thinking of selling ? a guide to selling your home
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Marty Maher 0419 505 279
Ian Lawless
0409 258 792
Mim Atkinson 0408 912 533
Great Ocean Properties specialises in selling high quality lifestyle properties on the Great Ocean Road. Our service area ranges from Torquay to Port Campbell administered from our offices at Anglesea, Aireys Inlet and Apollo Bay. The use of the latest technology available to deliver information, high quality marketing and data research to provide accurate advice to all our clients are all strong focuses of our company. We strongly advocate a coastal lifestyle as a life choice and our vibrant company culture promotes interaction with the ocean and our beautiful natural environment.
Jess Nowson 0419 696 896
Emma Webb 0415 999 273
Trent Ludlow 0418 308 841
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Selling your home is one of the most important transactions you’ll ever undertake. It involves time, money and lets face it - a lot of effort. Like so many things, expert advice makes all the difference and it’s our business to provide exactly that.
Everyday, we produce outstanding results for our clients. It has been our only focus since the day we opened our doors and it’s the passion of every single member of our team. We pride ourselves on anticipating and responding to your property needs because we know that by doing this we provide you with truly outstanding service.
when you work with great ocean properties, you’ll know that we’re with you every step of the way.
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7 important questions. Q1 what do you know about your agent?
Q2 where do the buyers come from? Q3 how will your home be marketed? Q4 why is that style of marketing best for your home? Q5 what are the marketing capabilities of your agency? Q6 how long does it take to get a property on the market? Q7 what are the next steps?
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steps to selling your home To help you feel more comfortable that you’re on the right track, we’ve produced the following guide. If you have any questions along the way any one from our team will be happy to help. step 1 employ an agent with a business plan which will deliver the highest possible price. step 2 in partnership with us, prepare your home for market step 3 show time! relax and allow us to do our job- you’re in safe hands. step 4 want to know the market feedback? we will keep you informed every step of the way. Step 5 offers, negotiation, SOLD Step 6 exciting times ahead
greatoceanproperties Tips on getting buyers to fall for your home 1. Looking your best
As the old saying goes, ‘you don’t get a second chance at a first impression’. To optimise that first impressionwe are here to guide you. Buyers do not see small details on their first inspection as there is so much to see, they tend to just notice the large visual items. That includes the garden, internal and external walls and floor areas.If these are in order, your first impression will have a high probability of being successful. If they are not, then that is where your property presentation should start and then work backwards to the detail from there.
2. Spring clean
De-clutter is a must. It will make the whole house feel larger and reduce distraction. Clear the bench tops of unnecessary items and give the whole house a good spring clean. Clean windows are a must and pet food inside should be avoided if possible.
3. Remove unnecessary furniture
Coastal properties are notorious for gathering furniture that is not used anymore or unnecessary. The easiest way to make a residence look bigger internally is to remove these unnecessary items.
4. Let there be light
Making sure all the lights work is easy and effective. We will open all the curtains when we arrive if they are not already. Making sure they also work so that light can pour in is also essential.
5. Put your buying glasses on
Buyers tend to take everything on face value. Very few have the ability to visualise potential. The best way to look at your property is from a buyers perspective. Look at the first impression before you look at the detail. Walk up the driveway or through the front gate, what do you see? When you walk through the front door or into the living room, what catches your eye? Can this be improved easily? Every property is different so feel free to ask us to look at your property if you are not sure. Remember, we are not here to cost you money, we are here to help you maximise the return on the sale of your major asset.
greatoceanproperties Selling tips Preparation
The preparation you put into getting your property ready for sale can be the difference between getting a standard price and getting a great price. And, the best part is, it’s not hard, time consuming or expensive. • Getting the pricing right • Timing • Presentation • Method of sale The process, or indeed art, of presenting your property for sale is an important one to master, and that is why we are here to help.
Pricing
Benefits of proper pricing. Do not automatically list with the agent that gives you the highest price. Setting the proper asking price for your property is the single biggest factor that will determine the success or failure of your sale. At Great Ocean Properties we use an indepth knowledge of the market and its current conditions, along with your personal requirements, to identify the correct price.
Timing
Buyers for good quality property can be found all year round. With the marketing process having become far more sophisticated than in previous times, the issue of timing is less critical today than in the past. The time required to sell property that is accurately priced will typically vary between two and six weeks. Prior to placing your property on the market, allow an additional two weeks to prepare both the property and the marketing material.
Marketing your property
We pride ourselves on our marketing. We have two experienced graphic designers on staff to make sure every property is presented beautifully. We also pride ourselves on our copy and agonise over every sentence. If you go to any real estate website what we use, you can see the difference between us and other agents.
greatoceanproperties Selling tips Presentation
Presentation of your property is a critical factor in achieving the highest possible price. This is similar to detailing a car before you sell it.The emotional appeal required to stir the spirit of the buyers is unlikely to be generated by a poorly presented property.
Method of Sale
When it comes to selling your property, we offer three popular methods to choose from: • Private Sale • Public Auction • Set Term Sale Each has it’s own advantages and it is advisable to speak to your agent about the benefits of each method.
Negotiations
Great Ocean Properties’ negotiation strategies are respectful, private and inclusive. We are active in negotiation and add substantial value through our refined processes. We have strategies for all situations that can occur in the negotiation period and train regularly to implement them effectively. At all times the decision to sell or not is yours. When an offer is presented on your property, we will thoroughly discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the offer and then guide you as to how we feel it is best to respond. Ultimately all the decisions will be yours. We provide the strategies that we know will work and this is where having a competent estate agent by your side really pays off in maximising the outcome of the sale of your asset.
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We have been through the stress of selling and buying homes 5 times. It is a known fact that it can be right up there with the 3 main stresses in someones life. And here we were doing it again. All I can say is thank Heavens for Emma. We have dealt with many realestate agents and Emma by far is the most passionate and professonial agent we have dealt with. Providing us with support and advise keeping in close contact with us. Emma had our house sold within 10 days . Didnt even get to have an open house, thats how hard she worked. Emma thankyou so much for all your hard work and treating us like people not just another house. I have been telling all my friends and I would reccommend you to all who need help selling their property. extremely Happy Clients
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We have bought and sold a number of properties over the years and your professionalism, enthusiasm and integrity was first rate.From the initial consultation through to Contract of Sale we felt well informed and confident in your abilities to drive home a good result. Your marketing strategy was well thought out and the attention-to-detail was exceptional. It is obvious why you are leaders in this market – you understood our potential buyers and positioned our property to maximise this. There was no exaggeration on price to secure our property listing and it was very much a case of let’s be realistic and sell this property at a good price based on the market demand. And this is what you did! I was so impressed with Trent Ludlow and Ian Lawless. Trent Ludlow was outstanding and is the ultimate professional. His communication was excellent and he was extremely thorough. From our inspections through to a weekly overview detailing the campaign’s progress including prospective buyers - we felt well informed at all times. He worked tirelessly and was fantastic to deal with. Ian’s commitment to his customer was also impressive and he regularly communicated with us regarding openings and potential buyers. He was well across the campaign at all times and very knowledgeable. We felt very confident dealing withIan and Trent who worked well together, it was seamless. Our experience of listing our property with Great Ocean Properties and the aftermath has been faultless. You are a truly professional agency and it would be a pleasure to recommend you anytime! Sincere thanks to you Ian, Trent, Jess and your fantastic team.
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