A good sale starts with clear decisions: what your property offers, how to present it, who is likely to consider it and how you want to handle offers. Our Whitianga team can help you turn those decisions into a practical campaign.
Discuss your timing, the people authorised to sell, any onward purchase and what needs to happen before photographs or viewings. For a holiday home, include existing bookings, access arrangements and the furniture or equipment you intend to leave. Gather information about improvements and known issues early so buyers can investigate with confidence.
A property appraisal should explain comparable sales and the likely selling range. Look at recent sales as useful examples, then discuss how their location, condition and features compare with yours. An asking price is not evidence of a completed sale.
There is no single right method for every home. Ask for a recommendation that explains the likely buyer pool, current competition, your timing and the costs involved.
Confirm the method and exact terms for your campaign with your salesperson. Have your lawyer explain the agency agreement before you sign. Settled’s agency-agreement guidance explains commission, expenses and the agreement period.
Our marketing packages are tailored to your needs and goals. Agree which features the photographs, floor plan and description need to explain, which channels are included and what each item costs. A permanent home may need to show how daily life works; a bach may need to show the outdoor space, guest layout, parking and upkeep as clearly as its outlook.
Ask who will handle enquiries and viewings, how buyer feedback will be reported and when you will review the campaign. Website exposure and enquiry counts help describe activity, but they are not offers. Use feedback to decide whether presentation, price or the campaign needs attention. Extra marketing should have a clear purpose and an agreed budget.
Our preparing-to-sell guide helps you decide what to tackle before spending. Agree viewing arrangements, security, pets and access with your salesperson. If you live elsewhere, nominate who can check the property between visits and how keys will be managed.
Compare an offer’s price, deposit, finance and other conditions, settlement date and included chattels. Your lawyer should explain the agreement and any proposed changes before you commit. Keep track of deadlines and confirmation that conditions have been satisfied. Plan the pre-settlement inspection, removal of belongings and key handover with the people handling your sale.
Tell your salesperson and lawyer about the tenancy at the start. Establish whether the sale will be subject to the tenancy or whether vacant possession is being considered. Check current tenancy requirements before promising access, notice dates or an empty property at settlement, and coordinate with the tenant and any existing property manager. Selling a property does not itself end a tenancy.
Meet the Whitianga team or arrange an appraisal. You can choose a salesperson or call 07 866 2190 for an introduction. Tell us what matters to you, and we can discuss a plan around your property and timing.
Work through the decisions in the order that suits your move. These online resources explain what to prepare, what to compare and what happens next.