BEST TIME OF YEAR TO SELL A HOUSE
By Trish Willis | Member of Property Institute of NZ (IPAC)
Selling a house during Summer is considered the best time of year to be going to market.
It is a time of year that people change jobs or lifestyles after having time over the summer holidays to reflect. January and and particularly February are months that prior statistics have shown to have higher volumes of buyers actively searching for their next home.
However, properties can sell well any time of the year which can depend on your property type but what really matters to the success of your sale is the competency of the real estate agent you choose to list with - especially in more difficult markets.
If you're considering selling but are unsure of the right timing, getting a free but 'reliable' property appraisal to assess whether it's financially worth selling now will help you decide whether this summer is the right time to sell or not. This can be a worthwhile exercise - and knowing how to scrutinise house appraisals is a really important part of doing your due diligence.
Scrutinising appraisals helps to avoid having to change real estate agencies at a later time if you choose the wrong agent.
If you would like an appraisal to see how much your property is worth to sell, request a short list of agents to compare the values they place on your property, their integrity, capability, commission and contracts first - it's a worthwhile exercise and a genuine free service throughout New Zealand.
For advice or an agent shortlist call 0800 789 532 or send enquiry - this is a genuine free service.
Help with due diligence when buying and/or selling
If you have purchased another property and need to sell fast, or are downsizing, up-sizing, changing jobs to new locations, building new, cashing up or wanting a warmer home or to be closer to family, you should be able to expect an optimum result in any market - if you do your due diligence.
- If you have a family member or friend downsizing, please share this valuable advice with them.
- If your family is intending to sell a deceased estate, you will find more information about this here.
- If you have a rental property with tenants, you can find out more about selling a rental and giving notice here.
Get an overview of what it costs to sell a house first.
How to choose a real estate agent
Whatever your situation, your choice of real estate agent is the single most important factor that determines the success or failure of a property sale any time of the year. It is the foundation on which all your other real estate decisions rely and includes:
- What market value to accept
- The method of sale you choose.
- How much it will cost you to sell.
- What company would put you at the greatest selling advantage.
- The terms of the agency contract e.g., duration of the contract, estimate of commission and fees, GST and more. There are industry rules to protect you.
It is important to know what questions you should ask real estate agents before signing an agency agreement to list your property. (The agreement is with the agency and not the individual agent.)
If you need help finding the right agent for your property - call 0800 789 532 - all at no cost.
Scrutinise real estate appraisals from agents thoroughly
Getting a reliable property appraisal to check whether it's financially worth selling will also help you decide whether now is the right time to sell. This can be a worthwhile exercise - and knowing how to scrutinise house appraisals will help as well.
If you would like a free, no obligation home appraisal from a vetted real estate agent, send us a message here.
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Page updated November 14, 2024 by Trish Willis | Member of Property Institute of NZ (IPAC)
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Disclaimer: The content of this article is general in nature and not intended as a substitute for specific professional advice on any matter and should not be relied upon for that purpose.
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