Mermaid Beach Selling ‘off market’ means putting a property up for sale without any promotion or marketing of the property first, often when a home owner has been approached directly with an offer from a real estate agent.
We have found that this method can appear attractive to many sellers due to the speed and ease of the transaction.
However, many sellers discover far too late, that even though it may have seemed a great price based on past sales, that the price that they sold for was actually significantly under the ‘new’ market value of their home. The real estate agent might even give you a really great sales pitch, to encourage you to take the offer.
But just think, if one buyer is prepared to pay that amount, doesn’t it make sense to see if there is a second buyer and even a third or fourth buyer again willing to pay that price? Don’t risk underselling your property without buyer competition. History shows that buyers put in competition with each other often achieve a much higher sale price (this is why auction sales work so well!).
Lately, many local property owners are receiving unsolicited calls from real estate agents with ‘off market’ offers… but take the time to stop and think. Who are these agents really working for?
Imagine settling the sale of your undersold property, knowing that the buyer has already made a profit before paying one cent to you. Would you feel somewhat slighted, knowing you had never tested the market to see if there’s was someone out there willing to pay much more?
Every property is unique, offering different floor plans, aspects, features and land sizes and to accurately understand the market price, you need to expose your property to the entire market.
Even in an off-market sale the seller is still paying commission to the real estate agent who may be underselling their home, so it’s important to choose an agent you trust.
Real Estate is one business where not all agents are the same.
Henderson is the trusted name in real estate and our family-owned, multi-generational agency has been a local institution for over 47 years.
We understand that some property owners may still want to sell off market, but it makes more sense to expose your home to a much more broader market than just that one buyer and it’s important to deal with an agent who has the reach and database to achieve this.
We have cost effective marketing campaigns available to make sure you don’t undersell. We are always here for local real estate advice and a second opinion for property owners.
If you’ve been contacted by an agent who claims to have an offer, or if you are considering an ‘off market’ sale then contact us for a free, confidential discussion. We offer a free advice service to anyone who asks. We’ll ensure that you don’t leave your hard-earned (and in many cases tax-free) dollars behind.
Mermaid Beach, Miami, Mermaid Waters and surrounds are special areas, with some truly unique properties, so make sure you maximise your sale price accordingly and don’t sell yourself short.
As our father John always says “They aren’t making any more beach”.
If you’re considering selling contact us anytime at sales@prohenderson.com.au, office phone 5572 8011 or contact our Principal Andrew Henderson direct on 0438 691 972.