Showing posts with label homes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label homes. Show all posts
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Testimonial...
Thank you Deb Cummins for meeting with us and your hard work in answering our questions.
A special Thank You to Dale Whittaker. Your communication has been outstanding in enabling us to purchase with ease.
We look forward to further dealings with your office in the very near future. Keep up the wonderful work.
K. & N. Aldridge (Oak Flats)
A special Thank You to Dale Whittaker. Your communication has been outstanding in enabling us to purchase with ease.
We look forward to further dealings with your office in the very near future. Keep up the wonderful work.
K. & N. Aldridge (Oak Flats)
Why Use A Full Service Agent?
Private sales of homes have always been around, we have all heard stories of owners who have supposedly sold their own home and avoided paying an agent commission. The big question is – have they really saved money, or have they actually cost themselves money as well as the time and hassle involved?
When selling what is most likely your biggest asset you want to be sure you get the very best price, and this is exactly what a full service agent is trained to do and they have the tools for the job.
Some of the factors that help him do his job are:
1. He works with property and people every day, he knows the market, what is in demand and what is not.
2. He has access to the latest accurate sales data, he knows what other properties actually sold for, this is often very different from what they were advertised for or what the owner may tell you he sold it for in order to save his pride.
3. He has access to this magazine and its sister website, the leader in the Illawarra as well as realestate.com, the largest property internet site in the country, both of which do not accept private ads. This alone dramatically cuts down a private sellers’ ability to connect with a potential purchaser who will probably never know their house was for sale.
4. He is a trained negotiator, he can be the middle man that gives you advice and time to think so you get the best deal, it is very hard to do face to face with a buyer who may well be more skilled at negotiating than yourself.
5. An agent keeps a data base of qualified clients that he can tap into immediately, people who he knows are genuinely looking for homes, not just ‘tyre-kickers’.
6. He looks after the sale once it is negotiated through until settlement. There are often 2, 3 or more issues that come up after a sale is made that need to be resolved and may require further negotiation.
The peace of mind that these factors bring to people who engage a full service agent can be compared to the pitfalls a private seller will face:
1. Firstly it is pricing the property correctly. Sure people can check the internet and compare it against what you think are similar properties, but they have not been inside those homes to be able to properly compare them to their own. They also don’t know what they actually sold for, unlike an agent who has the data. Overpricing can be just as damaging to a potential sale as underpricing.
2. Their avenues of advertising are limited and expensive, they don’t get access to the major internet sites, the dominant publication and will potentially miss their “dream buyer” because they never knew their home was for sale.
3. The time it takes to show prospective purchasers through, they often want to come through while you may be at work which may be inconvenient for you or on the weekends when you have other plans.
4. If buyers know you are selling privately usually the first thing they want to do is reduce their offer by the amount of the commission because they know you are saving it, they want the benefit of the saving you are supposedly making.
Think of it like this, if you had to go to court would you represent yourself or get a good solicitor? Even solicitors rarely represent themselves, they know the value of good advice from a third party. They have a saying, “a solicitor who represents themselves has a fool for a client”. The same goes for selling property, a good agent will usually negotiate enough extra to cover their fee plus save you all the hassle.
Why would you put yourself through it and usually cost yourself money as well. Get a professional and have them earn their fee.
When selling what is most likely your biggest asset you want to be sure you get the very best price, and this is exactly what a full service agent is trained to do and they have the tools for the job.
Some of the factors that help him do his job are:
1. He works with property and people every day, he knows the market, what is in demand and what is not.
2. He has access to the latest accurate sales data, he knows what other properties actually sold for, this is often very different from what they were advertised for or what the owner may tell you he sold it for in order to save his pride.
3. He has access to this magazine and its sister website, the leader in the Illawarra as well as realestate.com, the largest property internet site in the country, both of which do not accept private ads. This alone dramatically cuts down a private sellers’ ability to connect with a potential purchaser who will probably never know their house was for sale.
4. He is a trained negotiator, he can be the middle man that gives you advice and time to think so you get the best deal, it is very hard to do face to face with a buyer who may well be more skilled at negotiating than yourself.
5. An agent keeps a data base of qualified clients that he can tap into immediately, people who he knows are genuinely looking for homes, not just ‘tyre-kickers’.
6. He looks after the sale once it is negotiated through until settlement. There are often 2, 3 or more issues that come up after a sale is made that need to be resolved and may require further negotiation.
The peace of mind that these factors bring to people who engage a full service agent can be compared to the pitfalls a private seller will face:
1. Firstly it is pricing the property correctly. Sure people can check the internet and compare it against what you think are similar properties, but they have not been inside those homes to be able to properly compare them to their own. They also don’t know what they actually sold for, unlike an agent who has the data. Overpricing can be just as damaging to a potential sale as underpricing.
2. Their avenues of advertising are limited and expensive, they don’t get access to the major internet sites, the dominant publication and will potentially miss their “dream buyer” because they never knew their home was for sale.
3. The time it takes to show prospective purchasers through, they often want to come through while you may be at work which may be inconvenient for you or on the weekends when you have other plans.
4. If buyers know you are selling privately usually the first thing they want to do is reduce their offer by the amount of the commission because they know you are saving it, they want the benefit of the saving you are supposedly making.
Think of it like this, if you had to go to court would you represent yourself or get a good solicitor? Even solicitors rarely represent themselves, they know the value of good advice from a third party. They have a saying, “a solicitor who represents themselves has a fool for a client”. The same goes for selling property, a good agent will usually negotiate enough extra to cover their fee plus save you all the hassle.
Why would you put yourself through it and usually cost yourself money as well. Get a professional and have them earn their fee.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Amazing Job!
WOW! Deb, you have done it again! We sold our first house with Deb and she did an amazing job by finding a buyer within 2 weeks. She made it so easy that when we decided to sell again there was no hesitation as to who was the best person to sell it. Then Deb outdid herself by finding a buyer within 2 days, not only did she make it easy again but she also negotiated a great price. If you're thinking of selling we would highly recommend that you go with Deb, not only is she very professional at what she does , she is a beautiful person as well. Thanks Deb for all you have done for us, you have made our dreams come true again!
From The Gillis Family (Oak Flats)
Friday, September 23, 2011
Outstanding!
Our experience with Dougmal Harcourts has been outstanding. Deb Cummins is a total professional, but maintains her natural warm and caring personality. Deb is the perfect real estate agent as she is honest and open, not pushy at all. She is friendly and makes you feel totally at ease with selling your property. We would and definitely will recommend Deb to our friends and family.
S. & T. Wong (Mount Warrigal)
S. & T. Wong (Mount Warrigal)
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Spot On About Everything
We were introduced to Deb Cummins of Dougmal Harcourts Oak Flats by a family member who was completely satisfied with the sale of their house. Deb was spot on about everything she promised us in regards to the sale of our house in Mount Warrigal. We are very pleased with the service and will recommend Deb to everyone who will be selling or buying a house.
A. & M. Farrugia (Mount Warrigal)
A. & M. Farrugia (Mount Warrigal)
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Testimonial
SOLD - Andrew Crescent
She knows how to sell! We could not be more impressed with her ability. Always in constant contact through the process of selling our house. When you really want to sell, bring in the big gun "Deb Cummins". It was never in doubt once we had her.
R. Angwin (Mount Warrigal)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
First Home Buyers Grant Reduces
At the end of this month the first home buyers grant reduces from $14,000 when purchasing an existing home to $10,500. This should not be seen as a reason for first home buyers to panic. When looked at in the cold light of day it should have little or no effect on your decision to enter the housing market. The reduction of $3,500 compared to the start of the year when buyers were often in bidding wars and / or races for contracts it may actually be a better time to buy now than it has been over the last 6 months. You will not have quite the same pressure to make a snap decision about your biggest purchase ever, and your bargaining position may be better if there are not as many other purchasers out there.
I do believe that the next 3 months is a good time to secure your first home as there may well be a lift in prices before too long. This will mainly be due to a supply and demand imbalance. The new home starts in the Illawarra continue to be at record lows which will bring further pressure on existing houses. Basic economics states that if more people want to buy a commodity than there are of those commodities on the market, prices will rise. We are already seeing a drop in the number of existing homes on the market compared to the normal influx of spring activity so this points to price rises in the future.
The prospect of interest rates rising again will make some people nervous however the commentators seem divided as to when & how much they will rise. It is inevitable that they will rise of course, they are at historic lows, but it is my belief that the rises will be very cautiously implemented by the Reserve Bank as they are unsure about the global outlook and will definitely not want to be blamed for stalling the Australian economies recovery.
I do believe that the next 3 months is a good time to secure your first home as there may well be a lift in prices before too long. This will mainly be due to a supply and demand imbalance. The new home starts in the Illawarra continue to be at record lows which will bring further pressure on existing houses. Basic economics states that if more people want to buy a commodity than there are of those commodities on the market, prices will rise. We are already seeing a drop in the number of existing homes on the market compared to the normal influx of spring activity so this points to price rises in the future.
The prospect of interest rates rising again will make some people nervous however the commentators seem divided as to when & how much they will rise. It is inevitable that they will rise of course, they are at historic lows, but it is my belief that the rises will be very cautiously implemented by the Reserve Bank as they are unsure about the global outlook and will definitely not want to be blamed for stalling the Australian economies recovery.
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