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Quick Guide to the Selling Process

1. Property appraisal:

  • Agent inspects the property
  • Agent talks you though the process
  • Formal appraisal completed
  • Method of sale and marketing/advertising strategy discussed

 

2. Selling:

  • Presentation advice provided
  • Marketing/advertising strategy agreed on
  • Agency agreement signed
  • Property listing details completed
  • Keys and access details collected
  • Open Home scheduled
  • Contract for Sale prepared (in some states)

 

3. Promotion:

  • Photos taken
  • Property signage done
  • Agent's database advised
  • Local marketing
  • Internet/window/newspaper and any other marketing/advertising commences

 

4. Inspections:

  • Notice for inspection provided where possible
  • Details of all attendees recorded
  • All comments and feedback provided

 

5. Negotiating the sale:

  • Best price and conditions are negotiated
  • Signing between parties is formalised
  • Real estate agent's check and assist with purchaser's finance, sale of property, building inspections, and other conditions where necessary

 

6. Contract of Sale:

  • Once terms are agreed a security deposit is taken from the buyer
  • Copies of the contract are given to both parties' solicitors/conveyancers
  • All parties are kept informed

 

7. SOLD!

  • Sold sticker placed on sign board
  • All parties confirm the sale is finalised
  • Transfer of keys and settlement day is arranged
  • New owners move in

 

In all states and territories and in New Zealand the process of selling property is regulated by legislation. For copies of the relevant legislation go to

 

   ACT

www.ors.act.gov.au/

   NSW

www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/

   NT

www.nt.gov.au/justice/consaffairs/

   QLD

www.rta.qld.gov.au/

   SA

www.ocba.sa.gov.au/tenancies/

   TAS

www.consumer.tas.gov.au/

   VIC

www.consumer.vic.gov.au/

   WA

www.taswa.org/

   NZ

www.dbh.govt.nz/tenancy-index