Here are top five essential marketing tools for your property to help you get the best possible result for your sale.
So, you’ve made the decision to sell, but how do you ensure potential buyers know that your house could be their dream home?
Online Presence
These days, more than 80 per cent of Kiwis look online to find properties for sale, so it’s essential your property has a strong and effective presence on the worldwide web (internet). You should consider how to get the most exposure, and include plenty of details so potential buyers can give some serious thought about whether or not to view your property in real life. A real estate agent with considerable understanding of online marketing and how to maximise your presence online can run through the sites and options available to you that will give the best bang for your buck and advise on how best to describe your property.
Great Images
Make sure your home looks as pretty as a picture to attract the maximum number of buyers to come and view it in person. The first encounter many will have with your property is by viewing photographs online, watching the property video, viewing it in real estate magazines, or agency windows, or in the property section of the local paper, so it is crucial the photos make a good first impression.
It is worth paying for a professional photographer who can ensure images are taken from the right angle and with the right lighting which will show your home at its very best. Those pictures (and video, if you want to go a step further) may just prompt a future buyer to fall in love. Remember, you don’t get a second chance at a first impression, so make sure the photos stand out.
Street Signage
A ‘For Sale’ sign outside your home may feel a little old-fashioned in our virtual world, but it’s still an important element to catch the attention of those who may not actively be looking for a new property, or those who always have an eye on your street or neighbourhood for their dream home. People hunting for property use up to four extra resources on top of online research, including sale signage, magazines and brochures, and agency window displays, so the more places you shout ‘For Sale’, the better.
Open Homes
The actual look and feel of a property is something that can’t be construed through photos alone, so holding open homes and private viewings is key to marketing your property. Giving prospective buyers the chance to walk through your home, imagine themselves in it, and get a feel for the surrounding neighbourhood will ensure you have some serious buyers in the mix when it comes time to sell.
A Great Agent
A committed and enthusiastic real estate agent will be able to tell people about your property, put the word out to other agents who might have interested buyers, and follow up with potential buyers about their intentions. An approach like this will make sure you have reached as many people as possible, and make you feel secure that, in turn, you get the best price possible.
So, there you have it, the five essential marketing tools for your property. If you’re ready to go to market with your home, give Warren or Phillipa a call now and we can help guide you through the whole process without the stress and worry