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TELL US WHAT YOUR NEEDS ARE

  • Are you familiar with the market?
  • Do you have a price in mind?
  • Are you moving and where are you moving to

ESTABLISHING THE CORRECT MARKET PRICE FOR YOUR HOUSE.

Every house owner wants to achieve the highest price possible when the time comes to sell the property.   It is of utmost importance that, from the beginning, one established a market price that is achievable and related to current market levels.   Always remember that it is the buyers that determine the price of your house.   The best way to achieve the correct price is to do a Comparative Analysis that is related to your property.

Over pricing your house will discourage the right buyer and interest in your property will wane and one could end up with a price that is way below the correct price which could have been achieved from the start.

Our agents are capable and will assist you in attaining the correct and best possible price that the marker will pay for your house. 

COST WHEN SELLING YOUR HOUSE.

  • Estate agent's Commission.
  • Conveyance’s Fees for cancellation of the bond over the property
  • Bond cancellation Fees
  • Electrical, Rates and Taxes/ Levy and Infestation Clearance Certificates.

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR PROPERY FOR SHOW

  • First impressions counts
  • Clean and tidy entrance
  • Functional doorbell/intercom/alarm
  • make cupboards neat and tidy
  • clear stairs and halls
  • store excess furniture
  • clear counters
  • clean stove and fridge
  • shampoo carpets
  • clean and freshen Bathrooms
  • Open curtains in daytime

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

  • Clean windows
  • Oil squeaky doors
  • Tighten door knobs
  • Replace burnt out lights
  • Repair cracked plaster, inside and outside
  • Repair leaking taps and toilets, and gutters
  • Cut lawns, Trim scrubs
  • Pick up litter

DAY OF THE SHOWHOUSE

  • Be absent during show house time
  • Turn on all lights
  • Play quite music
  • Keep pets outdoor
  • Place flower in strategic places

THE PRESENCE OF THE SELLER ON THE SHOW-DAY

The buyer must feel at ease to walk through the house and ask questions   It is not advisable for the seller to be present when the buyer view the property for comments can be harsh and unacceptable for the seller.   We advice that the seller leaves the selling of the property in the hands of the agent who sorts comments and negative criticisms and respond to them in a positive and sometimes productive way.

WHAT IS A MANDATE

 

a Mandate is an instruction or authority from a client to an estate agent, to render a particular estate legally binding contract between the estate agent and his client, that not be in writing unless in exclusive mandate, or a power of attorney to conclude certain transactions on behalf of the client.   All mandates to be in writing.

 

ADVANTAGES TO A SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE MANDATE

  • Historically, sole mandates achieve the highest price
  • Eliminates double commission
  • When dealing with one agent you can expect constant feedback and controlled marketing, prevents overexposure of your property, minimizing conflicting rumors.
  • No pressure from agent to accept unrealistic offers due to fear of loss
  • Viewing times are arranged and set
  • You can expect the best after sales service.

WHY?

1.       We promise to give you the best personalized service and we will do it with sincerity.

2.       We will not bother you with bogus buyers

3.       We bring only genuine qualified buyers to your home.

4.       We will spend money and lots of effort.

5.       Give your house maximum exposure.

EXTRA COSTS WHEN BUYING A PROPERTY

8% Should be allowed for transfer and registration costs, depends whether the registration take place in your personal capacity or in a CC, Pty or Trust which approximately 10% should be allowed for.

 

 
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