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Choose an agent who can describe local buyers in detail.

Has a great local track record.

Talks with accuracy on past sales.

Understands local school catchments.

Is knowledgeable about upcoming area developments.

How can I identify the best agent for me?

Ensuring your agent has a total understanding of the area can be the difference between a quick sale or prolonged time on the market.

No doubt you wish to sell for the best possible price in the shortest possible time and with the minimum of stress, so choose an agent with the highly specialized skills to do the job.

Your agent is your best ally in the marketing-to-sale process, and honest communication is the best vehicle to get you to a great outcome. When you have the right agent, you will have more than enough information and a professional on your team to market the property in the best way possible to achieve those price, time and stress-free goals.

Why should I sell using the auction method?

Auctions are an extremely effective way of marketing. This option gives the seller the greatest opportunity to obtain a premium or a fair market value. It creates buyer competition by putting buyer against buyer and provides an open and fair arena for competition on the auction day.

Auction, which is regarded as the premium choice of marketing, provides a structure to your marketing program.

Should your home not sell during the first or second stage of your campaign, you will have increased your chances to sell the property as an exclusive (price by negotiation or fixed price) due to the enquiry and buyer activity generated.

Auction benefits, in addition to exclusive agency:

• You, the seller, set the terms, conditions and deadline. • Auction-oriented target marketing puts the `spotlight’ on the property, adding a competitive edge. • The property is neither overpriced nor undersold; its value is determined by the market and individual buyers. • The ‘no price’ aspect will attract more genuinely interested, cash buyers. • It allows the seller to plan ahead in the knowledge that a specific sale date has been set. • A cash buyer means the seller can proceed immediately with their goals. • The set timeframe creates a sense of urgency, encouraging buyer decision-making. • Market interest helps the seller gauge the reserve price, with the real possibility of achieving a premium price. • Seller has the option to accept a cash offer prior to auction day. • Auction attendees are focused on the maximum price they will pay not how little the offer should be. • Seller controls the terms of transaction and actively participates in the sale process. • Purchase requires a deposit on the day, usually 5-10% of the price. • If the property is passed in, it features on the open market as an exclusive listing at a saleable price determined by market feedback throughout the auction process.