Southland is a region with diverse real estate needs, including beautiful suburban residential properties and welcoming rural homes. When you are selling your own home, it’s imperative that you make the right choices to make the most of the process - one of the most important choices you will make is what real estate company you work with.
A knowledgeable Southland real estate agent can navigate the selling process with ease, helping you get a great deal for your property without hassle or unnecessary stress.
This helpful guide will give you insight into what to look for when choosing your real estate agent, letting you make an informed, confident decision that will benefit you and your family.
The Role Of A Real Estate Agent: How An Experienced Agent Helps You
How can a Southland real estate agent help you? We at Todd & Co Realty can make the property-selling process more streamlined in a few ways:
- Property Appraisals. A property appraisal determines the current market value of your NZ property based on a variety of factors, such as location, condition and recent sales in Southland. Getting your property appraised is one of the most important parts of the selling process, which is why we at Todd & Co Realty offer our clients a free appraisal based on sound information and proper knowledge. You can find our appraisal request form here on our website.
- Creative Marketing. Innovative, customised marketing strategies can attract buyers quickly. High-quality marketing campaigns can include professional photography to show the beauty and potential of your home on online listings, as well as open houses to let potential buyers view a property in person. Our team understands the Southland market, and we can craft listings that are eye-catching and appealing to prospective buyers.
- Price Negotiations. When offers come in, we will negotiate with your best interests in mind, strategically handling buyer offers to ensure the best possible deal. We can discuss negotiation strategies and what we do to secure great deals.
- Closing The Deal. When it comes time to finalise the sale, we will handle the paperwork and the legalities, guiding you through important documents while explaining anything you need to know to make the process smooth and stress-free.
The right Southland real estate agent can make all the difference, which is why choosing the best agent for your needs is so important.
Choosing Your Southland Real Estate Agent: What To Do Before Making Your Decision
Having the right agent to help you can make the property selling process more streamlined, less stressful and faster - all without sacrificing quality or profitability. Before you decide who you want to work with to sell your New Zealand property, consider the following:
Enquire About Local Knowledge And Experience. Naturally, you want your real estate agent to be familiar with the area, understanding the nuances of Southland’s real estate market and the location of your home. Ask about how long they’ve been working in the area and what kind of properties they’ve worked with. Have they handled a property like yours before? Do they foresee any challenges regarding your particular home?
If you are searching for experience, then you’ll be thrilled to learn that we at Todd & Co Realty have been proudly helping our clients buy and sell properties for generations - all the way since 1865. Our company has stood strong for decades, and our team has evolved over the years to accommodate the needs of our valued clients and the changing Southland market.
Check For A Proven Track Record. To check a real estate company’s recent successes, you can ask for examples of properties they’ve sold, including sales prices and timelines.
To further check their reputation, an easy way to view how locals feel about a company is to check the company’s Google Business Profile. The presence of a Google Business Profile is already a good sign that a company is serious about what they do, as it shows that they’ve taken time and effort to create a helpful, accessible profile to allow potential clients to learn more about them. You can find the profile by searching for the company name on Google and then viewing the star rating and reviews included with the company profile, which will appear alongside the standard results.
Ask About Marketing Strategies. How will your property be advertised to the public? A few key elements of great property marketing are high-quality images that highlight the best features of your property, online property listings that are easy to find and well-presented showings so buyers can visit in person.
At Todd & Co Realty, we utilise cutting-edge technology to advertise properties. We have a strong social media presence and create excellent social media campaigns that have incredible results. Additionally, we can also print in local home magazines to reach more potential buyers.
Consider Commissions And Fees. How will your real estate agent be compensated? Of course, it’s essential that you understand how your agent will be paid and how this will affect the money you get for your property.
Experience A Smooth, Successful Selling Process With Todd & Co Realty
Consider our team if you’re interested in working with experienced, passionate real estate agents who have your best interests in mind. To contact our team at Todd & Co Realty, you can call us on 03 218 7124 or use our contact page.
Todd & Co Realty: We have been servicing our customers for generations, and we look forward to many more years of success.