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PROPERTY INFORMATION THAT HELPS TO SELL A HOUSE

When preparing to sell a property, the first place to start is with collating all your legal documents such as your Certificate of Title, code of compliance documents from Council, insurance documents, electrical warrant of fitness, architectural plans, any building inspection reports, receipts for improvements such as a new roof, any new plumbing upgrades, solar panels installed or insulation upgrades.

Council rates bills, government valuations or full property valuation reports that you may have acquired will also be required.

If you have these ready for your real estate agent when they appraise your property, it will certainly help speed things up. Wise Up about free property appraisals.

PROPERTY PACK HELPS YOUR AGENT SELL YOUR HOUSE

It is essential that your real estate agent is well prepared to respond to inquiries from buyers quickly with a comprehensive free property information pack ready to go - in both hard copy and electronic forms.

Your real estate agent's readiness to respond quickly and satisfy buyers' questions or concerns as much as possible, up front, is a must.

It can reassure buyers when their interest is at its peak and prevent the need for conditions. Being prepared can also help expedite the whole process and is an exercise well worth sorting at the outset.

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Readiness for open homes and viewings

Your real estate agent will also have property information packs to distribute to prospective buyers at viewings and open homes.

The agent should be equipped to answer any questions at that time, but it is up to you to pass on as much information as you can to help them.

Find out what home buyers look for in a property.

List of Legal Documents for selling a house

This is not an exhaustive list of legal documents your real estate agent will need to have available but will cover the majority.

A copy of the Certificate of Title
A recent LIM report
Unit Title or Body Corporate Rules documentation if relevant
Marketing brochure and flyer for the property
Comparative sales information for the area
A builders report or property inspection report if you have one
A copy of the annual rates from the council
Any Codes of Compliance you may have for alterations or additions made
Architectural drawings or floor maps of the dwelling
Electrical Code of Compliance if built prior to 1938 (Often required to get insurance)
Advice about how to buy a property
Information about local amenities, schools, zones and other tips if the interested party is new to the area

Time is of the essence

Effort on your part ensures your real estate agent can respond instantly when prospective buyers request a pack. Any delays give buyers more time to search other competing properties.

The quickest way to sell a house

If you're under pressure for time and need to sell fast there is some advice about how to sell a property quickly here.

If you use a competent real estate agent then follow the simple chart below for each step of the real estate process. It will help you with you due diligence and empower you to make fully informed decisions.

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Page Updated November 23, 2021 by Trish Willis

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