Mike Grant

Licensed Real Esate Salesperson - REAA 2008

Ashburton Real Estate

Ph: 021 272 0202

Selling Property

Selling a house in New Zealand can be a complicated and messy process. You don't want that. It’s always best to seek the guidance of an expert who can guide you through each step of the sales process.

We provide the following:

  • Discussion on the best method of sale to achieve optimum results
  • Advice on preparing your property for marketing
  • Initial research into Title issues pertaining to the property
  • Preparation of all marketing material, including digital photos taken, scripts written, advertising booked, Open Home schedule arranged (if relevant)
  • Preparation of Information Pack / Tender documents / Auction documents (if applicable)
  • Street signage erected
  • Viewing by the sales team (Residential / Rural) – each agent provided with a detailed report of your property, quoting to their current database immediately, and to new buyers met
  • Interior and exterior office window cards
  • 'Just Listed' letters and dropcards delivered within the neighbourhood (residential &/or lifestyle)
  • Comprehensive local, national and international internet advertising
  • Advertising within local/regional/national papers and or property magazines, as agreed
  • Additional advertising further afield or of a larger impact, as agreed
  • Open homes promoted and conducted if appropriate, with conscientious follow-up
  • Private viewings conducted with interested buyers, allowing time for considered thought and investigation. Any queries relayed and followed-up.
  • Accompanied follow-up viewings with tradespeople/valuers etc on behalf of interested buyers
  • Weekly team discussions regarding your property and its progress within the market
  • Follow up of all enquiries
  • Supply of detailed information to all potential purchasers
  • Detailed Weekly Reports to you regarding progress
  • Preparation of Contracts
  • Liaison with your Solicitor
  • Skilled negotiations
  • Post contract liaison with legal representatives
  • Client satisfaction review

  • "PRESENTATION PERFECT"!

    Tips for showing your home to its best advantage!

    Exterior

  • Wash down the house (once will do) to remove cobwebs/dirty spots, & clean the windows
  • Clear the gutters
  • Keep lawns mown regularly with neat edges, & driveways, paths & porches swept
  • Keep tools and toys stored away tidily & reduce clutter in garages/sheds
  • Arrange outdoor furniture attractively (borrow some if need be!)
  • Keep the swimming pool sparkling & the BBQ clean
  • Remove clothes from the clothes line
  • Make sure garden gates open easily & quietly
  • Keep letterbox free from junk mail
  • Pick up papers and rubbish in the street (neighbourhood 1st impressions count!)
  • Prune hedges/shrubs, & weed the garden

  • Interior

  • To create 'space' remove excess furniture and clutter from each room
  • Keep toys, utensils and papers stored away tidily, and bench tops/tables clear
  • Remember cupboards will be peeked into – these can be de-cluttered
  • Make sure the inside & outside of your stove sparkling.

  • During inspections

  • "A Clean House makes a Tidy Sum" – ensure it is immaculately clean before inspections, particularly the bathroom & kitchen, with no rubbish visible anywhere, ashtrays removed, and no obvious traces of cats/dogs.
  • Open curtains and connecting doors wide to create as much brightness as possible, and ensure the home is warm.
  • A cosy ‘percolated coffee’ smell is always inviting, and fresh flowers never fail to enhance a property’s charm. Soft background music playing is also pleasant and appealing.
  • Lock away any valuable china, books, silver, or other important items, and remove keys from all doors
  • It is handy for your salesperson to have a table of some sort placed near the entrance, on which to put the Visitors Book & flyers etc. Also, a chair nearby shows consideration for the elderly, for when they remove their shoes.
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