Q. How quickly can I be on the
market?
We prefer 5 working days notice but can occasionally manage
miracles!
From your point of view, the more time you can allow the
more relaxed you will feel and the greater the impact will
be when your property is launched onto the market with a
well thought out advertising campaign. To rush onto the
market, inadequately prepared, may be costly in terms of
missed opportunities and wasted advertising costs .
Q. Will you tell me what
my property is worth?
To be honest, no-one can tell you exactly what your property
is worth because, ultimately, it boils down to what the
market will pay. However we’ll help you to set a realistic
asking price. If you choose to sell privately, we’ll
provide evidence of past sales plus a list of properties
currently for sale in your area. Your consultant will show
you how to interpret the information and help you to establish
a realistic asking price. Click
here for Property Sales Report
When you choose Supersell we will be acting as your agent
and we will provide an estimate of market value using the
same sales evidence and comparison with properties currently
for sale. Your consultant will recommend an appropriate
asking price given current market conditions and together
you will decide how the property should be marketed to achieve
the best possible price.
Q. What is the success
rate for private sellers using ANREPS Assisted Sale?
When properties are correctly priced and marketed our clients’
success rate is 100%. It is also true that for properties
incorrectly marketed and overpriced the majority don’t
sell. Fortunately 95% of our clients get it right.
Q. Are buyers put off by
meeting the owners in the property?
Not at all. Just be relaxed and friendly, have information
about the property available for buyers and let the house
sell itself. Your consultant will show you the best way
to conduct a home open so that the temptation to ‘sell’
the property can easily be avoided and you will have ANREPS’
home marketing guide as further back-up to refer to. Our
experience since 1989 has proved that buyers appreciate
the opportunity to chat with the owner for no-one knows
your home better than you. If you still have doubts, read
Steve's letter in the Testimonial section of the website
– his experience is typical.
Q. My friend has done a
real estate course, should I get him/her to do the home
open for me?
No, we believe that you, the owner, should be the one to
show the home. No-one knows the home, the neighbours and
neighbourhood like you do. A real estate course will not
give your friend any advantage over you.
Q. Who does the advertising?
Private sellers using ANREPS lodge and pay for all newspaper
advertising. Your consultant will help you to compile effective
advertising for your property. Internet advertising is included
with our service and we will arrange that for you.
For sale, home open signs and full colour brochures of your
property are provided. Photoboards are an optional extra,
which we will design and arrange delivery of. Your consultant
will take photographs or we can use your own if you have
favourite shots you would prefer us to use. Your property
will also be displayed in our office window and cross matched
with our buyer list.
Q. I’ve been told
advertising will cost thousands of dollars is this true?
The amount you spend will depend on the asking price, the
market, the location and type of property you have and the
time frame you have planned for to achieve a sale.
Most of our clients will spend between $300 and $600. This
generally covers 6 weeks of newspaper advertising in the
major weekend newspapers. You may sell more quickly and
therefore spend less, or take longer, in which case you
may need to reassess your marketing strategy and asking
price.
Signage and the internet are two of your most important
advertising mediums. They are relatively inexpensive but
very effective and will help to keep your overall cost of
advertising to a minimum.
Q. Whose contact number
do I use in my ads?
Our office telephone number and after-hours mobile number
are usually used in our clients’ advertisements leaving
you free to continue your normal lifestyle with the minimum
of interruption. Using our numbers also gives you security;
we screen all calls emails and faxes and do not pass your
contact details to anyone without your consent.
Q. I do not have a computer,
why do I need the Internet?
Because it is very economical and it works. Most buyers
have access to a computer at work or through friends even
if they don’t have one at home. Research shows that
80% of buyers now short-list properties they want to see
from the internet. Interstate and overseas buyers rely heavily
on the internet and some even buy without ever seeing the
property at all.
Q.When I get an offer,
who does the paperwork?
Your qualified consultant will draft a safe legal contract
on terms agreed between you and your buyer ensuring that
there are no oversights or misunderstandings. A mutually
convenient time and place is arranged which may be our offices
in Como, your property or the buyers’ home.
If you are a Supersell client, your consultant will write
all offers and present them to you for your consideration.
Your consultant and our Admin staff will follow all contracts
through to settlement for a safe stress-free transaction.
Q. What happens if my
property does not sell?
If your property does not sell you are free to withdraw
it from the market or change direction. ANREPS registration
fee is non-refundable but the service fee is not charged
unless you have sold whilst using our services.
If you have chosen Supersell, then your property will be
under an agency listing which carries a period for marketing
that we will establish with you. If your property does not
sell within the period you will be free to withdraw your
property from sale or list it with another agent .
Q. Will you bring buyers
to my property if I sell privately?
We will arrange appointments for prospects who call our
office to see your property with you but we will not bring
them to you. As private sales facilitators this is outside
the scope of the service we can provide.
Q. I live in the country,
can you help me?
Yes, we can, a service is available for private sellers
including ANREPS comprehensive Sellers Guide, title searches,
signage, brochure preparation, paperwork with full instructions
for safe completion, internet advertising and on-line support.
We do not have consultants in your area at present so cannot
provide our Assisted Private Sale. Click
here to go to our DIY Packs
Q. Will agents still
bring their buyers if I sell privately?
Yes, if you want them to. Of course they will want to be
paid if their client should purchase your property. Our
role is to help you to work with them so that you benefit
from any arrangement with them and still save money.
Q. Will the local agents
harass me if I sell privately?
Not if you know how to take control. Our service is all
about empowering you as well as saving you money. When you
use ANREPS, agents with integrity will approach you via
our office in the way they would approach another agent.
If you decide to sell completely on your own they may seek
your business more aggressively.
Q. Who pays the settlement
fees?
Sellers and buyers each pay separate settlement fees. Call
our office for details.
To have a consultant contact you about any
service call (08) 9450 3398 or Click
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