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I said yesterday I would take you through some numbers today but it is going to be too hard to do in a blog so I will put it in my newsletter that will be emailed out over the weekend.

So a few more tips for dealing with need to sell properties today.

1. Get a letter printed to drop in every letterbox within 500 metres of the property letting the neighbours know it is for sale and giving the properties good points. Many many times people have friends or relatives looking to move into an area, they can’t buy your house if they don’t know it’s for sale. Don’t assume that because you have a sign out that the neighbours will know. Some people rarely venture out and don’t register that the property is on the market. Tell them in a letter and make sure you have your contact information and state that you can help with finance if you are willing to leave money in or lease option.

2. If you are dealing with an agent tell them to bring you something on paper, anything. At least this gives you a bottom line to start from. Most decent agents have someone like me in their database who will buy anything at the right price so even if the offer is an insult at least you know well the worst thing that can happen is I could accept this offer. It also means that when you get other interest you can create some urgency by honestly saying you are considering an offer currently. This may encourage them to make a better offer.

3. It may be useful to get a current registered valuation. Investors will take no notice of it however you may be selling to a home buyer so if you have a current official RV it often makes people feel more comfortable that you are not asking too much. One of my main agents is using RVs less than 2 months old as asking price and it seems to be working.

4. Trademe. No secret weapon in this one except MAKE SURE YOU TAKE GREAT PHOTO’S, TWENTY OF THEM. I can’t believe some of the photo’s I see and people wonder why they have no bites. And remember that if you are getting lots of hits with your ad and no emails or enquiry your advert is bad. Something needs changing. Check for spelling mistakes, change or remove the price, make sure you haven’t accidentally said something stupid. Keep changing little things till the phone rings.

5. Power of humour. Whether it is a billboard or Trademe or a flyer for a letterbox humour sells.
So instead of “House for sale” try “I’m an orphan desperately in need of adoption” If you can make them laugh when they realise you’re a house and not a child, it will help you get them to ring.

Stay Safe Dean Letfus @ www.massiveaction.co.nz (AKA Dean Leftus @ www.massiveaction.co.nz)

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