WHAT DO WE DO?
What Do We Do? Well I am pretty sure a lot of You have that answer right there on the tip of your tongue, but I wont ask you for it. There is a lot of fancy names out there like "sales Consultant" and "sales and Marketing Specialists" but at the end of the day we are just "Salespeople". The title isn't important, it's the way that person who holds that title conducts themselves in their day to day running of their business. Most salespeople I know, are hard working and very professional in what they do, they have to be otherwise they don't eat. Here in NZ from the 17th Nov.2009 we are now known as "Licensee Salesperson" (REAA 2008)
Well now you know what we are, lets carry on. What should you expect from your salesperson or agent? First and foremost, absolute determination and commitment to getting you the best possible price for your property. Don't be scared of asking them questions, no matter how stupid you think it may seem. If they can't answer it on the spot, give them a short time to get the answer for you. Ask them what they are doing to sell your property, apart from the usual marketing in the Property Press and open homes. Expect that extra mile from them because don't forget you are already paying for Vendor Funded Advertising.
How do you choose an agent or salesperson? How do you know they are the right one for you?
The long and short of it is give them a call and speak to them. Be cautious of those who tell you what you want to hear, like a higher than expected price. In reality, they have just bought the listing and not worked for it, only having to persuade you to lower your price at a later date. If you are astonished at the price they give you, then expect potential buyers to be astonished too.
If you knew that your house was worth around the $600k mark and you decided to have a couple of agencies around to appraise your property, which one would you go with? I'm pretty sure that most of you will list with the one who makes you feel better by telling you that your property is worth more than what it actually is. All this results in is you bringing the price down at a later date, with the agent giving you the usual excuses. You have probably heard some of them yourselves, such as " It's the Market were in"
If you had gone with the more realistic price in the first place, it's more than likely you would have had the right buyers through the open homes and possibly achieved a better sale price.
We believe an honest relationship, right from the start between vendors and agents are key to achieving the results that you demand.
Well! that's it, I think I managed to say all that without a single bit of technical jargon. But please feel free to ask questions via email or feel free to call, we will endeavour to answer them as quickly and as honestly as we can.
Well now you know what we are, lets carry on. What should you expect from your salesperson or agent? First and foremost, absolute determination and commitment to getting you the best possible price for your property. Don't be scared of asking them questions, no matter how stupid you think it may seem. If they can't answer it on the spot, give them a short time to get the answer for you. Ask them what they are doing to sell your property, apart from the usual marketing in the Property Press and open homes. Expect that extra mile from them because don't forget you are already paying for Vendor Funded Advertising.
How do you choose an agent or salesperson? How do you know they are the right one for you?
The long and short of it is give them a call and speak to them. Be cautious of those who tell you what you want to hear, like a higher than expected price. In reality, they have just bought the listing and not worked for it, only having to persuade you to lower your price at a later date. If you are astonished at the price they give you, then expect potential buyers to be astonished too.
If you knew that your house was worth around the $600k mark and you decided to have a couple of agencies around to appraise your property, which one would you go with? I'm pretty sure that most of you will list with the one who makes you feel better by telling you that your property is worth more than what it actually is. All this results in is you bringing the price down at a later date, with the agent giving you the usual excuses. You have probably heard some of them yourselves, such as " It's the Market were in"
If you had gone with the more realistic price in the first place, it's more than likely you would have had the right buyers through the open homes and possibly achieved a better sale price.
We believe an honest relationship, right from the start between vendors and agents are key to achieving the results that you demand.
Well! that's it, I think I managed to say all that without a single bit of technical jargon. But please feel free to ask questions via email or feel free to call, we will endeavour to answer them as quickly and as honestly as we can.
