globes which may not be working.
8. Try to declutter where possible and pack away items which are not in regular use.
9. Clean windows and window sills.
10. Fix any leaking taps.
11. Check the plumbing, electrical and gas fixtures and fittings are in good working order.
12. Fresh flowers, and a brewing pot of coffee create a nice atmosphere when potential Purchasers are viewing your property.
It would also be extremely beneficial for you to check the property file held at the Local Council to ensure the original dwelling together with any alterations or additions have the necessary Building Permits, if they don’t this can and will cause an issue. It would in your best interest to arrange for this to be remedied prior to entering into any Contract or make allowance in the conditions.
Also if you are selling a Cross Lease Title arrange to obtain a Title Search so the Flats Plan can be check to make sure the dimensions have not changed. This is very important if you have made alterations to the property, and they are attached and enclosed. Updating a Cross Lease Title is very expensive and a long process.
If you are not sure check with your Registered Conveyancing Practitioners as we want to avoid any delays and problems in the property transfer process.
Your Real Estate Agent is now required to make full Disclosure of any matter pertaining to your property to any Purchasers.
A bit of extra work can help result in a successful sale and property transfer.
If wish to discuss any aspect do not hesitate to give us a call on 0800 2 87878 option 1. Cheers Kim 
