Elders Burnie - Jo Walker - Pre Listing Booklet

WELCOME TO ELDERS BURNIE.

We pride ourselves on our unparalleled passion for property and a commitment to delivering first-rate outcomes for our clients.

Burnie’s most stable team has over 100 years of industry experience so by sharing our knowledge and providing our clients with accurate information, we aim to make your property decisions some of the best, most profitable and enjoyable decisions you make in your lifetime.

We aim to consistently provide the best real estate experience for each of our clients, every time.

We also recognise that keeping abreast of industry changes and developments is crucial to our success and it is for

this reason we make an effort to keep up-to-date with the latest news and research and continually engage with external professionals in a range of industries.

Whether you are Buying, Selling, Investing, Renting or Leasing, our vibrant team can meet your real estate needs. We have many years of experience and we know our success depends on your satisfaction. That is why our mission is to provide our clients and customers with a professional real estate service, ensuring the establishment of long term business relationships beneficial to all parties.

GETTING TO KNOW JO WALKER.

As business owner and Principal, Jo heads the award winning sales team at Elders Burnie.

Jo has 27 years real estate experience and has always taken a whole team approach which means property owners have more than one agent working to secure the best possible price for their property.

Jo understands the local market better than most and is always willing to share her knowledge, experiences and insights with those around her.

Having helped buyers and sellers achieve their property dreams across her career, Jo is someone who consistently delivers outstanding results for her clients and as a result, enjoys a high level of repeat business.

Her achievements within the industry are well known and she is regarded nationally as one of Elders elite achievers.

Jo’s industry knowledge, coupled with her strong communication and negotiation skills, gives property owners the confidence that their most important asset is in capable hands.

At the heart of Jo’s success is her indisputable level of care and consideration for her clients. She is committed to attaining the best possible outcome for her vendors and is motivated by a genuine desire to help people achieve their property goals.

Jo is regularly recommended for her exceptional campaign management and innovative approach, receiving many referrals from satisfied clients.

Jo looks forward to assisting you with your next property transaction.

WHAT JO'S CLIENTS SAY.

Jo has sold many properties over the past year and has delivered outstanding results to many happy vendors. See what some of them have to say.

HAPPY SELLER FROM DOWNLANDS

Jo provided excellent service and communication, I would highly recommend Jo to any prospective seller.

- James Doherty

HAPPY SELLER FROM SHOREWELL PARK

It was great having Jo get us through some very complicated legal problems we encountered when selling our properties. Her knowledge and experience showed her determination to remedy legal problems that the conveyancer missed.

I would have no problems recommending her.

- Garry Harris

HAPPY SELLER FROM ROMAINE

Jo and the team at Elders Burnie have been a dream to work with. As a first-time investor Jo went above and beyond to provide advice on purchasing not only this property but another interstate. No question was to difficult and she was always replying in a timely manner. This continued with the property management team once I purchased the property. They communicate any issues as they arise and have them resolved in a timely manner. Income is always paid when due and uo to date reports and inspections are that expected of such a quality team.

I couldn't recommend Jo and Elders highly enough.

- Brentyn Milverton

HAPPY SELLER FROM ROSEBERY

Having owned investment properties in the past I am very pleased to say that the professionalism and expertise we receive from Jo far surpasses anything we had before. We are extremely happy and would recommend Jo to anyone.

Thank you, love your work!

- Jackie Cook

HAPPY SELLER FROM ROMAINE

I just had additional assistance from Jo Walker, proficiency, integrity, honesty and kind support, so rare and valuable, thank you. Outstanding performance, an efficient, approachable and friendly service. I was pleasantly surprised how prompt and easy the communication was.

One of the best Real Estate agents I've ever dealt with. I highly recommend Jo.

- Elida Assenheimer

HAPPY SELLER FROM MONTELLOE

The staff at Elders have always been friendly and professional in all our dealings with them. Jo recently sold our rental property and we were blown away with the service particularly the communication we received from her.

Her understanding of the sales process was second to none and I could not recommend her highly enough.

- Janette Green

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN AN AGENT.

Elders Real Estate know just how important selling your home is, and we’re determined to make the process as simple and rewarding as we can. With over 180 years’ experience in real estate Australia-wide—rest assured, we know exactly how it’s done.

TRUST

Your real estate agent will be guiding you through some big decisions, so building a relationship based on trust is important. A good real estate agent is totally transparent and always listens to your ideas and concerns. When using an Elders Real Estate specialist, we’ll ensure you remain in complete control every step of the way.

COMMUNICATION

Good communication with all parties is essential when selling your home, and Elders Real Estate specialists are trained for this. We understand today’s real estate is a 24/7 service and communicating with you on a regular basis is our priority. In the early stages of designing your selling plan, we’ll work out the best times and modes of communicating with you to suit your needs and your schedule.

EXPERIENCE

Most Australians only sell a home once or twice in a lifetime. With all the rules, regulations, fees and charges that are involved, it’s hard to know where to begin and what’s next. Elders Real Estate specialists are fully qualified, experienced agents who’ll guide you through the process as simply and easily as possible. We do all the hard work for you, and we’ll absolutely never mislead or pressure you into making decisions you don’t fully understand or aren’t comfortable with.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

Elders Real Estate specialists live and work in the communities they cover, so whatever’s going on or whatever buyers are expecting, we already know about it. We always study comparable homes sold, or currently listed, in your local area. And by closely networking with our 400 real estate offices across Australia, we stay on top of identifying potential buyers and monitoring interest rates, market confidence and the latest national and international trends.

PASSION

Passion is the difference between doing a job and doing a job well. At Elders, our agents aren’t selected on skill and expertise alone. We choose our real estate specialist for their enthusiasm and belief in the job, and we do this because our experience shows passion creates successful sales time and time again.

REPUTATION

Elders is Australia’s most established real estate brand. We’ve worked hard to make sure we continue building on our unmatched reputation as a trusted, hardworking, honest brand, loyal to Australians for the past 175 years. And despite our competition, we continue to be the best in real estate—we have the sales to prove it.

When choosing a real estate agent, the most important things to look for are trust, communication, experience, local knowledge, passion & reputation.

ELDERS REAL ESTATE KNOWS THIS.

METHOD OF SALE.

Jo will take you through the options and help you decide the best method for selling your home, based on your property’s style, location, current market conditions and how quickly you want to sell.

PRIVATE TREATY 3.2.1.

Private Treaty is the most common way to sell a home. The property is advertised “for sale”, generally with a set asking price. Buyers must make “blind” offers - meaning they won’t know how much any other buyers may be offering. Sellers who don’t want the pressure of an auction can see the fact that there is no set time frame for the sale as a benefit. In reality though, this can also be a negative factor as the lack of a set time frame generally results in a lack of any sense of urgency for buyers.

• You agree on an asking price for your home.

• Your home is then advertised for a period of time, or until it’s sold.

• Prospective buyers will submit an offer by way of Offer & Acceptance, which will be negotiated by your agent, on your behalf.

• The Offer & Acceptance (sales contract) is signed, the property is then Under Offer until all conditions (if any) listed on the contract are fulfilled.

• Sale conditions are to be met by the due dates, the property is then Sold and awaits settlement.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The tender / expression of interest process requires prospective buyers to submit the highest they’re willing to pay for your home (an offer), by a set date, with a price guideline given.

Offers are kept confidential. You’re able to accept or reject offers at your will, or our Elders Real Estate specialist can negotiate further. Sale by tender/expression of interest is a more relaxed and controlled way of selling your home and is growing in popularity.

PUBLIC AUCTION

Public Auction is often used when a property has unique factors that could draw considerable public interest, or when you want to sell your home quickly. There are three opportunities to sell using this approach - before the auction, at auction, or immediately afterwards.

The auction process involves:

• You choose an auction date, time and place.

• You set a reserve price with your agent (the minimum you’re willing to sell it for).

• Conduct a short, intensive marketing campaign to gain maximum exposure and interest.

• Auction takes place and the agent encourages competitive bidding.

• If you don’t reach the reserve price on auction day, you can either decide to pass it in (not sell) or negotiate with the highest bidder.

• You can achieve sales in excess of your reserve price

• Once a bid has been accepted, a cash unconditional contract is signed there and then.

• 10% deposit is made on the day with no cooling off period.

• Settlement date agreed.

• Property is under contract.

Selling your home by public auction encourages prospective buyers to act quickly and emotionally and can often gain extraordinary sales prices, reflecting the true market value of your home.

VALUING & PRESENTING YOUR PROPERTY.

GETTING THE RIGHT PRICE

Setting the sales price for your home is one of the hardest and most emotional decisions you’ll have to make. This is where our expertise can really help.

We assist you in setting a realistic asking price after researching and considering comparative sales prices and competing properties in your area, potential buyers, current market demand and your home’s special features. Once potential buyers have been identified and market trends have been evaluated, we’ll design a marketing campaign specifically for your property.

MARKETING YOUR PROPERTY

The first 21-days are when you’ll get the most interest in your home. Your Elders Real Estate specialist will design a well executed marketing plan to gain maximum exposure for your home during this period, and beyond if necessary.

We’ll formulate a multi-media campaign to capture the attention of your home’s specific target market to find that perfect buyer. This includes signage, print adverts and editorial in local and national newspapers, direct mail, window displays, internet profiles and our extensive email database.

Your home will automatically be listed on our website at eldersrealestate.com.au which is visited on average by over 250,000 unique visitors a month delivering over 1.1 million page views a month. This will instantly feed onto our national Twitter account which in turn will populate onto the national Facebook page, marketing your property to a wider audience. Should you decide to add video tours to your property we can easily upload these to a national audience.

Your property will be loaded onto our innovative MyDesktop real estate system, which allows us to list your property on all the major real estate websites in Australia. These include thehomepage.com.au, rent.com.au, domain.com.au, realestate.com.au, realestateview.com.au and realtyonline. com.au, and keeps your property consistently at the top of search engine returns.

The system also allows our agents to produce online brochures and floor plans to use on websites, along with email campaigns where we can monitor interest in your property and feedback results instantly.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT.

Now you’ve made all the big decisions, it’s time to get your home in order to increase interest and entice potential buyers. Here are a few tips to get you started:

INDOORS

• De-cluttering is the most important thing to do inside your home.

• Make sure all your bench/table surfaces are clear and remove unnecessary items from your floors to create the impression of spaciousness.

• Open all curtains and blinds to let in the natural light and show off garden views.

• In the eyes of the buyer, the two rooms of most interest are the kitchen and bathroom. Make sure they’re sparkling clean and at their best.

OUTDOORS

• Tidy your front and backyard by removing any toys, rubbish, leaves, weeds andany evidence of pets.

• Wash your windows and remove cobwebs under verandas, carports and around windows.

• Check all hidden areas where a buyer might look. Things like flaking paint on eaves, posts and window sils might need to be touched-up. Check if your front door needs painting or cleaning.

• Make sure your boundary fences and gates are in good condition. A quick repaint or repair job could make the world of difference.

REPORT SEARCH CONDUCTED

We are legally required to confirm ownership of the property. A LIST Property Report is obtained from the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. It provides detailed information on the property such as owners’ details, sales history, land size, building size and year of construction as well as main materials used in construction.

It is important to make your agent aware of any issues relating to the title that you are aware of (building approvals, easements, covenants and the like) as providing this information to potential purchasers prior to entering into a contract can prevent issues and delays with the conveyancing process.

PHOTOGRAPHY

SIGNBOARD & LETTER BOX DROPS

LISTING TO WEBSITES

HOME OPENS

OFFER ACCEPTED

Once the Contract has been signed, our Sales Administrator processes the Contract providing a copy to all parties, along with an outline of when special conditions are to be met (including finance, settlement, etc).

APPOINT SETTLEMENT AGENT

If not provided at the time of accepting the offer, it is important to appoint a settlement agent ASAP to begin the process of transfer of land etc. Provide the contact details to your agent.

DEPOSIT RECEIVED

FINANCE RECEIVED

(If applicable)

(Typically within 7 days of acceptance of the offer) 16. 17.

CONDITIONS MET

A typical condition is a Building Inspection. The Buyer is responsible for the payment of this report and will liaise directly with your agent to arrange access to your home to carry out the inspection.

Once all of the conditions have been met, the Contract is considered unconditional and a settlement date/time will be scheduled by your Settlement Agent.

PREPARE

PROPERTY FOR FINAL INSPECTION

Using the final inspection checklist provided by your agent at the time of accepting an offer, walk through your property room by room and check that all gas/electrical/ plumbing items are in working order.

NB. Please note; this process only outlines the involvement that we have with you as your Real Estate Agent. It does not include the process that you will follow from acceptance of offer to settlement with your nominated Settlement Agent.

19. 20.

FINAL INSPECTION

(Approx 7 days prior to settlement)

The final inspection is conducted by your agent and the Buyer. Ensure that all keys to door locks, window locks, garage remotes and other locking mechanisms to the property are available for the Buyer to test.

SETTLEMENT

(Typically 21 to 28 days after finance approval)

Legally you are required to handover keys to the Buyers at the time of settlement. Please discuss this with your agent so they can liaise with the buyers.

Elders Real Estate Burnie 72-74 Wilson Street Burnie TAS 7320 (03) 6432 2311 eldersburnie.com.au