Listen & Advise

We start from the beginning and we listen. Once we have worked out your circumstances, we inspect the property and with your input decide on any work required prior to the sale and how the property should be best presented to deliver the best possible price.

We address every detail in preparing your property for the market. First impressions count, so making the presentation of your property is critical to a successful sale.

Consider addressing any jobs you have been putting off, adding a fresh coat of paint or simply de-cluttering. This may add thousands of dollars to your bottom line.

Other things to consider are lighting, temperature and cleanliness.

Marketing and You

Marketing a home can cost thousands of dollars and often benefits the agency or agent selling. Out tailored marketing strategy is developed in complete conjunction with your needs, your budget and your timing. We utilise your knowledge of the property and we appreciate any input you may have in developing that strategy.

Our tailored marketing strategy and innovative advertising allows us to tap into the real estate community to ensure maximum exposure to the most qualified buyers.

This involves:

• Professional photos, floorplans, videos and drone shots
• Strong online presence and exposure on the Internet and Social Media
• Local media advertising and editorials
• Brochures
• Our local and international buyer and client network
• Signboards

Method of Sale

The 2 most common methods of sale are Auction and Private Treaty. The difference being that an Auction involves your property being marketed without a price. Your circumstances, timing and type of property will determine what method we would recommend.

Prior to any marketing, we will require a contract of sale from a solicitor or conveyancer. We are happy to provide advice and point you in the right direction if you don’t have one.

Co-ordination

Many of our sales are conducted with tenants in situ and we take special care in minimising disruption to your tenant’s life and ensuring your tenants are kept well informed during the whole process, thereby ensuring minimal loss of rent and vacancy during the process.

We will address all of the necessary factors to ensure a smooth process in its entirety, as we arrange inspections, building and pest inspections, bank valuations, pre-settlement inspections and anything to do with the sale. Anything and everything to do with the sale will be attended to and you will be kept informed and on top of it, during the whole process.

Negotiation

As your agent, we are yours and your property’s advocate. Our aim is to maximize your sales price and optimize your terms, so having complete knowledge of the property, location and comparable sales and being able to articulate that to the buyer will ensure a great result.

Being transparent in negotiating is a huge factor in the success of North Sydney Real Estate. We pride ourselves on continued return business and this can only be achieved through honesty, integrity and transparency.

Always there

From start to finish, day or night, by phone, email or in person, we are available for any of your questions or concerns, big or small.

We are with you all the way from the start through to settlement and beyond.

Finance

Before you begin your property search, it is advisable to arrange your finances and if required, have a mortgage agreed in principle. This will confirm how much money you will have to fund the purchase, which will ultimately influence your property search. Don’t let repayments adversely affect your ability to pay bills or enjoy a normal life.

Always remember to factor in costs such as legal fees, stamp duty, insurance and loan application fees.

We are happy to reach out and put you in touch with any one of our large network of financial planners and brokers to give you any advice or assistance you may need or want.

Register Your Interest

The first step in finding the right property is to register your interest, either by calling us on 02 9908 4511 or through the contact us section at the bottom of the page.

We are happy to discuss your property requirements and if we can’t help you with any of our properties, we are more than happy to provide advice and assistance with any property you may be considering to purchase.

Again, we are happy to reach out and put you in touch with developers, financial planners or other agents who may be able to help.

Finding the right property

Once we have a clear understanding of your requirements, we can assist you in finding that ideal property. It can be challenging but with our guidance and assistance, we can hopefully point you in the right direction.

The good news is that web sites we subscribe to and are affiliated with such as www.realestate.com.au and www.domain.com.au can offer considerable help in your search, as well as invaluable advice on suburbs, the market and other important factors to be considered when purchasing a property.

Inspect

Physically inspect the property and don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions about the property, the neighborhood, the complex, the street and anything else you consider important. If it’s one of our properties for sale, we are more than happy to help and will do our best to give you the correct information. If we don’t know it, we will find out.

Depending on whether a NSRE property is tenanted or not, we make ourselves available to show you the property at most reasonable times. We’re open to after hours and weekend inspections, as well as the set inspection times.

Our offices are open Monday to Saturday and our phones are always on.

Most properties North Sydney Real Estate sell will have a strata report attached with it, if it’s a Strata Title Unit and will likely have a building and pest report if required.

We also recommend you seek professional advice either from a solicitor or a conveyancer, prior to your purchase and make any necessary amendments.

Make an offer

Once you have identified a suitable property, make an offer in writing preferably, stating any special conditions of the offer and your offer should be put forward to the seller both verbally and in writing.

If the property is up for Auction, advise the Auctioneer and the agent of your intention to bid on Auction day and you will also be required to register for the Auction, on Auction day.

It’s always a good idea to be aware of comparable properties that have recently sold, as well as setting your firm budget prior to the Auction, so you don’t get caught up in the moment and pay above your means. We are also happy to assist you with your purchase and can be there for you on Auction Day, if required.

Always remember that the property is not sold until the contracts are exchanged, so it’s always prudent to pursue the exchange of contracts through your solicitor or conveyancer in a timely manner.

Exchange

Exchange of contracts occurs when the contracts have been signed by both parties and the deposit (usually 10% of the purchase price) paid.

If you are the successful bidder at Auction, you will be asked to sign the contract and pay the deposit after the Auction.

The completion date is prescribed on the contract of sale and usually 42 days from exchange in New South Wales.

Whether buying through an Auction or private sale and whether it’s one of our sales or through another agent, we can advise you throughout the process on what steps you need to take, to ensure a smooth transaction for you and all involved.

Settlement

Prior to settlement, it’s always prudent to carry out a pre settlement inspection of the property. One of our team will happily assist you with this if need be, whether it’s one of our properties or through someone else.

We specialise in carrying out these inspections for our clients who have purchased investment properties off the plan.

We ensure all defects, if any are rectified by the builder and we also endeavor to have the property leased as quickly as possible after the settlement, minimising any vacancy and downtime.

Congratulations,

you are now the legal owner of your new home!