PHOTOGRAPHY PREPARATION CHECKLIST

In addition to these notes, we have compiled a quick checklist to look at prior to photography being taken of your home.

BATHROOM

All shampoos, toothbrushes, scales, waste bins, toilet paper, toilet brush removed.

KITCHEN

All pens, phone books, additional clutter removed from counters including appliances, dishes, dish racks and cleaning products to be out of sight. Book cases should be tidy.

BEDROOMS

All electric blanket cords hidden. Tuck up bedlinen between mattress and check all bedlinen is even. No soft toys on bed. Floor is clear of clothes and shoes, waste bins and remove any dressing gowns from backs of doors.

MISCELLANEOUS

All medicines, torches and glasses removed from bedside tables and kitchen.

LOUNGES

All TV remotes put in a cupboard. Check coffee tables don't have too many books on or underneath.

OUTSIDE AREAS

All hoses and rubbish bins, toys and garden equipment put away in garage. Sweep all areas for leaves etc. Remove any empty pots.

POOL AREAS

Make sure all cleaning equipment including pool cleaners, is put in garage. Do this in advance so there are no wet areas on dry concrete.

OFFICE

Paperwork put away and waste paper bins removed.

WINDOWS

Make sure they are cleaned inside and out so no marks show when the sun shines.

MATS

Remove any mats in rooms except under furniture. Some hall runners are fine.

FAMILY PORTRAITS AND PHOTOS

Put away any family photos from wall and furniture for privacy.

Night Shoot Requirements

Check for blown bulbs and have them replaced. Check that bulbs are the same colour temperature, i.e. warm daylight or cool daylight. Check all outside lights are working.

Methods Of Sale

Auction

• Definite time-frame on sale process.

• Promotes the property – ‘you can’t sell a secret’.

• Creates competitive and urgent atmosphere, attracting a broad range of buyers.

• Bidders compete against each other – not with the vendor, provides comfort to purchasers.

• Promotes integrity – equal opportunity.

• Vendor has control, can dictate terms and conditions, sets a reserve price they are happy to sell at.

• Unconditional buyers only which for higher priced properties can reduce the number of parties bidding.

• Very public process for the vendor, not every property (or vendor) suits Auction.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (OR DEADLINE SALE/OFFERS INVITED BY)

• Requires parties to register their interest in the property and present an offer within the designated time frame.

• Unearths buyers who are interested in commencing negotiations for the purpose of the property.

• Invites the purchaser to submit expressions of interest on their terms, not Vendor terms.

• Allows the vendor to look at a number of offers, allows the market to indicate the value of the property.

• Not widely known as a method of sale and can limit enquiry and potentially indicate the vendor is not highly motivated to sell.

Listing Price

• A listing price is set that takes into account the current market and sales of similar properties in the area or nearby areas.

• This may allow for a quick sale and targets buyers within a given price bracket.

• Realistic pricing generally produces a reasonably quick sale.

• Can very easily create a price barrier and get no enquiry.

• If enquiry is slow, generally the main reason is price, the only way to go is down.

Tender

• Definite time-frame on sale process but as opposed to Auction, retains confidentiality between purchasers and allows the vendor to deal with the preferred party, should they wish.

• Creates competition in the unknown, people are not limited by what others are prepared to offer, and pay what they are comfortable to secure the property.

• Offers may include conditions (e.g. subject to sale / finance / builders report) or trades as part of the purchase price.

• Especially suits properties that require ‘in depth’ investigation and due diligence.

• Vendor has control, having the ability to work with the Tender of choice, or not at all.

• Attracts good enquiry and feedback of value that the market sees. If does not sell at Tender allows accurate pricing post.

By Negotiation

• There is no defined sale date, which reduces the ability to generate urgency to bring parties to the negotiating table with serious intent.

• No price is ever required to be provided on the property when enquiry occurs. Willing buyer meets willing seller.

• Can be used in conjunction with the Rateable Valuation to provide a guide.

• With the approval of Vendor can be used in conjunction with a ‘buyers from’ guide. A minimum budget qualifying someone to view the home, but not a number where an offer would be accepted.

• Used post Tender or Auction campaign while offers are still being negotiated.

Price On Application

• There is no defined sale date, which reduces the ability to generate urgency to bring parties to the negotiating table with serious intent.

• Generates enquiry from buyers, generally through e-mail to the agent, which then in turn allows dialogue to begin, and a database to be built of interested parties in the home.

• A price is required to be provided on the property when enquiry occurs. A price the vendor will sell at today.

• The database can then be contacted as circumstances change, which maybe method of sale, price, Open Homes.