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Posted by Leonie 27 August 2009

Confidence in Private Sales Plummets

According to the latest Nielsen Online Poll, sellers are turning to Real Estate agents again as buyers flood the market.  Private selling is seductive.  Much like doing up your house yourself.  You know where to buy paint and a paint brush... can't be that hard.  You buy a book on painting or search online... not that hard... oh hang on - do I need to wash the walls first... sugar soap... what's that... gloss... semi gloss... plastering... cutting in... green tape or blue tape or purple tape....

A Real Estate Marketing Consultant is a trained professional.  They are in the industry as they can communicate with people, they enjoy talking to people, they know how to project manage, market, manage legal contracts and negotiate.  This is how they feed their families.  They live and breathe it everyday.... The Sale and Purchase Agreement is a confusing document at the best of times, let alone juggling builders reports, valuations, warranties, contractual obigations, open homes, advertising, lawyers and mortgage brokers...

Don't DIY one of the most important decisions you have to make.  The professionals will get a much better outcome for you - less stress and more money... as long as you choose the right one :-)

 

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Posted by Leonie 26 August 2009

Real Estate Professor says List Now

You may have heard on the radio this morning that now is the best time to list. At the coal face we are seeing exactly that. One property on the market for a week - ten offers and a price well in excess of the RV. Look at the REINZ stats for July for Northern Suburbs - for the first time in months the Sale Price has surpassed RV - Median Sale Price is $522,500 and Median RV is $445,000. Interest rates may be go up over the next 6 months - however now - buyers are happy and are out in force. Call me now for a no obligation market report - 0276646063 or 04 477 4444 or email leonie@leoniesnook.com. Leonie Snook, Marketing and Sales Consultant, Harcourts Johnsonville

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