Getting from ‘for sale’ to ‘sold’

Your price is set; you’ve enlisted the expert help of a great real estate agent, and together you’ve cemented a marketing plan for selling your home. Now it’s time to get sold.It’s a case of different strokes for different folks (or cities) when it comes to the ..

Seasonality in real estate is worth considering- don't rule out the cooler months of the year, especially if your home is elevated and sunny pretty much all year round. There are plenty of buyers in the market in Autumn and Winter and less competition. So consider the choice to be brave and differen..

Summer is the hottest time of year to sell your home in New Zealand. Most properties simply look better in the sunlight, there are more buyers on the hunt, and you may even nab a better sale price.

Every year roughly 7,000 residential properties change hands in New Zealand, according to data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. The vast majority of these are sold by qualified, experienced real estate agents and not privately by their owners (with good reason). 

When you move house, you aren’t just getting a new home, you’re getting a new community. That’s why when you’re buying property, checking out the area is just as important as inspecting the home itself. 

If you're getting ready to sell your home, the question of how much your property will fetch is likely to be top of mind. And of course, you'll be hoping for an 'above market' sale price to set yourself up for your next move.

Living on a lifestyle block is an excellent way of life - for those who have the time to dedicate to the expansive property. Many, however, find that they are a lot of hard work to keep up with, especially approaching retirement. The maintenance involved with owning a large block of land can be expe..

If you're thinking about selling your home you've probably asked yourself dozens of questions. Is this the right time? What's my place worth? What's the market doing right now? Do I need help or should I sell myself? Is it worth renovating to increase my property's value?

Selling your current home and buying a new property can be challenging. You might be worried about getting a bigger mortgage, or unfamiliar with the process of selling a property. You might also have no idea what your current home's worth is - which is why many head online to check out free property..

When you sell your property you'll obviously want to get the best price possible. To do that you'll need multiple prospective buyers and interested parties - the more you have the higher your eventual sale price is likely to be.