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Two crucial agent-purchaser contact points when selling

Many think selling a home is a matter of putting a signboard up and waiting for the buyer. There is, believe it or not, quite the process to sell a property well. From a time perspective, the two contact points mentioned in the blog below are a very small part of the overall undertaking. But from an importance perspective, they rank very high in the order. They are:

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What are the main documents you would want to peruse when you have interest in a property? A LIM and building inspection report are both the “go to” for most people. How about archives?

The pre settlement inspection

An often overlooked but important part of buying a home is the inspection prior to settlement date. I hope this short blog enlightens and reminds those who have just purchased/sold or are looking to purchase/sell. 3.2 in the general terms of sale states:

Don’t get caught by the bright line rule

Lately, a common discussion with owners has centered around selling a property to position themselves more comfortably regarding debt. There are many considerations that should be made before a final decision to ensure that your best interests are looked after.

Is doing the opposite a fast track to success?

There could be monumental opportunities in the Wellington property market right now. Human nature dictates that we follow the masses. If I could introduce a quote from Warren Buffet – “be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful”.

Should I sell in January?

“We want to sell next year, when do you think we should look at marketing our home?”. This has been a common question asked lately. First things first, I generally (there are definitely exclusions) wouldn’t let a time of year take precedence over having your home in ship shape selling condition. However, let’s play devil’s advocate and consider a few quick reasons as to why January 2022 may be a good time.

Preparation for a successful sale – case study

A situation most will have to contemplate as they move towards placing their home on the market is what will need to be undertaken to make their property “sale ready”. I can’t answer this for each individual from behind my computer screen. I would need to visit and provide advice in person. But what could be helpful is a case study of a property that was very successfully sold in the last couple of months with an itinerary of what was done prior to them going to market. This blog is a fairly simple mental download and by absolutely no means anywhere near to a complete list of what could be contemplated pre-sale. But if this helps you with your own situation in terms of ideas or helps regarding making decisions, job done.

The importance of a pre-settlement inspection

It is common knowledge that you are legally/contractually permitted to visit a home you have purchased once before settlement day. It is written into the general terms as follows: