Sell Your Home

The biggest cost when selling your home is your agent’s commission. Agent’s commissions are not set by law.
It is important to have an understanding of who is responsible for the payment of advertising, signboards and brochures. If you are selling by auction you may also wish to clarify if there is an auctioneer’s [...]

Types of agreements

Exclusive agency agreementWhere a real estate agency gains exclusive rights to the sale of the property during a set time frame
Sole agency agreementSimilar to an exclusive agency agreement, although you have the right to sell your home as well as the agent. If you are successful in gaining a sale yourself, you do [...]

From Money Magazine By Sarah Mills

“First impressions are critical,” says Kurrajong NSW real estate agent Martin Schoeddert,. “Most buyers come to an opinion about a property in the first 90 seconds of an inspection, which is why presentation is so important. If it’s spot on it will hook them immediately.”
Newington, NSW real estate agent Matt [...]

Seek advice from a lender on discharging your mortgage or refinancing

Seek a market appraisal from at least three local real estate agents

Research recent sales in your area to get a better sense of your home’s price range

Appoint a solicitor/conveyancer (if you are in NSW, VIC, NT or ACT) or a real [...]