The real estate industry is responsible for helping people buy and sell all different types of properties such as houses, sections, apartments, offices and rural blocks. It is worth millions of dollars, and is the subject of immense public interest, as most people have some involvement in buying or selling real estate at some stage.

There are many different ways to go about selling a property. Before advertising it, you need to think about your price range and particularly, your bottom line. Check out recent local sales as an indication of what your target should be. Don’t be tempted to overprice, as this may turn away potential buyers. Think about the state of the market also. If the market is buoyant and sales figures are strong, you could expect a better return.

The next step is to think about how to sell it. Most people go with an agent who will arrange for the property to be photographed and listed on their website and in their advertising material. The agent will contact people who may be interested in buying and arrange for them to visit. Another common selling technique, particularly with houses, is an open home, whereby the general public is able to view the property and ask the agent questions.

An agent usually charges about 3% commission, and an experienced and skillful person will justify this cost by getting the best price for the vendor. If you wish to avoid this cost, however, you can list your property independently, either on the internet, newspaper, or a publication specifically for private sales. Although a less expensive option, it is a lot more work and generally has a lower chance of success.

There are different methods of sale, the most common being auction, tender and open offers. Many vendors favour auction because the competition can drive the price up. This can end up being disappointing, however, if the reserve price is not met and the property has to be returned to the market. With an auction or tender, the asking price is usually not advertised, and the potential buyers have to determine the value for themselves.

If you do openly advertise the price, you can either state a specific figure or your lowest figure. It is rare, however, for a transaction to be simple and will usually involve some negotiation between the 2 parties. This can work to your advantage if there is more than one interested buyer, but if the market is slow you may have to compromise. Your agent should act as go between and hopefully find a mutually beneficial arrangement.

The real estate market can be unpredictable and dealing with it frustrating. However, it helps to know the ropes and, if you are prepared, the experience can be positive for both sides involved in the transaction.

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