Selling Your Property
First National Real Estate can help you sell your home quickly for the best possible price. Here are some tips that have proven to be invaluable to the successful home seller.
People believe all agents are equal and will obtain the same sale price. People also believe that their property will sell quickly and achieve a great price simply by having the property shown. Most people believe their home will sell to the first buyer with little or no negotiation.
Powerful negotiation is understanding:
- Your objectives and future plans
- The property's features and benefits, matched with
- Buyers wants and needs
Unskilled agents miss great opportunities to secure your best price by:
- Not creating value
- Releasing last offers
- Disclosing reasons for sale
- Disclosing what will be accepted
At Rod Jones First National we take great pride in our negotiation abilities and undertake ongoing training to keep our negotiation skills at their best. This ensures you can be confident that we work hard for you.
Looking to sell? Request an obligation free property appraisal.
First Impressions Are Lasting
From the moment prospects arrive at your home, it should be evident that the gardens and lawns are well presented. Garden rubbish should be disposed of and paths and porches kept clear of debris. Toys, sporting equipment and garden tools should be stored away to enhance the appearance of your backyard and garden.
A Tidy Home Ensures An Open For Inspection Is ‘Welcoming’
Your home should be kept neat and tidy during the period of inspections. The home should create an inviting atmosphere by ensuring the arrangement of furniture is in a comfortable position. Utilise fresh flowers, indoor plants or paintings as they always brighten up a home.
Repairs Can Make A Big Difference
Make sure that all minor repairs are completed. Sticking doors and windows, loose doorknobs, faulty plumbing, peeling paint or faulty flywire may affect your sale.
Let The Sun Shine In
It is imperative to let plenty of light into your home. Nothing improves atmosphere more than brightness. On a dull day it is advisable to switch lights on prior to the arrival of prospective purchasers.
Make Them Comfortable
A warm, comfortably heated home on cold days adds a feeling of cosiness. On a hot day don’t forget to turn on the air conditioning or fan (or simply let the breeze flow through).
Open For Inspections: Three Is A Crowd
Avoid having too many people present during inspections. First National Real Estate agents are familiar with and understand the buyer requirements and can therefore better emphasise the features of your home in line with buyer needs and priorities.
Music In The Air And Pets Underfoot
As a general rule, it is advisable to turn off the radio and television during an inspection (as they can be distracting). If you have pets, it is advisable to keep them out of the house. Let the First National Real Estate agent and potential buyer talk, free of disturbances.
Request a copy of our FREE Home Sellers Guide for information on selecting the right real estate agent, whether to go to auction, what your property is worth and understanding technical and legal terms.
Finding the Right Home Loan
Why risk losing your dream home due to poor financial advice
The home loan market is not different to any other industry. It has excellent people who do it and do it well, but, there are others who leave trails of broken promises and misleading time frames, costing potential home buyers money and time, not to mention emotion.
In any market you need to know the following so you can make an offer on your chosen property with confidence and have a smooth speedy transaction.
1. Know exactly how much you can borrow
2. Which is the most suitable lender for your situation
3. Exactly how the process works
a) Time frame to have approval in writing
b) The sequence of events through to settling on your chosen property
4. The pitfalls
Whether you are buying a home to live in or looking at investing in property, there are so many things to consider when it comes to getting a home loan. With all the different types of loans available, all offering different features and options, it is easy to become a little confused.
A home loan is very personal and you need to be sure that it suits your needs. Our home loan checklist can define your loan requirements to determine the very best features and options for you, now and in the future. My aim is to provide the highest level of satisfaction to each and every customer through this process.
Through a series of simple questions about your lifestyle, needs and goals, you can determine what sort of home loan you should be looking for. As a result, you will be better prepared when selecting a home loan and more confident that you are getting the best for your money.
I would be delighted to help you match a competitive home loan to your needs. As your home loan person, I personally follow your application through to approval and, providing we are using a recognised lender, it should only be 2-3 days. I then manage the process through to settlement.
My service is paid by the lender and therefore free to you. A home visit or a convenient meeting place allows for information to be completed one on one so you can be assured that your finance will be OK when you need it.
Don't risk losing the property of your dreams. Call me for prompt professional and experienced advice.
1. Personal service at all times
2. Over 30 years banking experience
3. Competitive interest rates
4. Choice of Lenders
5. Free service
6. First Home Buyers
7. Available for questions any evening and weekends
8. Speedy Deposit Bond approvals
9. Numerous Lenders and options for your consideration in the comfort of your home or office
10. I am available for you, just call anytime (including Sunday)
