The selling process can feel complicated. This restored guide explains the nine main stages and how Jill supports you through each one.
1. Free market appraisal
Jill researches comparable nearby sales and discusses a realistic selling range for the current market.
2. Appointing your real estate agent
The listing appointment gives the agent authority to market and sell the property.
3. Marketing your property
Choose the right mix of property websites, photography, signage, brochures, local promotion and social media.
4. Buyer inspections
Jill handles enquiries, qualifies buyers, arranges private inspections or home opens and provides feedback.
5. Offers and the contract
An offer sets out the price, deposit, conditions and settlement requested. Jill negotiates until both parties reach an agreement.
6. Under contract
Most contracts include finance, building and pest conditions, along with any agreed special conditions.
7. Unconditional
Once all conditions are satisfied, the property is sold and preparations for settlement continue.
8. Pre-settlement inspection
The buyer usually checks the property shortly before settlement. Fixtures should remain unless excluded in the contract, and the home should be left neat and clean.
9. Settlement
The settlement agents complete the transfer and funds are exchanged. Then it is time to celebrate.
