We can safely say that things are all back to normal. Christmas is over, school holidays are finished and most of us are back at work.
For the real estate industry and anyone thinking of buying or selling this is good news. Over the Christmas and holiday period many people choose not to sell or wait to buy until the holidays are over and done with.
This means that sometimes the real estate market can slow which means there's less activity. Those trying to sell may not get as much inquiry because buyers may be waiting till after Christmas. Those who are looking to buy may have less property to choose from because those thinking of selling may be waiting till after the holiday season.
Now that we are all back in the swing of things the real estate market should return to pre christmas activity. This will mean more buyers and more sellers.
From our point of view at Halliwell Property Agents the market has been very good. Our 6 month figures for this financial year are up on last year. We have been steadily growing our market share and intend to continue to do so.
If you're thinking of selling make sure you choose an agent that has prominence. Choose an agent that markets well and helps to promote your home as best as possible.
A good agent should be able to offer the following:
- At least one full page of advertising in the Advocate "Domain" every week.
- Professional photography
- Professional videography
- A dedicated home website, not just a link to real estate dot com
- Lots of listings (around 90+ properties for sale)
- A dedicated property management team
- A large rental department (a large rental department can help you sell)
- Highly visible office with large window display
- Technology especially the internet
- Presence on at least 4 different websites
- An informative & descriptive presentation
- The ability to negotiate (you'll know if they can when they present to you)
- No "cut-price" deals (an agent that does this cannot negotiate and will not fight for your money because they can't even fight for their own)
If an agent you visit doesn't have these things or is cut-pricing you need to be asking why. More importantly you need to be asking yourself...
"why am I talking to this person?"
Buying, Renting or Selling - Halliwell Property Agents 6424 1496 http://www.halliwell.net.au/
Now is the time!
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